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Joachim Heinrich Christian "Joseph" Weirmier was born on 13 March 1858, at Puschow, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin. ; 1857 from death record.^3,4 He was the son of Joachim Peter Christian Weirmier and Henrike Christine Friederica Ernestine Ruwoldt.²
Joachim Heinrich Christian "Joseph" Weirmier married Sophia Mauer, daughter of Elias Johan "John" Mauer and Sophia Maria Henriette "Blauhm" Blohm, on 2 June 1881, at, Bruce, .^4,2,5
Joachim Heinrich Christian "Joseph" Weirmier died on 21 May 1939, at, Bruce, . Buried St. Peters Lutheran Cem., Lot 10 Cons. 8 Bentinck Twp.^4,5,2

     
Christian Jr. Weirmier was born in 1885, at, Grey, .¹ He was the son of Joachim Peter Christian Weirmier and Henrike Christine Friederica Ernestine Ruwoldt.¹
Christian Jr. Weirmier married Elizabeth Mahn before 1930.²
Christian Jr. Weirmier died in 1954, at, Grey, . Buried St. peters Lutheran Cem., Lot 10 Cons. 8 Bentinck Twp.¹

     
Maria "Mary" Gatemann was born on 2 September 1855, at, Bruce, . At from age at death.¹ She was the daughter of Henrich "Henry Gatemann.³
As of before 1890,her married name was Leifso.¹

Maria "Mary" Gatemann married Charles B Leifso, son of John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso, before 1890.¹ Maria "Mary" Gatemann witnessed the marriage of Angeline Kahn and Wilhelm "William" Leifso on 14 October 1890 at #00165, photo 21 Feb 07, , Bruce, ; #001655
William Liefso, age 21, born living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Lutheran
F: John Liefso M: Mina Ann Koch
Marries:
Angelina Kahn, age 18, born living Carrick Twp., S, Roman Catholic
F: Kark Kahn M: Katherina Katz
Wit: Charles and Maria Liefso, both of Brant Twp.
Date, Place: 14 Oct 1890, Brant Twp.
Wit: Charles Liefso, Brant Twp.
Maria Liefso, Brant Twp.

Lic. by Rev. B. Mueller. (i.e. in the Lutheran Church).²
Maria "Mary" Gatemann waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 18 June 1911.
7 14 Liefso Mary F Head W Aug 1855 55
8 14 Liefso David M Son S Nov 1890 20
9 14 Liefso Louis M Son S May 1893 18
10 14 Liefso Arthur M Son S Jun 1898 12

Bruce South / 8 Brant / page 2.⁴
Maria "Mary" Gatemann died on 5 November 1926, at at age 71 years 2 months 3 days, Brant Twp., Bruce, ON.¹

     
Arthur W. Leifso was born in 1898, at, Bruce, . At from 1911 census.^1,2 He was the son of Johann "John" Leifso and Sophia Harnock.¹
Arthur W. Leifso married Emma Stuempfle before 1936.³
Arthur W. Leifso died in 1961. Buried Hanover Cem. Lot 1, Cons 2 SDR Bentinck Twp.²

     
Louisa Heist was born circa 1793, at from 1871 census.¹

     
Emma Stuempfle was born in 1899.²
As of before 1936,her married name was Leifso.¹

Emma Stuempfle married Arthur W. Leifso, son of Johann "John" Leifso and Sophia Harnock, before 1936.¹
Emma Stuempfle died in 1981. Buried Hanover Cem. Lot 1, Cons 2 SDR Bentinck Twp.²

     
Herbert R Leifso was born on 28 May 1936, at Elmwood, Grey, ON.¹ He was the son of Arthur W. Leifso and Emma Stuempfle.¹
Herbert R Leifso died on 1 June 1936, at Elmwood, Grey, ON.¹

     
Lavina Theodorf was born in June 1883, at, . At 1885 from gravestone, 1883 from 1911 census.¹
As of before 1907,her married name was Rody.¹

Lavina Theodorf married Alfred Rody, son of Henry Rody and Augusta Haase, before 1907, at birth of Earl.¹
Lavina Theodorf died in 1933. Buried Elmwood Cem. Lot 1 Cons. 10 Bentinck Twp.¹

     
Earl Rody was born in July 1907, at, Bruce, . At from 1911 census.¹ He was the son of Alfred Rody and Lavina Theodorf.¹

     
Anna Pegelo was born on 10 June 1906, at, Bruce, .¹ She was the daughter of Carl "Charles" Jr Pegelo and Elizabeth Leifso.¹
Anna Pegelo died on 26 June 1906, at age 16 tagen, buried St. Peter's Luth. Cem., , Bruce, .¹

     
Elizabeth Leifso was born on 14 June 1902, at, Bruce, . At from age at death.¹ She was the daughter of Charles John Leifso and Elizabeth Pegelo.¹
Elizabeth Leifso died on 8 June 1903, at age 11 months 25 days, buried St. Peter's Luth. Cem., , Bruce, .¹

     
John "Gunther" Gonder was born on 8 June 1900, at, Bruce, . At from age at death.^1,2 He was the son of Hans "John Gunther" Gonder and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Pegelo.¹
John "Gunther" Gonder died on 17 January 1907, at at age 6y 7m 9d, buried St. Peter's Luth. Cem., Brant Twp., Bruce, ON.¹

     
Edward "Gunther" Gonder was born in October 1892, at Bentinck Twp., Grey, ON. At from 1911 census.¹ He was the son of Hans "John Gunther" Gonder and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Pegelo.¹

     
Herman Frederick "Gunther" Gonder was born on 6 September 1897, at, Grey, . At 1898 from 1911 census.^1,2 He was the son of Hans "John Gunther" Gonder and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Pegelo.¹ Herman Frederick "Gunther" Gonder began military service on 6 June 1918 at RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3618 - 15, , York, .²

     
Elora "Lorna Gunther" Gonder was born on 28 August 1893, at, Grey, . At from 1901 census.¹ She was the daughter of Hans "John Gunther" Gonder and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Pegelo.¹

     
Mary "Gunther" Gonder was born in May 1905, at Bentinck Twp., Grey, ON. At from 1911 census.¹ She was the daughter of Hans "John Gunther" Gonder and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Pegelo.¹

     
David "Gunther" Gonder was born in June 1908, at Bentinck Twp., Grey, ON. At from 1911 census.¹ He was the son of Hans "John Gunther" Gonder and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Pegelo.¹

     
Gussie Gunderson was born on 23 August 1877, at, Algoma, . At in 1901 living; Working as a domestic for her Aunt, Sophie P. Jones.¹ She was the daughter of (?) Gunderson.¹

     
Sophia Bonn was born on 13 June 1825, at, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, . At From age at death.²
As of before 1855,her married name was Harnock.¹

Sophia Bonn died on 13 May 1903, at At age 77y 11m, buried St, Peter's Luthern Cem. #2,, , Bruce, .²

     
Frederick Harnock was born circa 1855, at, Brant, .¹ He was the son of Ernst Harnock and Sophia Bonn.¹ Frederick Harnock witnessed the marriage of Sophia Harnock and Johann "John" Leifso on 20 April 1881 at, Bruce, ; #001565:
John Liefso, age 23, born and living Brant. Twp., B, Farmer, Ev. Luth.
F: John liefso M: Wilhelmina Kock (could be Kook
Marrie:
Sophia Harnock, age 22, born and living Brant Twp., S, Ev. Luth.
F: Ernst Harnock M: Sophia Bonn

Wit: Charles Liefso, Brant Twp.
Frederick Harnock, Brant Twp.
Date, Place: 20 April 1881 in Brant Twp.
Banns
Rev, W. Rein.¹

     
Wilhelmine "Minni Levetzow" Leifso was born circa 1861, at Gamehl, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin. At From 1867 census Mecklenburg-Schwerin; Wilhelmine Levetzow b: 1861, weiblich (Female)
Schulkind, Tochter
Father: Wilhelm Mother: Christine
Place: Gamehl
District Office: Ritteramt Bukow
Roll: 14986 Line: 3

Birth date c1861 from 1871 census and marriage registration, agrees with 1867 census above.^1,2 She was the daughter of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso and Christina Burmeister.¹ Wilhelmine "Minni Levetzow" Leifso witnessed the New Tag of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso in 1867 at Gamehl, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin; Wilhelm Levetzow 36: Birth Year: 1831,Occupation: Tagelöhner
Christine Levetzow 26 Birth Year: 1841, Ehefrau (Wife)
Wilhelmine Levetzow 6 Birth Year: 1861, Occupation: Schulkind
Marie Levetzow 4 Birth Year: 1863
Dorothea Levetzow 78 Birth Year: 1789,Occupation: Tagelöhnerwittwe, Relationship: Mutter (Mother)
Tagelöhnerwittwe id the widow of a day labourer

Place:Gamehl, a village a few miles SW of Kröpelin.
District Office: Ritteramt Bukow.² Wilhelmine "Minni Levetzow" Leifso witnessed the immigration of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso on 20 October 1868 at New York, New York; On board the "Teutonia".
This information from the "GTA" and researched by Alice Leifso who laboriously poured through these volumes.

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Lewetzow, Wilhelm age 27, M, Laborer, Gamehl
Lewetzow, Christine age 27, F, Wife      
Lewetzow, Wilhelmine age 07, F, Child      
Lewetzow, Marie       age 04, F, Child      
Lewetzow, Dora       age 57, F, Woman.³      
As of 12 January 1881,her married name was Jackson.¹

Wilhelmine "Minni Levetzow" Leifso married James Jackson, son of William Jackson and Agnes Harris, on 12 January 1881, at, Bruce, . #001576
James Jackson, age 35, born Scotland, living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Presb.
F: William Jackson M: Agnes Harris
Marries:
Minni Laeso, age 20, born Germany, living Brant Twp., S, Presb.
F: William Leaso M: Christina Rody

Wit: John and Caroline Leaso of Brant Twp.
Date, Place: 12 Jan. 1881 in Brant Twp.

By Lic. and Daniel Duff.¹

     
James Jackson was born circa 1846, at Scotland. At from age when married.¹ He was the son of William Jackson and Agnes Harris.^2,1
James Jackson married Wilhelmine "Minni Levetzow" Leifso, daughter of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso and Christina Burmeister, on 12 January 1881, at, Bruce, . #001576
James Jackson, age 35, born Scotland, living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Presb.
F: William Jackson M: Agnes Harris
Marries:
Minni Laeso, age 20, born Germany, living Brant Twp., S, Presb.
F: William Leaso M: Christina Rody

Wit: John and Caroline Leaso of Brant Twp.
Date, Place: 12 Jan. 1881 in Brant Twp.

By Lic. and Daniel Duff.¹
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
William JACKSON M Male Scottish 70 Scot. Farmer Presb. Can.
Agnes JACKSON M Female Scottish 78 Scot. Presb. Can.
James JACKSON M Male Scottish 36 Scot. Farmer Presb.. Can.
Minnie JACKSON M Female Scottish 21 Germ. Presb. Can.
James ROBINSON M Male Irish 56 Ire. Farmer Meth. Can.
Eliza ROBINSON M Female Irish 50 Ire. Meth. Can.
Ann ROBINSON Female Irish 22 O. Meth. Can.
Robert ROBINSON Male Irish 21 O. Farmer Meth. Can.
William ROBINSON Male Irish 19 O. Farm Labor Meth. Can.
James ROBINSON Male Irish 18 O. Carpenter Meth. Can.
Latitia ROBINSON Female Irish 9 O. Meth. Can.

Brant, Bruce South, ON C-13275
Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, Page 86.³

     
Marie "Mary Levetzow"" Leifso was born on 12 December 1866, at Gamehl, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin. At From 1901 census; !871 census makes her birth date c1865, close to 1863 from 1867 census Mecklenburg-Schwerin, see below.
Marie Levetzow b: 1863, weiblich (Female), Tochter
Father: Wilhelm Mother: Christine
Place: Gamehl
District Office: Ritteramt Bukow
Roll: 14986 Line: 4.^1,2 She was the daughter of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso and Christina Burmeister.¹ Marie "Mary Levetzow"" Leifso witnessed the New Tag of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso in 1867 at Gamehl, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin; Wilhelm Levetzow 36: Birth Year: 1831,Occupation: Tagelöhner
Christine Levetzow 26 Birth Year: 1841, Ehefrau (Wife)
Wilhelmine Levetzow 6 Birth Year: 1861, Occupation: Schulkind
Marie Levetzow 4 Birth Year: 1863
Dorothea Levetzow 78 Birth Year: 1789,Occupation: Tagelöhnerwittwe, Relationship: Mutter (Mother)
Tagelöhnerwittwe id the widow of a day labourer

Place:Gamehl, a village a few miles SW of Kröpelin.
District Office: Ritteramt Bukow.² Marie "Mary Levetzow"" Leifso witnessed the immigration of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso on 20 October 1868 at New York, New York; On board the "Teutonia".
This information from the "GTA" and researched by Alice Leifso who laboriously poured through these volumes.

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Lewetzow, Wilhelm age 27, M, Laborer, Gamehl
Lewetzow, Christine age 27, F, Wife      
Lewetzow, Wilhelmine age 07, F, Child      
Lewetzow, Marie       age 04, F, Child      
Lewetzow, Dora       age 57, F, Woman.³       Marie "Mary Levetzow"" Leifso witnessed the New Tag of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso on 2 April 1871 at Labourer, Page 45, Line 3, , Bruce South, ; Leiss, William, age 39, B: Germ. Luth., Labourer.
Leiss, Christine, age 28, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiss, Mina, age 10, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiss,Mary, age 6, B: Germ. Luth.,
Heist, Louisa, age 78. B: Germ. Luth., Widow

Leiss , William: age 39, Birthplace: Germany
Religion: CV, Occupation: Labouer
Bruce South ( 027 ), Sub-dist: Brant ( H ), Div. 3, Page 45, Line 3, C-9936.⁴
As of 20 December 1880,her married name was Pepper.⁵

Marie "Mary Levetzow"" Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Grey, , on 31 March 1901.
3 7 23 Pepper William M Head M Dec 18 1849 51
3 8 23 Pepper Mary F Wife M Dec 12 1866 34
3 9 23 Pepper William D. M Son S Feb 29 1888 13
3 10 23 Pepper Milton G. M Son S May 4 1890 10
3 11 23 Pepper Stuardt M. M Son S Jan 10 1898 3
3 12 23 Pepper Alfred J. M Son S Jan 10 1898 3
3 13 23 Pepper Eva M F Daughter S Dec 21 1900 3m

Bentinck, GREY, South, ON
Dist: #66, Subdist: b-7, T-6469.⁶

     
William Jackson was born circa 1811, at Scotland. At from 1871 census.¹
William Jackson married Agnes Harris before 1846, at birth of son James, , , Scotland.²
The census on 2 April 1871 has for at, Bruce, ,:
JACKSON , William, Age: 60
Birthplace: Scotland
Religion: Church of Scotland/Kirk/Scotch Presbyterian, et
Occupation: FARMER
District: BRUCE SOUTH ( 027 ), Sub-district: Brant ( H ), Div: 3
Page: 82, Reel C-9936.¹

     
Agnes Harris was born in 1793, at, , Scotland. At from 1881 census.²
Agnes Harris married William Jackson before 1846, at birth of son James, , , Scotland.¹
As of before 1846,her married name was Jackson.¹

     
Theodore "Gado" Jr Koester Friedrich Joachim Heinrich, born to Arbeitsman Vollrath, Joachim Hartwig Koester and Henriette Maria Sophia Johanna Mahnke.
GP: Dorothea Hinrich's geb Ko"ster, Photo 21 Feb 07.
Also daughter who died, Sophia Anna Dorothea b: 24,26 Nov 1841, d: 11 Jan 1842.
15,23 Feb. 1845, born Fredrica Dorothea Maria to same parents, on 17 April 1840, at, Dom Parish, , Germany.³ He was born in 1841 at from 1881 census., , Germany.¹ He was the son of Theodore "Giddy" Koester and Sophia (?).²
Theodore "Gado" Jr Koester married Dorothea Eulenberg before 1864, at From births of children as well., , Germany.¹
Theodore "Gado" Jr Koester witnessed the birth of Johann Friederich Theodor Wilken on 11 January 1875 at #2, bap. 17 January., , Bruce, ; Father Johann and mother Friederike geb öster.
GPs: Johann Pohlmann, Friedrich Köster, Theodor Köster jr.⁴
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
Gado KEOSTER M Male German 40 Germany Lutheran Farmer
Dorothy KEOSTER M Female German 38 Germany Lutheran
Frederick KOESTER Male German 17 Germany Lutheran Son Farmer
William KOESTER Male German 16 Germany Lutheran Son
Sophia KOESTER Female German 14 Germany Lutheran
Frederika KOESTER Female German 10 Germany Lutheran
Minnie KOESTER Female German 7 Ontario Lutheran
Christina KOESTER Female German 4 Ontario Lutheran
Mary KOESTER Female German <1 B: Jan 3/12 Dec Lutheran

Brant, Bruce South, ON C-13275
Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, page 10.¹

     
Dorothea Eulenberg was born in 1843, at, Germany. At from 1881 census, and Minnie's mar. reg.¹
Dorothea Eulenberg married Theodore "Gado" Jr Koester, son of Theodore "Giddy" Koester and Sophia (?), before 1864, at From births of children as well., , Germany.¹
As of before 1864,her married name was Koester.¹

Dorothea Eulenberg witnessed the birth of Sophie Pegelo on 14 December 1873 at #2301 for 1873, #24 bap. 17 December., , Bruce, ; Father Karl mother Sophie geb Köster.
GPs: Frau Sophie (Fritz) Köster, Frau Dorothea (Theodor jr) Köster, Frau Friederike Johann II Wilcken.^2,3