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Leah Lichti

Female 1895 - 1927  (31 years)


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  1. 1.  Leah Lichti was born 16 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian E. Lichti and Annie Roth, daughter of Christian Lichty and Annie Roth); died 15 Feb 1927.

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    • Name: Leah Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80791
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Leah married Moses L. Schwartzentruber 1 Dec 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Jacob F. Schwartzentruber and Elizabeth Litwiller, son of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Lizzie Litwiller) was born 19 Dec 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian E. Lichti was born 30 Aug 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian K. Lichti and Leah Erb); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80789
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Christian married Annie Roth 26 Nov 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Nicholas Roth and Anna Schlegel) was born 19 Nov 1874, , Iowa; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Annie Roth was born 19 Nov 1874, , Iowa (daughter of Nicholas Roth and Anna Schlegel); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Annie Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80790
    • Residence: 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. 1. Leah Lichti was born 16 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1927.
    2. William R. Lichty was born 15 Feb 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Edna Maryann Lichti was born 27 Feb 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian K. Lichti was born 19 Sep 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes L. "John" Lichti and Barbara K. Gerber, son of Johannes L. "John" Lichti and Elisabeth Kropf); died 3 Aug 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80519P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • 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; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    LICHTY. - Christian Lichty was born in Wilmot Tp., Waterloo Co., Ont., in 1846; died Aug. 3, 1915, at New Hamburg, Ont., aged 69 years. In June, 1867, he was married to Leah Erb, which union was blessed with 4 sons and 2 daughters. He united with the A.M. Church in his youth and remained faithful to the end. He was in failing health the last few years, but endured it with patience to the end, always having a great desire to hear God's Word. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, 2 daughters, a bereaved wife, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

    Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 25 - September 16, 1915 - Pages 415, 416

    Christian married Leah Erb 11 Jun 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leah Erb was born 1 May 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died 18 Dec 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leah Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80520P
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lichti.-Leah, wife of Bro. Christian K. Lichti, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., May 24, 1843; died Dec. 18, 1936; aged 93 y. 6 m. 24 d. She was united in marriage to Christian K. Lichti June 11, 1867. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters- Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1915; also 2 sons (John of Waterloo and Menno of Tavistock). She leaves 2 sons (Christian of Baden and Joel of Tavistock), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ben Roth of New Hamburg and Mary at home), 17 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She was the last of a family of 12 to pass away. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bro. Ben Gingerich, and at Steinman's meeting house by Brethren Mose 0. Jantzi (Text, John 16 : 5) and Peter Nafziger (Heb. 9: 27). Burial in adjoining cemetery. P. Nafziger.

    Gospel Herald, Jauary 7, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.41 - page 862, 863

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    Pioneer Resident Passes Mrs. Leah Lichty Was 93 Years

    Old Death called to her eternal rest the oldest resident of the New Hamburg district in the person of Leah Erb, relict of the late Christian Lichty, who passed away at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Ben S. Roth, of Friday, December 18th, at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 24 days. The deceased was born in Wilmot Township on the farm now owned by Mr. Wesley Erb, east of this village. After her marriage to Christian Lichty, she resided on a farm near St. Agatha and about twenty-seven years ago they moved to a home on Bleam's Road on the outskirts of this town. After the death of her husband in 1915 she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ben S. Roth. The deceased was a devoted member of the Amish-Mennonite Church and was beloved by a wide circle of friends. She had been bedfast since last summer but was in full possession of her mental faculties until death claimed her. In her death the last member of the pioneer Christian Erb family is removed from this earthly sphere. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Christian Lichty, of Bade, Joel, of Tavistock, Mrs. Ben S. Roth and Miss Mary Lichty, both of New Hamburg. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Two sons predeceased her. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from Mr. Roth's residence to the Steinman A.-M. Church for service, followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relative and friends attended the funeral which was in charge of Rev. Moses Jantzi, of Baden. The pallbearers were all grandsons of the deceased, namely, Nicholas L. Roth, Lorne Roth, Alvin Roth, Wm. Lichti, Chris. Lichti and Emerson Lichti.

    New Hamburg Independent, December 25, 1936

    Children:
    1. John E. Lichty was born 12 Apr 1868, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1936, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Christian E. Lichti was born 30 Aug 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Joel Lichti was born 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Jacob Lichti was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Barbara Lichti was born 27 Sep 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Lichti was born 27 Jul 1878, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1941, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Menno E. Lichti was born 28 Feb 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1916, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Nicholas Roth was born Abt 1839, of, Wayne, Mitchell Co., Iowa; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24201

    Nicholas — Anna Schlegel. Anna was born Abt 1839, of, Wayne, Mitchell Co., Iowa; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Schlegel was born Abt 1839, of, Wayne, Mitchell Co., Iowa; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Anna Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73271

    Children:
    1. Benjamin S. Roth was born 9 Jun 1869, Wayne, Mitchell Co., Iowa; died 12 Jan 1949, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Annie Roth was born 19 Nov 1874, , Iowa; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johannes L. "John" Lichti was born CALC 24 Apr 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 16 Jan 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: J. L. Lichty
    • Name: John Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239492
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Johannes married Elisabeth Kropf 23 Feb 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Jacob Kropf and Magdalena Rothaker) was born 22 Jan 1822, Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Apr 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elisabeth Kropf was born 22 Jan 1822, Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Kropf and Magdalena Rothaker); died 10 Apr 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239494
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Magdalena K. Lichti was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara K. Lichty was born 30 Dec 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1931, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Lichti was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 4. Christian K. Lichti was born 19 Sep 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Lichti was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  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]


  4. 11.  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.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47274043
    • 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. 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. 5. 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.


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