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Daniel K. Leis

Male 1863 - 1939  (76 years)


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  • Name Daniel K. Leis 
    Born 9 Aug 1863  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Labourer 
    Occupation 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Laborer Farm 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Laborer, Farm 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-51924 
    Died 21 Dec 1939  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I51924  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father Joseph Leis,   b. 9 Feb 1817, , Bavaria, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Catherina "Catherine" Kennel,   b. 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 1 Mar 1844  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9] 
    Family ID F18030  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Magdalina "Mattie" Erb,   b. 27 Mar 1870, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 13 Feb 1888  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Children 
     1. Christian E. Leis,   b. 28 Sep 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jan 1967, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     2. Rev. Samuel E. Leis,   b. 30 Oct 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 1963, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     3. Emma Leis,   b. Sep 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Peter E. Leis,   b. 20 Sep 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     5. Maryanna Leis,   b. 1 Jan 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Ezra E. Leis,   b. 25 Oct 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Apr 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     7. Sarah Leis,   b. 26 Mar 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Oct 1991, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2025 
    Family ID F13402  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Daniel K. Leis (By Chronicle Correspondent)

      WELLESLEY.\emdash Ill for the past three years, Daniel K. Leis, 76, died at his home here Thursday. Deceased was born in Wellesley township in 1803. He was a member of the third line Maple View Amish Mennonite church. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Christian of Tavistock, Samuel and Peter of Kingwood, Ezra of Wellesley, one daughter, Mrs. Aaron Jantzi of Wellesley, three brothers, Menno of Wilmot, Jacob of Wellesley and Solomon of Baden, 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday.

      Waterloo Chronicle Dec 29 1939 pg 3

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      In Loving Memory Passed Away At Wellesley, on Thursday, December 21st, 1939 Daniel K. Leis Aged 76 years, 4 months and 12 days. The Funeral Will be held privately at his late residence on Sunday, Dec. 24th, at 9.30 a.m., followed by public services at Maple View A.M. Church. Interment in adjoining cemetery. We miss him, oh how sadly None but aching hearts can tell We have lost him, heaven has found him, Our dear Father doeth all things well.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-6 Page 12.

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 3 Page 21.

    3. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 11 page 10.

    4. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 2.

    5. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub District 11 Page 10.

    6. [S2534] aaaWellesley Township 1871, Section 4 Page 2.

    7. [S32] News - Herald of Truth, August 1, 1896 - Obituary of Joseph Leis.

    8. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd John Oesch, Wilmot report 37.
      Joseph Leiss, to Catharine Kennel, both of Wilmot. 1 Mar. 1844. Rev. Oesch. Wit. John Gerber and John Yantzy.

    9. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Sect. 16 Page 103.

    10. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Daniel Leis Born: Wellesley Age: 25 Est. Birth: abt 1863 Father: Joseph Leis Mother: Catharina Leis married Magdalena Erb Age:: 18 Est. Birth: abt 1870 Born: Wellesley Father: Christian Erb Mother: Maria Erb married 13 Nov 1888 Marriage Place: Waterloo, Wellesley

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Aug 1863 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 13 Feb 1888 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Labourer - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer Farm - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Farm - 1921 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Dec 1939 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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