Leib Family History

Anna Leib, Georg Leib I's wife, was a beloved philanthropist. She died at 46. Her funeral drew a crowd of 2000 mourners.

Portrait of a young Sophie Leib (later Niedermayer), daughter of Georg Leib I.

Georg Leib I's daughter Sophie was married to Max Niedermayer, who was the Royal Privy Councillor.

Royal Privy Councillor to Prince Regent Ludwig III of Bavaria, Max Niedermayer worked with famed chemist Max-Joseph Von Pettenkofer in order to improve Munich’s hygiene and its drinking water. The Niedermayerstrasse in Munich is named after him. Niedermayer also introduced a new irrigation system to the city of Landshut. Consequently, he became an honorary citizen of Landshut.

Niedermayer Official Coat of Arms

Sophie Leib & Max Niedermayer's Official Engagement Announcement

Sophie Niedermayer (née Leib) with her brothers Georg Leib II (right), and Otto Ludwig Leib I.

Georg Leib II, firstborn son of Georg Leib I on one of his many sojourns to milder climates. He lost his battle with tuberculosis at a tragic young age.

Max Niedermayer with his wife's grandson, Otto Ludwig Leib II.

Niedermayerstrasse, dedicated to Max Niedermayer, leads into Leibweig, dedicated to Georg Leib. Both streets are located in Bogenhausen, Munich, Germany.

Leib Construction Company in Thalkirchen, Munich.

Karl Wenschow (1884-1947) was married to Rosa Leib's sister who died very young. He never remarried. Wenschow was a prominent sculptor and cartographer. The relief shading procedure he invented became known as the "Wenschow Method." His maps and atlases continue to be used globally.

Karl Wenschow, beloved uncle to Otto Ludwig Leib II, Georg Leib III, and Lea von Langsdorff.

Painting of Karl Wenschow

Rosa Leib (born Koch), wife of Otto Ludwig Leib I, with her children Georg, Otto, and Lea.

Georg Leib III

Georg Leib III, Lea Leib, and Otto Ludwig Leib II pose for the family's Christmas card.

Lea, Otto, and Georg, grown up.

Otto Ludwig Leib I (right) and his daughter Lea (middle) Leib, later von Langsdorff.

Otto Ludwig Leib II about town.

Otto Ludwig Leib II at a Debutante Ball.

Otto Ludwig Leib II 

Otto Ludwig Leib II with his wife, Wilhelmina Johanna Ruth Leib.

Otto tinkering with one of his motorcycles. As an engineer, he had a profound passion for engines, cars, motorcycles, and planes.

Otto flying one of his planes. He had been instructed in flying at an early age by his brother-in-law, Hans von Langsdorff who was a professional private pilot.

Otto, crafting one of his many violins. Being a luthier was one of his favorite pastimes. Some of his violins remain in the family collection until this day.

Otto on a skiing trip with a friend.

Otto (second right) skiing with friends.

Otto traveling.

Otto on a sea voyage.

Otto Ludwig Leib II, his sister Lea Leib, and his brother George Leib III in an early family portrait.

Another family portrait of the three siblings: Otto Ludwig Leib II, Lea (now von Langsdorff), and Georg Leib III.

Georg Leib III on safari in Africa.

Lea von Langsdorff with her dogs.

Lea von Langsdorff with a family friend.

Ilse von Lülsdorf (Georg Leib III's wife, left) with Wilhelmina Johanna Ruth Leib (Otto Ludwig Leib II's wife) with little daughter Barbara Roberta Leib.

Ilse von Lülsdorf, little Barbara Leib, and Wilhelmina Johanna Ruth Leib.

Wilhelmina Johanna Ruth Leib

Barbara Roberta Leib with her mother, Wilhelmina Johanna Leib

Barbara Roberta Leib

Barbara Leib

Barbara Leib (middle, first row) in charge of the annual Spring Festival Costuming.

Barbara Roberta Leib

Wilhelmina Johanna Ruth Leib and her daughter, Barbara Roberta Leib at Christmas.

Volker Leib, son of Otto Ludwig Leib II and Wilhelmina Johanna Ruth Leib. Brother of Barbara Roberta Leib.

Barbara Leib during a ski break in Austria.

Otto Ludwig Leib II with his daughter Barbara Roberta Leib in the Bavarian Lake District.