Iva Altana Lichty

Other Events:

• Name: Iva Altana Baker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-20939
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Baker, Iva A. (Lichty), 76. Born: Nov. 27, 1914, North Woolwich, Ont., to Benjamin and Sarah Lichty. Died: Aug. 23, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-husband: Arthur Baker: children: Ken, Murray, Eleanor, Donald, Harold; 15 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Aug. 25, Wanner Mennonite Church, by Paul Martin and Eric Hiebert Rempel.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 17 - April 28, 1992 - pages 14, 15.

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BAKER, Iva

At K-W Hospital, on Friday, Aug. 23, 1991, Mrs. Iva Baker (Lichty) of Heritage House, St. Jacobs and formerly of Breslau, age 76 years. Beloved wife of Arthur of Breslau; loving mother of Kenneth Baker and his wife Erma of St. Jacobs, Murray Baker and his wife Marlene of Neustadt, Eleanor Richardson and her husband John of Cambridge, Donald Baker and his wife Jeanette of Kitchener, Harold Baker and his wife Kimberley of Kitchener. Also sadly missed by 16 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Benjamin Lichty and the former Sarah Reist; one sister in infancy and a grandson in infancy. Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. On Sunday at 1 p.m. transfer will be made to Wanner Mennonite Church (Beaverdale Road at Maple Grove), Cambridge for funeral services, at 3 p.m. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Aug 1991 pg A11

Iva — Melvin Arthur "Arthur" Baker. Melvin (son of Melvin Baker and Laura Elizabeth Michael) was born 6 Sep 1912, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 2006, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Apr 2006, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234.8
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lichty.-Benjamin W., son of the late Benjamin and Esther (Wenger) Lichty, was born Feb. 2, 1852; died Feb. 9, 1937; aged 55 y. 7 d. On April 16, 1911, at Guernsey, Sask., he was united in holy marriage to Sarah Ann Reist, and resided for the next 3 years at Drake, Sask. Coming East to Ontario again, they lived for 8 years near Floradale, for the past 14 years residing at German Mills where he was well known as the manufacturer of "Lichty's Famous Products." He leaves his sorrowing widow and 1 daughter (Eva) also 2 brothers (George of Elmira and Irvin of Breslau), and 1 sister (Mrs. Ephraim Snyder of Bellingham, Wash.) He was predeceased by 1 infant daughter (Mary Esther), 2 brothers (Henry of Elmira and Daniel, who passed away at the age of 12), also 2 sisters (Mrs. Josiah Weber of Elmira and Mrs. John Steiner of Drake, Sask.). He was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church as a young man. He was a lover of the Lord and of the deeper Christian life. Services in charge of the pastor, Bro. C. F. Derstine, assisted by Bros. 0. Burkholder and Simon Martin. Theme, "That they might be with me, to behold my glory."

Gospel Herald, March 18, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.51 - page 1086, 1087

Benjamin married Sarah Ann Reist 16 Apr 1911, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. Sarah (daughter of Jacob E. Reist and Rachel Haeberle) was born 11 Jun 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Ann Lichty
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5182
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah Ann Reist, "the youngest daughter of Jacob and Rachel Reist, was born June 11th, 1874. She is home with her parents and is not married."


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

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Lichty. --- Sarah Ann, daughter of the late Jacob E. and Rachel Reist, was born in Woolwich, Ont., June 11, 1874; passed away at the Kitchener and Waterloo Hospital, March 13, 1950; aged 75 y. 9 m. 2 d. Her husband (Benjamin W. Lichty) preceded her in death thirteen years ago. She is survived by one daughter (Iva-Mrs. Arthur Baker), one brother (Jacob H. Reist), and 4 grandchildren. One daughter (Mary) died in infancy. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church and had a quiet Christian demeanor, a gentle kindly disposition, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place at the First Mennonite Church, with the pastors in charge. C.F. Derstine brought a message of comfort. The body was buried in the cemetery adjoining the church.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 21 - May 23, 1950 ---- page 503.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00072-4234
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Benjamin Lichty, "was born December 18th, 1844. He is married to Hettie Wenger and resides near St. Jacobs where he is engaged in farming."

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

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Another Woolwich farmer passed away at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Josiah Weber, Peel Township, on Monday. We refer to Benjamin Lichty, who was born in 1844, a son of the late George Lichty, in the Jerusalem section. Deceased was married to Esther Wenger, who died nine years ago. He lived on a farm near where he was born until a little over a year ago, when he went to live with his daughter in peel. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lichty, one of whom Daniel, died. The living are: - Henry in Elmira; Mary Ann, (Mrs. Josiah Weber; Sarah, (Mrs. John Steiner), Drake, Sask.; George, Canfield, Ont.; Susannah (Mrs. Ephrain Snyder), Red Deer, Alta.; Benjamin, Drake, Sask.; Irvine, near Berlin. The funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon, at one o'clock, from the house in which he died to the Mennonite Cemetery at the Conestogo.

Elmira Signet Mar 6 1913 pg 3

Benjamin married Esther Wenger 17 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Jonas Z. Wenger and Maria Martin) was born 5 Dec 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Lichty
• Name: Henrietta Winger
• Name: Hettie Wenger
• Name: Hetty Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00128-7999
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Esther Wenger, "is married to Benjamin Lichty, a farmer. They reside near Elmira, Ontario. To them were born seven 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00090-5176
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Jacob Reist, "the third son of Samuel and Salome (Erb) Reist, was born June 11th, 1826. On January 2nd, 1857, he was married to Rachel, daughter of Louis and Mary Ann (Heller) Haeberle. She was born October 16th, 1835. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm where they still reside, lot No. 98, German Company's Tract, about four miles north-west of Elmira. They have a family of six children"


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

1851 - Jacob Reist is staying with Peter Eby.

Jacob married Rachel Haeberle 27 Jan 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Louis Haeberle and Mary Ann Heller) was born 16 Oct 1835, , USA; died 6 Feb 1899; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Rachel Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5176.1
• Residence: 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00072-4232
• Immigration: 1822, , Canada
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1845
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennnonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

George Lichty "the eldest, was born May 10th, 1819. On March 16th, 1841, he was married to Sarah Baumann. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm where he still resides. He is still quite well and strong for a man of his age."

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

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Lichty. - On the 17th of June 1903, in Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., George Lichty, aged 84 Y., 1 M. Buried on the 19th at the Snyder M. H. Funeral services by Enoch Bowman at the house, and by Daniel Wismer and Joseph Gingerich at the M. H. He leaves one son, two daughters, and many grandchildren, besides two sisters and other relatives, to mourn their loss.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XL, No. 30, July 23, 1903, Page 240

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GEORGE LICHTY.

Go to the old Lichty homestead on a pleasant day and you will invariably find this veteran of pioneer days moving about outside. He is now in the seventy-ninth year of his age and is yet physically strong, but has also retired from active farm work. He is of Swiss extraction, his grandparents having emigrated from Switzerland to Pennsylvania some time prior to 1760 He was the first of a family of ten children, first seeing the light on May 10, 1819. He has always worked on the farm and it is likely that he will end his days on the farm where he has labored so many years. He was married in 1811 and is the father of five children. His son in-law, Henry M. Martin, who was married to the daughter Nancy, lives in an adjoining portion of the old homestead and has charge of the farm. The subject of this sketch came to this section from Pennsylvania with his parents in 1822, they being among the first families to settle here. The present farm contains 182 acres and is in a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Martin the son-in-law, is a son of the late Henry Martin, who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1794, and died June 8, 1853. Selina, the daughter of the former, is married to Ephraim Betzner, who also lives at the old homestead, all live in harmony and peace together, each one doing his or her share towards making the work on a large farm an easy task, a feature not always the case where three families are domiciled beneath one roof. The old gentleman says he has used tobacco since he was twenty-one years of age, but has been temperate so far as alcobolic stimulants are concerned. Adjoining the Lichty estate is the fine farm of Solomon Koch.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 12 May 1898, p. 8

George married Sarah Bauman 16 Mar 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin W. Bauman and Anna Schneider) was born 13 Jan 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Lichty
• Eby ID Number: 00002-327
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

Notes:

Sarah Baumann, "the second daughter of Benjamin W. Baumann, was born January 13th. 1823. On March 16th, 1841, she was married to George, son of John and Barbara (Hoffman) Lichty. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, May 10th, 1819. He is still living and is hale and hardy. She died June 19th, 1860. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm he still possesses. It is situated about one mile north-west of Conestogo. Here they had a family of five 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00128-7994
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jonas Wenger, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, May 6th, 1815. In 1825 he came to Waterloo County, Ontario, where he was raised. On May 4th, 1840, he was married to Maria, daughter of Christian and Esther (Stauffer) Martin. She was born June 15th, 1820, and died many years ago. After her decease he was again married to Anna, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Martin) Weber. She was born October 17th, 1820, and died October 24th, 1872. Some years after the decease of his second wife he formed an acquaintance with Eliza Ziegler, widow of the late Abraham Kolb, whom he afterwards married and now they reside on the old 'Clemens Farm' near Breslau where they have their home with Mr. Joseph S. Cressman who is married to his daughter. Mr. Wenger's family consisted of nine children, of whom seven were born unto his first wife and two unto the second."


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

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WENGER - On the 16th of January, 1897, near Breslau, Weaterloo Co., Ont., of the infirmities of old age, and kidney trouble, Bro. Jonas Wenger, aged 81 years, 8 months and 10 days. Bro. Wenger was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1816, emigrated to Canada with his widowed mother when he was ten years old, and became one of the pioneers of Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co. He was thrice married. His first wife was Mary Martin, and to them were born eleven children, of whom five are living. After her death he was married to Anna Weber, who bore him two children, and who also survive him. His third marriage was with Elizabeth Ziegler (widow of the late Abraham Kolb), who died Jan. 5th, 1896. His issue numbers thirteen children, seven living; sixty-one grandchildren, forty-three living; and seven great-grandchildren; eighty-one in all, and fifty-seven living. His remains were laid to rest on the 19th in the Conestoga cemetery. Funeral services by Ia. Wambold in English and by Noah Stuaffer in German from 2 Cor. 5: 1. Bro. Wenger was fully resigned to God's will and was anxious for the hour of his departure. He is one of the last of the sturdy pioneers of our community and our church in Canada, and was widely known. He was a faithful member of the church for many years.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 4, February 15, 1897 - Page 60, 61, 62, 63

Jonas married Maria Martin 4 May 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Christian Martin and Esther Stauffer, daughter of Martin) was born 15 Jun 1820, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1858. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Wenger
• Name: Mary Anna Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4328
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Martin, "was born June 15th, 1820. On May 4th, 1840, she was married to Jonas, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Wenger, and died in 1858."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00090-5167
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

Samuel Reist, "was born January 1st, 1795. He was married to Salome, daughter of Jacob and Salome (Graybill) Erb. She was born August 4th, 1808, and died in Berlin, January 15th, 1888. He died on his farm in Woolwich Township, near St. Jacobs, January 20th, 1883. To them was born a family of seven 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.].

Samuel — Salome Erb. Salome (daughter of Jacob Erb and Salome Graybill) was born CALC 4 Aug 1804; died 15 Jan 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Salome Reist
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2857
• Birth: 4 Aug 1808, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; EA
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Salome Erb, "the fourth daughter, was born August 4th, 1808. She was married to Samuel Reist who was born January 1st, 1795, and died January 20th, 1883. They resided on a farm in Woolwich Township, near St. Jacobs, where he died. She died in Berlin with her daughter, Sarah Ann (Mrs. Philip Briding), on January 15th, 1888. To them was born a family of seven 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00090-5176.2

Louis — Mary Ann Heller. Mary was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Haeberle
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5176.3