Holstein Presbyterian Church's Land Donation: A Community’s Asset

The Holstein Presbyterian Church stands as a significant historic and community landmark, founded on land generously donated by the Main & McKenzie family A member of Lewis Family. This donation was pivotal in establishing the church and ensuring a place of worship and gathering for the local community.

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Historical and Community Importance

The Lewis Main & McKenzie family respectfully donated the land for the establishment of the Holstein Presbyterian Church, with the understanding that the property would be maintained as a place of worship while the church remains active. This historic donation reflects the family’s dedication to the spiritual and communal wellbeing of the Holstein community.”

Lewis Family Land in Holstein, Ontario

Lewis family farmhouse established on Crown‐grant land (1852, Holstein, ON)
The farm now operated by Lewis Land & Stock originated when John Brown’s land, granted by the Crown in 1852, passed to his son-in-law James Lewis in 1908. The same property remains in the family after six generations.
https://lewislandandstock.com/ (Home - Lewis Land and Stock: Since 1908)
Land donation to Holstein Cemetery (2022)
In 2022, Don and Sharon Lewis donated 1 acre of land adjacent to Holstein Cemetery—a former Presbyterian Church property—to support a natural burial site, integrating the family into local spiritual and communal heritage.
https://holsteincemetery.ca/traditional-burial (Traditional Burial – Holstein Cemetery)
Holstein Presbyterian Church land origins
The Holstein Presbyterian Church was built on land initially donated by a member of the Lewis–Main & McKenzie family, demonstrating early Lewis involvement in establishing spiritual community roots in Holstein.
https://lewislegends.shop/blog-post1 (Holstein Presbyterian Church's Land Donation: A Community’s Asset)

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