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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elmer L. Wagler was born 20 Jan 1926 (son of Joel S. Wagler and Catherine "Katie" Lichti).

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87002

    Elmer — Hilda Catherine Jutzi. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joel S. Wagler was born 12 Dec 1877, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph S. Wagler and Mary Schwartzentruber); died 22 Apr 1947; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164600
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joel middle initial should be "S" the mistake is on the tombstone.

    Joel — Catherine "Katie" Lichti. Catherine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Catherine Leis) was born 17 Nov 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1946; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine "Katie" Lichti was born 17 Nov 1883, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Lichti and Catherine Leis); died 17 Aug 1946; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Wagler
    • Name: Katie Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46971

    Children:
    1. Christian L. "Chris" Wagler was born 29 Jun 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 2010, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Elmer L. Wagler was born 20 Jan 1926.
    3. Emanuel L. Wagler was born 16 Apr 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph S. Wagler was born 9 Dec 1841, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Joseph Wagler and Elizabeth Sommer); died 28 Jan 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164566
    • Immigration: 1853
    • Immigration: 20 May 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1866, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Joseph married Mary Schwartzentruber 23 Oct 1866, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth) was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth); died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164577
    • Residence: 1866, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Wagler was born 9 Dec 1867, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1950; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Catherine Wagler was born 1869, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wagler was born 24 Mar 1871, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Wagler was born 19 Feb 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1954, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Joel S. Wagler was born 12 Dec 1877, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1947; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph S. Wagler was born 16 Nov 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian Lichti was born 10 Sep 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi); died 19 Oct 1933; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46969
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Lichti. - Christian J. Lichti was born near Wellesley, Ont., on Sept. 10, 1859; died Oct. 19, 1933; aged 74 y. 1 m. 9 d. Heart trouble and dropsy were the cause of his death. On Oct. 3, 1882, he was united in matrimony to Katie Leis who died March 24, 1932. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters, of whom Katie (Mrs. Joel Wagler), and Fanny survive; 3 brothers and 4 sisters also survive him (Menno, David, and Moses, and Fanny (Mrs. Nic Jantzi), Nancy (Mrs. Dan Schmidt), Barbara (Mrs. J. S. Erb), and Mary (Mrs. Sol R. Leis). Services were conducted at the home by C. S. Zehr and at the Maple View A. M. Church by Christian Schultz, D. S. Jutzi, and Daniel Lebold. Burial in adjoining cemetery

    GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVI, No. 38 - December 21, 1933, p. 814, 815

    Christian married Catherine Leis 3 Oct 1882. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel) was born 3 Mar 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1932, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Leis was born 3 Mar 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 24 Mar 1932, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Lichti
    • Name: Katie Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46970
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Mrs. Christian Lichty

    Mrs. Christian J. Lichty, a lifelong and well known resident of Wellesley village passed away last Thursday, March 24th, after an illness of nine months, at the age of 74 years. She was a valued and faithful adherent of the Amish-Mennonite Church. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Wagler and Miss Fanny Licty. Also five brothers, Joseph, Daniel, Jacob, Solomon and Menno Leis, all of Wellesley, and one sister, Mrs. Nicholas S. Roth, of New Hamburg.

    The funeral was held on Monday forenoon from her late home to Amish-Mennonite Church and Cemetery on the Third Line of Wellesley Township.

    New Hamburg Independent Apr 1 1932 pg 8

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine "Katie" Lichti was born 17 Nov 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1946; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica "Fannie" Lichty was born 2 Jul 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Wagler was born 1811, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Nov 1887, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39100
    • Residence: 1846, Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

    Notes:

    Description: Joseph and Elizabeth had 6 children:
    1. Joseph S. Wagler: b. 9 Dec 1841 (Alsace-Lorraine, France) - according to French birth records, and the 1861 Canada Census
    2. Christian Wagler: b. 3 Mar 1843 (Alsace-Lorraine Province, France) - according to French birth records
    3. Barbara Wagler: b. 1 Nov 1844 (Alsace-Lorraine Province, France) - according to French birth records, and the 1861 Canada Census
    4. Elisabethe Wagler: b. 5 Sep 1846 (Alsace-Lorraine Province, France) - according to French birth records, and the 1861 and 1881 Canada Census
    5. John Wagler: b. 23 Apr 1849 (Alsace, France) - according to French birth records, and the 1861 and 1881 Canada Census
    6. Anna Wagler: b. 8 Oct 1850 (Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, France) - according to French birth records, and the 1861 and 1881 Canada Census

    Krista Martin emil 2022

    Joseph — Elizabeth Sommer. Elizabeth was born 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 25 Jan 1892, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Sommer was born 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 25 Jan 1892, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80127
    • Residence: 1846, Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

    Children:
    1. 4. Joseph S. Wagler was born 9 Dec 1841, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 28 Jan 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabethe Wagler was born 5 Sep 1846, Ribeauvillé, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Jacob S. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Apr 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schwartzentruber and Catherine Schmucker); died 10 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70455

    Jacob — Catherine Roth. Catherine (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti) was born Abt 1815, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine Roth was born Abt 1815, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario (daughter of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine Eiman
    • Name: Catherine Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70456

    Children:
    1. John R. Schwartzentruber was born 7 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1920; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Schwartzentruber was born 15 Sep 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine R. Schwartzentruber was born 7 May 1840; died 27 Sep 1909, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joel R. Schwartzentruber was born 20 Jul 1850, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1906; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno Schwartzentruber was born 16 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1928, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica Schwartzentruber was born 18 May 1856, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1922; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Joseph B. Lichti was born 20 Apr 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Lichti and Veronica Boesiger); died 23 Aug 1881.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108994
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Catherine Jantzi 5 Oct 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Joseph F. Jantzi and Catherine L. Boshart) was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine Jantzi was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph F. Jantzi and Catherine L. Boshart); died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38441
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LICHTI - Catherine LICHTI (nee JANTZI) was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 21, 1836; died July 30, 1923; aged 87y. 5m. 9d. On Oct. 5, 1858, she was married to Joseph B. LICHTI, living in matrimony over 23 years and in widowhood almost 42 years. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 sons, 5 daughters, 48 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. One son (Rudy) died in 1912, and 1 daughter in infancy. She is also survived by 1 brother (Chr. JANTZI), 1 half brother (David RISSER in Nebraska), and 2 half sisters, Mrs. Chr. BRUNK and Mrs. Annie BRUNK in Ontario. She always was in good health until this spring when she had an attack of broncho-pneumonia which returned again in June and left her too weak to recover. She was eagerly waiting to be taken home. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church when a young girl and remained faithful until death. Her Bible was her main pastime in her old age. Service at house was conducted by D. Lebold and at Wellesley A.M. Church by C.S. Zehr, Chr. Gascho, and J.R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 23 - September 6, 1923

    Children:
    1. Lichti was born 1854; died 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Christian Lichti was born 10 Sep 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1933; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lichti was born 6 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica Lichti was born 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catherine Lichti was born 21 Mar 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno J. Lichti was born 30 Sep 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1961, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rudolph "Rudy" Lichti was born 14 Apr 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. David J. Lichty was born 15 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna Lichty was born 5 Oct 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Barbara Lichti was born 12 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Mary J. Lichti was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Joseph Leis was born 9 Feb 1817, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Jul 1896, 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/37506257
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68691
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con 1
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LEIS.-Joseph Leis of near Wellesley, Waterloo Co., Ont., was born in Bavaria on the 9th of February 1817 and died on the 6th of July 1896, aged 79 years, 4 months and 27 days. He came to this country in his youth. He was married to Catherine Kennel. They lived in matrimony 52 years, 3 months and 17 days. He leaves his sorrowing widow, nine sons and four daughters and forty-three grandchildren. He lived in the house which he erected in the primeval forests of "Upper Canada" fifty-two years ago and his was the first death that occurred in the house. He was a faithful member of the Old Amish branch of the church, and died of paralysis and the infirmities of old age. A large concourse of friends followed his remains to the Wellesley graveyard on the 9th. Funeral services by Christian Gascho, Christian Zehr and John Gascho.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 15, August 1, 1896, page 236, 237, 238

    Joseph married Catherina "Catherine" Kennel 1 Mar 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi) was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherina "Catherine" Kennel was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 12 Nov 1903, 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/37506386
    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68692
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Leis

    The death of Mrs. Leis, widow of the late Joseph Leis, occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Chr. J. Lichty, just east of Crosshill, on Thursday last, aged 76 years and four months. Deceased was one of the very earliest of residents of this section, coming here with her father, Mr. Kennel, who settled on the eastern border of Wellesley when she was a mere child. Since that time she has always lived here, and throughout her long and useful life she retained the highest respect of all. Besides a large number of descendants and relatives, Mrs. Leis leaves a family of thirteen children: Noah, John, Magdelene (Mrs. P. Jantzi), Chris., Jos., David, Daniel, Catherine (Mrs. C. J. Lichty), Menno, Barbara (Mrs. C. Gingerich), Jacob, Phronica (Mrs. N. Roth), and Solomon. These children are all living and settled in this neighborhood, and all of them attended the large funeral which occurred on Sunday last at the Mennonite Church, 3rd line.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Children:
    1. Noah Leis was born 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1930; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John K. Leis was born 13 Oct 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1920; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Leis was born 30 Aug 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1919; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian K. Leis was born 27 Sep 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Leis was born 24 Apr 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 7. Catherine Leis was born 3 Mar 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1932, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Menno K. Leis was born 24 Apr 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1942; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Barbara Leis was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel K. Leis was born 9 Aug 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob Leis was born 15 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Leis was born 8 Jul 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Leis was born 3 Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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