Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Harvey L. Leis

Male 1909 - 1989  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harvey L. Leis was born 1909 (son of Solomon R. Leis and Mary J. Lichti); died 1989; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188034

    Harvey — Mary Ann Lebold. Mary (daughter of Christian R. Lebold and Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Albrecht) was born 18 Feb 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1979, Thessalon, Algoma District, Ontario; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Solomon R. Leis was born 31 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Catherine L. Roth); died 13 Aug 1964; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49892
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Solomon married Mary J. Lichti 30 Mar 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi) was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary J. Lichti was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi); died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary J. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49893
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Allan L. Leis was born 4 Aug 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1981, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Leis was born 15 Jan 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Nancy L. Leis was born 6 Nov 1902; died 11 Mar 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine "Katie" Leis was born 19 Jul 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1996, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Edward Joseph Leis was born 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1981, Midland, Midland, Texas, United States.
    6. Ada Leis was born 8 May 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 2004.
    7. 1. Harvey L. Leis was born 1909; died 1989; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario.
    8. Emmaline Leis was born 1914; died 1994; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Vanita Marie Leis was born 29 Jul 1923; died 7 Oct 2044, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37503431
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51580
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Memoriam. Died At Wellesley, on Monday, December 26th, 1938 Joseph Leis, Sr. Aged 86 years and 14 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence on Thursday, Dec. 29th, at 9.30 o'clock a.m., and proceed to Maple View A.M. Church, Third Line, for services. Burial in adjoining cemetery. How many were the silent prayers Our father offered up for us, How many were the bitter cares He felt when none but God could see. Well he is gone and now in Heaven He sings His praise Who died for him And in his hand a harp was given And he's a Heavenly worshipper. Oft let us think of what he said, And of the kind advice he gave; Oh let us do it as he's dead And sleeping in his lonely grave. And let us choose the path he chose, And he we soon again may see Beyond the world of sin and woes With Jesus in Eternity.

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    Joseph married Catherine L. Roth 14 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37716123
    • Name: Catherine L. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92966
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LEIS - On the 9th of November 1896, in Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Catharine, wife of Joseph Leis, aged 41 years and 9 months. She leaves her husband, three sons and five daughters to mourn her early death. Buried on the 12th at the Third Line meeting house. Funeral services by Christian Bascho, Chr. Litwiller and John Gascho.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1, January 1, 1897 - Page 18, 19

    Children:
    1. 2. Solomon R. Leis was born 31 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1964; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rudolph Leis was born 26 Mar 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jul 1947, Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine "Katie" Leis was born 14 Feb 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1945; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna "Nancy" Leis was born 9 Aug 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdelena R. "Mattie" Leis was born 14 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Veronica "Fanny" Leis was born 31 Jul 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Leis was born 31 Jan 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1974, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Joseph R. Leis was born 16 Jan 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1975, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joseph B. Lichti was born 20 Apr 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Lichti and Veronica Boesiger); died 23 Aug 1881.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108994
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Catherine Jantzi 5 Oct 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Joseph F. Jantzi and Catherine L. Boshart) was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Jantzi was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph F. Jantzi and Catherine L. Boshart); died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38441
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LICHTI - Catherine LICHTI (nee JANTZI) was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 21, 1836; died July 30, 1923; aged 87y. 5m. 9d. On Oct. 5, 1858, she was married to Joseph B. LICHTI, living in matrimony over 23 years and in widowhood almost 42 years. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 sons, 5 daughters, 48 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. One son (Rudy) died in 1912, and 1 daughter in infancy. She is also survived by 1 brother (Chr. JANTZI), 1 half brother (David RISSER in Nebraska), and 2 half sisters, Mrs. Chr. BRUNK and Mrs. Annie BRUNK in Ontario. She always was in good health until this spring when she had an attack of broncho-pneumonia which returned again in June and left her too weak to recover. She was eagerly waiting to be taken home. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church when a young girl and remained faithful until death. Her Bible was her main pastime in her old age. Service at house was conducted by D. Lebold and at Wellesley A.M. Church by C.S. Zehr, Chr. Gascho, and J.R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 23 - September 6, 1923

    Children:
    1. Lichti was born 1854; died 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian Lichti was born 10 Sep 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1933; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lichti was born 6 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica Lichti was born 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catherine Lichti was born 21 Mar 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno J. Lichti was born 30 Sep 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1961, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rudolph "Rudy" Lichti was born 14 Apr 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. David J. Lichty was born 15 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna Lichty was born 5 Oct 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Barbara Lichti was born 12 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    11. 3. Mary J. Lichti was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Leis was born 9 Feb 1817, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Jul 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506257
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68691
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con 1
    • 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

    Notes:

    LEIS.-Joseph Leis of near Wellesley, Waterloo Co., Ont., was born in Bavaria on the 9th of February 1817 and died on the 6th of July 1896, aged 79 years, 4 months and 27 days. He came to this country in his youth. He was married to Catherine Kennel. They lived in matrimony 52 years, 3 months and 17 days. He leaves his sorrowing widow, nine sons and four daughters and forty-three grandchildren. He lived in the house which he erected in the primeval forests of "Upper Canada" fifty-two years ago and his was the first death that occurred in the house. He was a faithful member of the Old Amish branch of the church, and died of paralysis and the infirmities of old age. A large concourse of friends followed his remains to the Wellesley graveyard on the 9th. Funeral services by Christian Gascho, Christian Zehr and John Gascho.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 15, August 1, 1896, page 236, 237, 238

    Joseph married Catherina "Catherine" Kennel 1 Mar 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi) was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherina "Catherine" Kennel was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506386
    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68692
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Leis

    The death of Mrs. Leis, widow of the late Joseph Leis, occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Chr. J. Lichty, just east of Crosshill, on Thursday last, aged 76 years and four months. Deceased was one of the very earliest of residents of this section, coming here with her father, Mr. Kennel, who settled on the eastern border of Wellesley when she was a mere child. Since that time she has always lived here, and throughout her long and useful life she retained the highest respect of all. Besides a large number of descendants and relatives, Mrs. Leis leaves a family of thirteen children: Noah, John, Magdelene (Mrs. P. Jantzi), Chris., Jos., David, Daniel, Catherine (Mrs. C. J. Lichty), Menno, Barbara (Mrs. C. Gingerich), Jacob, Phronica (Mrs. N. Roth), and Solomon. These children are all living and settled in this neighborhood, and all of them attended the large funeral which occurred on Sunday last at the Mennonite Church, 3rd line.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Children:
    1. Noah Leis was born 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1930; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John K. Leis was born 13 Oct 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1920; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Leis was born 30 Aug 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1919; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian K. Leis was born 27 Sep 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 4. Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Leis was born 24 Apr 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Leis was born 3 Mar 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1932, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Menno K. Leis was born 24 Apr 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Barbara Leis was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel K. Leis was born 9 Aug 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob Leis was born 15 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Leis was born 8 Jul 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Leis was born 3 Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Christian Roth was born 22 May 1828, , Switzerland (son of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger); died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107853P

    Christian — Catharine Lichti. Catharine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine Lichti was born 1 Feb 1826, , France (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catharine Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51335
    • Immigration: 1828, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Roth was born 7 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1931; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Roth was born 10 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1946.
    6. Peter L. Roth was born 12 Sep 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph L. Roth was born 26 May 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rudolph Roth was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Joseph Lichti was born 1803, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died 2 Jul 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Joseph Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136801
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LICHTI - In Wellesley T'p, on July 3, Joseph LIchti, aged 91 years, 5 months and 8 days.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 18 Jul 1895, p. 8

    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

    Joseph — Veronica Boesiger. Veronica was born 1805, , Germany; died 21 Dec 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Veronica Boesiger was born 1805, , Germany; died 21 Dec 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Fanny Boesinger
    • Name: Veronica Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127997
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph B. Lichti was born 20 Apr 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1881.
    2. Peter Lichti was born 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian B. Lichti was born 14 Sep 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1907, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States.
    4. Daniel B. Lichty was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930, Bellaire, Antrim, Michigan, United States; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona, Antrim, Michigan, United States.
    5. Veronica "Fannie" Lichti was born 15 Jun 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1931; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, United States.
    6. John B. Lichty was born 28 Jun 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1915, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Maria Lichti was born 25 Aug 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. John's Lutheran (New) Cemetery, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

  7. 14.  Joseph F. Jantzi was born 14 Dec 1812, Bistroff, , Lorraine, France (son of Christian G. Jantzi and Anne Farny); died 18 Jan 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Joseph Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38463

    Joseph — Catherine L. Boshart. Catherine (daughter of Christian M. Boshart and Catherine M. Litwiller) was born 22 Dec 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 3 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine L. Boshart was born 22 Dec 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian M. Boshart and Catherine M. Litwiller); died 3 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine L. Jantzi
    • Name: Catherine L. Riser
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38706
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara B. Yantzi was born 2 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1915, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, , Seward Co., Nebraska.
    2. Annie Jantzi
    3. 7. Catherine Jantzi was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria "Mary" Jantzi was born 4 Aug 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1922, , Seward Co., Nebraska; was buried , East Fairview Cemetery, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, United States.
    5. Christian Jantzi was born 18 Mar 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1926, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, USA.
    6. Joseph B. Jantzi was born 23 May 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1881, , Seward Co., Nebraska; was buried , East Fairview Cemetery, Milford, Seward, Nebraska, United States.