Ezra Boshart

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• Church Membership: Poole Mennonite Church, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50226443
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108592

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EZRA BOSHART Ezra Boshart, 72, of Pacific Ave., Milverton, died on Friday, Nov. 1, in Listowel Memorial Hospital.

Born in Ellice Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boshart. He was a machinist in Milverton most of his life. He was a member of the Poole Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Magdelena Albrecht; one son, Ralph of R.R. 2, Wellesley; three daughters, Mrs. Ivan (Mildred) Ropp of R.R. 1, Wellesley; Mrs. Wesley (Marjorie) Steckley of Milverton; Mrs. Merlin (Norma) Lichty of R.R. 2, Wellesley; one brother, Emmanuel of Wellesley; one sister, Mrs. Menno (Salome) Erb of Wellesley.

The body rested at the Futher Brothers funeral home, Wellesley, until Monday at 1 p.m. when removal was made to Poole Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m. Pallbearers were Paul Boshart of Stratford, Peter Boshart of St. Thomas, Albert Erb of Wellesley, Dan Albrecht of New Hamburg, Delmar Erb of Millbank, John Albrecht of Kingwood. Burial was in the church cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Nov 1968

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Boshart, Ezra, son of the late Peter and Nancy (Schultz) Boshart, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Sept. 21, 1896; died in his car at Listowel, Ont., following a doctor's appointment, Nov. 1, 1968; aged 72 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Feb. 6, 1921, he was married to Magdalena Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), 3 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Ivan Ropp, Marjorie - Mrs. Wesley Steckly, and Norma - Mrs. Merlin Lichti), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Emmanuel), and one sister (Salome - Mrs. Menno Erb). He was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, with Herbert Schultz officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 16 - April 22, 1969 - pages 379, 380

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EZRA BOSHART

Ezra Boshart of Milverton, father of Ralph of RR 2. Wellesley; Mrs. Ivan (Mildred) Ropp of RR l, Wellesley and Mrs. Merlin (Norma) Lichty of RR 2, Wellesley died last Friday in Listowel at the age of 72.

Born in Ellice Township, Mr. Boshart was a member of Poole Mennonite Church.

Surviving, besides his son and daughters mentioned are his wife, the former Magdalena Albrecht; one sister. Mrs. Mennon (Salome) Erb of Wellesley, a daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Margery) Steckley of Milverton and 14 grandchildren.

Services were held at the Poole Mennonite Church, with Rev. Harold Schultz officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, was in charge of arrangements.

New Hamburg Independent


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Milverton - Ezra Boshart, 72, Milverton, died Friday in Listowel. Born in Ellice Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boshart. He was a machinist in Milverton most of his life. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Magdalena Albrecht; one son, Ralph, RR #2, Wellesley; Mrs. Wesley (Marjorie) Steckley, Milverton; Mrs. Merlin (Norma) Lichty, RR #2, Wellesley; one brother Emanuel, Wellesley; one sister Mrs. Menno (Salome) Erb, Wellesley. The body will be at the Futher Brothers funeral home, Wellesley, until Monday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to Poole Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ezra — Magdalena "Mattie" Albrecht. Magdalena (daughter of John Hammer Albrecht and Elizabeth Erb) was born Oct 1899, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1993, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

1. Mildred Boshart
2. Norma Boshart
3. Ralph Lavern Boshart was born 1931, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1983, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107899
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Boshart. - Peter Boshart was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 14, 1870; died Sept. 7, 1942, at the Stratford, Ont., General Hospital after a sickness of a few weeks' duration from dia-betes and complications; aged 72 y. 3 m. 23 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church until death. He was ordained to the ministry Nov. 8, 1903. He was united in marriage with Sister Nancy Schultz Oct. 4, 1892. Sister Boshart predeceased him on April 26, 1936. They shared life together for 43 years and 6 months. To this union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter; 11 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, 1 brother, 1 sister survive. Two brothers and 4 sisters predeceased him. The funeral was largely attended by neighbors, friends and relatives. Services at the Poole A. M. Church, conducted by Bros. Peter Nafziger of St. Agatha, Moses 0. Jantzi of Baden, Ont., and Christian Martin of Lancaster, Pa. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
"The Gospel was his joy and song,
E'en to his latest breath;
The truth he had proclaimed so long
Was his support in death." --By a Brother.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 28 - October 8, 1942 - pages 606,607

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Rev. Peter Boshart - A well-known and highly esteemed resident of Topping. Rev. Peter Boshart passed away in the Stratford General Hospital at 6: 30 on Monday morning, Sept. 7^th at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 23 days. Mr. Boshart had been ailing all summer but was not confined to his room until the first of August. Since that time he gradually became worse and on August 30^th he was removed to the hospital where he underwent an operation for an abscess on his thigh on Saturday. He was also suffering from diabetes. The youngest of the family of the late Peter and Magdalena (Berge) Boshart, he was born on the boundary between Wellesley and Wilmot on May 14^th, 1870. He spent his boyhood and young manhood in that locality and on October 4^th, 1892 he was married to Annie (Nancy) Schultz, daughter of the late Menno and Elizabeth (Litweiller) Schultz. Immediately following their marriage they took up residence at Topping where he resided to the time of his death with the exception of five years which were spent in Baden. They went to Baden eleven years ago with the intention of retiring there but when Mrs. Boshart became seriously ill they returned to the farm. Mrs. Boshart passed away in April 1936. Mr. Boshart in addition to operating the farm was minister of the Poole (north) Mennonite Church and also the Steinman Mennonite Church. He also operated a threshing machine for over twenty years and became widely known throughout the district. He is survived by three sons and one daughter Emanuel of Cargill, Ezra on the homestead at Topping; Samuel of Milverton; Mrs. M. O. Erb (Salome) of Wellesley; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Mose Schlabach (Barbara) of New Hamburg; one brother Mr. Daniel Boshart of St. Agatha. The following brothers and sisters predeceased him: (Kate) Mrs. John Schultz, (Mary) Mrs. Peter Roth, Jacob, Jonas and Elizabeth who died in infancy. The funeral will be held Thursday with service at his late residence commencing at 1: 30 followed by a service in the Poole Mennonite Church (north) commencing at 2: 30. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

Peter married Annie "Nancy" Schultz 4 Oct 1892. Annie (daughter of Menno E. Schultz and Elizabeth L. Litwiller) was born CA 1867; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie "Nancy" Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51945

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Boshart.-Nancy, daughter of the late Menno and Elisabeth (Litwiller) Schultz, was born on April 26, 1867, in Perth Co., Ont.; died April 26, 1936; aged 69 years. After a lingering illness for over four years off and on of cancer, about a year and a half ago she was operated on which at first seemed to be a success but the dreadful malady developed again. Three weeks previous to her death she had inflammation of the veins and a paralytic stroke, all caused by the disease. She fell peacefully asleep in Jesus and went to her long desired home early in the morning of her birthday. She was married to Pre. Peter Boshart, Oct. 4, 1892. To this union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. She leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing husband, her children (Emanuel, Ezra, Salome (Mrs. Menno O. Erb), and Samuel, all of this community) and 9 grandchildren. She was the first to break the family circle. She also leaves 4 brothers, 1 sister, many friends and relatives. After marriage they moved on the farm where they lived until 9 years ago when he retired from farming and lived at Baden 5 years till sickness made it necessary to move back to the farm to live with their son Ezra till the time of departure. Funeral was held April 29. Services at the home were conducted by Christian R. Brunk and at the Poole Amish Mennonite Church by Daniel S. Jutzi, Oscar Burkholder, and Christian Gascho. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Our family circle now is broken,
Since you have gone to rest;
But we our heads do humbly bow,
And say, "God thought it best."
Husband.

Gospel Herald, May 14, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.7 - page 158,159,160

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25293
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Peter married Magdalena Buerge 4 Jul 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Buerge and Elizabeth Grieser) was born 16 Nov 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Bergey
• Name: Magdalena Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25292
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Magdalena Boshart (nee Burge) was born Nov. 16, 1827; died at the home of her son Jonas near St. Agatha, Ont., May 4, 1914; aged 86 y. 5 m. 19 d. Her husband, Peter Boshart, departed this life July 21, 1893. They lived in matrimony 41 y. 9 d. To this union were born 4 sons and 6 daughters. She leaves to mourn her departure 4 sons, 4 daughters, 39 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. She united with the A. M. Church in her youth, and was faithful to the end. Funeral services at the St. Agatha A. M. Church by C. S. Zehr (text, II Tim. 4: 7,8), and C. B. Zehr (text, I Pet. 1: 22-25).

"Mother, thou art sweetly resting,
Here your trials and cares are o'er;
Pain and sickness, death and sorrow,
Never can distress thee more."
P.B.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 9 - May 28, 1914 - p. 143, 144

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54101
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Menno married Elizabeth L. Litwiller 22 May 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti) was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth L. Schultz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54102
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-278054
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Joseph — Catharine Conrad. Catharine was born 1797, , France; died 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-278055
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114511

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A-2-141 Jacob Buerge The Last Will and Testament of Jacob Buerge, late of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, who died on or about the first day of April 1862 at the Township of Wilmot, and who at the time of his death [had] a fixed place of abode at the Township of Wilmot, was proved and registered in the Surrogate Court, a true copy of which said Last Will and Testament is hereunder written and that the Administration of all and singular the personal estate and effects, rights and credits of the said deceased, and any way concerning his Will was granted to[sic] [by] the aforesaid Court to Elizabeth Buerge of the Township of Wilmot, widow, the Executrix and Christian Eisher Boshart, and Nicolaus Lichti, both of the Township of Wilmot, Yeomen, the Executors named in the said Will…

…I the undersigned Jacob Buerge, resident in Wilmot Township…Although I am old and weak in body, but have my good senses,, as also power of recollection, memory and discernment, which I yet enjoy and possess as long as it is the will of god for which I heartily thank the Almighty, but because I am a mortal person, and do not know how soon I must leave this world, therefore I do hereby make and declare these presents my Last Will and Testament as follows (Firstly) That my children left might at all times walk in the fear of God and first seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and he to whom all belongs will grant what is necessary for the present. (Secondly) My son Christian Buerge has received his entire inheritance in land, which he has purchased of me for which I have notes in hand, when he has paid them all, then my Executors shall give him a Deed for his land. (Thirdly) My brother, Peter Buerge shall be maintained by my children of the whole estate, but should one alone maintain him then the others shall be helpful to him. (Fourthly) Shall and will my son Daniel Buerge leased my land or place and pay over the one third part as long as she[sic] can agree with my Executors if it is considered advisable to sell the land, then my Executors shall have full power to will the same and to give a deed. (Fifthly) I nominate and appoint as my Executors my wife Elizabeth Buerge, as also Christian E. Boshart and Nicolaus Lichti to take care of my estate and faithfully to divide the same among my children in equal portions and in a Christianly and just manner but my oldest son has his portion. (Sixthly) Should the place be sold and my son Daniel Beurge is willing and can purchase the place then he shall have the first right under the condition that he gets married and that in our congrations, by which he has been baptized, and also remains therein, and if my Executors should see that he cannot do it without to the injury of the other children and does not do as abover said, then he cannot purchase the place. (Seventhly) My wife shall have the third part of my estate for her support. (Eighthly) My Executors shall first commence paying to these children which, have received the least until they are equal to the others namely, first to my daughter Elizabeth, my son Daniel and my daughter Lena?. (Ninethly) And after my death all implements and household furniture, which my wife does not receive shall be sold among my children and the money paid to my relict as soon as they can.

[Note in margin: "Document empowering Executor to sell filed with original Will."]

Witnessed by Johannes Lüngus[?] and Christian E. Boshart
Will dated 5^th February 1859
Proved 22^nd April 1862
Died 1^st April 1862

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Jacob Buerge was born in Bern, Switzerland (probably the canton of Bern, rather than the city) on Feb. 14, 1785. He and two of his brothers were orphaned. One brother remained in Switzerland. Jacob and his brother Peter came to America. On the trip Jacob met Elizabeth Grieser (or Greaser) from Alsace-Lorraine and married her about 1825. Jacob had lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for some time but must have joined the migration of Amish Mennonites who went to Canada in 1824 and the years following. Their oldest daughter Catherine was born in Canada in 1826. She was among the first white children to be born in the area. Jacob and Elizabeth settled on Lot 21 North Bleams Rd. This farm is now on the eastern side of the town of New Hamburg.

Lorraine Roth Family Histories - originals at Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario. www.mhso.org

Jacob — Elizabeth Grieser. Elizabeth was born 1796, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Buerge
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114594
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49000P

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A-1-75 George Shultz Appointment of Guardians to the children of George Shultz, Wilmot, deceased.

[Children's names are spelled Schultz and Shultz]

The humble petition of Joseph Shultz, Sheweth:- That George Shultz, late of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, died in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-five, having your Petitioner Joseph Schultz, Meno Schultz, Frenicka Shultz and Barbara Schultz, all infants within the age of Eighteen years him surviving and that they and your Petitioner have no legal Guardians. That Magdalena Erb Shultz, their mother, widow of the said George Shultz is a fit and proper person and deserves to be appointed Guardian of her said children. And that John Erb and Christian Ernst are fit and proper persons to become and willing to become securities that the said Magdalena Erb Shultz shall faithfully perform the said trust…

Copy of Bond given:
…That Magdalena Erb Shultz of the Township of Wilmot, widow of George Shultz, Yeoman, deceased, and Peter Litwiler, of the said Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, and Nicolaus Lichty, of the same place, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto Joseph Shultz of the said Township of Wilmot, infant son of the said George Shultz, now deceased, and of her the said Magdalena Erb Shultz, in the Penal Sum of Three Hundred Pounds to be paid to the said Joseph Shultz, or to his heirs, executors administrators, to which payment will and truly be made…sealed with our Seals at Berlin, in the said County of Waterloo, the fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Five.

Magdalena Erb Shultz, to be Guardian of the said Joseph Shultz, her own infant son…

Signed by Magdalena Erb Shultz (her mark), Peter Litwiller and Nicolaus Lichti

Children: Joseph Menno, Veronica, Barbara

(Note: The said Magdalena Erb Shultz, though not able to read and write, appeared to [be] fully cognizant of the meaning and import of the foregoing affirmation, C. Enslin)

Guardianship granted to Magdalena 15^th September 1855.

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

George — Magdalena Erb. Magdalena was born CALC 9 Mar 1805, , Alsace-Lothringen, France; died 9 Feb 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Schultz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49001
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Magdalena could not read nor write.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24854
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Religious leader

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Litwiller, Peter (1809-1878)

Peter Litwiller was born 8 January 1809, in Illfurth, Upper Alsace. His parents were Anna Maria (the name she went by) Maurer and Jacob Litwiller. Jacob died in 1814. Widow Maria, three married daughters and their families, two single daughters and Peter left France and arrived in New York on 12 July 1827.

On their arrival in Waterloo, they selected lots in the newly-surveyed centre block in Wilmot Township and set to work. Young Peter selected Lot 7, on the north side of Erb's Road, but did little work on his own lot until after his marriage to Elizabeth Lichti in 1830. By 1835, however, he had completed his settlement duties and received his patent for the front fifty acres from the Crown.

In 1838 Peter bought a little notebook which he called his "Notizbuch." It illustrates the settlers' system of bartering goods and services. Litwiller frequently hired persons by the day or to do certain tasks. This may have been the labourer's only way to get a little needed cash as much as Litwiller's need for assistance. Goods supplied in exchange for work might be yarn for stockings, material for a coat, a pound of "dubock" (tobacco), or postage for a letter. A study of the names appearing in Litwiller's notebook is a veritable "who's who" of new Amish-Mennonite arrivals in Canada. Litwiller also had dealings with his non-Amish neighbours, most of whom were Roman Catholic.

Peter's compassionate business acumen won for himself the respect of his co-religionists and, at the age of 28, he was chosen for the ministry in the Wilmot Amish Mennonite congregation in 1845. That was also the year that he served as one of the trustees who purchased the school site which the Amish had established at the site of the present St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

Peter's brother-in-law, Rudolph Roth, a gifted preacher, had been ordained minister in 1835 and bishop in 1843. Family relationships during the next few years must have been very trying for Peter and his sisters and in-laws when Rudolph Roth, his wife Maria (nee Litwiller), Jacob and Barbara (Litwiller) Gardner, and Veronica (Litwiller) Gingerich (but not her husband) joined the Reformed Mennonites . Rudolph's early demise in 1853 removed him from any conflict which Peter might have had with him.

Rudolph's leaving the Amish-Mennonite fold and the deaths of both Bishop John Oesch in Hay and Bishop Christian Miller in Wilmot, left the aged Bishop Christian Wagler, recent immigrant from Alsace, as the only bishop for the whole Amish-Mennonite constituency. It must have been Bishop Wagler who ordained Peter Litwiller that same year, and after Wagler's death the following year, Peter was left with bishop oversight over the whole Amish-Mennonite community from Wilmot to Lake Huron.

Joseph Ruby was ordained bishop for the South Easthope-East Zorra congregation in 1853 and John Jantzi for the North Wilmot-Wellesley congregation in 1859. The Hay congregation, however, did not ordain a bishop, and were served by those in East Zorra or Wilmot for the next 100 years.

Peter Litwiller's farm buildings were across the street and up the road a short distance from the Catholic Church. In 1857, a dedicated young man by the name of Eugene Funcken arrived in St. Agatha to serve in the Congregation of the Resurrection. Father Funcken was full of zeal and energy. These two men might have had good reasons to ignore each other, at best, or engage in a running feud, at worst, but they did neither. According to family tradition, they met with each other regularly to discuss topics of a religious nature. They set the stage for a peaceful community, rather than one where various factions are in conflict.

Peter Litwiller died 7 July 1878. It is said that when the funeral cortege passed the Catholic church on its way to the Amish cemetery, Father Funcken had the bells tolled. A broadside printed at the time of his death is also attributed to Father Funcken. In it he extolled the bishop's character and his ministry.<sup>1

1</sup>Roth, Lorraine. "Litwiller, Peter (1809-1878)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. October 2004. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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Herald of Truth - Volume XV, Number 8 - August 1878, pages 141, 143 and 144

LITZWILER.-July 8th, of long suffering with rheumatism, PETER LITZWILER, bishop of the Amish Mennonite church, at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was beloved by all who knew him.

Peter married Elizabeth Lichti 1830. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder) was born 2 Oct 1808, , France; died 25 Feb 1882; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Litwiller
• Name: Lizzie Lichty
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24855
• Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Immigration:
Departed Le Harve, France on the passenger ship "Elizabeth" arrived New York City 9 Jul 1825"
John Leichy, age 67, farmer, from France
Madelina Leichty, age 52
Joseph Leichty,, age 26
Maria Leichty, age 18
Elizabeth Leichty, age 16
Nicholas Leichty, 1