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

Rev. Jacob S. Roth

Male 1897 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rev. Jacob S. Roth was born 25 Jan 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian N. Roth and Lydia Schwartzentruber); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51324
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1976, Dayton, Yamhill, Oregon, United States

    Notes:

    Unionvale - Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Roth [Mary Susanna Buckwalter] will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Open House at their home on May 23 from 2: 30 to 4: 30 pm, and all their friends are cordially invited to call. All their seven children are present for the occasion. Mrs. Roth was Mary Buckwalter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Buckwalter of Upland, Calif., where they were married, and Mr. Roth's parents were Chris and Lydia Roth of Wellesley, Ontario, Canada. They met while attending Heston College in Heston, Kansas, and have lived in this area for the past 30 years.

    DaytonTribune-20 May 1976


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 16 Apr 1938, 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/29662708
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51316
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Driver
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth - Christian N., son of Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Roth, was born in Wellsley, Ont., Jan. 2, 1857; died April 16, 1938; aged 81 y. 3 m. 14 d. After an attack of pneumonia for four days, he passed quietly away. At the age of sixteen he was baptized and united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which faith he staunchly held until his death. He was united in marriage to Lydia Swartzentruber on Sept. 25, 1877, who preceded him in death Sept. 17, 1922. Two sons and five daughters mourn his departure (Mrs. Fanny Wagler, Wellsley; Mrs. Katie Bender, New Hamburg; Christ S., Britton; Leah S., at home; Mrs. Mary Streicher, Milverton; Mrs. Lydia Bender, New Hamburg; Jacob S., Ontario, Calif.); also 32 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 adopted son mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Peter Nafziger, Dan Lebold, and Moses Roth. Texts, I Thess. 2: 12, 13; II Cor. 5: 1.

    "Father, thou hast left us lonely, sorrow fills our heart today;But we hope ere long to meet thee, where all tears are wiped away."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 9 - June 2, 1938, Page 189, 190, 191, 192

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    Christian Roth

    WELLESLEY. The death occurred after a short illness of Christian Roth, 82-year-old resident of this village. He is survived by five daughters, two sons and four brothers.

    Funeral services were held held yesterday afternoon from his late residence to Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, third line Wellesley, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 22 Apr 1938, p. 3

    Christian married Lydia Schwartzentruber 25 Sep 1877, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb) was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia Schwartzentruber was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb); died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51317
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1877, 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
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth. - Lydia Swartzendruber, wife of Christ N. Roth, died at Petersburg, Ont., aged 64 y. 10 d. She had been failing in health for some time, suffering with a weak heart. It was while on a visit to her brother and wife (the latter being very sick) that she was called to the great beyond. On entering the yards on her brother's premises she immediately noticed the many vehicles there and concluded that death had entered the home. Her heart failed and in less that fifteen minutes she passed away. Deceased was born in Wilmot township, Sept. 7, 1858 and united with the Amish Mennonite Church of that place in the year 1874. On Sept. 25, 1877, she was married to Christian N. Roth of Wellesley. She leaves husband, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 1 sister, 5 brothers, and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Christian Litwiller and Daniel Steinman. Texts, I Sam. 20: 3; Rom. 8: 1-11. Burial at the Third Line cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 29 - October 19, 1922, page 575

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    MRS. C. N. ROTH

    Lydia Schwartzentruber, beloved wife of Christian N. Both, passed away at Wellesley, Ont., at the age of 64 years and 10 days. She had been in falling health for some time, suffering from a weak heart. It was while on a vislt to her youngest brother and wife at Petersburg (the latter being very sick) that she was called to the Great Beyond. On entering the yard on her brother's premises she noticed the many vehicles there and immediately concluded that death had entered the home. Her heart failed and in less than fifteen minutes she passed away, while lying in the arms of her beloved husband and brother, John.

    Deceased was born in Wilmot township on Sept. 7th, 1858, and united with the Amish Mennonite church at that place in the year 1874. On Sept. 25th, 1877, she was married to Christian N. Roth of Wellesley, To them were born seven children, two sons and five daughters: Mrs. Noah Wagler (Fannie), at Wellesey; Mrs. Moses J. Bender (Katie), at New Hamburg: Christ., at Britton, Ont.; Leah and Mary, at home; Mrs. Christ. Bender (Lydia), at New Hamburg. Jacob, at Hesston, Kansas. Fifteen grand- children also survive. She also leaves to mourn her loss five brothers and one sisters, all of Petersburg, Ont., besides a host of friends and relatives.

    The funeral was held at one o'clock at the house and interment was made at the Third Line cemetery. After burial, funeral services were held, conducted by Bro. Christ. Litwiller, who spoke from the text I Sam. 20:3, and Bro. Daniel Steinman, who took for his text Rom. 8:1-11.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 28 Sep 1922, p. 9

    Children:
    1. Veronica "Fannie" Roth was born 14 Jan 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Roth was born 27 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1983, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian S. "Chris" Roth was born 12 Nov 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1975; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Leah Roth was born 1 Jul 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Roth was born 2 Oct 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Lydia S. Roth was born 1 Sep 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Rev. Jacob S. Roth was born 25 Jan 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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]


  2. 5.  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. 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. 2. 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.

  3. 6.  Christian S. Schwartzentruber was born CALC 22 Dec 1805, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Dec 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195168665
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76942
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb. Veronica (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Feronicka Erb
    • Name: Fronica Erb
    • Name: Veronica M. "Fronica" Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59493
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Schwartzentruber was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Joseph Schwartzentruber was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Joseph E. Schwartzentruber was born 9 Sep 1852, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joel Schwartzentruber was born 27 Apr 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1939, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah E. Schwartzentruber was born 21 Nov 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1930; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Maria Schwartzentruber was born 2 Jul 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1915; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leah Schwartzentruber was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Letty Schwartzentruber was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 3. Lydia Schwartzentruber was born 7 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1922, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 6 Sep 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1876; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Schwartzentruber was born 30 Nov 1862, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. John Schwartzentruber was born 5 Jun 1864, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1957, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Christian Schwartzentruber was born 30 Oct 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Daniel Schwartzentruber was born 8 Mar 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Menno Schwartzentruber was born CALC 6 Oct 1871; died 9 Sep 1872; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Roth was born 1813, , France; died 1857.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250058115
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116774

    John — Magdalena Nafziger. Magdalena was born 24 Apr 1813, , France; died 23 Feb 1880, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Nafziger was born 24 Apr 1813, , France; died 23 Feb 1880, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Roth
    • Name: Magdalena Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116775

    Children:
    1. 4. Christian Roth was born 22 May 1828, , Switzerland; died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara Roth was born 1839, , USA; died 1 May 1922; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Madgelena N. Roth was born 15 Aug 1842, , USA; died 30 Nov 1927; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Christian Lichti was born 1791, , France (son of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Land: Wilmot Township - Block B Concession 4 Lot 15, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Christian Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95922
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Christian — Magdalena Litwiller. Magdalena was born 1791, , France; died Bef 1871. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Litwiller was born 1791, , France; died Bef 1871.

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    • Name: Magdalena Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95944
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Johannes L. "John" Lichti was born CALC 24 Apr 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 16 Jan 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria L. Lichti was born 1819, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1900; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Preacher Joseph L. Lichti was born 14 Jan 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 18 Jun 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Catharine Lichti was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena L. Lichti was born 20 Dec 1827, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1893.
    6. Barbara Lichti was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Veronica "Frany" Lichti was born 10 Sep 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Christian H. Erb was born CALC 20 Aug 1796, Mittelbergheim, , Alsace, France (son of Jacob Erb and Magdalena Hartig); died 17 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47274086
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122073
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Christian — Maria "Polly" Miller. Maria was born CALC 15 Oct 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Maria "Polly" Miller was born CALC 15 Oct 1800, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria "Polly" Erb
    • Name: Polly Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122074P
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    ERB - On the 30th of March 1896, near St. Agatha, Waterloo Co., Ont., Maria Erb, maiden name Miller, aged 95 years, 5 months, 15 days. She lived in matrimony 61 years, and in widowhood for 13 years, 3 months and 13 days. Of her 12 children 5 preceded her. Her posterity numbers 42 grandchildren, 13 dead; 103 great-grandchildren, 16 dead. She was for many years afflicted with a cancer, but she suffered patiently, and looked forward in faith to the time of her redemption. She was confined to her bed about 5 months. Buried on the second of April in Lichty's graveyard. Funeral services by C. Zehr, from John 11:25, 26 and J. Gascho, from Rev. 7:9.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 9, May 1, 1896

    Children:
    1. Catharine Erb was born 9 Mar 1823, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1906; was buried , Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Wayland, Henry, Iowa, United States.
    2. Magdalena Erb was born CALC 29 Dec 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1914, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara M. Erb was born 3 Jun 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph Erb was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Leah Erb was born 1 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rebecca Erb was born 20 Jun 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.