Person Page - 845

     
Thomas Humphries was born on 15 December 1819, at St. Andrew's, Auckland, Durham, Eng..¹ He was the son of John Humphries and Mary Langstaff Robson.¹

     
John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso was born on 11 December 1824, at, . At from age at death of 74 years 1 month 11 days.⁴ He was the son of Johann "Levetzow" Leifso and Dorothea "Wohst" Wüst.^2,3
John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso married Maria Wilhelmina "Sophie" Koch, daughter of Jacob Koch, before 1850, at birth of daughter Innah, , .⁴
John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso was in at Dist. #4, , Bruce, , on the 1861 census
Lizen, John, age 37, B: Germ. Luth., Farmer
Lizen, Mina, age 36, B: Germ. Luth.,
Lizen, Hannah age 12, B: Germ. Luth., Living in log
Lizen, Mary, age 10, B: Germ. Luth., shanty
Lizen, Charle, age 8, B: USA, Luth.,
Lizen, Elizabeth, age 6, B: U.C. Luth.,
Lizen, John, age 4, B: U.C. Luth.,
Lizen, Frederick, age 1, B: U.C. Luth.,

Bruce, Brant, Page 56, Line 11, C-1010.⁵
The census on 2 April 1871 has for at Farmer, Page 45, Line 18, No Leiso owned their farm or land in 1871., , Bruce South, ,:
Leiso, John, age 46, B: Germ. Luth., Farmer
Leiso, Mina, age 44, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiso, Mary, age 20, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiso, Charle, age 18, B: USA, Luth.,
Leiso, Elizabeth, age 15, B: Ont, Luth.,
Leiso, John, age 13, B: Ont, Luth.,
Leiso, Frederick, age 12, B: Ont, Luth.,
Leiso, Mina, age 8, B: Ont, Luth.,
Leiso, Caroline, age 6, B: Ont, Luth.,
Leiso, Christine, age 4, B: Ont, Luth.,
Leiso, William, age 1, B: Ont, Luth.,

Leiss, John: age 46, Birthplace: Germany
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran , Occupation: Farmer
Bruce South ( 027 ), Sub-dist: Brant ( H ), Div. 3, Page 45, Line 18, C-9936.⁶
He received First Holy Communion on 22 February 1874 at St. Peter's, , Bruce, ; Present were: Johann is wife Sophie and their children: Karl, Elisabeth, Johann Friedrich.⁷
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce ON, ,:
John LIESSO M Male German 55 Germ. Lutheran Farmer
Minnie LIESSO M Female German 54 Germ.Lutheran
Caroline LIESSO Female German 16 C.W. Lutheran
Christoph LIESSO Male German 15 C.W. Lutheran Farmer Son
William LIESSO Male German 11 C.W. Lutheran

Brant, Bruce South, Ontario
C-13275, Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, Page 111.⁸
John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso died on 22 January 1899, at buried St. Peter's Luth. cem., , Bruce, .⁴

     
Johann "Levetzow" Leifso was born on 14 January 1796, at Cröpelin, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin. ; There has to be two males in the family since there are two Johns born 1867 and 1858.^2,3 He was the son of Jonas "Levetzow" Leifso and Ester Haack.^2,3 Johann "Levetzow" Leifso was New Tag Name: Johann Levetzow, birth Date: 14 Jan 1796, männlich
Knecht, been in area for 2 years and is single.
Cröpelin Town, Kröpelin District: Stadt Kröpelin
only one that fits

Only other two Johanns on 1819 census.
Name: Johann Levetzow: TOO YOUNG
Gender: männlich (Male)
Status or Occupation: Sohn of Friedrich and Sophia
Birth Date: 23 Mrz 1813 (23 Mar 1813) Walkenhagen Town, Kammerhof District: Domanialamt Doberan
Very close to Kröpelin

Name: Johann Levetzow: wife named Maria born 1815.
Gender: männlich (Male)
Birth Date: 2 Okt 1808 (2 Oct 1808), Voigtshagen Town, Klein Kussewitz District: Rostocker Distrikt
5 Miles ENE of Rostock. on 5 August 1819 at Gamehl FHC # 068910, Cröpelin/Kröpelin, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin.³
Johann "Levetzow" Leifso married Dorothea "Wohst" Wüst, daughter of (?) Wüst, before 1824.⁴
Johann "Levetzow" Leifso Kirchenbuch, 1738-1875
Evangelische Kirche Kröpelin (AG. Kröpelin)

Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1738-1834 Konfirmationen 1787-1834 - FHL INTL Film 69281
Taufen 1826-1858 Heiraten, Tote, Konfirmationen 1834-1862 - FHL INTL Film 69282
Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1859-1875 - FHL INTL Film 69283

Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Benz (AG. Wismar) could include Gamehl
Evangelische Kirche Goldebee (AG. Wismar)
Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1654-1913 Konfirmationen 1787-1913 - FHL INTL Film [ 69127 ]

Kirchenbuch, 1654-18
Evangelische Kirche Kirch Mulsow (AG. Neubuckow) could include Gamehl

Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1654-1706
Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1727-1787 - FHL INTL Film [ 69289 ]
Taufen 1787-1865 Heiraten 1787-1837
Tote 1787-1865 Konfirm. 1806-1809
Heiraten 1837-1865 Konfirm. 1832-1865
Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1854-1872 (Passee)
Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1866-1875 - FHL INTL Film [ 69290 ]

Kirchenbuch, 1694-1905
Evangelische Kirche Neukloster (AG. Warin)

Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1694-1803 - FHL INTL Film [ 69392 ]
Taufen, Heiraten, Tote 1802-1844
Taufen 1845-1883 - FHL INTL Film [ 69393 ]
Tote 1845-1892 Konf., Heiraten 1845-1905 - FHL INTL Film [ 69394 ] in 2008, at FHC Films for area., , .²

     
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso was born on 29 March 1834, at, . At from 1911 census and gravestone.^1,2 He was the son of Johann "Levetzow" Leifso and Dorothea "Wohst" Wüst.¹
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso married Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann, daughter of Johann Jochim Christian Hamann and Louise Sophia Dorothea Heldt, before 1853, at Birth of John, , .^1,3
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso witnessed the birth of Johann "John" Leifso on 8 March 1858 at From 1901 census, , ; First Leifso in St. Peter's Church book, taufen #15 on the 5 June 1869. Father Johann and mother Sophia geb Koch.
GP: Carl Leifso, Wilhm. (I assume Wilhelm Christian) Leifso, Frau Wilhelmine (no family name) but one assumes it is Carl's wife..^4,5
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso witnessed the birth of Wilhelm "William" Leifso on 5 June 1869 at #15, Bap. 13 June., , Bruce, ; Father Johann Leifso mother Sophie geb Koch.
GPs: Carl Leifso und Wilhelmine Leifso, Frau Wilhelmine.⁵
The census on 2 April 1871 has for at Farmer, Page 47, Line 3, , Bruce South, ,:
Leiso, Charles, age 36, B: Germ. Luth., Farmer
Leiso, Mina, age 34, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiso, Charles, age 9, B: Ont., Luth.,
Leiso, John, age 5, B: Ont., Luth.,
Leiso, Elizabeth, age 3, B: Ont., Luth.,

Leiss , Charles: age 36, Birthplace: Germany
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran , Occupation: Farmer
Bruce South ( 027 ), Sub-dist: Brant ( H ), Div. 3, Page 47, Line 3, C-9936.⁶

Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso witnessed the birth of Carl "Charles Charley Levetzow" Leifso on 5 July 1871 at #7, bap. 9 July, St. Peter's Church., , Bruce, ; Father is Wilhelm, mother is Christine geb Burmeister.
GPs: Carl Leifso, Carl Leifso (???).
The 1901 census has birthday of 12 Juy 1871.⁵
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
Charles LIESSO M Male German 45 Ger. Lutheran Farmer
Minnie LIESSO M Female German 43 Ger. Lutheran
Charles LIESSO Male German 18 C.W. Lutheran Farmer Son
John LIESSO Male German 14 ON Lutheran Son
Elisabeth LIESSO Female German 13 ON Lutheran
Mary LIESSO Female German 9 ON Lutheran
Minnie LIESSO Female German 7 ON Lutheran
William LIESSO Male German 3 ON Lutheran

Brant, Bruce South, ON
C-13275, Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, Page 111.⁷
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce (east), , on 31 March 1901.
4 1 25 Laifeo Charles M Head M Mar 30 1834 67
4 2 25 Laifeo Irene? F Wife M Apr 26 1836 64
4 3 25 Laifeo John M Son S Sep 6 1865 35
4 4 25 Laifeo William M Son S Jun 20 1877 23

BRUCE (East)(#48), Subdist: A-7, T 6460.⁴
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 18 June 1911.
27 29 Liefso William A M Head M Jun 1878 age 32 F: Charles 1834
28 29 Liefso Annie F Wife M Nov 1884 age 26
29 29 Liefso Amelia F Daughter S Jan 1903 age 8
30 29 Liefso Harry M Son S Oct 1905 age 5
31 29 Liefso Ida F Daughter S Nov 1909 age 1
32 29 Liefso Charles M Father M Mar 1834 age 77
33 29 Liefso Minnie F Mother M Apr 1837 age 74
34 29 Liefso John M Brother S Sep 1867 age 43 F: Charles 1834

1911 census Bruce S, Brant #7, page 3.¹
Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso died on 10 May 1912, at # 008558 at age 78 years 1month 11 days, , Bruce, . Buried St. Peter's Luth. Cem.²

     
Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann was born on 26 April 1837, at Alt Karin, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin. At Bap. 30 April, from 1911 census and gravestone; 1901 census calls her Irena born 26 April 1836.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Johann Jochim Christian Hamann and Louise Sophia Dorothea Heldt.²
As of before 1853,her married name was Leifso.¹

Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann married Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso, son of Johann "Levetzow" Leifso and Dorothea "Wohst" Wüst, before 1853, at Birth of John, , .^1,4

Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann emigrated in 1858 from from Mecklenburg-Schwerin to at Brant Twp.
; Same year as husband, did they come together?⁴
Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann witnessed the birth of Johann "John" Leifso on 8 March 1858 at From 1901 census, , ; First Leifso in St. Peter's Church book, taufen #15 on the 5 June 1869. Father Johann and mother Sophia geb Koch.
GP: Carl Leifso, Wilhm. (I assume Wilhelm Christian) Leifso, Frau Wilhelmine (no family name) but one assumes it is Carl's wife..^5,6
Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann witnessed the birth of Wilhelm "William" Leifso on 5 June 1869 at #15, Bap. 13 June., , Bruce, ; Father Johann Leifso mother Sophie geb Koch.
GPs: Carl Leifso und Wilhelmine Leifso, Frau Wilhelmine.⁶
Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann witnessed the birth of Mina Pries on 22 December 1874 at #002800, #14 bap. 25 December., , Bruce, ; Father Frederick is a farmer and mother is Mary Harnock. The midwife or Accoucheur was Mrs. John Liefso who is Sophia Harnock, married to John Liefso.
GPS: Frau Wilhelmine (Carl) Leifso, Sophie Harnack, Frau Nancy Pries.⁷
Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann died on 16 July 1922, at at age 85 years 2 months 20 days, , Bruce, . Buried St. Peter's Luth. Cem.³

     
John Leifso was born on 6 September 1865, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.² He was the son of Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso and Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann.¹
John Leifso died in 1944, at Elmwood Cem., , Grey, .³

     
William Leifso was born on 20 June 1877, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.² He was the son of Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso and Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann.¹
William Leifso married Annie Wilken on 4 June 1901, at, Bruce, .^1,3
William Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at living next door to a Pegelo., , Bruce, , on 18 June 1911.
27 29 Liefso William A M Head M Jun 1878 32
28 29 Liefso Annie F Wife M Nov 1884 26
29 29 Liefso Amelia F Daughter S Jan 1903 8
30 29 Liefso Harry M Son S Oct 1905 5
31 29 Liefso Ida F Daughter S Nov 1909 1
32 29 Liefso Charles M Father M Mar 1834 77
33 29 Liefso Minnie F Mother M Apr 1837 74
34 29 Liefso John M Brother S Sep 1867 43

Bruce South / 7 Brant / page 3.¹
William Leifso died in 1964, at Elmwood cem., , Grey, .⁴

     
Johann "John" Leifso was born on 8 March 1858, at, . At From 1901 census; First Leifso in St. Peter's Church book, taufen #15 on the 5 June 1869. Father Johann and mother Sophia geb Koch.
GP: Carl Leifso, Wilhm. (I assume Wilhelm Christian) Leifso, Frau Wilhelmine (no family name) but one assumes it is Carl's wife..^1,2 He was the son of John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso.¹
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
John LIESSO M Male German 24 O. Farmer Lutheran
Sophia LIESSO M Female German 23 O. Lutheran
Brant, Bruce South, Ontario
C-13275, Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, Page 112.³
Johann "John" Leifso married Sophia Harnock, daughter of Ernst Harnock and Sophia Bonn, 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.⁴ Johann "John" Leifso witnessed the marriage of William Procknow and Caroline Leifso on 23 March 1885 at #001727, , Bruce, ; #001727
Wilhelm Procknow, age 21, born Carrick Twp., living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Lutheran
F: Wilhelm Procknow M: Elizabeth Joehl (Jöhl)
Marries:
Caroline Leifso, age 20, born and living Brant Twp., S, Lutheran
F: John Leifso M: Mine Koch
Wit: Carl Leifso, Brant
John Leifso, Brant
Date, Place 23 March 1885, Brant Twp.

Banns, by Rev. B. Mueller.⁴
Johann "John" Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 31 March 1901.
7 6 51 Liefso John M Head M Mar 8 1858 43
7 7 51 Liefso Sophie F Wife M Oct 26 1859 42
7 8 51 Liefso Fredrick M Son S Oct 22 1883 18
7 9 51 Liefso William M Son S Feb 23 1887 14
7 10 51 Liefso Annie F Daughter S Mar 30 1889 12
7 11 51 Liefso Lizzie F Daughter S Dec 16 1893 8
7 12 51 Liefso Eddie M Son S May 12 1895 6

Brant, BRUCE (East), ON
Dist: 48, Subdist: a-6, T.¹
Johann "John" Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 18 June 1911.
43 35 Liefso John M Head M Feb 1857 54
44 35 Liefso Sophia F Wife M Oct 1859 51
45 35 Liefso William M Son S Feb 1887 24
46 35 Liefso Elizabeth F Daughter S Dec 1893 18
47 35 Liefso Edward M Son S May 1895 16
48 35 Liefso Arthur M Son S Apr 1901 10

Bruce South / 6 Brant / page 4.⁵
Johann "John" Leifso died in 1951, at Buried Hanover Cem., Sec. 5 Row 1., , .⁶

     
Charles B Leifso was born on 3 March 1853, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census, or 1852 from gravestone; 1861 census has this listing: Lizen, Charle, age 8, B: USA, Luth. under John and Mina.³ He was the son of John (2) Johannes "Levetzow" Leifso.¹
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
Charles LIESSO M Male German 28 Ger. Lutheran Farmer
Mary LIESSO M Female German 26 Ger. Lutheran

Brant, Bruce South, ON
C-13275, Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, Page 110.⁴ Charles B Leifso 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.⁵ Charles B Leifso witnessed the marriage of William Procknow and Caroline Leifso on 23 March 1885 at #001727, , Bruce, ; #001727
Wilhelm Procknow, age 21, born Carrick Twp., living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Lutheran
F: Wilhelm Procknow M: Elizabeth Joehl (Jöhl)
Marries:
Caroline Leifso, age 20, born and living Brant Twp., S, Lutheran
F: John Leifso M: Mine Koch
Wit: Carl Leifso, Brant
John Leifso, Brant
Date, Place 23 March 1885, Brant Twp.

Banns, by Rev. B. Mueller.⁵
Charles B Leifso married Maria "Mary" Gatemann, daughter of Henrich "Henry Gatemann, before 1890.⁶ Charles B Leifso 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).⁵
Charles B Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 31 March 1901.
4 29 31 Leifso Charles B M Head M Mar 3 1853 48
4 30 31 Leifso Mary F Wife M Aug 25 1853 45
4 31 31 Leifso Mary F Daughter S Sep 1 1881 19
4 32 31 Leifso Minnie F Daughter S Sep 29 1884 16
4 33 31 Leifso Samuel M Son S Apr 23 1887 13
4 34 31 Leifso Davide M Son S Nov 26 1890 10
4 35 31 Leifso Louis M Son S May 6 1893 7
4 36 31 Leifso Arthur M Son S Jun 3 1898 2

Brant, BRUCE, East, ON
Dist: 48, Subdist: a-8, T-6460.²
Charles B Leifso died on 11 February 1910, at at age 57 years 11months, from gravestone, , Bruce, . Would have hime born 11 Mar 1852 not 1853 as census shows.⁷

     
Norman Leifso was born on 14 May 1906, at, Brant, .¹
Norman Leifso died on 30 August 1969, at Buried 03 SEP 1969 Crane Valley Cemetery, Crane Valley, SK, , .¹

     
Beverly Longstaff was born circa 1869, at Pos Ludlow, Aroostock, Maine. At from 1880 US census.¹ He was the son of William Longstaff and Rachel McCain.¹

     
Eugene Longstaff was born circa 1862, at Pos Ludlow, Aroostock, Maine. At from 1880 US census.¹ She was the daughter of William Longstaff and Rachel McCain.¹

     
Vila Longstaff was born in January 1885, at Pos Ludlow, Aroostock, Maine. At From 1911 census and from 1880 US census.² She was the daughter of William Longstaff and Rachel McCain.²
As of before 1907,her married name was Graham.¹

Vila Longstaff married Ernest Graham before 1907, at Birth of first child found., USA.¹

     
Masrgrett Longstaff was born circa 1867, at Pos Ludlow, Aroostock, Maine. At from 1880 US census.¹ She was the daughter of William Longstaff and Rachel McCain.¹

     
William Longstaff was born circa 1872, at Pos Ludlow, Aroostock, Maine. At from 1880 US census.¹ He was the son of William Longstaff and Rachel McCain.¹

     
Frank Longstaff was born circa 1876, at Pos Ludlow, Aroostock, Maine. At from 1880 US census.¹ He was the son of William Longstaff and Rachel McCain.¹

     
William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso was born in 1831, at Gamehl, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin. At From 1867 census; Wilhelm Levetzow b: 1831, männlich, Tagelöhner
Haushalts Vorstand (Head)
Spouse's Name: Christine
Mother's Name: Dorothea
Place: Gamehl District
Office: Ritteramt Bukow
Roll: 14986 Line: 1

A Bukow is abot 4-5 kn NE of Tetrow not far east of Güstrow.
But there is a district just ENE of Wismar.³
William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso was born on 20 November 1832, at, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. At From 1901 census; 1867 census Mecklenburg-Schwerin has birth year 1831.^1,3 He was the son of Johann "Levetzow" Leifso and Dorothea "Wohst" Wüst.¹
William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso witnessed the birth of Johann "John" Leifso on 8 March 1858 at From 1901 census, , ; First Leifso in St. Peter's Church book, taufen #15 on the 5 June 1869. Father Johann and mother Sophia geb Koch.
GP: Carl Leifso, Wilhm. (I assume Wilhelm Christian) Leifso, Frau Wilhelmine (no family name) but one assumes it is Carl's wife..^1,2
William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso married Christina Burmeister, daughter of Louisa Heist, before 1860.¹ William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso was New Tag 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 in 1867 at Gamehl, , Mecklenburg-Schwerin.³ He immigrated on 20 October 1868 to New York, New York; On board the "Teutonia".
This information from the "GTA" and researched by Alice Leifso who laboriously poured through these volumes.

List below from http://members.aol.com/niteowl226/Page17.html
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.⁴      
The census on 2 April 1871 has for 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-9936.⁵

From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
Christian LIESSO M Male German 55 Germany Luth. Farm Labourer
Christina LIESSO M Female German 40 Germany Luth.
Charles LIESSO Male German 9 ON Luth.

Brant, Bruce South, Ontario
C-13275, Dist: 176, Sub-dist: H, Div. 2, Page 89.⁶
William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Grey, , on 31 March 1901.
4 29 37 Leifso William M Head M Nov 20 1832 68
4 30 37 Leifso Christina F Wife M Nov 15 1842 58
4 31 37 Leifso Charley M Son S Jul 12 1871 29

1901 Bentinck,GREY(South), Dist: 66, Subdist: b-7, T-6469.¹

     
Christina Burmeister was born on 15 November 1842, at from 1901 census; I have made her mother Louisa Heist. This may not be correct as the only supporting evidence is that Louisa was living with the family on the 1871 census.¹ She was the daughter of Louisa Heist.²
As of before 1860,her married name was Leifso.¹

Christina Burmeister married William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso, son of Johann "Levetzow" Leifso and Dorothea "Wohst" Wüst, before 1860.¹
Christina Burmeister witnessed the birth of Elisabeth Wilhelmine "Minnie" Wilken on 15 May 1872 at #7, bap. 20 May., , Bruce, ; Father is Johann Wilcken mother is Friedrike geb Köster.
GPs: Frau Sophie Pegelo, Frau Christine Leifso, Elisabeth Leifso.³
Christina Burmeister witnessed the birth of Wilhelmine Christine Sophia "Minnie" Leifso on 5 October 1873 at #19, bap. 12 October., , Bruce, ; Father Carl mother Wilhelmine Hormann.
GPs: Frau Sophie Prüter, Frau Christine Leifso, Frau Sophie Wilhelmine Leifso.
From German Roots: Born: Oct 5, 1873, Lot 28 Concession 11 Brant Twp.
Died: Dec 3, 1924, Walkerton Ontario Canada.³ Christina Burmeister witnessed the New Tag of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso on 31 March 1901 at, Grey, ; 4 29 37 Leifso William M Head M Nov 20 1832 68
4 30 37 Leifso Christina F Wife M Nov 15 1842 58
4 31 37 Leifso Charley M Son S Jul 12 1871 29

1901 Bentinck,GREY(South), Dist: 66, Subdist: b-7, T-6469.¹

     
The census on 2 April 1871 has for at Carl or Charles not born yet., , Bruce, ,:
Leiso, William, age 39, B: Germ. Luth., Labourer.
Leiso, Christine, age 28, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiso, Mina, age 10, B: Germ. Luth.,
Leiso,Mary, age 6, B: Germ. Luth.,
Heist, Louisa, age 78. B: Germ. Luth., Widow
Page 45, Line 3, , Bruce South.³

Carl "Charles Charley Levetzow" Leifso was born on 5 July 1871, at, Bruce, . At #7, bap. 9 July, St. Peter's Church; Father is Wilhelm, mother is Christine geb Burmeister.
GPs: Carl Leifso, Carl Leifso (???).
The 1901 census has birthday of 12 Juy 1871.² He was the son of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso and Christina Burmeister.¹ Carl "Charles Charley Levetzow" Leifso witnessed the New Tag of William "Wilhelm Christian Levetzow" Leifso on 31 March 1901 at, Grey, ; 4 29 37 Leifso William M Head M Nov 20 1832 68
4 30 37 Leifso Christina F Wife M Nov 15 1842 58
4 31 37 Leifso Charley M Son S Jul 12 1871 29

1901 Bentinck,GREY(South), Dist: 66, Subdist: b-7, T-6469.¹

     
Annie Wilken was born on 20 June 1877, at, Bruce, . At from 1911 census Nov 1884.^1,2
Annie Wilken 35 17 Wilkins John F M Head M May 15 1858 42
36 17 Wilkins Mary F Wife S Nov 14 1860 40
37 17 Wilkins Frederick M Son S Mar 13 1883 17
38 17 Wilkins Henriette F Daughter S May 23 1885 15
39 17 Wilkins Wesley M Son S Sep 28 1888 12
40 17 Wilkins Levi M Son S Oct 23 1895 6

41 18 Wilken Fred M Head M Jul 3 1828 72 died 12 nov 1906 76y 5m 9d
42 18 Wilken Annie F Wife M Dec 12 1829 71 died 12 oct 1914 at 83y 11m

Living next to each other in 1901: Appears to be Annie’s family.
Brant A-2 Page 2, Bruce East T 6460. in 1901, at Pos. Annies family., , Bruce, .³
As of 4 June 1901,her married name was Leifso.¹

Annie Wilken married William Leifso, son of Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso and Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann, on 4 June 1901, at, Bruce, .^1,2
Annie Wilken died in 1968, at Elmwood Cem. says born 1882, , Grey, .⁴

     
Amelia Leifso was born on 19 January 1903, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Leifso and Annie Wilken.¹

     
Harry Leifso was born in October 1905, at, Bruce, . At from 1911 census.¹ He was the son of William Leifso and Annie Wilken.¹

     
Ida E. A. Leifso was born in November 1909, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.¹ She was the daughter of William Leifso and Annie Wilken.¹
As of circa 1925,her married name was Mallasch.²

Ida E. A. Leifso married Willie E. J. Mallasch circa 1925.²
Ida E. A. Leifso died in 1963. Buried Elmwood Cem. Lot 1 Cons. 10 Bentinck Twp.²

     
Elizabeth Pegelo was born on 27 June 1864, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census; Also named in death of her son Charles John Liefso.¹ She was the daughter of Carl "Charles" Pegelo and Sophia Maria Friederica Diederica "Köster" Koester.¹
As of before 1888,her married name was Leifso.¹

Elizabeth Pegelo married Charles John Leifso, son of Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso and Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann, on 1 February 1888, at #001572, , Bruce, . Charles Liefso, age 25, born and living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Lutheran
F: Charles Liefso M: Wilhelmine Liefso
Marries:
Elizabeth Peglo, age 24, born and living Brant Twp., S, Lutheran
F: Charles Peglo M: Sophia Peglo
Wit: Charles Peglo, Brant Twp.
Elizabeth Liefso, Brant Twp.
Date, Place: 1 Feb. 1888, Brant Twp.
Banns, Rev. B. Mueller.²

     
Charles John Leifso was born on 11 August 1862, at, Bruce, . At from 1911 census.¹ He was the son of Karl F. H. "Charles" Leifso and Wilhelmina Dorothea Maria "Minnie" Hamann.¹
Charles John Leifso married Elizabeth Pegelo, daughter of Carl "Charles" Pegelo and Sophia Maria Friederica Diederica "Köster" Koester, on 1 February 1888, at #001572, , Bruce, . Charles Liefso, age 25, born and living Brant Twp., B, Farmer, Lutheran
F: Charles Liefso M: Wilhelmine Liefso
Marries:
Elizabeth Peglo, age 24, born and living Brant Twp., S, Lutheran
F: Charles Peglo M: Sophia Peglo
Wit: Charles Peglo, Brant Twp.
Elizabeth Liefso, Brant Twp.
Date, Place: 1 Feb. 1888, Brant Twp.
Banns, Rev. B. Mueller.²
Charles John Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 31 March 1901.
4 9 27 Lifso Charls M Head M Aug 11 1862 38
4 10 27 Lifso Elizabeth F Wife M Jun 27 1864 36
4 11 27 Lifso John H M Son S May 29 1888 12
4 12 27 Lifso Emma F Daughter S Nov 29 1891 9
4 13 27 Lifso David M Son S Apr 6 1893 7
4 14 27 Lifso Louis M Son S Mar 23 1896 4
4 15 27 Lifso Charls M Son S Feb 16 1900 1

Brant, BRUCE (East), ON Dist: 48, Subdist: a-7, T-6460.³
Charles John Leifso waslisted on the 1901 census for at same page as William and Annie, , Bruce, , on 18 June 1911.
40 33 Liefso Charles M Head M Aug 1862 48
41 33 Liefso Elizabeth F Wife M Jun 1864 46
42 33 Liefso John H M Son S May 1889 22
43 33 Liefso Emma F Daughter S Nov 1891 19
44 33 Liefso David M Son S Apr 1894 17
45 33 Liefso Louis M Son S Mar 1897 14
46 32 Liefso Charlie M Son S Feb 1900 11
47 32 Liefso Adeline F Daughter S May 1901 10

Bruce South / 7 Brant / page 3.¹

     
John Leifso was born on 29 May 1888, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.¹ He was the son of Charles John Leifso and Elizabeth Pegelo.¹

     
Emma Leifso was born on 29 November 1891, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.¹ She was the daughter of Charles John Leifso and Elizabeth Pegelo.¹
As of 20 November 1918,her married name was Lahn.²

Emma Leifso married Henry Lahn, son of Christian Lahn and Elizabeth Cords, on 20 November 1918, at #006862, , Grey, . Charles Henry LAHN, 25, farmer, Brant Twp, Hanover, s/o Christ LAHN & Elizabeth CORDS, married Emma Wilhelmina LIEFSO, 26, domestic, Brant Twp, Malcolm, s/o Charles J LEIFSO & Eliz PEGELO, witn: Louis Fred LEIFSO of Elmwood & Minnie HAMEL of Hanover, 20 Nov 1918 at Hanover.^2,3
Emma Leifso died in 1961. Buried Hanover Cem. Lot 1, Cons 2 SDR Bentinck Twp.²

     
David Leifso was born on 6 April 1893, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.¹ He was the son of Charles John Leifso and Elizabeth Pegelo.¹

     
Louis Leifso was born on 23 March 1896, at, Bruce, . At from 1901 census.¹ He was the son of Charles John Leifso and Elizabeth Pegelo.¹ Louis Leifso witnessed the marriage of Marie Sophie Elizabeth Harnack and David Johann "Levetzow" Leifso on 3 December 1913 at #1980, , Bruce, ; David Johann Leifso (levetzow), age 23, born/living Brant twp., Bach., german, Ev. Luth.
Father Charles leifso (Levetzow), mother Marie Gethmann
Marie Sophie Elizabeth Harnack, age 21, born/living Brant twp., German, Ev. Luth. Spinster
Father Fred Harnack mother Anna lahn
Wit: Louis leifso, Walkerton and Pauline Harnack, Walkerton
Date/Location: 3 Dec. 1913, Brant twp., Bruce Co.
Min: H.L. Henkel, Bishop, Walkerton.²
Louis Leifso married Wilhelmine Minnie "Mimy" Hamel, daughter of George Hamel and Katherine Hett, after 11 April 1917.³ Louis Leifso witnessed the marriage of Henry Lahn and Emma Leifso on 20 November 1918 at #006862, , Grey, ; Charles Henry LAHN, 25, farmer, Brant Twp, Hanover, s/o Christ LAHN & Elizabeth CORDS, married Emma Wilhelmina LIEFSO, 26, domestic, Brant Twp, Malcolm, s/o Charles J LEIFSO & Eliz PEGELO, witn: Louis Fred LEIFSO of Elmwood & Minnie HAMEL of Hanover, 20 Nov 1918 at Hanover.^3,2