From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991). —

Immigrated to the United States, 1905; in Wisconsin; briefly partner with Jerome B. Meyer in Battle Creek, Michigan, 1908-1909; active in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1911-1917.

Sources:

• The Diapason, August 1915, 3.


• Meyer Family Records.


• Elizabeth Towne Schmitt.


• Social Security Death Index.

From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North America Organ Builders by David H. Fox (Organ Historical Society, 1991). -- Of Milwaukee, WI c. 1900. [In Battle Creek, MI area also?] October 30, 2004

From Matthew Davis, Historian of St. Philip Catholic Church, Battle Creek, Michigan:
Reinish was from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I think he used to work here in Battle Creek for the old Compensating Organ Company prior to going out on his own.