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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Leyes

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Norbert John Leyes was born 6 Jun 1913, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Alphonse Joseph Leyes and Mary Ann Hoffman); died 18 Jun 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164700
    • Residence: 1956, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    LEYES. Norbert John - his late residence, 39 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo. as the result of a heart attack, on Monday, June 18, age 66 years, Norbert Leyes.

    A member of St Agnes RC Church, the Waterloo Knights of Columbus, Council 5135; the Waterloo Legion, Branch 530 and the 20 Year Club of B.F. Goodrich Canada Ltd. A retired employee of B.F. Goodrich Canada Ltd_, serving for 44 years. was the son of the late Alphonse Leyes and Mary Hoffman.

    Surviving is his wife, the former. Elizabeth Banler? two sons, John Michael of Ottawa and Norbert Francis (Buddy) of Erbsville, four daughters, Joanne (Mrs. Ian Pirie) of Kitchener. Joyce (Mrs. James Hartman) of Elmira, Janine (Mrs. William Loth) of Waterloo. Jane. at home. two brothers. Jerry and Francis and two sisters. Marie (Mrs. Carl Martz), and Genevieve (Mrs. William Nauman) all of Kitchener: four grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Leyes and Tara and Michelle Hallman. Predeceased by one son, Joseph in infancy and one sister, Dorothy Kane.

    Visitation at Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener. after 7 p.m. tonight. Parish vigil service. Wednesday at 8 p.m. followed by the Waterloo Knights of Columbus Scripture service at 8:30 p.m. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Thursday, June 21. at 9:30, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes RC church, Waterloo, at 10 a.m., Rev, T. G. Gerharz, SAC, officiating. Interment to follow in Parkview cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jun pg 27

    Norbert — Elizabeth "Betty" Battler. Elizabeth (daughter of George Wesley "Wesley" Battler and Ida Christner) was born 16 Jan 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Betty" Battler was born 16 Jan 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Wesley "Wesley" Battler and Ida Christner); died 8 Jan 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Betty Battler
    • Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Leyes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164186
    • Residence: 1986, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    LEYES, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Battler) - Passed away peacefully, at St. Mary's General Hospital. Kitchener. on Monday. July 8. 2002. in her 88th year, following a stroke.

    Betty had been a resident of Lanark Place Retirement Home for the past three years. Betty was born in Wilmot township on January 16, 1915. She was predeceased by her husband. Norbert. on June 18, 1979.

    Survived by her children, John and his wife Esther of Miami, Fla., Joanne and her husband Ian Pirie, Joyce Siege Jane and her husband Barry Vetero, Norbert (Buddy), all of Kitchener and Janine and her husband William Loth of Waterloo. Also survived by six grandchildren, Michael Leyes and his wife Jennifer, Matthew Leyes, Tara Chapman and her husband Joel, Michelle Lehmann and her husband Jason. Lindsay Loth and Stephanie Vetero and by two great-grandchildren, Darby and Troy Lehmann.

    Betty was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by her parents, G. Wesley Battler (1959) and Ida Christner (1987) and by her brothers, Christian, Clarence, Howard, Nile and Elton Battler and by her sister, Marie Lehmann. Also predeceased by one son, Joseph, in infancy.

    Betty is also survived by four sisters-in-law, Genevieve Nauman, Belle Battler. Marjorie Battler and Wilhelmina Battler.

    Betty was a longtime member of St. Agnes RC Parish in Waterloo and was also a member of St. Agnes Catholic Women's League. In addition. she was a member of Knights of Columbus Retired Members in Waterloo. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held at St Mark's Catholic Parish, 55 Driftwood Dr.. Kitchener, on Thursday. July 11.2002 at 11 a.m. Immediately following the mass, friends and relatives are invited to remain at St. Mark's for refreshments and a time to visit. A private family committal service will be held at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo

    The Record 9 Jul 2002 Pg B11

    Children:
    1. 1. John Leyes
    2. Joanne Leyes


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Alphonse Joseph Leyes was born 27 Dec 1876, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Leyes and ?); died 12 Sep 1922, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-281308
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Alphonse married Mary Ann Hoffman 20 Jun 1911. Mary (daughter of Michael Hoffman and Theresa Dietrich) was born 11 Feb 1887, Centralia, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Hoffman was born 11 Feb 1887, Centralia, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Hoffman and Theresa Dietrich); died 21 Jan 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Leyes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204192
    • Residence: 1956, 11 Heins Ave, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Francis Leyes
    2. Marie Leyes
    3. Genevieve Leyes
    4. Dorothy Leyes
    5. 2. Norbert John Leyes was born 6 Jun 1913, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jerome G. Leyes was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1985, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Cemetery, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  George Wesley "Wesley" Battler was born 25 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Battler and Mary Ann Brydon); died 1950; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wesley Battler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121885
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    George married Ida Christner 21 Dec 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz) was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Ida ChristnerIda Christner was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz); died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ida Battler
    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1594.5
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • House of Industry and Refuge: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Nile Battler
    2. Elton Battler
    3. Christian Thomas Battler was born 5 Mar 1906, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Prairie Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
    4. Clarence Arthur Battler was born 23 May 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Howard David Battler was born 25 Feb 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1987, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1987, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Marie Olive Battler was born 8 Mar 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Elizabeth "Betty" Battler was born 16 Jan 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Leyes was born 1924, , Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-281305
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Cathoic

    John — ?. ? was born Abt 1825; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  ? was born Abt 1825; died Bef 1891.

    Other Events:

    • Name: ? Leyes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-281306

    Children:
    1. Susey Leyes was born 1865, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. Alphonse Joseph Leyes was born 27 Dec 1876, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1922, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Michael Hoffman was born 1856, , Bavaria, Germany (son of Franciscus Hoffman and Barbara Ligbig); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59157
    • Residence: 1883, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

    Michael married Theresa Dietrich 3 Apr 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Theresa (daughter of Theobold H. Dietrich and Maria Eva Fritz) was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Theresa Dietrich was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Theobold H. Dietrich and Maria Eva Fritz); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Theresa Hoffman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59155
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1883, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ann Hoffman was born 11 Feb 1887, Centralia, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Thomas Battler was born 9 Nov 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Battler and Emma Cook); died 17 Dec 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48991264
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121877P
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • 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; United Brethren

    Notes:

    TWO DEATHS. The funeral of the late Simon Shantz which was held on Sunday was very large attended. Service was conducted by Rev. Moses Bowman in German an Rev. Wismer in English. We noticed among those at the church Sheriff Springer and Registrar Masters...On the same day an old and much repected resident passed away in the person of Thomas Battler. The deceaed had been in poor health for some time. Funeral on Wednesday.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Dec 1893, p. 1

    Thomas married Mary Ann Brydon 28 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson) was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Ann Brydon was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson); died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48991288
    • Name: Mary Ann Battler
    • Name: Mary Ann Brighton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121878P
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Wesley Battler died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John W. Battler was born 15 Jan 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Aug 1937, Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Emma C. Battler was born 1 Mar 1864, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1938, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Lydia I. Battler was born 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Maria Battler was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ryanna Battler was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Nancy M. Battler was born 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. George Wesley "Wesley" Battler was born 25 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Irvey Battler was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Thomas Ervin Hervy Battler was born Feb 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Allan Webster Battler was born 30 Jul 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    12. Andrew H. Battler was born 12 Jan 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1935; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Mary Henrietta "Etta" "Henietta" Battler was born 12 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Daniel Christner was born 11 Aug 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Christner and Nancy "Anna" Honsberger); died 17 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1594
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Christner, "was born November 8th, 1846. Resides at Wilmot Centre where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Polly, daughter of Joseph Shantz of Wilmot Township, and after her decease to Hannah Feick. His family consists of eight children, four are of the first wife and four of the second. their names are V Ira, V David, V Ida, V Elden, V Alda, V Edna, V John, and V Minnie."


    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.].

    Daniel — Mary Shantz. Mary (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Shantz was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Shantz
    • Name: Mary Christner
    • Name: Polly Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6733
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born April 21st, 1856. She was married to Daniel Christner, a farmer. They resided in Wilmot Centre where she died April 21st, 1884, leaving a family of four 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.].

    Children:
    1. Ira Christner was born 18 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1937, , Saint Louis, Minnesota; was buried , Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States.
    2. David Christner was born 10 Sep 1878, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Ida Christner was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elton Christner was born 11 Jun 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1919, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.


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