Waterloo Region Generations
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Rachel Lichty

Female 1882 - 1966  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rachel Lichty was born 1 Aug 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1966; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Rachel Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00072-4240.7
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Rachel married Peter G. Martin 5 Nov 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of David P. Martin and Rebecca Gingerich) was born 12 Jul 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1963, RR1, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Katharine "Katie" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Dec 1906, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1965, RR1, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Rebecca L. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1983, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Annie Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 May 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1930; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Rachel L. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 May 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Angeline M. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 2004, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. David Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Katharine "Katie" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 11 Dec 1906, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1965, RR1, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74926222
    • Name: Katharine "Katie" Metzger
    • Name: Katie Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167296

    Notes:

    MRS. JOSEPH METZGER

    Mrs. Joseph H. Metzger, 58, of RR 1, St. Jacobs, died Saturday at ber home after a brief illness. She was the former Katie Martin, a daughter of Mrs. Peter G. Martin, RR 4, Elmira, and the late Mr. Martin. She was born Dec. 11, 1906 in Woolwich Township and was a member of St. Jacob's Mennonite Church.

    Surviving, besides her husband and her mother, are two sons, Lorne of RR1, Waterloo, and Tilman of RR 1, St. Jacobs; three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Minerva) B. Martin and Mra. Orton (Elvina) Gingrich, both of Elmira, and Elleen, RR 1, R. Jacobs; three sisters, Mrs. Amos Brubacher and Mrs. Carl Ziegler, both of Hawkesville, and Mrs. Free- man Martin of RR 4, Elmira: and five grandchildren.

    The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elraira, until Tuesday noon, then at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Glenn Brubacher officiated and burial followed in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

    The Elmira Signet 17 Feb 1965 pg 5

    Katharine — Joseph H. Metzger. Joseph (son of John F. Metzger and Susannah B. Hoffman) was born 18 Aug 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 2004, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Lorne Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Eileen M. Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. Minerva Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1931; died 6 Sep 1998, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 11. Almeda Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1932; died 1932.
    5. 12. Elvina Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1934; died 15 Aug 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 13. Leonard Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1937; died 1938.
    7. 14. Susannah Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1938; died 1939.
    8. 15. Tilman Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Rebecca L. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 13 Feb 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1983, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Rebecca L. Brubacher
    • Name: Rebecca L. Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70315P

    Notes:

    Brubacher, Rebecca, daughter of Peter and Rachal Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Feb. 13, 1908; died at Elmira Nursing Home, Dec. 1, 1983; aged 75 y. On May 26, 1929, she was married to Uriah S. Weber, who died on Jan. 31, 1959. In November 1964, she was married to Amos M. Brubacher, who died on Sept. 13, 1970. Surviving are 7 stepchildren (Wesley, Abner, and Clarence Brubacher, Mrs. Salema Baer, Mrs. Edna Baer, Mrs. Alice Martin, and Mrs. Mabel Baer), 48 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rachael Ziegler and Mrs. Angeline Martin). She was a member of Hawkesville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Gary Knarr and Bruce Martin; interment in Hawkesville Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 1 -January 3, 1984, page 14

    Rebecca married Urias S. Weber 26 May 1929. Urias (son of Tilman Weber and Magdalena Sitler) was born 17 Feb 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1959; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Rebecca married Amos M. Brubacher Nov 1964. Amos (son of Jacob B. Brubacher and Elizabeth P. Martin) was born 25 Dec 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Annie Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 23 May 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1930; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300574P
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  4. 5.  Rachel L. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 11 May 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Rachel L. Ziegler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300575
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Rachel — Karl Otto Ziegler. Karl (son of Johann George "George" Ziegler and Lydia Ann Kress "Sadie" Eby) was born 19 Jun 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1967; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Alice Ziegler  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Wilbert M. Ziegler  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Edith M. Ziegler  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 19. George Ziegler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1941; died 25 Feb 2008; was buried , Markdale, York Co., Ontario.

  5. 6.  Angeline M. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 24 May 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 2004, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Angeline M. Martin
    • Name: Angeline M. Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-242714
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Angeline (Mrs. Moses W.) - Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at the home of Moses Burkhart, RR 1, St. Clements, Angeline Martin, age 86 years.Beloved mother of Matilda and Ivan Bauman of RR 1, Wallenstein, Elma and Oscar Metzger of RR 4, Elmira, Erla and Moses Burkhart of RR 1, St. Clements. Step-mother of Harvey and Bonnie Martin of Elmira, Cleon and Lorene Martin, Elmeda and Clarence Brubacher, all of RR 3, Wallenstein and Lester and Carolyn Martin of RR 3, Clifford. Also survived by her 34 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.Predeceased by her first husband, Freeman Martin and her second husband, Moses W. Martin. Angeline was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her parents, Peter and Rachel (Lichty) Martin, two brothers and four sisters.Friends may call at the home of Oscar Metzger, RR 4, Elmira on Thursday, July 15, 2004 from 1-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Friday morning July 16, 2004 at 9 a.m. then to the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial int he adjoining cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira

    The Record 15 Jul 2004

    Angeline — Freeman M. Martin. Freeman (son of Edwin Sam Martin and Orillia Martin) was born 27 Aug 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1978, RR4, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Matilda M. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Elma M. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

    Angeline — Moses W. Martin. Moses (son of Enoch F. Martin and Elizabeth G. Weber) was born 27 Nov 1915; died 30 Apr 1985; was buried , South Peel Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Wallenstein, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  David Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 1921, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300577
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Lorne Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

    Lorne — Florence M. Martin. (daughter of David C. Martin and Adina Martin) [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Eileen M. Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

    Eileen — Phares G. Martin. (son of Cleason B. Martin and Solome M. Gingrich) [Group Sheet]


  3. 10.  Minerva Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1) was born 5 Jun 1931; died 6 Sep 1998, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62644091
    • Name: Minerva Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167297

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Minerva (Mrs. Harvey B.) - Peacefully, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at her home, Minerva (Metzger) Martin, in her 68th year, of RR 1, Elmira.

    Beloved wife of Harvey B. Martin; loving mother of Ruth and Allan Misener of Nova Scotia, Murray and Joyce of Elmira, James and Susan of Floradale, Paul and Julie of Floradale. Fondly remembered by her six grand- sons, Jeremy Misener, Travis and Corey Martin, Matthew, Thomas and Luke Martin; dear daughter of Joseph Metzger of Elmira and the late Katie (Martin) Metzger; sister of Lorne and Florence Metzger of Elmira; Tilman and Karen Metzger of St. Clements, Elvina and Orton Gingrich of Elmira, Eileen and Phares Martin of Listowel. Predeceased by her mother. Katie; her step-mother, Amanda Bowman. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family committal service will be held in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery on Thursday morning. A public memorial service for family and friends will be held on Thursday at the Elmira Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. with Pas tor Dale Bauman and Pastor Ruth Anne Laverty officiating.

    In her memory, donations to Elmira Mennonite Church Capital Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be ap preciated as expressions of sympathy.

    The Record Wed, Sep 09, 1998 Page 16

    Minerva — Harvey B. "Harry" Martin. Harvey (son of Cleason M. Martin and Elizabeth G. "Lizzie" Brubacher) was born 28 Dec 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Ruth Elaine Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Murray Raymond Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. James Harvey Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 25. Paul Dale Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 11.  Almeda Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1932; died 1932.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167299


  5. 12.  Elvina Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1) was born 26 Jun 1934; died 15 Aug 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elvina Gingrich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167294P

    Notes:

    GINGRICH, Elvina (Mrs. Orton) - Peacefully went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Elvina (Metzger) Gingrich, age 70 years, of Elmira. Beloved wife of Orton Gingrich for 47 years. Dear mother of Kathy and Sam Coffman of Clarkston, Washington and Ken and Vicki Gingrich of Elmira. Sister of Lorne and Florence Metzger of Elmira, Tilman and Karen Metzger of St. Clements, Eileen and Phares Martin of Listowel and sister-in-law of Harvey Martin of Elmira. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Katie (Martin) Metzger; her step-mother, Amanda (Bowman) Metzger; her sister, Minerva Martin and two sisters and one brother in infancy. Elvina was an employee of Stedman's in Elmira for over 22 years. The family will receive their friends and relatives at The Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday (today) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Thursday transfer will be made to the Hawkesville Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Perry Bartel officiating followed by interment in Hawkesville Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Canadian Arthritis Society or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

    The Record 16 Aug 2004

    Elvina married Orton M. Gingrich 23 Oct 1957. Orton (son of Noah E. Gingrich and Katie Martin) was born 2 May 1934; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leonard Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1937; died 1938.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167300


  7. 14.  Susannah Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1938; died 1939.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167301


  8. 15.  Tilman Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

    Tilman — Karen Elaine Bauman. (daughter of David S. Bauman and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Michael Robert Metzger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1981; died 21 Aug 2002; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  9. 16.  Alice Ziegler Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rachel2, 1.Rachel1)

  10. 17.  Wilbert M. Ziegler Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rachel2, 1.Rachel1)

    Wilbert — Ruth Horst. (daughter of George W. Horst and Leah F. Martin) [Group Sheet]


  11. 18.  Edith M. Ziegler Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rachel2, 1.Rachel1)

    Edith — Bruce W. Metzger. (son of Jacob Metzger and Mary Ann Sittler) [Group Sheet]


  12. 19.  George Ziegler Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rachel2, 1.Rachel1) was born 29 Jun 1941; died 25 Feb 2008; was buried , Markdale, York Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173655


  13. 20.  Matilda M. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Angeline2, 1.Rachel1)

    Matilda — Ivan S. Bauman. (son of Edwin G. Bauman and Selina F. Sauder) [Group Sheet]


  14. 21.  Elma M. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Angeline2, 1.Rachel1)

    Elma — Oscar B. Metzger. (son of Urias B. Metzger and Luida Bauman) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Ruth Elaine Martin Descendancy chart to this point (10.Minerva3, 2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

  2. 23.  Murray Raymond Martin Descendancy chart to this point (10.Minerva3, 2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

    Murray — Joyce Darlene Martin. [Group Sheet]


  3. 24.  James Harvey Martin Descendancy chart to this point (10.Minerva3, 2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

    James — Susan Joy Diefenbacher. [Group Sheet]


  4. 25.  Paul Dale Martin Descendancy chart to this point (10.Minerva3, 2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1)

    Paul — Janice Mary Ann Frey. (daughter of Mervin C. Frey and Arlene M. Bowman) [Group Sheet]


  5. 26.  Michael Robert Metzger Descendancy chart to this point (15.Tilman3, 2.Katharine2, 1.Rachel1) was born 4 May 1981; died 21 Aug 2002; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168944