1. John M.¹ Bleil was born in Germany 4 May 1805.⁽²¹³⁾ John died 4 Dec 1885 in York Township, Medina Co., OH, at age 80.⁽²¹⁴⁾

He married Friedrike (mnu) Bleil bef 28 Apr 1837 in Germany.⁽²¹⁵⁾ Friedrike was born 14 Nov 1807 in Bessighine, Wurtenburg, Stutgart, Germany.⁽²¹⁶⁾ Friedrike died 14 Sep 1882 in Liverpool Township, Medina Co., OH, at age 74.⁽²¹⁷⁾ The Harz-Mountain region of mid-Germany (called the "Heart of Germany") falls on the border between modern-day East and West Germany. Around 1830, three brothers Bleil (original spelling, possibly Blul), came to the area. They lived in the woods of the mountains in their own built log cabins and poached (hunted wild game). In those days, it was all Crown land belonging to the Kingdom and hunting wasn't allowed. The Bleil brothers were continuously warned and were eventually hunted down by the Duke's game wardens and guards. A shoot-out ensued, where Julius was shot down. Johann (our John?) escaped and was never heard of again. Emil settled down in Germany, married and had three sons.⁽²¹⁸⁾ John M. Bleil owned a farm in Marion County, Ohio⁽²¹⁹⁾.

RESEARCH NOTE: Regarding the family of John M. and Friedrike Bleil, family sources vary regarding the birthplaces of the children. Stella Howery's memoirs states "They married and came as bride and groom to America", while several other family sources claim the first three children were born in Germany and Frederick William was the first American-born child in this family.

John M. Bleil and Friedrike (mnu) Bleil had the following children:

2 i. Albert² Bleil.⁽²²⁰⁾ Albert died 1896 at age unknown.

3 ii. Caroline Bleil was born in Medina Co., OH.⁽²²¹⁾

4 iii. Pauline Bleil was born in Medina Co., OH.⁽²²²⁾

5 iv. Amelia Bleil was born in Medina Co., OH.⁽²²³⁾ Amelia died 1918 at age unknown.

6 v. Martha Bleil was born in Medina Co., OH.⁽²²⁴⁾

7 vi. Sophie (Sophia) Bleil was born in Medina Co., OH.⁽²²⁵⁾

+ 8 vii. Frederick William Bleil was born 20 Apr 1837.

9 viii. John Bleil was born aft 1837. John died 1893 at age 55.

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