Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Jacob Z. Lichty

Male 1896 - 1973  (77 years)


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  • Name Jacob Z. Lichty 
    Born 3 Apr 1896  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1911  Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-80146P 
    Died 19 Aug 1973  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I80146  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Bishop Jacob F. Lichti,   b. 21 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 May 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Catherine S. Zehr,   b. 23 Dec 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 32 years) 
    Family ID F20850  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nancy Wagler,   b. 15 Jun 1900,   d. 13 Jan 1992  (Age 91 years) 
    Children 
     1. Eva Magdalena Lichty,   b. 31 Aug 1926,   d. 8 Apr 2002  (Age 75 years)
     2. Mary Catherine Lichty,   b. 24 Apr 1928,   d. 4 Jul 2005  (Age 77 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F45575  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • LICHTY, Jacob

      Of Wellesley, at his home, on Sunday, Aug. 19, 1973, in his 77th year; a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, had farmed at Route 2, Wellesley and also did custom threshing for 37 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Wagler of Wellesley, one son Merlin, of Route 2, Wellesley and five daughters, Eva (Mrs. Jacob) Lichty of Wellesley, Mary (Mrs. Mahlon Roth) of Route 1, Wellesley, Betty (Mrs. Peter Lichty), Anna (Mrs. Harold Gerber) and Mary Joy (Mrs. Mel Gerber), all of Wellesley; four sisters, Katie (Mrs. K. Kuepfer) of Milverton, Nancy (Mrs. Noah Gascho) of Aylmer, Lydia (Mrs. Noah Roes) of Brunner, Mary (Mrs. Nick Jantze) of Route 1, Wellesley and 17 grandchildren; predeceased by two sisters, two brothers and two brothers in infancy; son of Bishop Jacob F. Lichty and the former Katharine Zehr.

      Resting at the Lichty residence in Wellesley afternoon today until Wednesday at 1 p.m. standard time where service will be held at the residence; thence to Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Bishop Sam Roth will officiate. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-6 Page 12.

    2. [S346] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1911, Div. 10 Page 11.

    3. [S533] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Internet Link.
      Jacob Z Lichty/ beloved husband of/ Nancy Wagler/ born Apr.3,1896/ died Aug.19,1973/ age/ 77 yrs. 4 mon. 16 days

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Apr 1896 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Aug 1973 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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