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John B. Leis[1]

Male 1876 - 1971  (95 years)


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  • Name John B. Leis 
    Born 22 Jan 1876  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37565403 
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1899  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Labourer 
    Occupation 1911  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer, own farm 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-51956 
    Died 27 Jun 1971  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7] 
    Buried Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7] 
    Person ID I51956  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Noah Leis,   b. 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 1930  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Catherine Brunk,   b. 4 Mar 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1928  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 12 Dec 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Family ID F13301  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Father Noah Leis,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Catherine,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F289347  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Barbara R. Gascho,   b. 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Married 8 Jan 1899  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5] 
    Children 
     1. Salome G. Leis,   b. 29 May 1899, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1983  (Age 84 years)
     2. Barbara G. Leis,   b. 17 Sep 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Feb 1971  (Age 70 years)
     3. John G. Leis,   b. 9 Dec 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jun 1989, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     4. Mary G. Leis,   b. 13 May 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 15 years)
     5. Sarah G. Leis,   b. 24 Sep 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1949  (Age 44 years)
     6. Emma G. Leis,   b. 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     7. Nancy Leis,   b. 13 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Allan G. Leis,   b. 6 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Oct 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     9. Catherine G. "Katie" Leis,   b. 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     10. Katie G. Leis,   b. 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     11. Aloin Abner Leis,   b. 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Dec 1986, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     12. Rev. Alvin D. Leis,   b. 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     13. Alma Leis,   b. 24 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 1989, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     14. Norman G. Leis,   b. 19 Jul 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Nov 1973  (Age 55 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F13407  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Sarah J. Albrecht,   b. 17 May 1889, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1970, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 28 Jun 1921  [5] 
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F39669  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

      Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 31 - August 10, 1971 - pp 675, 676

  • Sources 
    1. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 015734-99.
      John Leis, 22, occ. Farmer, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley Twp, son of Noah and Catherine Leis married Barbara Gasho, 18, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, daughter of David and Barbara, Witness(es): Christ. Zehr and Christ. Roth both of Wellesley, 8 January 1899 in Wellesley Twp.

    2. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-6 Page 13.

    3. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 4 Page 10.

    4. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 10 Page 7.

    5. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, August 10, 1971 - Obituary of John B. Leis.

    6. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Wellesley Twp. 1921 Sub Dist. 12 Page 5.

    7. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37565403.

    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Noah Leis Born: Wellesley Age: 25 Father: Joseph Leis Mother: Catherine Leis Born: abt 1846 Spouse: Catherine Brunk Age: 21 born: On Father: Peter Brunk Mother: Catherine Brunk married 12 Dec 1871 Wilmot Township

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Jan 1876 - 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 MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1899 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Jan 1899 - 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 - Farmer - 1911 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer, own farm - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Jun 1971 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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