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Melvin L. Burkhard

Male 1917 - 1984  (67 years)


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  1. 1.  Melvin L. Burkhard was born 19 Jan 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno M. Burkhart and Hattie Z. Lichty); died 7 Apr 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14738851
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4603.3001
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    BURKHARDT, Melvin L., son of Menno and Hattie (Lichty) Burkhardt, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Jan. 19, 1917; died at Kitchener, Ont., Apr., 7, 1984; aged 67 y. On June 21, 1941, he was married to Erlene CRESSMAN, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ross and Brian), one daughter (Janice ? Mrs. Edward Pencer), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers, (Eugene, Mahlon, and Donald), and one sister (Nora ? Mrs. E. Clare Shantz). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 19 - May 8, 1984, pg. 342

    Melvin married Erlene Catharine Cressman 21 Jun 1941. Erlene (daughter of Jacob H. Cressman and Salena Shantz) was born 16 Apr 1919; died 2 May 2006, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ross Melvin Burkhard was born 7 Feb 1943; died 14 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Janice Erlene Burkhard was born 20 Jul 1947; died 1 Mar 1988.
    3. Brian Douglas Burkhard

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Menno M. Burkhart was born 7 Jun 1891, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter M. Burkhart and Nancy P. Martin); died 23 Dec 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4603.3
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Mill Laborer
    • Occupation: 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Chopping Mill
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1968, 7 Central Street, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Burkhart, Menno M., son of Peter and Nancy (Martin) Burkhart, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., June 7, 1891; died at Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 23, 1975; aged 84 y. On Aug. 16, 1914, he was married to Hattie Lichty, who preceded him in death on May 14, 1968. Surviving are 4 sons (Melvin, Eugene, Mahlon, and Donald), one daughter (Nora Mrs. E. Clare Shantz), 16 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Vernon and Ornon). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Galen Johns; interment in Erb Street Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 3 - January 20, 1976 page 54

    Menno married Hattie Z. Lichty 16 Aug 1914, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hattie (daughter of Solomon Lichty and Sarah Ziegler) was born 5 May 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1968, Green Gables Nursing Home, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Hattie Z. Lichty was born 5 May 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Solomon Lichty and Sarah Ziegler); died 14 May 1968, Green Gables Nursing Home, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Lichty
    • Name: Hattie Z. Burkhart
    • Name: Hettie Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4253.4
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1968, 7 Central Street, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Burkhart.- Hattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Lichti, was born near Elmira, Ont., died in Green Gables Nursing Home, Waterloo, Ont., May 14, 1968; aged 81 y. In 1914 she was married to Menno Burkhart, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Melvin, Mahlon, Eugene and Donald), one daughter (Nora-Mrs. E. Clare Shantz), one brother (Sidney), and one sister (Nancy-Mrs. Allen Martin). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Oren and Vernon) and 2 brothers (Noah and John). She was a member of the Erb Street Church. Funeral services were held May 16, with Milton Schwartzentruber and J. B. Martin officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 24 - June 18, 1968, pages, 555, 556.

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    Mrs. Menno M. Burkhardt of 7 Central St. Waterloo, died May 14 at Green Gables Nursing Home. She was 81.

    The former Hattie Lichty was born in Woolwich Township on May 6, 1887 and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Lichty. Mrs. Burkhardt was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church and the Women's Missionary and Service Auxiliary. She lived in the Twin City area all her life.

    She is survived by her husband, to whom she was married in Waterloo in 1914, four sons, Melvin and Mahlon of Waterloo, Donald of RR 2 Petersburg, one daughter, Mrs. E. Clare (Nora) Shantz of Waterloo, one sister, Mrs. Allen (Nancy) Martin of RR 2, Drayton, 15 grandchildren.

    Mrs. Burkhardt was predeceased by two sons, Oren, in infancy, and Vernon, in February, 1966, two brothers, Noah and John.

    Service was held May 16 with Bishop J.B. Martin and Rev. Milton Schwartzentruber officiating. Burial was in the Erb Street Mennonite cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 22 May 1968 pg 2

    Children:
    1. Nora Burkhart was born 22 Jun 1915, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Melvin L. Burkhard was born 19 Jan 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ornin Burkhart was born 9 Oct 1918; died 19 Dec 1918; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Vernon Burkhard was born 9 Oct 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1966; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eugene Roy Burkhart was born 12 Oct 1922; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mahlon Derstine Burkhart was born 2 Sep 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Donald Cameron Burkhardt was born 30 Oct 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter M. Burkhart was born 7 Dec 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Burkhardt and Catharine, son of John Burkhart and Catharine Martin); died 9 May 1927; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4529.8
    • Occupation: 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Peter married Nancy P. Martin 21 Jan 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman) was born 23 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy P. Martin was born 23 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter G. Martin and Maria Bauman); died 25 May 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nancy P. Burkhart
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4603
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy P. Martin, "the fourth daughter of Peter G. Martin, was born October 23rd, 1864. On January 21st, 1890, she was married to Peter Burkhard. They reside on his father's place near the upper end of Woolwich Township where he is engaged in farming. They have a family of two 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. 2. Menno M. Burkhart was born 7 Jun 1891, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Simeon M. Burkhart was born 23 Mar 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Peter Burkhart was born 9 Aug 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1966; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian M. Burkhart was born 2 Feb 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1962, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Burkhart was born 7 Jun 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1952; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Solomon Lichty was born 4 Aug 1861, , Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Lichty and Leah Martin); died 21 Jul 1943; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4253
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Solomon Lichty, "was born August 4th, 1861. He is married to Sarah Ziegler and resides in Woolwich Township, about two miles west of Elmira where he is engaged in farming. His family consists 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.].

    Solomon — Sarah Ziegler. Sarah (daughter of Aaron Ziegler and Anna "Nancy" Rudy) was born 27 Oct 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1920; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Ziegler was born 27 Oct 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Aaron Ziegler and Anna "Nancy" Rudy); died 22 Oct 1920; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00139-8414
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Sarah Ziegler, "was born October 27th, 1859. She is married to Solomon Lichty."


    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. Noah Ziegler Lichty was born 16 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1934; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nancy Lichty was born 22 Dec 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1970, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Hattie Z. Lichty was born 5 May 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1968, Green Gables Nursing Home, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Ziegler Lichty was born 29 May 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1959, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sidney Z. Lichty was born 16 Dec 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1972; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. No Name Lichty was born 28 Sep 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Solomon Lichty was born 7 Oct 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Burkhart was born 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Burkhard and Elizabeth Gingerich); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Burkhardt
    • Eby ID Number: 00019-1496
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Woolwich 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

    Notes:

    John Burkhard, "was married to Catharine Martin (1) and after her decease to Nancy Martin. they reside a few miles north of Floradale, Ontario. With the first wife there were seven children, namely: V Solomon, V Anna, V Menno, V Susannah, V Maria, V Christian, and V Peter. All died in infancy except Peter who is married to Nancy Martin. They reside at home on his father's farm. With the second wife there were 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.].



    (1) She was born September 19th 1829, and died December 7th, 1860.

    John — Catharine Martin. Catharine (daughter of Christian Martin and Anna Bauman) was born 19 Sep 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1866, Near Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catharine Martin was born 19 Sep 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Martin and Anna Bauman); died 7 Dec 1866, Near Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Burkhart
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4529
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Martin, "was born September 19th, 1829. She was married to John Burkhard, a farmer. They resided a few miles north of Floradale where she died December 7th, 1866. They had a family of seven children, all of whom died in infancy save Peter, the youngest. Their names were"


    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. Solomon Burkhart was born Abt 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Burkhart was born 11 Jun 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1858; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Burkhart was born 16 Sep 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1860; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. ? Burkhart was born 1860; died 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Menno Burkhart was born 5 Dec 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1861; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Burkhart was born 20 Sep 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1862; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Burkhart was born 19 Jul 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1865; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Maria Burkhart was born 25 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1864; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 4. Peter M. Burkhart was born 7 Dec 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1927; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Peter G. Martin was born 9 Jan 1816, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of David Oberholtzer Martin and Maria Or Magdelina Guth); died 11 May 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16834752
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4593
    • Immigration: 1820, , Canada
    • Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • 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:

    Peter G. Martin, "the sixth son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 9th, 1816, and came to Canada with his parents when four years of age. On November 15th, 1842, he was married to Maria, daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann. She was born October 13th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. On March 22nd, 1844, they moved on their farm, then all bush, being composed of the north part of lot No. 37, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, within one-half mile of St. Jacobs. He cleared nearly the whole of it, and now is the possessor of one of the finest farms in Woolwich Township. He has disposed of 13 acres of his farm to various parties, leaving him 134 acres. On this farm he still resides and enjoys good health, and has an excellent memory for a man of his age. They had a family of eleven 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.].

    Peter married Maria Bauman 15 Nov 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser) was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Bauman was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser); died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-550
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Maria Bauman
    • Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Baumann, "the third daughter of Henry and Mary (Mosser) Baumann, was born October 30th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. She was married to Peter G., son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, November 15th, 1842. They resided on a farm a little north of St. Jacobs, where she died. They have had a family of eleven 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. Levi P. Martin was born 22 Feb 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1919; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine P. Martin was born 4 Sep 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1913, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gideon P. Martin was born 25 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David P. Martin was born 15 Mar 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry P. Martin was born 13 Aug 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1924; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary P. Martin was born 25 Apr 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth P. Martin was born 25 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Peter P. Martin was born 12 Dec 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1945, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Christian P. Martin was born 20 May 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1934, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 5. Nancy P. Martin was born 23 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Veronica Martin was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Jonathan P. Martin was born 10 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1955; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John H. Lichty was born 19 Oct 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Lichty and Barbara Hoffman); died 6 Feb 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Johann Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4251
    • Residence: 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Lichty, "was born October 19th, 1836. On October 5th, 1858, he was married to Leah Martin who was born October 31st, 1838, and died February 5th, 1891. They resided on the old "Lichty Farm" about a mile or so north-west of Waterloo. To them were born three 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.].

    _________

    MR. JOHN LICHTY

    Mr. John Lichty, who for the past 80 years has made his home on his farm a mile north of Waterloo died Thursday night at residence of his son in law. Mr. Tilman Hurst, near St. Jacobs. Deceased was aged 83 years, and had been in falling health for the past three months. The funeral was held at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Hurst to Martin's church for service and Interment.

    Mr Lichty is survived by three children, Solomon of Floradale, Levi of St. Jacobs and Hattie ((Mrs. Til inan Hurst) of St. Jacobs. Mr. Lichty possesed many friends in this district who beard the news of his death with genuine regret.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 12 Feb 1920, p. 4

    John married Leah Martin 5 Oct 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller) was born 31 Oct 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah Martin was born 31 Oct 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller); died 5 Feb 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4319
    • Residence: 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Martin, "the sixth daughter, was born October 31st, 1838, She was married to John Lichty and died February 5th, 1891."


    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. Esther Lichty was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Hettie Lichty was born 3 Jul 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1922; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Solomon Lichty was born 4 Aug 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1943; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Levi Lichty was born 23 Jan 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1923, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Aaron Ziegler was born 16 Dec 1829, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Swartz Ziegler and Sarah Clemmer); died 13 Jan 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00139-8411
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to Joseph Shantz
    • Residence: 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich 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

    Notes:

    Aaron Ziegler, "was born December 16th, 1829. On April 11th, 1854, he was married to Anna Rudy who was born October 14th, 1827, and died February 20th, 1862. After her decease he was again married to Esther Lichty who was born May 29th, 1839. They resided two miles south-west of Elmira where he died January 13th, 1885, leaving a family of twelve 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.].

    _______________________________

    Petition by Sarah Ziegler - widow - to have George Clemens appointed guardian of Aaron Ziegler - Dated February 12, 1833

    Sir Thomas Taylor Esquire, Judge of the Surrogate Court for the District of Gore.

    The petition of Sarah Ziegler, Widow, of the late Jacob Ziegler of the Township of Waterloo, the County of Halton in the District of Gore, Yeoman, deceased. Humbly Swearth That you petitioner being now left a widow with an only child named Aaron Ziegler an infant under the age of four years and your petitioner for want of the English Language is not capable of managing her affairs and those of her said infant son. Your Petitioner therefore humbly request that your honour will be pleased to appoint George Clemens of Waterloo aforesaid, Gentleman, to be Guardian for my said infant son to manage his affairs and to do all other acts and things according to the statute in such case made and providing - and your petitioner as is duty bound will ever pray.

    February 12, 1833 her mark Sarah Ziegler

    witness: William Scollick

    Hamilton 15th February 1835 Take notice that I George Clemens of Waterloo in the district of Gore, Yeoman, have applied to the Judge of the Surrogate Court of Gore to be appointed Guardian to the person and estate of Aaron Ziegler of Waterloo aforesaid an infant of the age of three years.

    Signed George Clemens

    Know all men by these presence that we George Clemens of Waterloo in the district of Gore, yeoman and Henry M Clemmer of the same place yeoman are jointly and severally held and jointly bound to Aaron Ziegler of Waterloo aforesaid an infant in the final sum of one hundred and fifty pounds of lawful money of Upper Canada for which payment to be well and faithfully made we bind ourselves and each of our heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presence sealed with our seals dated on this fifteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three. This is a portion of Guardianship Papers signed by George Clemens.

    Ontario Archives, Surrogate Court Records, Wentworth County - 1833 -Microfilm 7-150 folio 196

    Aaron married Anna "Nancy" Rudy 11 Apr 1854, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Daniel Rudy and Barbara Rosenberger) was born 14 Oct 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna "Nancy" Rudy was born 14 Oct 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Rudy and Barbara Rosenberger); died 20 Feb 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna "Nancy" Ziegler
    • Name: Nancy Rudy
    • Eby ID Number: 00097-5440
    • Residence: 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Rudy, "was born October 14th, 1827. On April 11th, 1854, she was married to Aaron Ziegler who was born December 16th, 1829, and died January 13th, 1885. They resided in Woolwich Township, a little west of Elmira, where she died February 20th, 1862."


    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.].

    _____________________________

    In the Township of Woolwich, Nancy Rudy, wife of Mr. Aaron Ziegler. aged 34 years, 4 months and 6 days.


    Berlin Daily Telegraph 28 Feb. 1862

    Children:
    1. Jacob Rudy Ziegler was born 10 Apr 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1914, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Bruce Co., Ontario.
    2. Barbara Ziegler was born 21 Jan 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1911; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Sarah Ziegler was born 27 Oct 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1920; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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