Elmer Weston Witmer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172734
• Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elmer Weston Witmer died peacefully at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Thursday, October 27, 2005, age 71. Devoted husband and best friend of the late Monica Witmer (July 4, 2004). Loving father of Denise Witmer (Paul Panagapka), Danny (Christine) Witmer, Debbie (Mike) Gordon and Dana (Rob) Waters. Fun loving and cherished grandpa of Lacey and Christine McAllister, Isaac Panagapka, Tyler and Brittany Witmer, Cameron and Nicole Gordon and Mitch and Brody Waters. Elmer will be greatly missed by his mother Edna Witmer and by his brothers and sisters Darcy (Donna) Witmer, Ross (Evelyn) Witmer, Lynne (late Frank) Hoffman, and by Joe (Liz) Witmer. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Lincoln Witmer. Elmer was the owner of Witmer's Garage in St. Jacobs for over 36 years. His optimism and friendly smile warmed many hearts. Friends are invited, to share their memories of Elmer with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South in Waterloo on Sunday, October 30, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A morning prayer service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 9: 30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's RC Church, 240 Hemlock Street, Waterloo at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Malone as celebrant. The parish prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 3: 45 p.m. Interment in Parkview Cemetery. In Elmer's memory, donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Cancer Research and can be arranged through the funeral home.

Elmer — Monica Marie Runstedler. Monica (daughter of Anthony Alexander Runstedler and Regina Cecilia Straus) was born 6 May 1935; died 4 Jul 2004; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lincoln Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298191
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Abram — Edna Marie Snider. Edna (daughter of Elias S. Snider and Elmina Randall) was born 15 Sep 1912, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2007. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Marie Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25420

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WITMER, Edna (nee Snider) - Went home to be with her Lord, on Friday, October 12, 2007, in her 96th year. Edna was born in German Mills, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Lincoln Witmer (1986). Cherished mother of Darcy and his wife Donna of Meaford, Ross and his wife Evelyn of Waterloo, Lynne Hoffman of Breslau, Joe and his wife Elizabeth of Kitchener. Predeceased by her son, Elmer (2005) and his wife Monica (2004); son-in-law, Frank Hoffman (1999), and by infant son, Kenneth. Will be sadly missed by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Survived by sisters, Olive Good, Alice Brubacher and Naoma Sauder, and by sister-in-law, Luella Snider. Predeceased by brother, Bretton Snider; sisters, Elva Horst, Reta Witmer and grandson, Steven Witmer. Edna was a longtime and faithful member of First Mennonite Church. Among her many passions were Bible study, quilting, caring for her plants and an affection for chocolates and sweets. Visitation will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King Street West, Kitchener, on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Mennonite Central Committee, House of Friendship or Christian Blind Mission International would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place. On-line condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

The Record 15 oct 2007

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-605.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Witmer. --- Isaiah B., son of Isaac Witmer and Leah Baer, was born March 16, 1874, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; passed away suddenly Aug. 29, 1950; aged 76 y. 5 m. 13 d. June 20, 1894, he was united in marriage to Jemima Swartz. This union was blessed with 5 sons (Willard, Leslie, Joyce*, Homer, and Lincoln), and 4 daughters (Stella-Mrs. John Kehl, Lily-Mrs. Arthur Snyder, Etta-Mrs. Emanuel Swartzentruber, and Susie-Mrs. Ed Knechtel). He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wesley and Edmund), and 5 sisters (Emma-Mrs. William Spaetzel, Nancy-Mrs. Jacob Spaetzel, Tina-Mrs. Noah Otterbein, Rebecca-Mrs. Enoch Gingrich, and Sarah-Mrs. Sam Schmidt). He accepted Christ at the age of eighteen and was faithful to his Lord until death. In 1923 he was ordained to the office of deacon; he served faithfully for twenty-seven years. He was also a conference member of the Welfare Board. He delighted in studying God's Word. His kindly counsel and advice will be missed by his friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 1 at the Latschar Mennonite Church, Manheim, Ont., in charge of Oiah Horst, assisted by Moses Roth. Text: Matt. 24: 44.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 49 - December 5, 1950 --- page 1205, 1206

Isaiah married Jemima Schwartz 20 Jun 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jemima (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 5 Sep 1875, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jemima Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00004896.3
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5852
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elias S. Snider
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1905, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Snider.-Elias, son of Isaac and Nancy Snider, was born at German Mills, Ont., Sept. 26, 1882; died at his home near West Montrose, Ont., June 16, 1930; aged 47 y. 8 m. 21 d. In 1904 he was married to Bella Pfohl, who predeceased him in 1908. In 1911 he was married to Almina Randall, who predeceased him in 1915. In 1916 he was married to Sarah Bechtel, who, with the following children: Edna, Rheta, Elva, Olive, Alice, Naomi and Bretton, and six brothers (Allen, Leander, Nathaniel, Isaac, Elam, Alvin), and two sisters (Villina and Melissa) are left to mourn the departure of a kind husband and loving brother. Brother Snider united with the Mennonite Church at Waterloo, Ont., in 1908, in which communion he spent his Christian life. Before he passed away he often expressed his desire to go home to be with his Savior. The funeral services were held on Thursday, June 19, from his late home and the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. The brethren in charge of the services were S. G. Shetler and Oscar Burkholder. Text, Acts 2: 12.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIII, No. 14 - July 3, 1930, Page 302-303

Elias married Elmina Randall 5 Sep 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elmina (daughter of John Randall and Leah Clemmer) was born 1 Jul 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1915; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elmina Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5852.1000
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic General Servant

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• Eby ID Number: 00135-8304
• Residence: 1867, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Retired: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Isaac Witmer, "is married to Leah Bear. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Huron Road. He is a farmer."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Witmer. - Isaac Witmer was born April 3, 1842; died Jan. 10, 1929, at the home of his son J. Wesley, near Petersburg, Ont. On Nov. 5, 1867, he was united in marriage to Leah Baer and to this union were born ten children: Mrs. Wm. Spaetzel, New Dundee, Ont.; Mrs. Jacob Spaetzel, Petersburg, Ont.; Jonas, who died in his fourteenth year; Isaiah, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Enoch Gingerich, Preston, Ont.; Mrs. Samuel Schmitt, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Noah Otterbein, Petersburg, Ont.; J. Wesley, Petersburg, Ont.; Edmund, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Herbert Herner, who preceded him in death twenty-three years ago. These with 3 brothers (John, Listowel, Ont.; Benjamin of Sask.; Henry, Preston, Ont.), 1 sister (Mrs. Edward Grabiel, Fordwick, Ont.), 72 grandchildren, and 59 great-grandchildren survive. On Aug. 17, 1908, his wife was called to her eternal home. He was married on Feb. 1, 1910, to Elizabeth Doner of Stayner, Ont., who also passed to her reward on May 31, 1918. He was converted when forty-four years of age and united with the Brethren in Christ Church and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life. He served in the office of deacon in the Waterloo, Ont., district for a number of years. Because of a lingering illness he was confined to his bed for the past three years, yet he always bore his suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Rosebank church on Jan. 14, 1929, in charge of E. J. Swalm assisted by Simon Cober and Manasseh Hallman. Text, Psa. 107: 30. Interment in cemetery near by.


Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 48 - February 28, 1929 - page 1005, 1006, 1007

Isaac married Leah Bear 5 Nov 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. John G. Bear and Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker) was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00003-605
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Leah Bear, "was born September 2nd, 1839. She is married to Isaac Witmer. They reside in Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of ten children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Name: Abram Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6499
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1932, 9 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Abram Schwartz, "was born March 12th, 1852. He is married to Susannah Bergey. They reside on the old "Betzner Farm" near Doon."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Swartz.--Abraham Swartz of Kitchener, Ont., was born Mar. 12, 1852; died at the age of 80 y. 7 m. Bro Swartz was converted in early manhood, joined the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to his faith until death. He was predeceased by his wife (Susannah Bergey), nearly 8 years ago. He is survived by 1 son, 5 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Bro. Swartz was known for his optimism, ever looking on the better side of things, expecting things to come, and ever had faith in the Lord, the cause and His people. He will be missed in the church circles. The funeral was conducted at the First Mennonite church by Bro. C. F. Derstine, the pastor. Burial at Latchaw Cemetery, Petersburg, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 31 - November 3, 1932, Pg. 671

Abraham married Susannah Bergey 19 Nov 1872. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby) was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00004-896
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Susannah Bergey, "was born October 5th, 1854. She is married to Abram, son of Jacob Schwartz. They reside on the old "Betzner" farm near Doon. They have a family of nine children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Susannah E. (Bergey), wife of Abram Swartz, was born Oct. 5, 1854; died Feb. 9, 1925; aged 70 y. 4 m. 3 d. She was united in matrimony to Abram Swartz Nov. 19, 1872. This union was blessed with ten children, four dying in infancy. She left a beloved husband, six children, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She has been a faithful member and much concerned for the welfare of the Church. She was a member of the Kitchener congregation. Her body was laid away at the Manheim Cemetery where Brethren C. F. Derstine and Manassah Hallman conducted the funeral service. Peace to her ashes awaiting the resurrection morn.

Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 47 - February 26, 1925, page 943

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5839
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1904, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Isaac B. Snider, " was born January 13th, 1841. On March 17th, 1861, he was married to Nancy Sitler who was born February 16th, 1840, and died March 28th, 1890. Mr. Snider is a farmer and resides at German Mills. His family consists of the following children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Isaac married Nancy Sitler 17 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Johann "John" Sitler and Sarah Clemmer) was born 17 Feb 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1891; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Sitler
• Name: Nancy Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00114-7218
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Sitler, "was born February 17th 1840. She was married to Isaac B. Snider of German Mills, Ontario."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.1
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Occupation: 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Randall.--John Randall was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, Ont., on Aug. 31, 1852. Forty-four years ago he united with the Mennonite Church of which he was a member till death. In 1879 he was married to Leah Clemmer who with 4 sons and 3 daughters remain to mourn his sudden departure. On July 10 while at work in a field on his son Jacob's farm near Breslau, Ont., he was found unconscious from a paralytic stroke, and died the following morning. His age was 69 y. 10 m. 11 d. Funeral services at his home in Bridgeport, conducted by U. K. Weber, and at the first Mennonite Church, Kitchener, by Jonas Snider and Howard Stevanus.

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 17 - July 27, 1922, pg 335

John married Leah Clemmer 7 Oct 1879, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Jacob B. Clemmer and Anna "Nancy" Lichty) was born 7 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1933; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Randall
• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Clemmer, "was born February 7th, 1857. She is married to John Randall. They reside in Woolwich Township, near Peter Shantz's. Their address is Waterloo P. O., Ontario. They have a family of six children."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Randall - Leah Clemmer was born Feb. 7, 1859. United in holy matrimony with John Randall Oct. 7, 1879. This union was blessed with 9 children. On June 29, 1933, she peacefully passed away; aged 74 y. 4 m. 22 d. Her husband and 3 children (John, Alson and Barbara - Mrs. Alson Cressman) predeceased her. Those remaining are: Lizzie, Jacob, Amos, Onias, Nathan, Mary Anne (Mrs. Abner Good), 14 grandchildren, and many friends and relatives. In youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained true to the end. Funeral services July 1 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, Waterloo Co., Ont., conducted by Bros. Jonas Snider and Moses M. Brubacher.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 17 - July 27, 1933, Page 367, 368