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Barbara Kropf

Female 1907 - 2000  (~ 92 years)


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  1. 1.  Barbara Kropf was born Aug 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf and Catherine S. Lichti); died 1 Jan 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Litwiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80937
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Litwiller, Barbara - Passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital, age 92 years. Beloved mother of Wally and his wife Betty of Waterloo, Neil and his wife Joyce, Arlene Brenneman and her husband Wally, all of Kitchener and Ray and his wife Carole of Waterloo. Loving grandmother of Mike and Janice Litwiller, Kim and Don Bowman, Kevin Litwiller, Maureen Litwiller, Susan and Erhardt Peper, Dennis Litwiller, David and Tanya Brenneman, Dawn Brenneman, Eric Litwiller, Kristen Litwiller; also survived by seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Arleatha Brown and sisters-in-law, Annie Kropf, Vera Schiefele and Viola Schupe. She was a very special nanny to many. Predeceased by husband, Irvin; granddaughter, Kelly; brothers, Aaron, Lorne, Clayton and Wilfred Kropf as well as a sister, Elmina Boshart. Mrs. Litwiller's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Rev. David Martofficiatingtng. Internment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. Donations to Stirling Avenue Mennonite church, Stirling WMA or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


    The Record Newspaper , January 3, 2000

    Barbara married Irvin Litwiller 1928. Irvin (son of Moses Litwiller and Lydia Brenneman) was born May 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Neil Litwiller
    2. Raymond Litwiller
    3. Arlene Litwiller
    4. Walter Carl "Wally" Litwiller was born 22 Dec 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Litwiller was born 23 Aug 1934, Of, Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1934; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf was born 22 Jun 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth); died 6 Dec 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rudy Kropp
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109236
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Baden, Dec. 7 - Rudolph Kropf, 59, died at his home, Erb road, St. Agatha, last evening. Deceased, a farmer, was born in Wellesley. He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite church. Surviving are his widow, four sons, Aaron of Waterloo, Lorne of Erbsville, Clayton and Wilfred at home, three daughters, Mrs. Milton Boshart of Bridgeport, Mrs. Irvin Litwiller of St. Agatha and Arleatha at home; three brothers, Christ,David and John; four sisters, Mrs. Christ Litwiller, Annie, Mattie and Lydia. Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10 a.m. from the residence to St. Agatha A.M. church with internment in the adjoining cemetery.


    Kitchener Daily Record, December 7, 1939

    Rudolph — Catherine S. Lichti. Catherine (daughter of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt) was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine S. Lichti was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt); died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine S. Kropf
    • Name: Katie Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120068
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Kropf, Catharine, daughter of Nicholas and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 5, 1878; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 5, 1963; aged 85 y. She was married to Rudolph Kropf, who died in 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Aaron, Lorne, and Clayton), 3 daughters (Elmina - Mrs. Milton Boshart, Barbara - Mrs. Ervin Litwiller, and Arleatha - Mrs.Henry Zehr), 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Rachael - Mrs. Moses Moyer). Five brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 7 - February 25, 1964 - page 151

    _____________________

    Mrs. Rudolph Kropf
    New Hamburg - Mrs. Rudolph (Katie) Kropf, 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital on her 85th birthday. Born Catherina Lichti at St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti, Mrs. Kropf has been a resident here for the past eight years. She was a member of the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church. Her husband died in 1938. Surviving are three sons, Aaron of Waterloo, Lorne of Kitchener and Clayton of Philipsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Milton (Elmina) Boshart of Waterloo, Mrs. Irvin (Barbara) Litwiller of Kitchener and Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr of New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Mose (Rachel) Moyer of Kitchener, 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased also by one son, one daughter, five brothers and four sisters. The body will be at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home here until noon Friday, when removal will be made to the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery


    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 6, 1963

    Children:
    1. Aaron Kropf was born 14 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elmina Kropf was born 16 Oct 1905, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Barbara Kropf was born Aug 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lorne Kropf was born 15 Jan 1910, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clayton Kropf was born 12 Mar 1915, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Wilfred Kropf was born 12 Dec 1917, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Arleatha Kropf was born 13 Mar 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joel N. Kropf was born 31 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Kropf and Anna Nafzinger); died 18 May 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109231
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Joel married Veronica Roth 18 Mar 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fronika Roth
    • Name: Veronica Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109232
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Washerwoman
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catharina Kropf was born 8 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Simon Kropf was born 22 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 2. Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf was born 22 Jun 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian R. Kropf was born 5 May 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Kropf was born 23 Mar 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1953, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David R. Kropf was born 27 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1952, Clarence Center, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John R. Kropf was born 15 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena "Mattie" Kropf was born 28 Sep 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia Kropf was born 24 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1950.

  3. 6.  Nicolaus E. Lichti was born 27 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Lichti and Anna, son of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nicholas Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

    Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara S. Schmidt was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber); died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara S. Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Lichti was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Veronica S. "Fannie" Lichti was born 29 Sep 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1935, New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Lichti was born 1 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1952; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nicholas S. Lichti was born 12 May 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Moses Lichti was born 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Marie S. "Mary" Lichti was born 16 Mar 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti was born 12 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1940, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. 3. Catherine S. Lichti was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rachael Lichti was born 21 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Noah S. Lichti was born 1 Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Rachel Gingerich was born 4 Oct 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Heinrich "Henry" Kropf was born 9 Feb 1817, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Jacob Kropf and Magdalena Rothaker); died 13 Oct 1855, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29334
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth: 11 Nov 1855

    Notes:

    Died: Last Saturday in Baden, Heinrich Kropp, aged 38 years 8 months and 4 days

    Hamburger Beobachter, October 19, 1855

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    A-1-82 Henry Kropf    , Probate of the Will of Henry Kropf, late of the Township of Wilmot, granted the Twenty Eighth day of November 1855, on the petition of David Kropf and John Gasho, the Executors named in said Will.

    I Henry Kropf of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, being sick and weak of body…My Will is that my just debts and funeral charges shall by my Executors hereinafter named, be paid out of my Estate….My will is that my beloved wife [unnamed] Kropf and family, shall continue to farm my farm, situated on Lot number fourteen, south of Erb's road in the Township of Wilmot, where I now reside, until that my eldest son become to be the age of Twenty one years (or so long as she shall continue to be sole) and in case of her death or marriage before my eldest son become of age, then my said farm shall be let by my said Executors, until my eldest son become of age…and when my eldest son arrive at the age of Twenty one years, then my said farm shall be appraised by six impartial neighbors, chosen by my Executors for that purpose, and then if my said wife can give to my eldest son, his share of his legacy after the appraisement being so made, then my said wife may continue to farm the said farm, until my second son become of age, and so on till the youngest of my sons becomes of age, always paying them their share as they become of age…but if she cannot so pay my eldest son his share or legacy, then my eldest son may and shall have my said farm (if he so chose) to himself, by paying over the other heirs at law and my said wife equal shares according to the appraisement made, and if the eldest son do not so like the said farm, then my second son to have the same chance as the eldest son hath in taking said farm, and so on to the youngest of my sons, and if neither of my sons will take the said farm, then shall the same be sold and the proceeds thereof to be equally divided amongst my said wife and children, as shall then be living, share and share alike, and so soon as one of the other of my sons shall so take the said farm, then shall my Executors hereinafter named build a house for my said wife, 24 by 23 feet in size, and put up a Stable for her at the expense of my Estate, and take out two acres of land for her on my farm where ever my Executors may select to have and to hold the same to her, for and during her natural life; And also in case of my said wife's death or marriage, or in case of one or the other of my sons taking my said farm, then I will that my personal property, to be sold and divided share and share alike amongst my said wife and children then living; And the share of my Real and Personal Estate thus, bequeathed to my Beloved Wife [unnamed] Kropf to be in lieu of her Dower at Common Law, if she shall so elect. Provided always that if one of the other of my children do not obey or give hearing to my said wife, or Executors after her death, in all cases whatever, that child or children shall only be entitled to one half of a share of the share coming to him or her, till he or she give hearing or obeying, as aforesaid, then to have his or her full share, but only in case of obeying as aforesaid, and in case that they don't obey then the said one half share to be divided equally amongst my said wife and children And also, I do direct and my Will is, and I do appoint that my said dear Wife shall have the Guardianship and tuition of my children, which I shall leave at the time of my decease, during their minority, so long as she shall continue to be sole; and in case of her death or marriage, during the minority of such my children, then I will and appoint that my Brother David Kropf shall have the tuition and Guardianship of them, during such their minority; and in case of his refusal or decease, I will that my other Executor, John Gasho, shall exercise the said Guardianship. And earnestly entreat their utmost care, respectively, in and about the morals and education of my children, such as may survive me, and desire that they may be brought up and instructed in the doctrines and religion of the Mennonite Association. And I do nominate and appoint my Brother David Kropf and my much esteemed friend John Gasho to be the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

    Witnessed by Johannes S. Lichti and Christian? Kropf
    Will dated 8 November 1855
    Proved 28 November 1855
    Died 11 November 1855
    No Inventory amount.

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

    Heinrich married Anna Nafzinger 13 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 1821, , Switzerland; died 8 Apr 1900, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Nafzinger was born 1821, , Switzerland; died 8 Apr 1900, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Kropf
    • Residence: Mennonite
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29335
    • Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob Nafziger Kropf was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1889.
    2. Rev. Christian Kropf was born 22 Sep 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. David N. Kropf was born 27 Jul 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1893, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Henry N. Kropf was born 27 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1875, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Peter Kroft was born 20 Jan 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. Joel N. Kropf was born 31 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Solomon Kropf was born CALC 28 Nov 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1889, Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Magdalena Kropf was born 31 Mar 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1944, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  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.

    Other Events:

    • 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]


  4. 11.  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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 5. Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Roth was born 10 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1946.
    6. Peter L. Roth was born 12 Sep 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph L. Roth was born 26 May 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rudolph Roth was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Nicholas Lichti was born 5 Jun 1811, , , France (son of Johannes F. "John" Lichti and Magdalena Joder); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nick Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239466
    • Immigration: 1825, , Canada
    • Immigration: 9 Jul 1825, New York City, New York, USA.
    • 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
    • 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

    Notes:

    Immigration:
    Departed Le Harve, France on the passenger ship "Elizabeth" arrived New York City 9 Jul 1825"
    John Leichy, age 67, farmer, from France
    Madelina Leichty, age 52
    Joseph Leichty,, age 26
    Maria Leichty, age 18
    Elizabeth Leichty, age 16
    Nicholas Leichty, 1

    Nicholas — Ann Ernst. Ann was born 1805, , , France; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Ann Ernst was born 1805, , , France; died Bef 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ann Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-239467
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Magdelena Lichti was born 11 Jul 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1893; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary E. Lichti was born Nov 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Johannes Ernst "John" Lichti was born 14 Jun 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Annie Lichti was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.
    5. Christian Lichti was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 6. Nicolaus E. Lichti was born 27 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Elisabeth E. Lichti was born 30 Jun 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Johann "John" Schmidt was born 2 Jun 1797, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 20 Sep 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41242

    Johann — Barbara S. Schwartzentruber. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker) was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara S. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jan 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 9 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara S. Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41243

    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Schmidt was born 31 Aug 1835, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Mar 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Barbara S. Schmidt was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronika Schmidt was born 12 May 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Christian S. Schmidt was born 8 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1927.
    5. Franceska Schmit was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. John Schmit was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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