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Walter Nelson Jantzi

Male 1921 - 1995  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  Walter Nelson Jantzi was born 19 Sep 1921 (son of Jonathan Z. Jantzi and Annie Nancy "Nancy" Gingerich); died 1995; was buried , First Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293756

    Walter — Mary Margaret Roth. Mary (daughter of John S. Roth and Hattie Gingerich) was born May 1926; died 8 May 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Robert Walter Jantzi was born 6 Apr 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 2021.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jonathan Z. Jantzi was born 30 Nov 1892, , Ontario, Canada (son of Christian L. Jantzi and Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Zehr); died 29 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Business: Jantzi Seed Mill
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37660280
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80137
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Jonathan Z. - At St. Mary's Hospital, Saturday, July 29, 1972, Jonathan Z. Jantzi, age 79, of 86 Queen St. East, Wellesley, member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, owned and operated Jantzi Seed Mill until his retirement on January 1, 1965, beloved husband of Nancy Gingerich, father of Walter of Wellesley, brother of Samuel of Lawville, N.Y., and Nancy (Mrs. Joseph Schlegel) of Wellesley. Also survived by four grandchildren. Predeceased by one sister.

    Resting at the Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley from till 4 p.m. and 7 till 9 p.m Monday. Services at the Maple View Mennonite Church, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Alvin Leis officiating.

    Donations to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated by the family.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 31 Jul 1972, Mon Page 19

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    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Jonathan Z. Jantzi Beloved husband of Nancy Gingerich Born November 30th, 1892 Died July 29th, 1972 Aged 79 years, 6 months and 29 days The Service The late Mr. Jantzi is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Tuesday, August 1st, 1972 when removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 o'clock. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery


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    Jonathan — Annie Nancy "Nancy" Gingerich. Annie (daughter of Christian R. Gingerich and Barbara Leis) was born 22 Jan 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Annie Nancy "Nancy" Gingerich was born 22 Jan 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian R. Gingerich and Barbara Leis); died 7 Nov 1976, Kitchener, 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/37660358
    • Name: Annie Nancy "Nancy" Jantzi
    • Name: Nancy Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-295478
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1976, 4 William St., N., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Mrs. Jonathan

    Of 4 William Street North. Wellesley, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

    She was the former Annie Nancy Gingerich, born in Wellesley, 78 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gingerich, a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

    Dear mother of Walter of Wellesley; survived by four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jonathan, July 29, 1972; also by three brothers and two sisters.

    Friends called at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. At noon Wednesday, November 10, the remains were removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30. Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roese officiated. Interment in the church cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 10 Nov 1976 pg 21

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    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Annie Nancy Gingerich beloved wife of the late Jonathan Z. Jantzi Born January 22, 1898 Died November 7, 1976 Aged 78 years, 9 months and 15 days The Service The late Mrs. Jantzi is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon, Wednesday, November 10th, 1976, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 p.m. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township

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    Children:
    1. 1. Walter Nelson Jantzi was born 19 Sep 1921; died 1995; was buried , First Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian L. Jantzi was born 6 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti); died 24 Feb 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: accident, misfortune, story
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80132P
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Misfortune: 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; accident on the road

    Notes:

    Instantly Killed Christian L. Jantzi Loses His Life in a Pitch-Hole on the Road

    Last Friday afternoon this entire community was shocked to learn that Mr. Christian L. Jantzi, a prominent and highly respected farmer living a couple of miles east of Wellesley had been killed in an accident on the road while hauling a load of wood to Baden.

    He left the house with his load shortly after noon, taking the "Berlet" Road for Baden. The road was badly filled with snow and difficult for a load but deceased made the trip with safety until he reached the hill just north of the G.T.R. tack and a mile or so east of Baden. At this point the road was almost impassable and a deep pitch-hole at the foot of the steep hill added to the danger. It was here that he met his death, but just how the accident occurred will never be known as he was all alone at the time.

    About 2: 30 pm, Messrs. Bishop of New Hamburg, and Webster, of Crosshill, who were driving, noticed the team standing at the foot of the hill, and a closer investigation showed that part of the load had fallen off and Mr. Jantzi was lying under the back part of the sleigh, dead. He had evidently fallen off in front and dragged under the moving sleigh. A deep cut on his head indicated that he had been kicked by one of the horses as he fell and rendered unconscious so could make no effort to save himself from being crushed by the heavy sleigh. The lines were wound around his arm, this stopping the sleigh while he was under it. It was likely an hour or two after the accident that the two gentlemen discovered it.

    The remains were brought home and kind neighbors did all that was possible for the stricken wife and family. Deceased was a comparatively young man, just started in his 43rd year, a prosperous, highly respected farmer. He was born in Wellesley Township - at Woodside - and spent his life here. Twenty years ago he was married to Miss Lizzie Zehr, who with four children survive him. He is the second of his family to meet with sudden death, his brother, Michael, having been killed in his saw mill at Newton only a few years ago.

    The funeral on Tuesday morning was one of the largest ever held in this community, the remains being interred n the Amish Mennonite Cemetery on the farm.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Mar 2 1905 pg 3

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

    Christian married Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Zehr 20 Jan 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart) was born 13 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Zehr was born 13 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Jantzi
    • Name: Lizzie Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80133P
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara Jantzi was born 7 Mar 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1959; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna "Nancy" Jantzi was born 27 Oct 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Jonathan Z. Jantzi was born 30 Nov 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel Jantzi was born Aug 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Christian R. Gingerich was born 25 Nov 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian S. C. Gingerich and Catherine R. Ropp); died 21 Apr 1923; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52392
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer General
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Plumber
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Barbara Leis. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel) was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Leis was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107952
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine L. "Katie" Gingerich was born 9 May 1887, Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1947; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron L. Gingerich was born 30 May 1889, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Gingerich was born 4 Oct 1892, Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Annie Nancy "Nancy" Gingerich was born 22 Jan 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Gingerich was born 29 May 1900, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Gingerich was born 9 Nov 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Jantzi was born CALC 7 Jul 1835, , Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart); died 31 Dec 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59607
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Annie Lichti. Annie (daughter of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst) was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Annie Lichti was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Bef 1911.

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    • Name: Annie Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69744
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Nichlaus Jantzi was born 14 Feb 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1934, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nafzinger Church Cemetery, Poole, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Jantzi was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Michael L. Jantzi was born 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1901, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Christian L. Jantzi was born 6 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jonathan L. Jantzi was born 26 Sep 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Jantzi was born 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Catharina Jantzi was born 21 Apr 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1944, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Joel L. Jantzi was born 24 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1935, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Veronica Jantzi was born 17 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1970, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Rachel Jantzi was born 2 May 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Michael Zehr was born 1813, Ludzinger, France; died 3 Feb 1899, 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Michael Zeer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-376354
    • Residence: Bef 1840, Watson, Lewis, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR. - On the 3d of February, 1899, in Wellesley township, Waterloo Co., Ont., Michael Zehr, in his 87th year. Deceased was a member of the Amish Church and was highly esteemed. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave on the 6th, in the Amish cemetery on the farm of the deceased. He leaves an aged widow and grown up family to mourn their loss.


    The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 5, March 1, 1899 - pages 76,77

    Michael married Barbara Boshart 13 Sep 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 24 Jun 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1908; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Boshart was born 24 Jun 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1908; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124938P
    • Immigration: 1826, , Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    The death of Mrs. Zehr, relict of the late M. Zehr, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chr. Jantzi, last Friday. Deceased was one of the very oldest inhabitants having lived here continuously for about 80 years. The funeral occurred on Monday.
    Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 17, 1904

    Children:
    1. Christian Zehr was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Rev. Christian B. Zehr was born 19 Aug 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1928.
    3. Catherine Zehr was born 14 Jun 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1922, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Michael B. Zehr was born 2 Mar 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1920; was buried , Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Zehr was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Barbara B. Zehr was born 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Magdalena Zehr was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Veronica Zehr was born 9 Dec 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Leah Zehr was born 15 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1944, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Mary B. Zehr was born 16 Sep 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1944, , Wabasha Co., Minnesota; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 5. Elizabeth B. "Lizzie" Zehr was born 13 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Barbara Zehr was born 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Christian S. C. Gingerich was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121626
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Christian — Catherine R. Ropp. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Ropp and Magdalena Richardt) was born 17 Jun 1828, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine R. Ropp was born 17 Jun 1828, , France (daughter of Joseph Ropp and Magdalena Richardt); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine R. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121627 
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich was born 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 6. Christian R. Gingerich was born 25 Nov 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1923; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John R. Gingerich was born 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Gingerich was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica Gingerich was born 30 Aug 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1945, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Maria Gingerich was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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. 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 7. Barbara Leis was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Leis was born 3 Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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