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Bernice Jantzi

Female 1913 - 1966  (53 years)


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  1. 1.  Bernice Jantzi was born 7 Mar 1913 (daughter of Moses O. Jantzi and Annie Litwiller); died 27 Sep 1966; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bernice Iutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173019

    Bernice married Wilfred R. Iutzi 10 Jan 1935. Wilfred (son of Jacob Z. Iutzi and Catherine "Katie" Roth) was born Between 1913 and 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Nyle Wilfred Iutzi
    2. Delores Ann Iutzi
    3. Carol Joan Iutzi
    4. Donna Bernice Iutzi
    5. John Boyd Iutzi

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Moses O. Jantzi was born 6 Nov 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel B. Jantzi and Magdalena Oesch); died 28 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78014
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Moses O., son of the late Daniel and Magdalene (Oesch) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Nov. 6, 1881; died at the K. W. Hospital, March 28, 1965; aged 83 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Dec. 14, 1905, he was married to Annie Litwitter. Bro. Jantzi served his Lord and the church faithfully in various ways. In February, 1932, he was ordained as deacon to serve the Steinman and St. Agatha churches; in 1936 he was ordained as minister, and on Nov. 2 of the same year he was ordained as bishop of the Wilmot congregations. He conscientiously stood for the faith and truth of God's Word as he understood it. Surviving, besides his wife, are one son (Clinton), 2 daughters (Beatrice - Mrs. William Lichty and Bernice - Mrs. Wilfred Iutzi), 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Mathilda - Mrs. John Holst). Funeral services were held March 31, in charge of Orville Jantzi, Urie Bender, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVIII, Number 15 - April 20, 1965 - pages 353, 354

    Moses married Annie Litwiller 14 Dec 1905. Annie (daughter of Rev. Christian Litwiller and Maria "Mary" Miller) was born 3 Aug 1878, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1968, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Annie Litwiller was born 3 Aug 1878, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Christian Litwiller and Maria "Mary" Miller); died 24 Jan 1968, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Litwiller
    • Name: Annie Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80815
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    JANTZI, ANNIE, daughter of Christ and Marie (Miller)Litwiller, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 4, 1878; died at the Bender Rest Home, Jan. 24, 1968; aged 89 y. 5 m. 20 d. She was married to Moses O. Jantzi, who died in 1965. Surviving are 2 children (Clinton and Beatrice-Mrs. William Lichti), 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Beatrice--Mrs. Wilfred Iutzi) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, with Nelson Litwiller, Albert Zehr, Elmer Schwartzentruber, Emanuel Steinman, and Orland Gingerich officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 14 - April 9, 1968, Pages 331-332

    ____________________

    MRS. MOSES O. JANTZI

    Mrs. Moses O. Jantzi, 89, of New Hamburg, formerly of Baden, died January 24 at the Bender home in New Hamburg after a lengthy illness.

    The former Annie Litwiller, she was born Aug. 4, 1878 at St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Litwiller and was a member of the Steinman Mennonite Church.

    She was predeceased by her husband Bishop Moses O. Jantzi in 1965.

    Surviving are one son, Clinton of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Lichty, Baden; 11 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. One daughter predeceased her in 1967.

    The service was held Saturday afternoon at Steinman Mennonite Church. Rev. Albert Zehr officiated, assisted by Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber. Temporary entombment was made at Graff Chapel, Riverside Cemetery, Nov Hamburg. Burial will take place later in the church cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Beatrice Mary Jantzi was born 13 Sep 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1994, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Bernice Jantzi was born 7 Mar 1913; died 27 Sep 1966; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Clinton Ray "Clint" Jantzi was born 11 Apr 1920; died 17 Dec 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel B. Jantzi was born 30 Oct 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart); died 22 May 1932, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Daniel Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78009
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Daniel married Magdalena Oesch 23 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Oesch and Barbara Gascho) was born 30 Nov 1855, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Oesch was born 30 Nov 1855, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Oesch and Barbara Gascho); died 4 Nov 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lena Oesch
    • Name: Magdalena Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109625
    • Residence: 1877, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jantzi. - Magdalena, daughter of John and Barbara Oesch, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Nov. 30, 1855; died at the home of her youngest daughter (Mrs. Allen Bender) Nov. 4, 1942; aged 86 y. 11 m. 5 d. She was united in marriage to Daniel Jantzi Jan. 23, 1877, by Bishop John Gascho of Wilmot. This union was blessed with 10 children. Surviving are 5 sons and 3 daughters (Solomon of Lowville, N. Y.; Christian of Wilmot; Bishop Mose of Baden; John of Erbsville; Daniel of Vulcan, Alta.; Mrs. Joseph Nafziger of Mannville, Alta; Mrs. John Holst and Mrs. Allen Bender of Baden). One son (Michael) and one daughter (Barbara) predeceased her. She leaves 5 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Rachel Gingerich of Baden; Mrs. Barbara Brenneman of Wellesley; Mrs. Katie Brenneman of Milverton; Mrs. Peter Brenneman of New Hamburg; Mrs. John Roth of Imlay City, Mich.; Joseph Oesch of Beggar, Sask.; and John Oesch of Milverton), 51 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. One sister predeceased in May. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her teens and remained a faithful member until death. She had been in good health until about 7 months ago. She became so tired and gradually grew weaker. She was conscious to the last. Her thoughts were always heavenward and she was so very appreciative of everything that was done for her. She attended church regularly as long as she was able. She was loving and kind and filled a worth-while place in the home.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 37 - December 10, 1942 - pages 798, 799

    Children:
    1. Christian O. Jantzi was born 29 Dec 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1954, near, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    2. Barbara Jantzi was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1955.
    3. 2. Moses O. Jantzi was born 6 Nov 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John O. Jantzi was born 3 Dec 1883, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1964, near, Baden, Waterloo, Ontario; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Michael O. Jantzi was born 10 May 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1926; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rachel Jantzi was born Abt 1888; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Matilda Jantzi was born 19 Jun 1891, , Nobles Co., Minnesota; died 4 Jan 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Daniel Jantzi was born 1 Jan 1894, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Magdalena "Mattie Jantzi was born 17 Mar 1896, , Minnesota, USA; died 17 May 1955; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Rev. Christian Litwiller was born 13 Sep 1848, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti, son of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti); died 27 Aug 1924, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14865159
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124973
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, 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
    • Occupation: 1889, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Litwiller.--Chr. Litwiller was born in St. Agatha, Ont., Sept. 13, 1848; died of heart failure at his home in Petersburg, Ont., Aug. 27, 1924; aged 75 y. 11 m. 14 d. He had been in good health till about six months ago when he began to fail. Seven weeks before his death he had a desire to go to church and said, "It will be the last time" (which it also was), and after that he thought he wasn't able to go any more. He gradually got weaker and was bedfast for only five days. Bro. Litwiller united with the Amish Church when yet a young man. He was ordained to the office of deacon when yet in his twenties, and in the same year was ordained to the ministry, which place he filled whenever possible. He was married to Maria Miller, who preceded him in death three years on the day that he was buried. He leaves 7 children (Barbara, Jacob, Annie, wife of M. O. Jantzi, Samuel, Mary, wife of Jac. Mussselman, Lydia, wife of Irvon Block, and David). He also leaves 32 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. We believe that father has gone to be with Jesus. May we all prepare our hearts to meet him. He was buried on Aug. 30. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Daniel Steinman and at the church by Dan Jutzi and Eli Frey. Text. "For what is your life?" Buried in adjoining cemetery. "Weep not for me, children, I have passed all grief and pain: But live and labor for Christ the Savior, That we may meet in heaven again." A Daughter.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XVII, No. 28 - October 16, 1924 - pages 575

    __________________

    In Memoriam Died On Wednesday, August 27th, 1924, at the Family Residence, Petersburg, Ontario, Rev. Christian Litwiller, aged 75 years, 11 months, 14 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, on Saturday, August 30th, at 1. 30 p. m, to St. Agatha A. M. Church for services. We miss him - oh! How sadly None but aching hearts can tell; We have lost him, Heaven has found him, our Father doeth all things well.

    Funeral Card

    Christian married Maria "Mary" Miller 27 Sep 1870. Maria (daughter of Christian S. Miller and Maria Roth) was born 13 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria "Mary" Miller was born 13 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian S. Miller and Maria Roth); died 30 Aug 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14865206
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Litwiller
    • Name: Mary Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124984
    • Residence: 1861, 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, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Litwiller.-Maria Litwiller, nee Miller, was born in Wilmot, Ont., Dec. 13, 1851; died Aug. 30, 1921; aged 69 y. 8 m. 17 d. Sept. 27, 1870, she was married to Pre. Chr. Litwiller. To this union were born 9 children-4 sons and 5 daughters. One son and 1 daughter preceded her. She leaves husband, 7 children, 30 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, 1 brother, 3 sisters, and many friends and acquaintances. Mother was sick for nearly two years when the last 3 months she suffered much pain but was very patient during her afflictions. She united with the A. M. Church in her teens and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. P. Boshart and at the church by Bros. C. Z. Yoder in English and Jonas Snyder in German. Texts, Isa. 35: 8-10; Phil. 1: 21. Buried in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 27 - October 6, 1921 - p. 527

    Children:
    1. Barbara Litwiller was born 5 Oct 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Litwiller was born 7 Mar 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1928; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Moses Litwiller was born 1 Jul 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1916, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Annie Litwiller was born 3 Aug 1878, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1968, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Samuel Litwiller was born 16 Jan 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Litwiller was born 20 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica "Frances" Litwiller was born 18 Jul 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1920, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Litwiller was born 7 Jun 1889; died 16 Mar 1932; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. David Litwiller was born 4 Mar 1895, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1959, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Michael Jantzi was born 10 Apr 1810, , France; died 29 Mar 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Michael Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80907
    • Immigration: 1828, , Canada
    • Residence: 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • 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
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Michael — Maria Boshart. Maria was born 1814, , , France; died Abt 1853. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria Boshart was born 1814, , , France; died Abt 1853.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87089
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Christian Jantzi was born CALC 7 Jul 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John B. Jantzi was born 23 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Michael B. Jantzi was born 8 Mar 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Joseph B. S. Jantzi was born 19 Mar 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1925; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Peter B. Jantzi was born 16 Jun 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1916; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherina Jantzie was born 7 Jul 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Daniel B. Jantzi was born 30 Oct 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1932, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rudolph B. Jantzi was born 16 Oct 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1935, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Oesch was born 29 May 1828 (son of Bishop Johannes "John" Oesch and Barbara Schultz); died 23 Feb 1902; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213923

    John — Barbara Gascho. Barbara was born 20 Dec 1830; died 16 Nov 1875; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Gascho was born 20 Dec 1830; died 16 Nov 1875; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Oesch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213924

    Children:
    1. 5. Magdalena Oesch was born 30 Nov 1855, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah Oesch was born 1 Jul 1867, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1942, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    3. Mary Oesch was born 25 Feb 1872, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1951; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Rev. Peter Litwiller was born 8 Jan 1809, Illfurth, , Alsace, France (son of Jacob Litwiller and Anna Maria Maurer); died 7 Jul 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24854
    • 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
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Religious leader

    Notes:

    Litwiller, Peter (1809-1878)

    Peter Litwiller was born 8 January 1809, in Illfurth, Upper Alsace. His parents were Anna Maria (the name she went by) Maurer and Jacob Litwiller. Jacob died in 1814. Widow Maria, three married daughters and their families, two single daughters and Peter left France and arrived in New York on 12 July 1827.

    On their arrival in Waterloo, they selected lots in the newly-surveyed centre block in Wilmot Township and set to work. Young Peter selected Lot 7, on the north side of Erb's Road, but did little work on his own lot until after his marriage to Elizabeth Lichti in 1830. By 1835, however, he had completed his settlement duties and received his patent for the front fifty acres from the Crown.

    In 1838 Peter bought a little notebook which he called his "Notizbuch." It illustrates the settlers' system of bartering goods and services. Litwiller frequently hired persons by the day or to do certain tasks. This may have been the labourer's only way to get a little needed cash as much as Litwiller's need for assistance. Goods supplied in exchange for work might be yarn for stockings, material for a coat, a pound of "dubock" (tobacco), or postage for a letter. A study of the names appearing in Litwiller's notebook is a veritable "who's who" of new Amish-Mennonite arrivals in Canada. Litwiller also had dealings with his non-Amish neighbours, most of whom were Roman Catholic.

    Peter's compassionate business acumen won for himself the respect of his co-religionists and, at the age of 28, he was chosen for the ministry in the Wilmot Amish Mennonite congregation in 1845. That was also the year that he served as one of the trustees who purchased the school site which the Amish had established at the site of the present St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Peter's brother-in-law, Rudolph Roth, a gifted preacher, had been ordained minister in 1835 and bishop in 1843. Family relationships during the next few years must have been very trying for Peter and his sisters and in-laws when Rudolph Roth, his wife Maria (nee Litwiller), Jacob and Barbara (Litwiller) Gardner, and Veronica (Litwiller) Gingerich (but not her husband) joined the Reformed Mennonites . Rudolph's early demise in 1853 removed him from any conflict which Peter might have had with him.

    Rudolph's leaving the Amish-Mennonite fold and the deaths of both Bishop John Oesch in Hay and Bishop Christian Miller in Wilmot, left the aged Bishop Christian Wagler, recent immigrant from Alsace, as the only bishop for the whole Amish-Mennonite constituency. It must have been Bishop Wagler who ordained Peter Litwiller that same year, and after Wagler's death the following year, Peter was left with bishop oversight over the whole Amish-Mennonite community from Wilmot to Lake Huron.

    Joseph Ruby was ordained bishop for the South Easthope-East Zorra congregation in 1853 and John Jantzi for the North Wilmot-Wellesley congregation in 1859. The Hay congregation, however, did not ordain a bishop, and were served by those in East Zorra or Wilmot for the next 100 years.

    Peter Litwiller's farm buildings were across the street and up the road a short distance from the Catholic Church. In 1857, a dedicated young man by the name of Eugene Funcken arrived in St. Agatha to serve in the Congregation of the Resurrection. Father Funcken was full of zeal and energy. These two men might have had good reasons to ignore each other, at best, or engage in a running feud, at worst, but they did neither. According to family tradition, they met with each other regularly to discuss topics of a religious nature. They set the stage for a peaceful community, rather than one where various factions are in conflict.

    Peter Litwiller died 7 July 1878. It is said that when the funeral cortege passed the Catholic church on its way to the Amish cemetery, Father Funcken had the bells tolled. A broadside printed at the time of his death is also attributed to Father Funcken. In it he extolled the bishop's character and his ministry.1

    1Roth, Lorraine. "Litwiller, Peter (1809-1878)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. October 2004. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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    Herald of Truth - Volume XV, Number 8 - August 1878, pages 141, 143 and 144

    LITZWILER.-July 8th, of long suffering with rheumatism, PETER LITZWILER, bishop of the Amish Mennonite church, at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was beloved by all who knew him.



    Peter married Elizabeth Lichti 1830. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder) was born 2 Oct 1808, , France; died 25 Feb 1882; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Lichti was born 2 Oct 1808, , France (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died 25 Feb 1882; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Litwiller
    • Name: Lizzie Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24855
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1852, 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

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Lena" Litwiller was born 18 Jan 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Maria Litwiller was born 16 Aug 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharina "Catherine" "Katherine" Litwiller was born 20 Dec 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Jacob Litwiller was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Barbara Litwiller was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Veronica "Fannie" Litwiller was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. John Litwiller was born 25 Sep 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Peter L. Litwiller was born 23 Nov 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth L. Litwiller was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 6. Rev. Christian Litwiller was born 13 Sep 1848, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1924, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Anna Litwiller was born 26 May 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1915; was buried , Riverside Cem., Elkton, Huron, Michigan, United States.

  7. 14.  Christian S. Miller was born 22 Feb 1830, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Miller and Barbara Sommer); died 25 Feb 1916, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 130 Queen St., Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Caanda
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77975
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Miller. - Christian S. Miller was born Feb. 22, 1830, in the township of Wilmot, where he lived until the time of his death. He was married to Maria Roth Feb. 2, 1851, with whom he lived in matrimony 40 y. 8 m. 27 d. To them were born 8 children (Maria, Jacob, Barbara, Rudy, Mattie, Katie, Fannie, Christian) all are living in Waterloo Co. except Jacob, who lives in Alberta. After fighting the battles of a widower's life for 24 y. 3 m. 27 d. he departed this life on Feb. 25, 1916, at the ripe old age of 86 y. 3 d., leaving to mourn his departure 6 children (1 adopted), 48 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. Funeral Feb. 29 conducted at the house by Bro. D. Steinman and at the Steinman Church by Bro. E. J. Berkey in English (text, II Cor. 5: 1) and Bro. Eli Frey in German (text, Jno. 3: 36; 5: 24). Burial in cemetery near by.

    "His face on earth we see no more,
    But hope to meet on other shore."

    Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 51 - March 16, 1916 - pages 828, 831, 832

    Christian married Maria Roth 2 Feb 1851. Maria (daughter of Rev. Rudolph Roth and Maria Litwiller) was born 1826, , Germany; died 1891; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Maria Roth was born 1826, , Germany (daughter of Rev. Rudolph Roth and Maria Litwiller); died 1891; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120924
    • Residence: 1851, 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

    Children:
    1. 7. Maria "Mary" Miller was born 13 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Martha Miller was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Jacob Miller was born 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena "Mattie" Miller was born 13 Aug 1854, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena "Martha" R. Miller was born CALC 16 Nov 1855, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 5 Oct 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara R. Miller was born 11 Jul 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1903.
    7. Magdalena Miller was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Rudolph R. "Rudy" Miller was born 22 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Katharina "Catherine" Miller was born 18 Oct 1861, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1942, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Veronica R. "Fronicka" Miller was born 23 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Rev. Christian R. Miller was born 1868, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, United States.


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