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Denese Yvonne Leis

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Denese Yvonne Leis

    Denese — Murray Joseph Gingerich. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Aloin Abner Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho); died 1 Dec 1986, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Abner Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141156
    • Residence: 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1986, 131 Queen St. W., Wellesley, Ontario

    Notes:

    LEIS Abner -- On Monday, Dec. 1, 1986, at Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., Abner Leis, of 131 Queen St. W., Wellesley. Abner was born in Wellesley Township 73 years ago, a son of the late John B. Leis and the late Barbara Gascho. He was a member of Wellesley Mennonite Church, he farmed in Wellesley, retiring in 1974. Beloved husband of the former Viola Roth of Wellesley; dear father of Bruce and his wife Joyce Leis of RR 2, New Liskard, Larry Leis and his friend Mary of Kitchener, Denese and her Husband Murray Gingerich of Baden. Lovingly remembered by his twin brother, Rev. Alvin Leis of RR 1, Wellesley, John Leis of Lockport, NY, Erven Leis of Wellesley; Katie (Mrs. Elmer Lebold) of New Hamburg, Edna (Mrs. John Roth) of New Hamburg and Alma (Mrs. Clarence Roth) of Newton. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Andrea and Jason Leis, Stacey and Erin Gingerich. Predeceased by two brothers, Allan and Norman; six sisters, Salome, Barbara, Sarah, Emma, Nancy and Mary and by one grandson, Adam Lee Gingerich, July 25, 1981. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. At 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, removal will be made to Wellesley Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Pastor Gerald Schwartzentruber will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple View Mennonite cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Dec 1986

    Aloin married Viola Roth 28 Oct 1936. Viola (daughter of Christian S. "Chris" Roth and Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel) was born 1916, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; died 16 Mar 2003, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Viola Roth was born 1916, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States (daughter of Christian S. "Chris" Roth and Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel); died 16 Mar 2003, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Viola Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141178

    Notes:

    Mrs. Viola LEIS, L. -On Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Viola Lydian (Roth) Leis, formerly of Wellesley. Viola was born in O'Neil, Nebraska, 85 years ago. Daughter of the late Christian S. Roth and the late Veronica Kennel. Mrs. Leis was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church. She was a loving foster mother to many children and was an avid quilter and gardener. Viola also had a great love for roses. On October 28, 1936, she married Abner Leis, who predeceased her on December 1, 1986.


    The Record Newspaper 17 Mar 2003

    Children:
    1. 1. Denese Yvonne Leis
    2. Larry Earl Leis
    3. Bruce Richard Leis
    4. Bruce Arnum Leis


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John B. Leis was born 22 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Noah Leis and Catherine, son of Noah Leis and Catherine Brunk); died 27 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37565403
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51956
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 31 - August 10, 1971 - pp 675, 676

    John married Barbara R. Gascho 8 Jan 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of David Gascho and Barbara, daughter of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer) was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara R. Gascho was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Gascho and Barbara, daughter of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer); died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43521146
    • Name: Barbara R. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51957
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Epidemic: 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spanish Influenza

    Children:
    1. Salome G. Leis was born 29 May 1899, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1983; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara G. Leis was born 17 Sep 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1971.
    3. John G. Leis was born 9 Dec 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1989, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; was buried , North Ridge Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA.
    4. Mary G. Leis was born 13 May 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah G. Leis was born 24 Sep 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1949; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma G. Leis was born 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Leis was born 13 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Allan G. Leis was born 6 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catherine G. "Katie" Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Katie G. Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. 2. Aloin Abner Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1986, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Rev. Alvin D. Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    13. Alma Leis was born 24 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1989, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    14. Norman G. Leis was born 19 Jul 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1973; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian S. "Chris" Roth was born 12 Nov 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian N. Roth and Lydia Schwartzentruber); died 27 May 1975; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29662408
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51320

    Christian married Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel 1910. Veronica (daughter of Christian Kennel and Mary Jantzi) was born 25 Jul 1890, near, O'Neill, Holt, Nebraska, USA; died 26 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel was born 25 Jul 1890, near, O'Neill, Holt, Nebraska, USA (daughter of Christian Kennel and Mary Jantzi); died 26 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29662478
    • Name: Fannie Kennel
    • Name: Veronica J. "Fannie" Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51646

    Notes:

    Roth.-Fannie, daughter of the late Chris and Mary (Jantzi) Kennel, was born July 25, 1890, near O'Neill, Nebr.; passed to her eternal reward at the K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Ont.; June 26, 1944; aged 53 y. 11 m. 1 d. For several years she suffered from am inward goiter. In 1910 she was married to Chris Roth. This union was blessed with ten children. She is survived by her husband, 5 sons, and 5 daughters (Clarence and Elmer, Britton, Ont.; Irma-Mrs. Clayton Schultz, Poole, Ont.; Viola-Mrs. Abner Leis, Wellesley, Ont.; Mildred, Gladys, Clayton, Lester, Marjorie, and Mervin at home), 8 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Annie-Mrs. C. O. Jantzi, Baden, Ont.; Mattie-Mrs. Joe Kauffman, Havelock, Iowa.; and Ida-Mrs. Wesley Stutzman, Milford, Nebr.), one brother (Daniel Kennel, Huron, S. Dak.), and a stepmother. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith she died. Funeral services were held in her late home June 29 by Chris Brunk, and at the Poole A.M. Church by Chris Schultz and Moses H. Roth. Text, Phil. 1: 21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 38 - December 22, 1944, page 774, 775

    Children:
    1. Marjorie Verna Roth
    2. Clarence Kenneth Roth was born 13 Nov 1910, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; died 10 Apr 1983, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Elmer Vernon Roth was born 2 Feb 1913, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; died 27 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. 3. Viola Roth was born 1916, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; died 16 Mar 2003, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mildred Mae Roth was born 3 May 1920, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1994, Alma, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lester Christian Roth was born 4 Feb 1928, Britton, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1963, RR1, Britton, Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Noah Leis was born 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 21 Aug 1930; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51467
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Noah married Catherine Brunk 12 Dec 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Peter Brunk and Catherine Ernst) was born 4 Mar 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1928; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherine Brunk was born 4 Mar 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter Brunk and Catherine Ernst); died 27 Jan 1928; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51468
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Leis was born 27 Jun 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. John B. Leis was born 22 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Noah B. Leis was born 15 Oct 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Leis was born 11 May 1888; died 11 Feb 1892; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph B. Leis was born 7 Feb 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  David P. Gascho was born 7 Mar 1841, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Christian Gascho and Christina Petersheim); died 19 Sep 1893; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52400
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • 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
    • Marriage Contract: Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    David married Barbara Ramseyer 29 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Ramseyer and Barbara Klopfenstein) was born 5 Oct 1853, , Ohio, USA; died 6 Oct 1930; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Ramseyer was born 5 Oct 1853, , Ohio, USA (daughter of Joseph Ramseyer and Barbara Klopfenstein); died 6 Oct 1930; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52399
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Marriage Contract: Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. David R. Gascho was born 6 Dec 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1937, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Gascho was born 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Barbara R. Gascho was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Moses Gascho was born 25 Apr 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdelena "Mattie" Gascho was born 28 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1907.
    6. Noah Gascho was born 11 Oct 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1917; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29662708
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51316
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley 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; Amish Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Driver
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth - Christian N., son of Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Roth, was born in Wellsley, Ont., Jan. 2, 1857; died April 16, 1938; aged 81 y. 3 m. 14 d. After an attack of pneumonia for four days, he passed quietly away. At the age of sixteen he was baptized and united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which faith he staunchly held until his death. He was united in marriage to Lydia Swartzentruber on Sept. 25, 1877, who preceded him in death Sept. 17, 1922. Two sons and five daughters mourn his departure (Mrs. Fanny Wagler, Wellsley; Mrs. Katie Bender, New Hamburg; Christ S., Britton; Leah S., at home; Mrs. Mary Streicher, Milverton; Mrs. Lydia Bender, New Hamburg; Jacob S., Ontario, Calif.); also 32 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 adopted son mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Peter Nafziger, Dan Lebold, and Moses Roth. Texts, I Thess. 2: 12, 13; II Cor. 5: 1.

    "Father, thou hast left us lonely, sorrow fills our heart today;But we hope ere long to meet thee, where all tears are wiped away."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 9 - June 2, 1938, Page 189, 190, 191, 192

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    Christian Roth

    WELLESLEY. The death occurred after a short illness of Christian Roth, 82-year-old resident of this village. He is survived by five daughters, two sons and four brothers.

    Funeral services were held held yesterday afternoon from his late residence to Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, third line Wellesley, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 22 Apr 1938, p. 3

    Christian married Lydia Schwartzentruber 25 Sep 1877, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb) was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lydia Schwartzentruber was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb); died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29662787
    • Name: Lydia Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51317
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth. - Lydia Swartzendruber, wife of Christ N. Roth, died at Petersburg, Ont., aged 64 y. 10 d. She had been failing in health for some time, suffering with a weak heart. It was while on a visit to her brother and wife (the latter being very sick) that she was called to the great beyond. On entering the yards on her brother's premises she immediately noticed the many vehicles there and concluded that death had entered the home. Her heart failed and in less that fifteen minutes she passed away. Deceased was born in Wilmot township, Sept. 7, 1858 and united with the Amish Mennonite Church of that place in the year 1874. On Sept. 25, 1877, she was married to Christian N. Roth of Wellesley. She leaves husband, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 1 sister, 5 brothers, and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Christian Litwiller and Daniel Steinman. Texts, I Sam. 20: 3; Rom. 8: 1-11. Burial at the Third Line cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 29 - October 19, 1922, page 575

    ________________

    MRS. C. N. ROTH

    Lydia Schwartzentruber, beloved wife of Christian N. Both, passed away at Wellesley, Ont., at the age of 64 years and 10 days. She had been in falling health for some time, suffering from a weak heart. It was while on a vislt to her youngest brother and wife at Petersburg (the latter being very sick) that she was called to the Great Beyond. On entering the yard on her brother's premises she noticed the many vehicles there and immediately concluded that death had entered the home. Her heart failed and in less than fifteen minutes she passed away, while lying in the arms of her beloved husband and brother, John.

    Deceased was born in Wilmot township on Sept. 7th, 1858, and united with the Amish Mennonite church at that place in the year 1874. On Sept. 25th, 1877, she was married to Christian N. Roth of Wellesley, To them were born seven children, two sons and five daughters: Mrs. Noah Wagler (Fannie), at Wellesey; Mrs. Moses J. Bender (Katie), at New Hamburg: Christ., at Britton, Ont.; Leah and Mary, at home; Mrs. Christ. Bender (Lydia), at New Hamburg. Jacob, at Hesston, Kansas. Fifteen grand- children also survive. She also leaves to mourn her loss five brothers and one sisters, all of Petersburg, Ont., besides a host of friends and relatives.

    The funeral was held at one o'clock at the house and interment was made at the Third Line cemetery. After burial, funeral services were held, conducted by Bro. Christ. Litwiller, who spoke from the text I Sam. 20:3, and Bro. Daniel Steinman, who took for his text Rom. 8:1-11.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 28 Sep 1922, p. 9

    Children:
    1. Veronica "Fannie" Roth was born 14 Jan 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Roth was born 27 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Christian S. "Chris" Roth was born 12 Nov 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1975; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Leah Roth was born 1 Jul 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Roth was born 2 Oct 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Lydia S. Roth was born 1 Sep 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rev. Jacob S. Roth was born 25 Jan 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Christian Kennel was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada (son of John Kennel and Magdalena "Lena" Schweitzer); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108731
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Mary Jantzi. Mary (daughter of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti) was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Jantzi was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Kennel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108732

    Children:
    1. Anna J. Kennel was born 27 Oct 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 DC 1964, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    2. 7. Veronica J. "Fannie" Kennel was born 25 Jul 1890, near, O'Neill, Holt, Nebraska, USA; died 26 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


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