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

Edward William Leyes

Male 1886 - 1960  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edward William Leyes was born 22 Nov 1886, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Leyes and Cecilia Logel); died 8 Jun 1960, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47784


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Leyes was born 14 Jun 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Wilhelm "William" Leyes and Elizabeth Bucheit); died 2 Jul 1918, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225923
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter

    William — Cecilia Logel. Cecilia (daughter of Francis Xavier "Xavier" Logel and Margaret V. Wagatha) was born 27 Dec 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Cecilia Logel was born 27 Dec 1861, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Francis Xavier "Xavier" Logel and Margaret V. Wagatha); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Cecilia Leyes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47783
    • Residence: 1904, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States

    Children:
    1. 1. Edward William Leyes was born 22 Nov 1886, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1960, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    2. Charles Herbert Leyes was born 13 Aug 1888, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Bertlla Cecile Leyes was born 28 Jul 1891, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    4. John J. Leyes was born 13 Aug 1893, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1965, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    5. Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Leyes was born 7 Mar 1896, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1976, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    6. Alfred Nicholas Leyes was born 20 May 1898, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1956, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    7. Monica Magdalena Leyes was born 21 Jun 1900, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jun 1976, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Wilhelm "William" Leyes was born 15 Oct 1820, , Bavaria, Germany; died 17 Jun 1908, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.

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    • Name: William Leyes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47729
    • Immigration: 1846
    • Immigration: 1846, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Naturalization: 1864
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Wilhelm — Elizabeth Bucheit. Elizabeth was born 15 Aug 1826, Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany; died 9 Sep 1904, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Bucheit was born 15 Aug 1826, Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany; died 9 Sep 1904, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Leyes
    • Name: Lizzie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47730
    • Immigration: 1846, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1846, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

    Notes:

    The death took place on Friday, Sept. 9. at Michawaka, Ind., of Mrs. Wm. Leyes, a former resident of Wellesley Village. The deceased was born in Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany, in August, 1826. In 1846 she emigrated with her husband to New York, where they resided nearly 10 years. In 1859 they came to Wellesley village, Waterloo Co. Here they lived over 45 years, after which they moved to St. Clements. At the close of 1902 they sold out and went to Michawaka, where nearly all their children are residing. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 84 years old, 5 sons, 6 daughters, 45 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.-Berlin News Record.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 29, 1904


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

    Children:
    1. Catharina "Katy" Leyes was born 10 Dec 1845, , New York State, USA; died 13 Sep 1914, , St. Joseph Co., Indiana; was buried , Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph, Indiana.
    2. Elizabeth Leyes was born 7 Aug 1848, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; died 10 Jun 1926, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    3. George Leyes was born 20 Oct 1852, Williamsburg, Kings, New York, USA; was christened 24 Oct 1852, Most Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; died 6 Jan 1927, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna Maria "Mary" Leyes was born 9 Jan 1855, , New York State, USA; was christened 15 Jan 1855, Most Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; died 1925, , St. Joseph Co., Indiana; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    5. John Joseph Leyes was born 14 Apr 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1925, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    6. Magdalena "Lena" Leyes was born 16 Apr 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1937, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. William Leyes was born 14 Jun 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1918, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    8. Wilhelmine Leyes was born 18 Aug 1863, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1940, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    9. Anna Leyes was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Peter M. Leyes was born 10 Jan 1869, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1908, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    11. Louise Joseph Leyes was born 7 Apr 1872, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1943, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA; was buried , Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.

  3. 6.  Francis Xavier "Xavier" Logel was born 7 Mar 1830, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 29 Oct 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Xavier Logel
    • Name: Xavier Logel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50517
    • Immigration: 1854, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    After an illness of about three weeks, from heart trouble, there passed away at his home in Elmira, on Saturday last, an aged citizen in the person of Francis Xavier Logel. Deceased retired from his farm near Dorking to Elmira about 4 years ago. Here he lived with his aged partner and two daughters a quite simple life, a genial, honest neighbor, a kind husband and father. He leaves a sorrowing widow and ten children, his oldest daughter, Mrs. Linseman, having died a short time ago. Those remaining are: Mrs. A. Voisin, of Peel; Frank, of Manitoba; Mrs. Wm. Leyes, Mishawaka, Ind.; Mrs. Starr, Peel T'p; Mrs. Dogherty, Wellesley Tp; Miss Emma, at home; Charles, George and John, Wellesley T'p; Miss Bird, at home. The remains were interred at Macton on Tuesday afternoon. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral; among them were his sister, Mrs. Schaaf, of Buffalo, and her daughter, and County Councillor F. Walter and wife, of Bamberg. Deceased was a native of Alsace, Germany, and had reached the age of 74 years, 7 months and 22 days.


    Elmira Signet 3 Nov 1904

    Francis — Margaret V. Wagatha. Margaret was born 17 Dec 1837, , France; died 3 Mar 1915, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Margaret V. Wagatha was born 17 Dec 1837, , France; died 3 Mar 1915, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Margaret V. Logel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50518
    • Immigration: 1857, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1860, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Notes:

    The Grim Reaper is busy these days. On Wednesday the report reached Elmira that Mrs. Logal, formerly a resident of our village had died suddenly at the home of one of her children, Mrs. A. Voisin, Glenallan. Three sons, John, George and Charles reside in that district, Mrs. A. Schedewitz, Elmira, is a daughter. The funeral will be held at Macton on Friday morning. She was 78 years old.

    Elmira Signet Mar 4 1915 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Margaret C. Logel was born CALC 3 May 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1905; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Logel was born 14 Feb 1859, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Francis "Frank" Logel was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 3. Cecilia Logel was born 27 Dec 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Beckie Logel was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Josephine Logel was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph Logel was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Catherine Logel was born 3 Mar 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1944, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Amelia Logel was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Emma L. Logel was born 14 Apr 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1935, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Teresa's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Charles Alexander Logel was born 12 Mar 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. George B. Logel was born 3 Feb 1874, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1937, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    13. John Logel was born 27 Jul 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1930; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    14. Alexander Logel was born 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. Albert Logel was born 18 Dec 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.