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

Viola Lichty

Female 1911 - 1993  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Viola Lichty was born 18 Aug 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John M. Lichty and Susannah Martin); died 21 Aug 1993, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Aug 1993, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Viola Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312832
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Mrs. Israel C. (Viola)

    On Saturday, Aug. 21, 1993, at her home, 11 William St., Elmira, Viola (Lichty) Martin, age 82 years. Beloved wife of Israel C. Martin; dear mother of Clifford and Seleda of RR 2, Alma, Lorne of Elmira, Beulah and Dale Bennett of Westwood, Mass. Loving grandmother of Arlene and Ronald Martin, Sheila, Heather and Lisa Bennett and great-grandmother of Nathan and Brian. Predeceased by her parents, John and Susannah Lichty, three brothers and nine sisters. Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. where the family will receive friends today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Tuesday transfer will be made to Elmira Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Dale Bauman officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Aug 1993 pg A7

    Viola — Israel C. Martin. Israel (son of David B. Martin and Judith Cressman) was born 3 Jul 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1995, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1995, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Clifford L. Martin was born 19 Sep 1937, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 2011, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Mar 2011, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lorne Martin was born 8 May 1939, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 2004, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 2004, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John M. Lichty was born 3 Sep 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno G. Lichty and Catharine Martin); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4240.4
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Susannah Martin 26 Nov 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Tilman Martin and Anna D. "Nancy" Martin) was born 6 Feb 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susannah Martin was born 6 Feb 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Tilman Martin and Anna D. "Nancy" Martin); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4386
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Martin, "born February 6, 1879."


    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. Minerva M. Lichty was born 23 Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1961; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaiah M. Lichty was born Dec 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 1944.
    3. Emerson Lichty was born 9 Oct 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1969, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Viola Lichty was born 18 Aug 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1993, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Aug 1993, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Oliver Lichty was born 12 Jun 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1991; was buried , Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Menno G. Lichty was born 22 Jun 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Lichty and Rebecca Gingerich); died Bef 1911.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4240
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Menno Lichty, "was born June 22nd, 1848. He is married to Catharine Martin and resides in Woolwich Township, west of Elmira, where he is farming."



    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.].

    Menno — Catharine Martin. Catharine (daughter of John Martin Martin and Rachel Bricker) was born 15 Apr 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catharine Martin was born 15 Apr 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Martin Martin and Rachel Bricker); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4569
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1917, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Martin, "is married to Menno Lichty."


    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. Noah Lichty was born 7 Jun 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1945.
    2. Rebecca Lichty was born 12 Sep 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. John M. Lichty was born 3 Sep 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Solomon Lichty was born 9 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1958, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. David Lichty was born 4 Sep 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1967; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rachel Lichty was born 1 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1966; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    7. Elizabeth Lydia Lichty was born 25 Jun 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Anna Lichty was born 17 Aug 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1969, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    9. Menno Lichty was born 10 Jun 1888, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Harvey Lichty was born 29 Jun 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1927; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Amos M. Lichty was born 3 Oct 1892, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Melinda Lichty was born 18 May 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Tilman Martin was born 20 Dec 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider); died 2 Jan 1908; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: Woolwich Township German Company Tract 046, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: Woolwich Township German Company Tract 096, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Dilman Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4378
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Tilman Martin, "the fifth son of Daniel and Veronica (Schneider) Martin, was born December 20th, 1840. He is a farmer and resides in Woolwich Township, about two miles north of St. Jacobs where he possesses three farms. On March 11th, 1862, he was married to Anna, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Devitt) Martin. She was born March 21st, 1840. Their family consists of nine children, (the youngest five of the family are unmarried and all at home assisting their parents on the large farms they possess).."


    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.].

    Tilman married Anna D. "Nancy" Martin 11 Mar 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Benjamin Z. Martin and Mary Devitt) was born 21 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna D. "Nancy" Martin was born 21 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin Z. Martin and Mary Devitt); died 7 Nov 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna D. "Nancy" Martin
    • Name: Nancy Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4477
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Anna D. Martin, "was born March 21st, 1840. She is married to Tilman, son of Daniel and Veronica (Schneider) Martin."


    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. Judith Martin was born 3 Jan 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1938; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac Martin was born 25 Nov 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1864; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emanuel M. Martin was born 2 May 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1938; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Tilman M. Martin was born 5 Sep 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1933; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Nancy Martin was born 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Amos M. Martin was born 18 Jul 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Angeline Martin was born 18 Mar 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1964, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Benjamin M. Martin was born 23 Aug 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1947, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 3. Susannah Martin was born 6 Feb 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Isaiah M. Martin was born 14 Jul 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1940; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  David Lichty was born 4 Oct 1822, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes Lichty and Barbara Hoffman); died 15 Jun 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4239
    • Occupation: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    David Lichty, "was born October 4th, 1822. On February 29th, 1848, he was married to Rebecca Gingerich. She was born March 9th, 1822. After their marriage they moved to the north half of lot No. 43, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, where he died June 16th, 1886, leaving a family of six 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.].

    _______________________________


    LICHTY. - On the 16th of June, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of heart disease, David Licthy, aged 63 years, 8 months and 12 days. He was buried on the 18th at Martin's Meeting-house. Funeral services were held by Abraham Martin and Joseph Gingerich, from Eph. 5: 15 - 17 and 1 Pet. 4: 5 - 7.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXIII, Number 13, July 1, 1886, page 205

    David married Rebecca Gingerich 29 Feb 1848, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of John E. Gingerich and Anna Hackman) was born 9 Mar 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Gingerich was born 9 Mar 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John E. Gingerich and Anna Hackman); died 22 Apr 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3205
    • Residence: 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Gingerich, "daughter of John and Anna (Burkhard) Gingerich, was born March 9th, 1822. On February 29th, 1848, she was married to David, son of John and Barbara (Hoffman) Lichty. He was born October 4th, 1822, and died June 16th, 1886. They resided on a farm near Conestogo where they had a family of six 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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    It becomes our sad duty to-day to chronicle the death of the oldest person in the neighborhood, Mrs. David Lichty (nee Rebecca Gingrich), who died last Thursday at the home of her son David near here, after an illness extending to some 14 months, at the ripe old age of 88 years, 1 month and 12 days. She was the mother of 5 sons and 1 daughter, name;--Menno, George, Daniel, John, David, and Nancy, of whom only George and David survive. Her husband also predeceased her about 23 years. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon at Martin's Meeting House. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.


    Elmira Advertiser 28 Apr 1910

    Children:
    1. Nancy Lichty was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. Menno G. Lichty was born 22 Jun 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.
    3. Daniel Lichty was born 10 Feb 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Lichty was born 20 Mar 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1874; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George G. Lichty was born 4 Nov 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1923; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nancy Lichty was born 11 Aug 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1868; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. David G. Lichty was born 14 Dec 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1938; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Martin Martin was born 12 Mar 1827, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David G. Martin and Maria Martin); died 7 Apr 1902; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4566
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    John M. Martin, "was born March 12th, 1827. He is married to Rachel, daughter of Peter Bricker. After his marriage he first resided on his father's farm near St. Jacobs, but since he has moved to Peel Township, near Yatton P.O. where he owns a beautiful farm. They have a family of five 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.].

    John married Rachel Bricker 22 Feb 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Peter Bricker and Elizabeth Cress) was born 20 Jun 1831, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rachel Bricker was born 20 Jun 1831, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter Bricker and Elizabeth Cress); died 16 Feb 1911; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rachel Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1251
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

    Notes:

    Rachel Bricker,"the youngest child of Peter and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born June 20th, 1831. She is married to John M. Martin who was born March 12th, 1827. They reside near Yatton P. O., Ontario, where he owns a beautiful farm. To Them were born five 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.].

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Martin was born 10 Dec 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1896; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Noah B. Martin was born 15 Feb 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Catharine Martin was born 15 Apr 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Anna Bricker "Nancy" Martin was born 19 Jan 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1936, Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Pike Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
    5. Menno B. Martin was born 26 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Daniel Z. Martin was born 5 Apr 1800, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 12 Jan 1856; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4351
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Land: 1856, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 018, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Martin, "the fourth son of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, April 5th, 1800, and came to Canada in 1819. On April 8th, 1823, he was married to Veronica, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Eby) Schneider. She was born July 25th, 1803. Soon after their marriage they moved on their farm now in possession of their son, Daniel, where they resided until their deaths. He died January 12th, 1856, and she died July 13th, 1872. They had a family of ten 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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    A-1-86 Probate of the Will of Daniel Martin, late of the Township of Woolwich, granted the Twenty sixth day of January, 1856, on the petition of Levi Martin and Joseph Martin, and Samuel Weber, the Executors named in said Will.

    In the name of God, Amen. I, Daniel Martin, of the Township of Woolwich, Yeoman, being weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all writings in the nature of Last Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. My Will is first, that my funeral charges and just debts be paid by my Executors. The residue of my Property I give, devise and dispose of as follows, to Wit:- I will that my beloved wife Veronica shall have and keep the Homestead, being part of Lot number Eighteen of the German Company Tract of Woolwich, containing One Hundred and Sixty two acres, more or less, until my son Daniel becomes of the age of Twenty one years, when he, said son Daniel is to have said Homestead, together with Four acres of Cedar Swamp, being part of lot Fifty three of said German Company Tract, to have and to hold the same forever (Excepting the hereinafter mentioned reservations) by paying Two Thousand Dollars ; namely One Thousand Dollars without Interest, in Two equal annual payments, which are to date and commence from the time he, said Daniel becomes of age, or take possession of said homestead, and which payments are to be made to my Executors. And the remaining One Thousand Dollars, the Interest thereof, he, my said son Daniel is to pay annually, in each and every year to my said wife during her natural lifetime; and immediately after her death, the said principal of One Thousand Dollars to be paid to my Executors, in Trust - however, should my said wife die before the expiration of the two years granted to my said son Daniel for the payment of the first mentioned One Thousand Dollars, and he desires a longer time for the payment of the last mentioned One Thousand Dollars, then in such case, he, my said son Daniel to pay the other One thousand Dollars in ten equal annual installments in the manner of the first, and commencing from the time the said first mentioned Thousand Dollars are fully paid up. And when my said son Daniel becomes of Age, my Executors shall sell by Public Auction, all my personal effects (Excepting such as my said Wife wishes to retain for her own use; my Executors shall at the same time, or at the time my said son Daniel takes possession of the homestead, build or cause to be built a comfortable dwelling separate, or attached to the one now occupied by us, on any part of the said farm and of such dimensions, together with Garden, and out houses, as my said wife may desire. And my said son David is yearly to deliver to my said wife, during her lifetime, one half of all the fruit which said Farm produces, and should she die before my son Dilman has fruit of his own, then said Daniel is to give him one twelfth of the Fruit, yearly produced on said farm; but not longer than fifteen years after said son Dilman becomes of the age of Twenty one years. Further my said son Daniel is yearly and every year, from the time he takes possession of said homestead - during the lifetime of my said wife, to give or cause to be given to her fifteen bushels of wheat, three hundred pounds of port, and one hundred pounds of beef, and all the firewood ready cut and fit for the stove, delivered to her door; also to keep two cows in pasture during the summer and feed them in the winter with and like his own. Further I give and devise to my son Joseph, to his own use forever, the South part of Lot Number Sixty five, of the German Company Tract of Woolwich, containing One Hundred and eighty two acres and a half ; by him the said Joseph paying to my Executors the sum of Two Hundred and Twenty one Dollars without Interest, in manner following, namely, in two equal annual payments, the first of such payments to be made on the first day of January 1861 - Should my said son Joseph stand in need of or desire it, my Executors are to lend or loan him about Five Hundred Dollars of my Estate for say Five Years, without Interest. My Executors are also to procure for my said sons Daniel, Joseph and Dilman, horses, cattle, farming implements, and other necessary things to enable them to commence farming, and charge these severally at the same rate as their Brother Levi is charged in a Book kept for that purpose. Further I will and bequeath unto my son-in-law Benjamin L. Eby, his heirs or assigns the North part of Lot number Sixty Five of the German Company Tract of Woolwich, containing One Hundred and Sixty acres, and my said Executors are to loan or lend said Benjamin L. Eby Two Hundred Dollars for five years without Interest. Further I will and bequeath unto my son Dilman, part of Lot number Forty six of the German Company Tract of Woolwich, containing One Hundred and Forty seven acres, more or less, and Four and a half acres of Cedar Swamp, being part of Lot number ninety six, of the Germany Company Tract, by him paying unto my Executors the sum of One Thousand Dollars without interest in ten equal annual Installments, to date and commencing when he the said Dilman come of the age of Twnety-one years.l Further I will and devise unto my daughters, Veronica, Mary and Judith each Four Hundred Dollars, to be paid them severally when they get married. I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Levi Martin and Joseph Martin, and my son-in-law Samuel Weber, all of Woolwich, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament…And I further will that my said Executors shall have One Dollars and Twenty five cents per day each, while or whenever employed in business connected with my Estate.

    Witness by A. J. Peterson and Joseph Good
    Will dated 1 January 1856
    Proved 26 January 1856
    Inventory £1709/15/-
    Died 12 January 1856

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

    Daniel married Veronica Schneider 8 Apr 1823. Veronica (daughter of Joseph Schneider and Barbara Eby) was born 25 Jul 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 13 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Veronica Schneider was born 25 Jul 1803, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Joseph Schneider and Barbara Eby); died 13 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fanny Schneider
    • Name: Fronica Schneider
    • Name: Veronica Martin
    • Residence: 466 Queen st., S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6383
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Martin was born 2 Aug 1824, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1909; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Levi S. Martin was born 21 Jun 1826, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Isaac Martin was born 27 Jul 1828, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1843; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara Martin was born 26 Sep 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1876, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph S. Martin was born 22 Aug 1833, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1911; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Veronica "Fronica" Martin was born 31 Dec 1835, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1920; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Daniel S. Martin was born 30 May 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1903; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. Tilman Martin was born 20 Dec 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1908; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Martin was born 10 Dec 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1876.
    10. Judith Martin was born 3 Jan 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1907; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Benjamin Z. Martin was born 4 Dec 1811, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 24 Feb 1899; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4471
    • Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennnonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin Martin, "twin brother to Joseph and the eighth son of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 4th, 1811. He was in his eighth year when he came to Canada. On October 20th, 1835, he was married to Mary, daughter of Dennis Devitt and sister to the late Barnabas Devitt of Waterloo. She was born August 30th, 1815, and died June 28th, 1848. On March 6th, 1849, he was again married to Mary, daughter of Abraham and Veronica (Shantz) Biehn. She was born September 30th, 1816. Soon after his first marriage he moved on lot No. 20, German Company's Tract, about three miles north-west of Waterloo. Here he has resided ever since. The farm is now owned by his son, Moses. He has had a family of nine children, six with his first wife and three with his second wife."


    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.].

    Benjamin married Mary Devitt 13 Oct 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin) was born 30 Aug 1815, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1848; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Devitt was born 30 Aug 1815, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin); died 28 Jun 1848; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4471.1
    • Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. John D. Martin was born 19 Sep 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1886, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Caledonia Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.
    2. Amos D. Martin was born 4 Aug 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Anna D. "Nancy" Martin was born 21 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara D. Martin was born 18 Aug 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1905; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isaac D. Martin was born 10 Jun 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1931, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Benjamin D. Martin was born 28 Jun 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.