Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Norma Catharine Kuepfer

Female


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Norma Catharine Kuepfer

    Norma — Minister Melvin S. Jantzi. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Samuel Wayne Jantzi was born 7 Jan 1968; died 6 Jan 1990; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John C. Kuepfer was born 29 Nov 1905 (son of John G. Kuepfer and Mary Schwartzentruber); died 17 Nov 1942; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45276589
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28537

    John married Catherina "Katie" Lichti 30 Sep 1930. Catherina (daughter of Bishop Jacob F. Lichti and Catherine "Katie" Leis) was born 3 Mar 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1993, RR2, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherina "Katie" Lichti was born 3 Mar 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Jacob F. Lichti and Catherine "Katie" Leis); died 10 Oct 1993, RR2, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24340108
    • Name: Catherina "Katie" Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201157
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Katie

    Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, Oct. 10, 1993, at her residence, Country Meadows, RR 2, Brunner, Katie Kuepfer, formerly of Milverton and RR 1, Newton.

    She was born in Wilmot township 87 years ago, a daughter of the late Bishop Jacob and Catherine (Leis) Lichti. Katie was a member of Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church, Poole.

    Beloved wife of John C. Kuepfer whom she married September 30, 1930 and who predeceased her November 17, 1942. Loving mother of Mary and her husband Leonard Jantzi of Brunner, Floyd and his wife Laurene of Milverton, Norma and her husband Melvin Jantzi of Dexter, Maine, John and his wife Katie of RR 2, Milverton, Melvin and his wife Amy of RR 1, Newton, Mervin and his wife Norma of RR 1, Newton; lovingly remembered by 28 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and three sisters, Nancy (Mrs. Noah Gascho) of Aylmer, Lydia (Mrs. Noah Roes) of Brunner, Mary and her husband Nicholas Jantzi of RR 1, Wellesley. Katie was predeceased by one grandson, Samuel Jantzi and two sisters, Fannie (Mrs. Moses Zehr) and Mattie (Mrs. Noah Jantzi) and two brothers, Jacob and Samuel Lichti.

    Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton, today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. There will be a family service at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1993 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church, Poole at 2 p.m., with Joseph Kuepfer officiating. Interment to follow in Mornington Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole West.

    As expressions of sympathy, donations made be made to Voice of the Martyrs or Christian Printing Missions of Ontario.

    Children:
    1. Mary Jane Kuepfer
    2. Floyd Vernal Kuepfer
    3. 1. Norma Catharine Kuepfer
    4. Melvin Jacob Kuepfer


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John G. Kuepfer was born 7 Feb 1864 (son of Nicholaus L. Kuepfer and Magdalena N. Gerber); died 1 Aug 1947; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160813

    John — Mary Schwartzentruber. Mary (daughter of Christian Schwartzentruber and Catherine C. Boshart) was born 1868; died 1949; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Schwartzentruber was born 1868 (daughter of Christian Schwartzentruber and Catherine C. Boshart); died 1949; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160814

    Children:
    1. Magdalena S. "Lena" Kuepfer was born 2 Jan 1890, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nicholas S. Kuepfer was born 19 Jul 1893; died 28 Oct 1953; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. John C. Kuepfer was born 29 Nov 1905; died 17 Nov 1942; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Benjamin "Ben" Kuepfer was born 23 Sep 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Bishop Jacob F. Lichti was born 21 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney); died 23 May 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124935
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob married Catherine "Katie" Leis 17 Mar 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Catherine L. Roth) was born 14 Feb 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1945; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine "Katie" Leis was born 14 Feb 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Catherine L. Roth); died 20 Aug 1945; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Lichti
    • Name: Katie Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49903
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Mattie Lichti was born 11 Jun 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1956; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Catherina "Katie" Lichti was born 3 Mar 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1993, RR2, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Nancy Lichti was born 6 Apr 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1999; was buried , Amish Cemetery, Malahide Township, Elgin Co., Ontario.
    4. Lydia Lichti was born Sep 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 2005, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Lichti was born 21 Dec 1914; died 20 Mar 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Nicholaus L. Kuepfer was born 30 Oct 1835, , Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti); died 12 Mar 1893, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112196
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Nicholaus married Magdalena N. Gerber 19 Nov 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes "John" Gerber and Magdalene Nafziger) was born 1835, , New York State, USA; died 13 Jan 1913, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena N. Gerber was born 1835, , New York State, USA (daughter of Johannes "John" Gerber and Magdalene Nafziger); died 13 Jan 1913, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena N. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112574
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary G. Kuepfer was born 23 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1938, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. John G. Kuepfer was born 7 Feb 1864; died 1 Aug 1947; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Kuepfer was born 26 Nov 1865, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1939, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Fannie G. Kuepfer was born 27 Mar 1870; died 7 Jun 1914.
    5. Rev. Daniel G. Kuepfer was born 5 May 1877; died Apr 1944; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Christian Schwartzentruber was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44908
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian married Catherine C. Boshart 17 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Joseph M. Boshart and Catharine Conrad) was born 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine C. Boshart was born 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Joseph M. Boshart and Catharine Conrad); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine C. Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143642
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Sep 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 5. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 1868; died 1949; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Peter Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jan 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1974, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Preacher Joseph L. Lichti was born 14 Jan 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 18 Jun 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39062632
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124929P
    • Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Magdalena Farney 13 Apr 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdalena Farney was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39067975
    • Name: Magdalena Farni
    • Name: Magdalena Lichti
    • Name: Mattie Farney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124930P
    • Immigration: 1834, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena was the daughter of Christian Farni who came to Wilmot Township in 1826. He was ordained minister in 1829, moved to Ohio in 1831 and to Illinois in 1836.


    Lorraine Roth

    Children:
    1. Barbara F. Lichti was born 21 Dec 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1876.
    2. Magdalena "Lena" Lichty was born 15 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Maria F. "Mary" Lichti was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1894; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Catherine "Katie" Lichty was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christian F. Lichty was born 3 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1937.
    6. Joseph F. Lichti was born 26 Aug 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter F. Lichti was born 7 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1958, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. John F. Lichty was born 28 Mar 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 6. Bishop Jacob F. Lichti was born 21 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ann Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Biddorf was born 18 Jan 1870, Atlantic Ocean; died 13 Nov 1933, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37503431
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51580
    • 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; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Memoriam. Died At Wellesley, on Monday, December 26th, 1938 Joseph Leis, Sr. Aged 86 years and 14 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence on Thursday, Dec. 29th, at 9.30 o'clock a.m., and proceed to Maple View A.M. Church, Third Line, for services. Burial in adjoining cemetery. How many were the silent prayers Our father offered up for us, How many were the bitter cares He felt when none but God could see. Well he is gone and now in Heaven He sings His praise Who died for him And in his hand a harp was given And he's a Heavenly worshipper. Oft let us think of what he said, And of the kind advice he gave; Oh let us do it as he's dead And sleeping in his lonely grave. And let us choose the path he chose, And he we soon again may see Beyond the world of sin and woes With Jesus in Eternity.

    Funeral Card

    Joseph married Catherine L. Roth 14 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37716123
    • Name: Catherine L. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92966
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LEIS - On the 9th of November 1896, in Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Catharine, wife of Joseph Leis, aged 41 years and 9 months. She leaves her husband, three sons and five daughters to mourn her early death. Buried on the 12th at the Third Line meeting house. Funeral services by Christian Bascho, Chr. Litwiller and John Gascho.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1, January 1, 1897 - Page 18, 19

    Children:
    1. Solomon R. Leis was born 31 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1964; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rudolph Leis was born 26 Mar 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jul 1947, Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Catherine "Katie" Leis was born 14 Feb 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1945; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna "Nancy" Leis was born 9 Aug 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdelena R. "Mattie" Leis was born 14 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Veronica "Fanny" Leis was born 31 Jul 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Leis was born 31 Jan 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1974, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Joseph R. Leis was born 16 Jan 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1975, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.