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Moses S. Leis

Male 1882 - 1951  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  Moses S. Leis was born 20 Jan 1882, , Ontario, Canada (son of David Leis and Magdalena "Mattie" Schwartzentruber); died 23 Dec 1951; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304192
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Moses — Magdalena "Mattie" Schultz. Magdalena (daughter of John L. Schultz and Catherine "Katie" Boshart) was born 28 Jul 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1957; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Esther Leis was born 28 Nov 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Moses — Mattie. Mattie was born Jul 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Leis was born 24 Apr 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 24 Mar 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37566482
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164702
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    David — Magdalena "Mattie" Schwartzentruber. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes "John" Schwartzentruber and Barbara Birkley) was born 30 Jul 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena "Mattie" Schwartzentruber was born 30 Jul 1847, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Schwartzentruber and Barbara Birkley); died 8 Jul 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37566708
    • Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Leis
    • Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Oesch
    • Name: Martha Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Mattie Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164703
    • Residence: 1865, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 1. Moses S. Leis was born 20 Jan 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1951; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Leis was born 1885; died 1887.
    3. Sarah Leis was born 20 Nov 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1929; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ann S. Leis was born 23 Feb 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1964, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Leis was born 3 Apr 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

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

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506257
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68691
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con 1
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

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

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

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


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

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506386
    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68692
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Leis

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

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

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

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

  3. 6.  Johannes "John" Schwartzentruber was born 1816, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 1901.

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    • Name: John Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59702
    • Residence: 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Johannes married Barbara Birkley 21 Jan 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Birkley) was born Abt 1808, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara Birkley was born Abt 1808, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Birkley); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Barbara Buercky
    • Name: Barbara Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59704
    • Residence: 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Schwartzentruber was born Mar 1840, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 4 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Christian B. Schwartzentruber was born 2 Mar 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1919.
    4. 3. Magdalena "Mattie" Schwartzentruber was born 30 Jul 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Christian Kennel was born 1798, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 May 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151886
    • 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

    Notes:

    1851 says born in "Ludzinger or Ludrunger"

    Christian — Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi. Magdalena (daughter of Christian G. Jantzi and Anne Farny) was born 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 25 Feb 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi was born 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian G. Jantzi and Anne Farny); died 25 Feb 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Kennel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151887
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara Kennel was born 15 Jun 1820, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 20 Mar 1900; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Catherina "Catherine" Kennel was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian E. Kennel was born 31 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 16 Apr 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Kennel was born 19 Dec 1830, Ludzinger, France; died 5 Jun 1910, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, O' Neill, Holt, Nebraska, United States.
    5. Michael Kennel was born 1831, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ann Kennel was born 1836, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Ann J. "Annie" Kennel was born 19 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1910, Oliver, Huron, Michigan; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA.
    8. Maria Magdalena "Mary" Kennel was born 27 Aug 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Joseph Kennel was born 24 Aug 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1913, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Clarinda Kennel was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Veronica "Frances" Kennel was born 24 Apr 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1914; was buried , Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Daniel Kennel was born 12 Mar 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1912.
    13. Susanna Kennel was born 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 12.  Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 1777, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 May 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Residence: , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59703

    Notes:

    Jacob is reported to be born in Waldeck, Ansbach, Bayern, Germany, documention needed.

    Jacob — Catherine Schmucker. Catherine was born 15 Nov 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Catherine Schmucker was born 15 Nov 1778, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Feb 1850, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143342

    Children:
    1. Veronica S. Schwartzentruber was born 12 Dec 1805, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara S. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine S. Schwartzentruber was born 8 Oct 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 May 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob S. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Apr 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Johannes "John" Schwartzentruber was born 1816, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1901.
    6. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 28 Feb 1820, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1862, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Jacob Birkley was born Abt 1780, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14159

    Children:
    1. 7. Barbara Birkley was born Abt 1808, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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