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Rudolph "Rudy" Litwiller

Male 1904 - 1961  (56 years)


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  1. 1.  Rudolph "Rudy" Litwiller was born 7 Nov 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian R. Litwiller and Catharina Kropf); died 13 Sep 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164533
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1931, Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States
    • Residence: 1956, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Rudolph Litwiller of New Hamburg died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener after a lengthy illness at the age of 56 years. The late Mr. Litwiller was born at Wellesley, November 7, 1904, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Litwiller, and had resided in New Hamburg for the past 25 years. He had been employed by the Municipal Spraying and Oiling Company. The late Mr. Litwiller is survived by his wife, the former Agnes House, whom he married in 1925 at Buffalo; two sons, James of New Hamburg and Jerome of Calgary; a brother, John, of Lancaster, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Milton (Leah) Leis of Kitchener. The body will be at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home after noon today, until removal will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church Saturday noon for service at two p.m. Bishop Orland Gingerich and Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber will officiate.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 14, 1961

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    FINED $25 FOR FAILING TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT

    In the Kitchener police court on Thursday last, Ruddy Litwiller, Glasgow Lane, Kitchener, was found guilty of failing to return to the scene of an accident after hitting a horse and buggy and was fined $25 and costs or 19 days in jail. Although Litwiller produced eight witnesses to support his claim that he was not out of the house at the time of the accident, the prosecution produced a bill for gasoline which Litwiller purchased at a local gasoline station, the clerk at the gasoline station swearing that he sold several gallons of gas to Litwiller on the night of the accident. Litwiller claimed to have bought no gas on Dec. 24th but on Dec. 23rd, the night before the accident. The magistrate said he believed the witnesses who gave evidence on behalf of Litwiller were mistaken and he accordingly imposed the above fine, the witnesses also disagreeing in their evidence to some extent. Litwiller asked for an adjournment until Wednesday as he wished to enter an appeal, which was granted.

    Waterloo Chronicle 6 Jan 1927, p. 3

    Rudolph married Agnes Haus 1925, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. Agnes was born 19 Oct 1908; died 1990; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. James Litwiller
    2. Jerome Litwiller

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian R. Litwiller was born 15 Dec 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Litweiler and Leah, son of Peter L. Litwiller and Leah Roth); died 28 Sep 1931, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80895
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    Death of Christian Litwiller

    Death came very suddenly to an esteemed resident of New Hamburg late on Monday evening, when Mr. Christian R. Litwiller passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Milton Leis, near Mannheim. Mr. Litwiller had been working at Wellesley during the day and went to his daughter's home for the night. He had his supper and retired about 10 o'clock apparently in his usual robust health but shortly thereafter was seized with a heart attack and passed away before medical aid could be summoned. The deceased was born near St. Agatha and spent his whole life in this community. For the past twelve years he was a resident of this town. He was aged 56 years, 9 months and 13 days. He leaves his wife, who before her marriage was Katharine Kropf of St. Agatha, besides his daughter, Mrs. Leis and four sons, Edward of New Hamburg, Ivan of Hamilton, and Rudy and John of Lancaster, N.Y. He is also survived by one brother, John Litwiller of Wilmot, and two sisters, Mrs. Aaron Wagler, of Baden, and Miss Catharine Litwiller, of St. Agatha. The funeral was held from his late home here yesterday forenoon with service in the Amish-Mennonite Church, near Baden, followed by interment in the A.-M. Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Bishop Daniel Steinman and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.

    New Hamburg Independent 2 Oct 1931

    Christian married Catharina Kropf 30 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharina (daughter of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth, daughter of Daniel Kropf and Christena) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catharina Kropf was born 8 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth, daughter of Daniel Kropf and Christena); died 11 Jul 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharina Litwiller
    • Name: Katie Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109233
    • Birth: 14 Jan 1874, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Catharine Litwiller, widow of the late Christian Litwiller, died at the home of her son, Rudy, Queen street, on Wednesday, at the age of 82 years. The deceased was born in Baden, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kropf, and had lived with her son here for the past four years. Her husband predeceased her in 1931. Mrs. Litwiller, who was a member of Steinman A. M. Church, is survived by two sons, Rudolph, of New Hamburg, and John, Lancaster, N.Y., and one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Leah) Leis of Kitchener; a brother, John, and a sister, Mattie, of Wellesley, and 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Three sons, four brothers, and three sisters predeceased her. The body will be at the Futher-Omand funeral home until Saturday noon when removal will be made to Steinman Church for memorial service at 3: 00 p.m. Internment will be in the church cemetery. In charge of the services will be Bishop Orland Gingerich.

    New Hamburg Independant 13 Jul 1956

    Children:
    1. Edward K. Litwiller was born 12 Jan 1898, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ivan Litwiller was born 11 Dec 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1938, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Litwiller was born 22 Jul 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Rudolph "Rudy" Litwiller was born 7 Nov 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Litwiller was born Apr 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Samuel Litwiller was born May 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter L. Litwiller was born 23 Nov 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti, son of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti); died 14 Aug 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80892
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot 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:

    Fatal Accident

    Mr. Litwiller, a farmer near St. Agatha, died on Sunday last from injuries received in that village a day or two before, when he fell from a stairway, breaking several ribs and perforating his lungs. He was a very highly respected resident.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Aug 18 1904 pg 3

    Peter — Leah Roth. Leah (daughter of John L. Roth and Catherine "Katie" Boshart) was born 8 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leah Roth was born 8 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John L. Roth and Catherine "Katie" Boshart); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Litwiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80893
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. John R. Litwiller was born 11 Oct 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1942, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Litwiller was born 19 Apr 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Litwiller was born 8 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 2. Christian R. Litwiller was born 15 Dec 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1931, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Litwiller was born 7 Apr 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Leah R. Littwiller was born 23 Jun 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1948; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  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]


  4. 7.  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. 3. 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. 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Peter Litwiller was born 8 Jan 1809, Illfurth, , Alsace, France (son of Jacob Litwiller and Anna Maria Maurer); died 7 Jul 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24854
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Religious leader

    Notes:

    Litwiller, Peter (1809-1878)

    Peter Litwiller was born 8 January 1809, in Illfurth, Upper Alsace. His parents were Anna Maria (the name she went by) Maurer and Jacob Litwiller. Jacob died in 1814. Widow Maria, three married daughters and their families, two single daughters and Peter left France and arrived in New York on 12 July 1827.

    On their arrival in Waterloo, they selected lots in the newly-surveyed centre block in Wilmot Township and set to work. Young Peter selected Lot 7, on the north side of Erb's Road, but did little work on his own lot until after his marriage to Elizabeth Lichti in 1830. By 1835, however, he had completed his settlement duties and received his patent for the front fifty acres from the Crown.

    In 1838 Peter bought a little notebook which he called his "Notizbuch." It illustrates the settlers' system of bartering goods and services. Litwiller frequently hired persons by the day or to do certain tasks. This may have been the labourer's only way to get a little needed cash as much as Litwiller's need for assistance. Goods supplied in exchange for work might be yarn for stockings, material for a coat, a pound of "dubock" (tobacco), or postage for a letter. A study of the names appearing in Litwiller's notebook is a veritable "who's who" of new Amish-Mennonite arrivals in Canada. Litwiller also had dealings with his non-Amish neighbours, most of whom were Roman Catholic.

    Peter's compassionate business acumen won for himself the respect of his co-religionists and, at the age of 28, he was chosen for the ministry in the Wilmot Amish Mennonite congregation in 1845. That was also the year that he served as one of the trustees who purchased the school site which the Amish had established at the site of the present St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Peter's brother-in-law, Rudolph Roth, a gifted preacher, had been ordained minister in 1835 and bishop in 1843. Family relationships during the next few years must have been very trying for Peter and his sisters and in-laws when Rudolph Roth, his wife Maria (nee Litwiller), Jacob and Barbara (Litwiller) Gardner, and Veronica (Litwiller) Gingerich (but not her husband) joined the Reformed Mennonites . Rudolph's early demise in 1853 removed him from any conflict which Peter might have had with him.

    Rudolph's leaving the Amish-Mennonite fold and the deaths of both Bishop John Oesch in Hay and Bishop Christian Miller in Wilmot, left the aged Bishop Christian Wagler, recent immigrant from Alsace, as the only bishop for the whole Amish-Mennonite constituency. It must have been Bishop Wagler who ordained Peter Litwiller that same year, and after Wagler's death the following year, Peter was left with bishop oversight over the whole Amish-Mennonite community from Wilmot to Lake Huron.

    Joseph Ruby was ordained bishop for the South Easthope-East Zorra congregation in 1853 and John Jantzi for the North Wilmot-Wellesley congregation in 1859. The Hay congregation, however, did not ordain a bishop, and were served by those in East Zorra or Wilmot for the next 100 years.

    Peter Litwiller's farm buildings were across the street and up the road a short distance from the Catholic Church. In 1857, a dedicated young man by the name of Eugene Funcken arrived in St. Agatha to serve in the Congregation of the Resurrection. Father Funcken was full of zeal and energy. These two men might have had good reasons to ignore each other, at best, or engage in a running feud, at worst, but they did neither. According to family tradition, they met with each other regularly to discuss topics of a religious nature. They set the stage for a peaceful community, rather than one where various factions are in conflict.

    Peter Litwiller died 7 July 1878. It is said that when the funeral cortege passed the Catholic church on its way to the Amish cemetery, Father Funcken had the bells tolled. A broadside printed at the time of his death is also attributed to Father Funcken. In it he extolled the bishop's character and his ministry.1

    1Roth, Lorraine. "Litwiller, Peter (1809-1878)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. October 2004. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 Nov 2005

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    Herald of Truth - Volume XV, Number 8 - August 1878, pages 141, 143 and 144

    LITZWILER.-July 8th, of long suffering with rheumatism, PETER LITZWILER, bishop of the Amish Mennonite church, at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was beloved by all who knew him.



    Peter married Elizabeth Lichti 1830. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder) was born 2 Oct 1808, , France; died 25 Feb 1882; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Lichti was born 2 Oct 1808, , France (daughter of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died 25 Feb 1882; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Litwiller
    • Name: Lizzie Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24855
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Immigration:
    Departed Le Harve, France on the passenger ship "Elizabeth" arrived New York City 9 Jul 1825"
    John Leichy, age 67, farmer, from France
    Madelina Leichty, age 52
    Joseph Leichty,, age 26
    Maria Leichty, age 18
    Elizabeth Leichty, age 16
    Nicholas Leichty, 1

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Lena" Litwiller was born 18 Jan 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Maria Litwiller was born 16 Aug 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharina "Catherine" "Katherine" Litwiller was born 20 Dec 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Jacob Litwiller was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Barbara Litwiller was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Veronica "Fannie" Litwiller was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. John Litwiller was born 25 Sep 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Peter L. Litwiller was born 23 Nov 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth L. Litwiller was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Rev. Christian Litwiller was born 13 Sep 1848, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1924, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Anna Litwiller was born 26 May 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1915; was buried , Riverside Cem., Elkton, Huron, Michigan, United States.

  3. 10.  John L. Roth was born 1822, , France (son of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25254
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John married Catherine "Katie" Boshart 14 Jan 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born 1825, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine "Katie" Boshart was born 1825, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Cathareine Boshard
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25255
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian B. Roth was born 16 Oct 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Leah Roth was born 8 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob B. Roth was born 2 Apr 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David B. Roth was born 12 Jan 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1937, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rachel Roth was born 29 Jan 1857, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  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]


  6. 13.  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. 6. 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.

  7. 14.  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]


  8. 15.  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. 7. 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.


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