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Hist. Mss. 1-38 SC
Peter Litwiller 1809-1878

Paper, 1853
1 folder

Biographical Sketch

Peter Litwiller (1809-1878) was an Amish bishop. He lived in Wilmot township, Ontario.

1809 Born in Alsace, France
1829 Immigrated to Canada
18-- Married Elisabeth Lichti, also from Alsace
1845 Ordained as minister for the Wilmot congregation
1850 Ordained as bishop for the Wilmot congregation
1878 Died on July 7 in Wilmot township at age 69

Source: Burkholder, L. J. A Brief History of the Mennonites in Ontario. (Livingstone Press: Canada) 1935.

Hist Mss 1-10 Box 1 folder 1/22, Litwiller, Peter, obituary

 

Inventory

1 file (Small Collection)

contains certificate to perform marriages; dated 1853 from Berlin, Ontario


April 29, 2004 / Reformatted by Kathryn Yoder
July 23, 2001 / Update by Monica Zimmerman
June 6, 2000/ Biographical Sketch written by Zach Landis
File "Hm1-38.doc"
Mennonite Church USA Archives - Goshen, 1700 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526

 

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