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Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti

Male 1875 - 1940  (65 years)


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  1. 1.  Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti was born 12 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt); died 16 Jun 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100362457
    • Name: Abram Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120067
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Lichti. --- Abraham, son of the late Nicolaus and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 12, 1875. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Wilmot A. M. Congregation, later transferring to the East Zorra congregation, where he was a member till called to his reward. On Dec. 10, 1895, he was joined in matrimony to Sister Magdalena Roth of East Zorra, which union was blessed with 1 son and 1 daughter, together with 1 adopted daughter. He died June 16, 1940, at the home of his son in New Hamburg, Ont.; aged 65 y. 1 m. 4 d. Surviving are his sorrowing companion, son (Daniel) and daughter (Mrs. Simon Roth), both of New Hamburg, and Mrs. Irma Brozio of Kitchener, Ont.; also 9 grandchildren, 1 brother (Noah of Southeasthope), 4 sisters (Barbara, wife of David Gascho; Mary, wife of Christ Erb, Waterloo; Catherine, widow of Rudy Kropf; Rachel, wife of Moses Moyer, Wilmot). Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Peter Nafziger of St. Agatha, and at the East Zorra A. M. Church by home ministers, Brethren J. R. Bender, Menno Kipfer and D. S. Jutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
    ---J. R. B

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 17 - July 25, 1940 --- page 382, 383, 384

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    In Memoriam Died At New Hamburg, on Sunday, June 16th, 1940 Abraham S. Lichti Aged: 65 years, 1 month and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of his son, Daniel, on Wednesday, June 19th, with private service at the house at 9.30 o'clock a.m., followed by public service at the 16th Line, East Zorra, A.-M. Church at 10.30 o'clock. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Funeral Card

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    ABRAHAM S. LICHTI

    By Record Correspondent

    NEW HAMBURG. June 17.- Ill for the past year. Abraham S. Lichti. 65. died Sunday at the home of his son, Daniel. Born in St. Agatha, he retired from the farm 15 years ago and in recent years had been employed in New Hamburg and Kitchener. Mr. Lichti attended the Amish- Mennonite church on the 16th line of East Zorra. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti.

    In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son. Daniel of New Hamburg, two daughters. Mrs. Simon Roth of New Hamburg and Mrs. William Borzio of Kitchener, two brothers. Noah Lichti of South Easthope and Nicholas Lichti of Waterloo, four sisters. Mrs. Mose Moyer and Mrs. David Gascho, both of St. Agatha. Mrs. Rudy Kropf of North Easthope and Mrs. Chris Erb of Kitchener.

    The funeral will be held Wednesday with a private service at the home of his son at 9.30 a.m., followed by public service at the Amish-Mennonite church. East Zorra, at 10.30 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Daniel Jutzi will officiate.

    Kitchener Daily Record Mon, Jun 17, 1940 Page 13

    Abraham married Magdalena Roth 1895. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob N. Roth and Jacobina "Bina" Schwartzentruber) was born 23 Mar 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Daniel Lichti was born 10 Sep 1896, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1973, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Selma Lichti was born 18 Apr 1901; died 8 Feb 1990; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nicolaus E. Lichti was born 27 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Lichti and Anna, son of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nicholas Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • 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; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara S. Schmidt was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber); died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara S. Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Lichti was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica S. "Fannie" Lichti was born 29 Sep 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1935, New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Lichti was born 1 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1952; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nicholas S. Lichti was born 12 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Moses Lichti was born 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Marie S. "Mary" Lichti was born 16 Mar 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti was born 12 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Catherine S. Lichti was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rachael Lichti was born 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Noah S. Lichti was born 1 Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Rachel Gingerich was born 4 Oct 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Nicholas Lichti was born 5 Jun 1811, , , France (son of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nick Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239466
    • Immigration: 1825, , Canada
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    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

    Nicholas — Ann Ernst. Ann was born 1805, , , France; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Ann Ernst was born 1805, , , France; died Bef 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ann Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239467
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Magdelena Lichti was born 11 Jul 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1893; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary E. Lichti was born Nov 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Johannes Ernst "John" Lichti was born 14 Jun 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Annie Lichti was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.
    5. Christian Lichti was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 2. Nicolaus E. Lichti was born 27 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Elisabeth E. Lichti was born 30 Jun 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Johann "John" Schmidt was born 2 Jun 1797, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 20 Sep 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41242

    Johann — Barbara S. Schwartzentruber. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker) was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara S. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara S. Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41243

    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Schmidt was born 31 Aug 1835, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Mar 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Barbara S. Schmidt was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronika Schmidt was born 12 May 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Christian S. Schmidt was born 8 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1927.
    5. Franceska Schmit was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. John Schmit was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johannes F. "John" Lichti was born 9 Jul 1756, Saint Marie Aux Mines, Upper Alsace, France; died 9 Nov 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35484
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Land: 1830, Wilmot Township - Concession South of Bleam's Road Lot 08, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Johannes and his wife Magdalena were probably buried at the north-west corner of the family which is now part of the St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.

    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

    Johannes — Magdalena Joder. Magdalena was born 1772, Morvillars, Morvillars, , Franche-Comté, France; died 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Joder was born 1772, Morvillars, Morvillars, , Franche-Comté, France; died 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111796
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Land: 1830, Wilmot Township - Concession South of Bleam's Road Lot 08, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    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

    Children:
    1. Christian Lichti was born 1791, , France; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Magdalena Lichti was born 1794, , Germany; died 20 Jul 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Lichti was born 1803, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 2 Jul 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Lichti was born 1807, Flanders, , Belgium; died 20 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Lichti was born 2 Oct 1808, , France; died 25 Feb 1882; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. Nicholas Lichti was born 5 Jun 1811, , , France; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 May 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59703

    Notes:

    Jacob is reported to be born in Waldeck, Ansbach, Bayern, Germany, documention needed.

    Jacob — Catherine Schmucker. Catherine was born 15 Nov 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Catherine Schmucker was born 15 Nov 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143342

    Children:
    1. Veronica S. Schwartzentruber was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Barbara S. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine S. Schwartzentruber was born 8 Oct 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 May 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob S. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Apr 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Johannes "John" Schwartzentruber was born 1816, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1901.
    6. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 28 Feb 1820, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1862, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


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