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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Murray Nelson Gerber

    Murray — Hazel Diane Zehr. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian Z. Gerber was born 14 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Gerber and Annie Zehr); died 15 Sep 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27766273
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50398
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Thrasher

    Notes:

    Gerber.- Christian Z., son of Daniel Annie (Zehr) Gerber, was born near Crosshill, Ont., May 14, 1890; died at his home, Sept. 15, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 7, he was married to Magdalena Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Roy, and Murray), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. James Birmingham). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Alvin Leis and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 43 - November 4, 1969, pages 975, 976.

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    Christian Gerber

    Christian Z. Gerber of Crosshill died on Monday of last week at his home. Mr. Gerber was 79.

    Born in Wellesley Township, May 14, 1890, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gerber. He farmed in Wellesley Township before retiring to Crosshill in November, 1968.

    He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

    One brother and one sister predeceased him.

    Surviving, besides his wife, the former Magdalena Lichti whom he married June 7, 1923, in Wellesley Township, are three sons, Ralph and Murray, both of Crosshill, and Roy of RR 1, Millbank; one brother, Daniel of Wellesley; one sister, Mrs. .lames (Lena) Birmingham of Crosshill and eight grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Thursday at Maple View Mennonite Church.

    Burial followed in the church cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 24, 1969

    Christian married Magdalena Z. "Lena" Lichti 7 Jun 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter F. Lichti and Magdalena Zehr) was born 8 Aug 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena Z. "Lena" Lichti was born 8 Aug 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter F. Lichti and Magdalena Zehr); died 2 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27766367
    • Name: Lena Lichti
    • Name: Magdalena Z. "Lena" Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164300
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1981, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Church Membership: 1984, Mapleview Mennonite Church, Wellesley Twp., Ontario

    Notes:

    Mrs. Christian Gerber

    Mrs. Christian Gerber, 82, of RR 1, Millbank, died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

    Born in Wellesley Township Aug. 8, 1902, she was the former Magdalena (Lena) Lichti, a daughter of the late Peter F. Lichti and the former Magdalena Zehr. Her husband, Christian Z. Gerber died Sept. 15, 1969.

    She was a member of the Mapleview Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are three sons, Ralph and wife Katie, of Wellesley, Roy and wife Madeline, of RR 1, Millbank and Murray and wife Hazel of Crosshill; three sisters, Mrs. Aaron (Emma) Gerber, of Crosshill, Mrs. Tom (Martha) Coulter, of Listowel and Mrs. Allen (Fannie) Bender, of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Lichti, of Millbank and Mrs. Katie Gerber, of Nithview, New Hamburg one brother, Manasseh; also 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers.

    Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Mapleview Mennonite Church at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Alvin Leis, Rev. Steve Gerber and Alan Nafziger officiated. Burial in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Dec 1984

    Children:
    1. Rev. Ralph Peter Gerber was born 18 Jun 1926; died 2 Apr 2000; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Roy Donald Gerber was born 18 Jun 1926; died 4 Nov 2000; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 1. Murray Nelson Gerber


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel Gerber was born 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Gerber and Veronica "Fannie" Oesch); died 1 Jul 1899; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124970
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Lived with his brother Christian

    Daniel — Annie Zehr. Annie (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart) was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Annie Zehr was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart); died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Annie Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50394
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Michael Z. Gerber was born 21 May 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1943, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara Gerber was born 23 Apr 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdelena Gerber was born 5 Apr 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 2. Christian Z. Gerber was born 14 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel Z. Gerber was born 14 Apr 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Peter F. Lichti was born 7 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney); died 3 May 1958, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102008638
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124933
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    LICHTI, Peter F. 1958

    Peter F. Lichti, R.R. 2 Wellesley, died Saturday, May 3, at the home of his son, Peter Z. Lichti. He was 96 years of age, and had not been in good health for some time. Born Nov. 7, 1861, in Wilmot township, he was a son of the late Joseph and Magdalena Fahrney Lichti. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church. His wife, the former Magdalena Zehr, died in 1945. He is survived by four sons, Christian Z., Millbank; Amos, Waterloo; Peter Z., Wellesley; Manasseh, in the United States; four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Fannie) Bender, Wellesley; Mrs. Christian (Lena) Gerber, Crosshill; Mrs. Allen (Martha) Leis, Milverton; Mrs. Aaron (Emma) Gerber, Crosshill. One son died in infancy. Fifty grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren also survive. The body rested at the home of his son, Peter Lichti, Wellesley, where a service was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at Maple View Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. with Bishop Christian Streicher officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Peter — Magdalena Zehr. Magdalena (daughter of Rev. Christian B. Zehr and Veronica Schultz) was born 26 Feb 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1945; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Magdalena Zehr was born 26 Feb 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Christian B. Zehr and Veronica Schultz); died 17 May 1945; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106207361
    • Name: Magdalena Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46653
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian Z. Lichti was born 1 Jul 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1970.
    2. Veronica Lichti was born 18 Jul 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1985, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Z. Lichti was born 12 Jan 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Peter Z. Lichti was born 25 Aug 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Magdalena Z. "Lena" Lichti was born 8 Aug 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mannassa Z. Lichti was born Apr 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Martha Z. Lichti was born 24 Aug 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Emma Z. Lichti was born 28 May 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 2003; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johannes "John" Gerber was born CALC 11 Apr 1809, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Joseph Gerber and Magdalena, son of Joseph Gerber); died 18 Aug 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Gerber
    • Residence: Wilmot Township - Block B Concession 3 Lot 13, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78424
    • Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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

    Johannes married Veronica "Fannie" Oesch 29 May 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Bishop Johannes "John" Oesch and Barbara Schultz) was born 8 Jul 1822, Bayern, Germany; died Mar 1861. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica "Fannie" Oesch was born 8 Jul 1822, Bayern, Germany (daughter of Bishop Johannes "John" Oesch and Barbara Schultz); died Mar 1861.

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    • Name: Veronica "Fannie" Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29329
    • Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian Gerber was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Gerber was born 25 Aug 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1921, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian O. Gerber was born 28 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Menno Gerber was born 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Levi Gerber was born 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Leah Gerber was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 4. Daniel Gerber was born 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1899; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Barbara Gerber was born 26 Jan 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1908, Oliver Township, Huron, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    9. Valentine Gerber was born 23 Feb 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1928; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Michael Zehr was born 1813, Ludzinger, France; died 3 Feb 1899, 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Michael Zeer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-376354
    • Residence: Bef 1840, Watson, Lewis, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR. - On the 3d of February, 1899, in Wellesley township, Waterloo Co., Ont., Michael Zehr, in his 87th year. Deceased was a member of the Amish Church and was highly esteemed. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave on the 6th, in the Amish cemetery on the farm of the deceased. He leaves an aged widow and grown up family to mourn their loss.


    The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 5, March 1, 1899 - pages 76,77

    Michael married Barbara Boshart 13 Sep 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 24 Jun 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1908; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Boshart was born 24 Jun 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1908; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124938P
    • Immigration: 1826, , 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: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    The death of Mrs. Zehr, relict of the late M. Zehr, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chr. Jantzi, last Friday. Deceased was one of the very oldest inhabitants having lived here continuously for about 80 years. The funeral occurred on Monday.
    Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 17, 1904

    Children:
    1. Christian Zehr was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Rev. Christian B. Zehr was born 19 Aug 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1928.
    3. Catherine Zehr was born 14 Jun 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1922, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Michael B. Zehr was born 2 Mar 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1920; was buried , Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Annie Zehr was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara B. Zehr was born 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Magdalena Zehr was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Veronica Zehr was born 9 Dec 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Leah Zehr was born 15 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Mary B. Zehr was born 16 Sep 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1944, , Wabasha Co., Minnesota; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Zehr was born 13 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Barbara Zehr was born 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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. 6. 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. 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.  Rev. Christian B. Zehr was born 19 Aug 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart); died 29 Jul 1928.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51838
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Zehr. - Pre. Christian B. Zehr was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 19, 1842; died July 29, 1928; aged 86 y. 11 m. 10 d. He was married to Veronica Schultz. To this union were born 7 children, 5 of whom survive. He leaves 5 children, 28 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. He was a preacher for a number of years in the Amish Mennonite congregation at Wellesley, Ont. He had been in failing health for a number of years. Funeral services were held at his home Aug. 1, 1928.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 41 - January 10, 1929, p. 862-864

    Christian married Veronica Schultz 2 Dec 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of George Schultz and Magdalena Erb) was born 26 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Veronica Schultz was born 26 Apr 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Schultz and Magdalena Erb); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fronicka Schultz
    • Name: Veronica Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51839
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara S. Jantzi was born 29 Aug 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1963, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    2. Rev. Christian S. Zehr was born 25 Dec 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1938; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob S. Zehr was born 22 Jul 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1953.
    4. 7. Magdalena Zehr was born 26 Feb 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1945; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine S. Zehr was born 23 Dec 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Michael Zehr was born 7 Nov 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. John S. Zehr was born 30 Jul 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1906, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


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