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Jacob B. Kuepfer

Male 1861 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  Jacob B. Kuepfer was born 26 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob L. Kuepfer and Veronica "Frany" Buerge); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138051
    • Residence: 1892, Washington Twp, Gratiot Co., Michigan

    Jacob married Albertina Marie "Tina" Peters 27 Oct 1883. Albertina was born 26 Jan 1862; died 8 Mar 1941. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob L. Kuepfer was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti); died 27 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239456
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    A-2-149 Jacob Kuepfer Letters of Guardianship. Whereas Nicolaus Lichty and Christian Eicher Boshart of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, by petition to the said Court did set forth that Jacob Kuepfer, late of the Township of Wilmot, Carpenter, died on or about the 27th day of March 1861, leaving Jacob Kuepfer his natural and lawful child, the said Jacob Kuepfer being an infant under the age of one year and that the said Jacob Kuepfer resides at the Township of Wilmot…that the said Jacob Kuepfer died intestate and without appointing any Curator or Guardian of the said infant. That due notice has been given of the petitioners intention to apply to be appointed Guardians and that your Petitioners are the natural uncles of the said infant. That Veronica Kuepfer, the mother of the said infant has given her consent in writing to such appointment and prayed that they may be appointed Guardians of the said infant, pursuant to the statute in that behalf and that letters of Guardianship might be granted to them by the said Court. Be it known that on the second day of June 1862 the said Nicolaus Lichti and Christian Eicher Boshart were appointed Guardians of him the said Jacob Kuepfer and these Letters of Guardianship are accordingly granted by the said Court to the said Nicolaus Lichti and Christian Eicher Boshart with power and authority to them to do all such acts matters and things as Guardians may or ought to do under and by virtue of any act of the parliament of Upper Canada or of this Province, relating to minors and their property…

    BOND …To the Surrogate Court, County of Waterloo. Know all men by these presents that we Nicolaus Lichti and Christian Eicher Boshart both of the township of Wilmot, in the County of Waterloo, Yeomen, Jacob Littwiller of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, and Leonhard Streicker of the Township of Wellesley, Yeoman, are held and firmly bound unto Jacob Kuepfer of the Township of Wilmot, the infant child of Jacob Kuepfer, late of the Township of Wilmot, aforesaid Carpenter, deceased, in the following penal sums, that is to say, the said Nicolaus Lichti in the sum of one thousand four hundred dollars, the said Christian Eicher Boshart in the sum of one thousand four hundred, the said Jacob Littwiller in the sum of one thousand four hundred, the said Leonhart Streicker in the sum of one thousand four hundred dollars…

    Letters granted 2nd June 1862
    Died 27th March 1861

    Jacob married Veronica "Frany" Buerge 22 Jan 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Jacob Buerge and Elizabeth Grieser) was born 7 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1923, , Gratiot Co, Michigan. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Veronica "Frany" Buerge was born 7 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Buerge and Elizabeth Grieser); died 6 Jun 1923, , Gratiot Co, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frany Buergy
    • Name: Veronica "Frany" Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114463
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Veronica married Charles R Peters

    Children:
    1. 1. Jacob B. Kuepfer was born 26 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob S. Kuepfer was born 3 May 1798, , , Switzerland; died 23 Aug 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: Wilmot Township - Concession North of Bleam's Road Lot 21, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Jacob S. Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58360
    • 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

    Jacob — Mary Lichti. Mary (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder) was born 1807, Flanders, , Belgium; died 20 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Lichti was born 1807, Flanders, , Belgium (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died 20 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie
    • Name: Mary Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125050
    • 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: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lived in 1881 beside her son Menno.

    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. John L. Kuepfer was born 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. Jacob L. Kuepfer was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Kipfer was born 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Nicholaus L. Kuepfer was born 30 Oct 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1893, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Kuepfer was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Christian L. Kuepfer was born CALC 16 Dec 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1916, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel Kuepfer was born 15 Oct 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1920, , Linn, Oregon, USA; was buried , Riverside Cem, Albany, Linn, Oregon.
    8. Andrew L. Kipfer was born 24 Nov 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1932, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna L. Kuepfer was born 19 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1931, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Menno L. Kuepfer was born 18 Oct 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1922, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Jacob Buerge was born 14 Feb 1785, , Berne, Switzerland (son of Buerge); died 1 Apr 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114511

    Notes:

    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 5th February 1859
    Proved 22nd April 1862
    Died 1st April 1862

    ______________________________

    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]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Grieser was born 1796, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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

    Children:
    1. Catharina Berge was born 10 Mar 1826, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1920, Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA; was buried , Riverside Cem, Albany, Linn, Oregon.
    2. Magdalena Buerge 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.
    3. Christian Buerge was born 28 Feb 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Jacob Buerge was born 19 Dec 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Buerge was born 24 Mar 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1920, Harrison, Clare, Michigan, United States; was buried , Cedar Crest Cemetery, Harrison, Clare, Michigan, United States.
    6. Elisabetha Bergey was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Daniel Buerge was born 17 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 3. Veronica "Frany" Buerge was born 7 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1923, , Gratiot Co, Michigan.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  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. 11.  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. 5. 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. Nicholas Lichti was born 5 Jun 1811, , , France; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 12.  Buerge was born Abt 1755, Of, Berne, Switzerland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138907

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Buerge was born 14 Feb 1785, , Berne, Switzerland; died 1 Apr 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Peter Buerge was born Abt 1789, , Berne, Switzerland; died Yes, date unknown.


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