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Moses K. Leis

Male 1927 - 2005  (77 years)


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  1. 1.  Moses K. Leis was born 4 Oct 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Leis and Lydia Kropf); died 3 Jun 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186533

    Notes:

    Leis, Moses K. - Passed away peacefully, at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, in Kitchener, on Friday, June 3, 2005, with his family at his side. He was born in Wellesley, October 4, 1927. Son of the late Moses B. Leis and the late Lydia Kropf. Moses was a member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wellesley. He was a plumber and tinsmith with the hardware store in Wellesley, retiring in 1993. He also was a member of the Wellesley Fire Department, serving for 15 years. Loving father of Pat and her husband Harry Blinkhorn, Bruce and his wife Dolores Leis, Roger and his wife Patsy Leis, Marilyn Walker, Ann and Rob Montgomery. Lovingly remembered by his 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Melvin and Marie Leis. Brother-in-law of Doris and Alfred Blow, John and Jean Clark, Ron Law, Mary and Wes Mulford, Barb and Gary Sholdice, Irene Clark and Peg Cressman. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret, March 29, 2003; by a grandson, Bradley Kieswetter; brothers-in-law, Jim Clark, Don Wagner, Bill Clark and Frank Clark. Sisters-in-law, Ruth Wagner, Eleanor Clark and Nancy Law. Moses was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He dedicated his life to taking care of his wife in her final years. He will be sadly missed by his family. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St. in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received on Tuesday, June 7, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wellesley, on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 2 p.m. Pastor Andy Schroth will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to First St. Paul's Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    The Record, June 4, 2005

    Moses — Margaret Clark. Margaret was born 1927, Lakeview, Manitoba; died 29 Mar 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Pat Leis
    2. Bruce Leis
    3. Roger Leis
    4. Marilyn Leis
    5. Ann Leis

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Moses Leis was born 25 Feb 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno K. Leis and Magdalena G. Brenneman); died 1927.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52123
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1917, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1917, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Moses married Lydia Kropf 25 Apr 1917, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth) was born 24 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1950. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia Kropf was born 24 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth); died 17 Sep 1950.

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    • Name: Lydia Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144322
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Kitting Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1917, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Lydia Leis

    Wellesley, Sept. 18 - Mrs. Lydia Leis, 55 widow of Moses B. Leis, died at her home here yesterday after a year's illness. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kropf, she was born at Wellesley on Dec. 22, 1894. Mrs. Leis was a member of Maple View Amish-Mennonite Church. Her husband predeceased her in 1927. Surviving are two sons, Melvin and Moses, Wellesley; two brothers, John Kropf, Strathroy and David Kropf, Kitchener; three sisters, Mrs. Christian Litweiler, New Hamburg; Mattie and Annie, Wellesley; and four grandchildren. The body is resting at the residence where a private service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. A public funeral will beheld inn Maple View Church at 3p.m. Bishopp Samuel Schultz and Rev. Moses Roth will officiate. Internment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 18, 1950

    Children:
    1. Melvin Leis was born 10 Apr 1920; died 24 Aug 2005, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Moses K. Leis was born 4 Oct 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Menno K. Leis was born 24 Apr 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 6 Oct 1942; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107951
    • 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, , England; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Menno — Magdalena G. Brenneman. Magdalena (daughter of John S. Brenneman and Barbara L. Gingerich) was born 18 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena G. Brenneman was born 18 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Brenneman and Barbara L. Gingerich); died Bef 1901.

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    • Name: Magdalena G. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52121

    Children:
    1. Laura Leis was born 9 Oct 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1956; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Moses Leis was born 25 Feb 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1927.
    3. Nancy Leis was born 27 Jun 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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. 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. 3. Lydia Kropf was born 24 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1950.


Generation: 4

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

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

    Notes:

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

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

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


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

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

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Leis

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

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

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

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

  3. 10.  John S. Brenneman was born 9 Jul 1838, , Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz); died 25 Mar 1905.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78440

    John — Barbara L. Gingerich. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Gingerich, Sr. and Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller) was born 14 Nov 1839, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died 3 Jan 1872, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara L. Gingerich was born 14 Nov 1839, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario (daughter of Jacob Gingerich, Sr. and Veronica "Fanny" Litwiller); died 3 Jan 1872, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara L. Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91024
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 5. Magdalena G. Brenneman was born 18 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901.
    2. Christian G. Brenneman was born 11 Aug 1862, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Brenneman was born 30 Apr 1866; died 1 Jan 1950, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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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