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Vera Bella Letson

Female 1898 - 1986  (88 years)


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  1. 1.  Vera Bella Letson was born 9 Jan 1898, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Rhodes "Rhodes" Letson and Lydian Richert); died 2 Dec 1986, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Vera Bella Chalmers
    • Name: Vera Bella Keffer
    • Name: Vera Bella Melitzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53399
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregation
    • Residence: 1923, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Vera married Henry Irvins Keffer 25 Dec 1917, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Walter Keffer and Catherine Stumpf) was born 1891, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Vera married William Lamphrey Chalmers 3 Jul 1923, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1895, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1941; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Vera — Sheldon Melitzer. Sheldon (son of Henry Melitzer and Alice Ann Fear) was born 5 Jul 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Rhodes "Rhodes" Letson was born 5 Mar 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jeremiah Letson and Matilda McElwain); died 2 Apr 1953, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rhodes W. Letson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53397
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregation
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Notes:

    Rhodes Letson
    WEST MONTROSE - A retired farmer, Rhodes Letson of West Montrose, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sheldon (Vera) Melitzer. Mr. Letson was born in West Montrose, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Letson. His wife, the former Lydia Richert, died in 1931. he was a member of the West Montrose United church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Melitzer of West Montrose and Mrs. Robert (Mabel) Kirk of Kingsville, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body will be at the [bottom of obituary was not photocopied]

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Apr 1953

    William — Lydian Richert. Lydian (daughter of Philip Richert and Elisabeth Nicholas) was born 27 Jun 1870, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1931; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydian Richert was born 27 Jun 1870, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Philip Richert and Elisabeth Nicholas); died 16 Apr 1931; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Richert
    • Name: Lydian Letson
    • Name: Lydian Richert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53398
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregation
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Children:
    1. 1. Vera Bella Letson was born 9 Jan 1898, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1986, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mabel Letson was born Sep 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jeremiah Letson was born 29 Nov 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jeremiah Letson and Eleanor Lasby, son of George Letson and Eleanor Lasby); died 3 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53400
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
    • 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; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Woolwich Pioneer Dead.

    One of the oldest settlers of West Montrose neighborhood died on Monday in the person of Jeremiah Letson. Both his and his wife's parents came to Canada from England and settled between West Montrose and Winterbourne, and here the subject of this sketch was born 72 years ago on the farm adjoining the one on which he died. After he grew up and was married, he settled down on a farm adjoining the old home, and lived on the place right up to his death. The farm is now owned by his son Rhodes. Having lived in the same neighborhood all his life he knew its history perfectly and in his later years loved to talk of the times and scenes of his youth. He was one of the sturdy pioneers that helped to turn the forest wilderness into fertile farms. Mr. and Mrs. Letson raised up a large family, six sons and three daughters with their mother being left to mourn the loss of a kind father and husband. The sons are: Andrew, David, Samuel, Rhodes, Fred and Byron, all well to do farmers living in the neighborhood of the old homestead. The daughters are: Mrs. Thomas Morrell, Elmira, Mrs. John Jupp and Mrs. Frank Snider, of West Montrose. Deceased was a plain, straightforward, honest man who enjoyed the respect of all who were acquainted with him. The funeral on Wednesday was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.


    Elmira Signet-6 Jul 1905

    Jeremiah married Matilda McElwain 1 Dec 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of William McElwain and Martha Bennett) was born 11 Jun 1832, Cookstown, Tyrone, Ireland; died 25 Apr 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Matilda McElwain was born 11 Jun 1832, Cookstown, Tyrone, Ireland (daughter of William McElwain and Martha Bennett); died 25 Apr 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Matilda Letson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53401
    • Immigration: 1837
    • Immigration: 1840, , Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brethren
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. David Letson was born 24 Aug 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1908, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nancy Letson was born 9 Feb 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1916; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Eleanor Letson was born 1 Mar 1856, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Martha Ann Letson was born 26 Oct 1858, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1929, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Walter Letson was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Samuel Letson was born 29 Jun 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Andrew Letson was born 29 Oct 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1921; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Letson was born 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 2. William Rhodes "Rhodes" Letson was born 5 Mar 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1953, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Frederick Letson was born 16 Apr 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1944, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Aug 1944, West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Byron Letson was born 19 Oct 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Philip Richert was born 6 May 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Rickert and Katherina Guth); died 19 May 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117506
    • Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Mason
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stone Mason
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Philip married Elisabeth Nicholas 4 Oct 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Bendich "Benedict" Nichles and Elizabeth Furer) was born 26 Sep 1845, , Berne, Switzerland; died 5 Jan 1917, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elisabeth Nicholas was born 26 Sep 1845, , Berne, Switzerland (daughter of Bendich "Benedict" Nichles and Elizabeth Furer); died 5 Jan 1917, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth Richert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117507
    • Immigration: 1853, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1856
    • Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregationalist

    Notes:

    Elizabeth was reported to have been born in Wengi, Bern, Switzerland, documentation needed. Also she is reported to have broken her hip on the ship coming over.

    Children:
    1. John R. Richert died 13 Nov 1877, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Philip Richert died 3 Jul 1878, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albert E. Richert was born 21 Jan 1865, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rachel Elizabeth Richert was born 3 Feb 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lily Richert was born 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 3. Lydian Richert was born 27 Jun 1870, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1931; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George Henry Richert was born 9 Oct 1872, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1918, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jeremiah Letson was born Abt 1800 (son of Daniel Letson and Ruth); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53520

    Jeremiah — Eleanor Lasby. Eleanor was born 1810, , England; died 4 Jul 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Eleanor Lasby was born 1810, , England; died 4 Jul 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eleanor Letson
    • Name: Eleanor Letson
    • Name: Ellen Lasby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48676
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

    Children:
    1. George Oliver Letson was born 27 Jul 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.
    2. 4. Jeremiah Letson was born 29 Nov 1832, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  William McElwain was born 1798, , Tyrone, Ireland; died 13 Oct 1880, Adjala, Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Mono East Cemetery, Mono, Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42501

    William — Martha Bennett. Martha was born 1801, , Tyrone, Ireland; died 23 Jul 1897, Adjala, Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Mono East Cemetery, Mono, Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Martha Bennett was born 1801, , Tyrone, Ireland; died 23 Jul 1897, Adjala, Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Mono East Cemetery, Mono, Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Bennett
    • Name: Martha McElwain
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48150

    Children:
    1. Jane McElwain was born 3 Dec 1825, , Northern Ireland; died 25 Mar 1895, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Matilda McElwain was born 11 Jun 1832, Cookstown, Tyrone, Ireland; died 25 Apr 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Susannah McElwain was born 1838, , Ireland; died 15 Apr 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaret McElwain was born 10 Dec 1842, , Dufferin Co., Ontario; died 19 Mar 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Philip Rickert was born 30 Apr 1790, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18140
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Philip married Katherina Guth 1818. Katherina was born CALC 22 Feb 1794; died 14 Jan 1870, Near Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Katherina Guth was born CALC 22 Feb 1794; died 14 Jan 1870, Near Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katherina Rickert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25869
    • Birth: 7 Mar 1794, , France
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Johann "John" Rickert was born CALC 30 Jun 1830; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 6. Philip Richert was born 6 May 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Rickert was born 20 Jun 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901.

  7. 14.  Bendich "Benedict" Nichles was born CA 1817, Of, Berne, Switzerland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Benedict Nicholas
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70542

    Bendich — Elizabeth Furer. Elizabeth was born 1817, , Berne, Switzerland; died 3 Nov 1885; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Furer was born 1817, , Berne, Switzerland; died 3 Nov 1885; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Nichles
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58220

    Children:
    1. 7. Elisabeth Nicholas was born 26 Sep 1845, , Berne, Switzerland; died 5 Jan 1917, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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