Lena was born in a small village outside of the KildenKildenThe Region of Kilden is a rural area, stretching across parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the (former) Kingdom of Hanover (annexed in 1866).… area in the Netherlands on June 10, 1780. Her father worked at the post office, and her mother cared for the children. In her twenties, she met David SilbersDavid SilbersDavid Silbers was born on January 2, 1768, at his parents’ shop called Silbers butchery, a cosher butcher in the city of Lutheria. He started working in the shop around… at a protest for the Patriots. They started talking, and David invited her for a hot drink. They turned out to be a good match and began to see each other more often. They got married on May 5, 1805, and Lena moved in with him to a small apartment above his butchery (Silbers butcherySilbers ButcherySilbers butchery is a kosher butcher located in the city of Lutheria. It is run by the Silbers family and is currently owned by Joël Silbers. The Silbers are a…), along with his elderly mother. Lena started working in the butchery, mainly at the front desk serving customers.

Lena had a childhood wish to have children, but she faced difficulties conceiving, which took a toll on her mood. Despite being typically excited and positive, she became withdrawn and quiet. Luckily, after twelve years of marriage, she became pregnant with her son Joël SilbersJoël SilbersJoël Silbers was born on January 23, 1817, as the long-awaited son of David Silbers and Lena Silbers. He was born in a small apartment above his father’s Silbers butchery…, who was born on January 23, 1817. Just three years later, she gave birth to her daughter Elsbeth SilbersElsbeth SilbersElsbeth Silbers was born on April 20, 1820 as the second child of David and Lena Silbers in a small apartment above her father’s butchery in Lutheria. Elsbeth and her…, completing the family and fulfilling Lena’s childhood dream. She led a simple, quiet life, balancing work, motherhood, and religion.

On January 4, 1853, she found her husband, David, dead beside her in bed. He had quietly passed away in his sleep without any prior illness or problems. The death of her companion devastated her, and she began ageing quickly. However, she kept her happy and optimistic spirit for her children and grandchildren. Three years after the death of David, on December 28, 1856, Lena passed away. She was found in her bed, sleeping on the side of her husband. Like him, she peacefully went in her sleep. She was laid to rest next to her husband at the Lutherian cemeteryLutherian CemeteryThe Lutherian Cemetery is a old cemetery located in the city of Lutheria, and also the most popular one in the Region of Kilden. Most families own a family tomb….