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Earl Kropf

Male 1920 - 1958  (38 years)


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  1. 1.  Earl Kropf was born 12 May 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John R. Kropf and Mary Anne Lichti); died 22 May 1958, Listowel Cemetery, Listowel, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144337

    Notes:

    Kropf, Earl, son of John and Mary Ann (Lichti) Kropf, was born May 12, 1920; died at the Listowel, Ont., Memorial Hospital, May 22, 1958; aged 38 y. 10 d. On Aug. 31, 1949, he was united in marriage to Selina Lichti. Surviving are his wife, one daughter (Rose Marie), 3 sons (James, Peter, and John), all at home, his parents of Wellesley, Ont.; 3 brothers (Mervin, Bamberg, Ont.; Clarence, Kitchener, Ont.; and Elton, New Dundee, Ont.), and 6 sisters (Irene-Mrs. Menno Albright, Petersburg, Ont.; Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Britton, Ont.; Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Wellesley, Ont.; Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Kitchener, Ont.; Burnetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, London, Ont.; and Mary - Mrs. Steven Gingerich, Zurich, Ont.). He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and remained loyal to the end. Funeral services were held at the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Milbank, Ont., May 25, in charge of Menno Zehr and Orland Gingerich. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 26 - July 1, 1958-page 627

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    Millbank - Earl Kropf, 38, of Millbank, died at Listowel Memorial Hospital early today.

    In ill health for six months, he had been in hospital for 10 days.

    Mr. Kropf, son of John Kropf and Mary Ann Lichti of Wellesley, was born near St. Agatha May 12, 1920.

    He married Selina Lichty of Millbank at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Aug. 31, 1949.

    Mr. and Mrs. Kropf lived in Wellesley for two years where Mr. Kropf operated a shoe repair shop.

    They moved to Millbank in 1951.

    Mr. Kropf was employed at the Hergott furniture plant in St. Clements.

    Surviving are his wife, his parents, three sons, James, 6, Peter, 5, and John, 2, one daughter, Rosemarie, 8; three brothers, Mervin of Bamberg, Clarence of Kitchener, and Elton of New Dundee and six sisters, Mrs. Menno (Irene) Albright, Petersburg; Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Roth, Briton; Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Leis of Wellesley; Mrs. George (Janet) Rush, Kitchener; Mrs. Ralph (Burnetta) Ruby, London, and Mrs. Stephen (Mary Ellen) Gingerich, Zurich.

    The body is resting at the home in Millbank where a private funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. Public service will follow at Riverdale Mennonite Church at 2: 15. Internment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Menno Zehr and Rev. Orland Gingerich will officiate.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 22, 1958

    Earl married Selina Lichty 31 Aug 1949. Selina (daughter of John R. Lichty and Mary Nafzinger) was born 1926. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Rose Marie Kropf was born 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1992, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. James Kropf was born 1952; died Sep 2013, Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Peter George Kropf
    4. John Mark Kropf
    5. Ruth Ann Kropf

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John R. Kropf was born 15 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth); died 1 Dec 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144317
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1950, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1974, 32 Queen St. E., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kropf, John R., son of Joel and Veronica (Roth) Kropf, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Apr. 15, 1887; died at his home in Wellesley on Dec. 1, 1974; aged 87 y. On May 30, 1912, he was married to Mary Ann Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Mervin, Clarence, and Elton) 5 daughters (Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Bernetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, and Mary Ellen - Mrs. Stephen Gingerich), 33 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Earl), one daughter (Irene - Mrs. Menno Albrecht), 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, January 21, 1975 - Vol. 68, No. 3 - - p. 50

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    John R. Kropf of 32 Queen St. E., Wellesley, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, at his home, born in Wellesley Township 87 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kropf. Dear husband of Mary Ann Lichti; beloved father of Mervin of Route 3, Wellesley Township; Clarence of Kitchener, Elton of Holstein, Barbara (Mrs. Elmer Roth) of Waterloo, Idella (Mrs. Alvin Leis) of Route 1, Wellesley, Janet (Mrs. George Rush) of Kitchener, Bernetta (Mrs. Ralph Ruby) of Chatham, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Steven Gingrich) of Zurich) also survived by 33 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; predeceased by one son Earl and one daughter Irene, four brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Tuesday, Dec. 3, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30. Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Jacob Roth will officiate. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, December 2, 1974

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    JOHN KROPF

    John R. Kropf, 87, of Wellesley, died Sunday at his home.

    The deceased was born in Wellesley Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kropf.

    He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Ann Lichti; sons, Mervin, Route 3, Wellesley; Clarence, of Kitchener; Elton of Holstein; daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Roth of Waterloo; Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Leis, of Route 1, Wellesley; Mrs. George (Janet) Rush, of Kitchener; Mrs. Ralph

    (Bernetta) Ruby, of Chatham; Mrs. Steven (Mary Ellen) Gingerich, of Zurich; 33 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.

    The body rested at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley until Tuesday when removal was made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 p.m.

    Burial followed in the church cemetery.

    John — Mary Anne Lichti. Mary (daughter of Nicholas S. Lichti and Nancy Herner) was born 11 Aug 1892, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Anne Lichti was born 11 Aug 1892, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nicholas S. Lichti and Nancy Herner); died 29 Aug 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Anne Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80927
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1974, 32 Queen St. E., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1976, 18 Queen St. W., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kropf, Mary Ann, daughter of Nicholas and Nancy (Herner) Lichty, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 11, 1892; died at K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 29, 1976; aged 84 y. On May 30, 1912, she was married to John Kropf, who preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are 3 sons (Mervin, Clarence, and Elton), 5 daughters (Barbara - Mrs. Elmer Roth, Idella - Mrs. Alvin Leis, Janet - Mrs. George Rush, Bernetta - Mrs. Ralph Ruby, and Mary Ellen - Mrs. Stephen Gingerich), 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one brother (Herbert), and 4 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Noah Boshart, Lavina - Mrs. Moses Bast, Barbara - Mrs. Henry Gerth, and Emma - Mrs. Lorne Martin). She was preceded in death by one son (Earl), one daughter (Irene - Mrs. Menno Albrecht), one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 38 - September 28, 1976 - page 754

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    Kropf, Mrs. John - Of 18 Queen St. W., Wellesley, passed away Sunday, August 29 at K-W Hospital. She was the former Mary Ann Lichti; born in St. Agatha 84 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti; beloved mother of Mervin of Route 3, Wellesley, Clarence of Kitchener, Elton of Fort St. John, B.C., Idella (Mrs. Alvin Leis) of Route 1, Wellesley, Barbara (Mrs. Elmer Roth) of Waterloo, Janet (Mrs. George Rush) of Kitchener, Bernetta (Mrs. Ralph Ruby) of Chatham, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Steven Gingerich) of Zurich; sister of Herbert Lichti of Kitchener, Sarah (Mrs. Noah Boshart) of Batavia, N.Y., Lavina (Mrs. Moses Bast) and Barbara (Mrs. Henry Gerth), both of Kitchener, Emma (Mrs. Lorne Martin) of Wellesley; also survived by 39 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Was predeceased by her husband, John in 1974; also by one son, Earl and one daughter, Irene; one brother and two sisters. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley after 7p.m.m this evening. At noon Wednesday, September 1, the remains will be removed to Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30. Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Jacob Roes will officiate. Internment will follow in the church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, August 30, 1976

    Children:
    1. Clarence Kropf
    2. Bernetta Laurine Kropf
    3. Mary Ellen Kropf
    4. Irene Kropf was born 25 Sep 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Barbara Kropf was born 24 Jun 1914, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 2010; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. Idella Kathleen Kropf was born 25 Oct 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 2002, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mervin L. Kropf was born 4 Jan 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 1. Earl Kropf was born 12 May 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1958, Listowel Cemetery, Listowel, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    9. Janet Marie Kropf was born 7 Jul 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Elton L. Kropf


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joel N. Kropf was born 31 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Kropf and Anna Nafzinger); died 18 May 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109231
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Joel married Veronica Roth 18 Mar 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fronika Roth
    • Name: Veronica Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109232
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Washerwoman
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catharina Kropf was born 8 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Simon Kropf was born 22 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf was born 22 Jun 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian R. Kropf was born 5 May 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Kropf was born 23 Mar 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1953, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David R. Kropf was born 27 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1952, Clarence Center, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. John R. Kropf was born 15 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena "Mattie" Kropf was born 28 Sep 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia Kropf was born 24 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1950.

  3. 6.  Nicholas S. Lichti was born 12 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Lichti and Barbara, son of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80925
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Nicholas — Nancy Herner. Nancy (daughter of Rev. Samuel S. Herner and Veronica Ann Clemens) was born 3 Jun 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy Herner was born 3 Jun 1872, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Samuel S. Herner and Veronica Ann Clemens); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Herner
    • Name: Nancy Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201691
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Anne Lichti was born 11 Aug 1892, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalene Lichti was born 14 Jul 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Lichti was born 6 Oct 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Herbert Lichti was born 4 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Thomas Kelly was born Aug 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Lovina Lichti was born 4 Jun 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Sarah Lichti was born 26 Oct 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984, , Erie Co., New York; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States.
    8. Emma Lichti was born May 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Heinrich "Henry" Kropf was born 9 Feb 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Jacob Kropf and Magdalena Rothaker); died 13 Oct 1855, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29334
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth: 11 Nov 1855

    Notes:

    Died: Last Saturday in Baden, Heinrich Kropp, aged 38 years 8 months and 4 days

    Hamburger Beobachter, October 19, 1855

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    A-1-82 Henry Kropf    , Probate of the Will of Henry Kropf, late of the Township of Wilmot, granted the Twenty Eighth day of November 1855, on the petition of David Kropf and John Gasho, the Executors named in said Will.

    I Henry Kropf of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, being sick and weak of body…My Will is that my just debts and funeral charges shall by my Executors hereinafter named, be paid out of my Estate….My will is that my beloved wife [unnamed] Kropf and family, shall continue to farm my farm, situated on Lot number fourteen, south of Erb's road in the Township of Wilmot, where I now reside, until that my eldest son become to be the age of Twenty one years (or so long as she shall continue to be sole) and in case of her death or marriage before my eldest son become of age, then my said farm shall be let by my said Executors, until my eldest son become of age…and when my eldest son arrive at the age of Twenty one years, then my said farm shall be appraised by six impartial neighbors, chosen by my Executors for that purpose, and then if my said wife can give to my eldest son, his share of his legacy after the appraisement being so made, then my said wife may continue to farm the said farm, until my second son become of age, and so on till the youngest of my sons becomes of age, always paying them their share as they become of age…but if she cannot so pay my eldest son his share or legacy, then my eldest son may and shall have my said farm (if he so chose) to himself, by paying over the other heirs at law and my said wife equal shares according to the appraisement made, and if the eldest son do not so like the said farm, then my second son to have the same chance as the eldest son hath in taking said farm, and so on to the youngest of my sons, and if neither of my sons will take the said farm, then shall the same be sold and the proceeds thereof to be equally divided amongst my said wife and children, as shall then be living, share and share alike, and so soon as one of the other of my sons shall so take the said farm, then shall my Executors hereinafter named build a house for my said wife, 24 by 23 feet in size, and put up a Stable for her at the expense of my Estate, and take out two acres of land for her on my farm where ever my Executors may select to have and to hold the same to her, for and during her natural life; And also in case of my said wife's death or marriage, or in case of one or the other of my sons taking my said farm, then I will that my personal property, to be sold and divided share and share alike amongst my said wife and children then living; And the share of my Real and Personal Estate thus, bequeathed to my Beloved Wife [unnamed] Kropf to be in lieu of her Dower at Common Law, if she shall so elect. Provided always that if one of the other of my children do not obey or give hearing to my said wife, or Executors after her death, in all cases whatever, that child or children shall only be entitled to one half of a share of the share coming to him or her, till he or she give hearing or obeying, as aforesaid, then to have his or her full share, but only in case of obeying as aforesaid, and in case that they don't obey then the said one half share to be divided equally amongst my said wife and children And also, I do direct and my Will is, and I do appoint that my said dear Wife shall have the Guardianship and tuition of my children, which I shall leave at the time of my decease, during their minority, so long as she shall continue to be sole; and in case of her death or marriage, during the minority of such my children, then I will and appoint that my Brother David Kropf shall have the tuition and Guardianship of them, during such their minority; and in case of his refusal or decease, I will that my other Executor, John Gasho, shall exercise the said Guardianship. And earnestly entreat their utmost care, respectively, in and about the morals and education of my children, such as may survive me, and desire that they may be brought up and instructed in the doctrines and religion of the Mennonite Association. And I do nominate and appoint my Brother David Kropf and my much esteemed friend John Gasho to be the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

    Witnessed by Johannes S. Lichti and Christian? Kropf
    Will dated 8 November 1855
    Proved 28 November 1855
    Died 11 November 1855
    No Inventory amount.

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

    Heinrich married Anna Nafzinger 13 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 1821, , Switzerland; died 8 Apr 1900, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Nafzinger was born 1821, , Switzerland; died 8 Apr 1900, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Kropf
    • Residence: Mennonite
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29335
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Nafziger Kropf was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1889.
    2. Rev. Christian Kropf was born 22 Sep 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. David N. Kropf was born 27 Jul 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1893, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Henry N. Kropf was born 27 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1875, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Peter Kroft was born 20 Jan 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. Joel N. Kropf was born 31 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Solomon Kropf was born CALC 28 Nov 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1889, Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Magdalena Kropf was born 31 Mar 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1944, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Christian Roth was born 22 May 1828, , Switzerland (son of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger); died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107853P

    Christian — Catharine Lichti. Catharine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine Lichti was born 1 Feb 1826, , France (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51335
    • Immigration: 1828, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Roth was born 7 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1931; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Roth was born 10 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1946.
    6. Peter L. Roth was born 12 Sep 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph L. Roth was born 26 May 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rudolph Roth was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Nicolaus E. Lichti was born 27 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Lichti and Anna, son of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nicholas Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • 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; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara S. Schmidt was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber); died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara S. Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Lichti was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica S. "Fannie" Lichti was born 29 Sep 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1935, New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Lichti was born 1 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1952; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Nicholas S. Lichti was born 12 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Moses Lichti was born 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Marie S. "Mary" Lichti was born 16 Mar 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti was born 12 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Catherine S. Lichti was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rachael Lichti was born 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Noah S. Lichti was born 1 Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Rachel Gingerich was born 4 Oct 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Rev. Samuel S. Herner was born 27 Aug 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Herner and Mary Shantz); died 30 Nov 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: school teacher for 33 years
    • Eby ID Number: 00052-3720
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Schoolteacher
    • Occupation: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Notes:

    Samuel S. Herner, "was born August 27th, 1843. He resides at Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged as principal of the Manheim public school. In connection with the teaching profession he is also manager of the farm he owns near the school. He was first married to Veronica Clemens who was born August 24th, 1851, and died August 22nd, 1874. After her decease he was married to Catharine Kesselring who was born October 28th, 1857. No issue of first marriage, but of second marriage there are seven children."


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

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    Herner.-- Samuel. S. Herner was born near Blair, Ont., and died near Mannheim, Ont., Nov. 30, 1909, at 1: 30 p. m., of heart failure and instant pneumonia while sitting up in the rocking-chair. His death was very unexpected. His mind was strong till the last and he left a bright hope of the future. His age was 66 y. 3 m. 5 d. Funeral services were held at the Latshaw Church, Mannheim, on Dec. 3. Services were held in two places, church and school house. It was a very large funeral. He taught school in Waterloo Co., Ont., for 33 years, and was in the ministry for some years. Funeral services were conducted by Pre. Backus from Philadelphia, and Pre. S. Swartz, Text, II Tim. 2: 4-8, this being the last text of the deceased, he having preached from it two days before his death, in his home church.


    Gospel Herald - Vol. 2, No. 41 - January 6, 1910

    Residence:
    Lived with Isaac Shantz.

    Samuel married Veronica Ann Clemens 19 Feb 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Abraham D. Clemens and Veronica "Fanny" Shantz) was born 24 Aug 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1874, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Veronica Ann Clemens was born 24 Aug 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham D. Clemens and Veronica "Fanny" Shantz); died 22 Aug 1874, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fanny Clemens
    • Name: Veronica Ann Herner
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1803
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Veronica Ann Clemens, "was born August 24th, 1851. On February 19th, 1871, she was married to Samuel S. Herner. They resided in Williamsburg where she died August 22, 1874, leaving no issue."


    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. 7. Nancy Herner was born 3 Jun 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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