Person:Johann Leicht (3)

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Johann "John" Leicht
b.7 Jan 1813 Bergdorf, Glückstal District, Odessa (Kherson), Russia
d.17 Sep 1900 Eureka, Mcpherson County, South Dakota, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1810
  1. Elisabetha Leicht1811 - 1883
  2. Johann "John" Leicht1813 - 1900
  3. Friedrich Leicht1815 - 1862
  4. Christian David Leicht1815 - 1884
  5. Jacob Leicht1822 -
  6. Christian Leicht1823 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Johann "John" Leicht1813 - 1900
  • W.  Louisa Greger1815 - 1855
m. 19 Nov 1835
  1. Johann Leicht, (Infant)1837 - 1837
  2. Catharina Leicht1838 - 1838
  3. Friedrich Leicht1839 - 1870
  4. Christina Leicht1841 - 1913
  5. Rosina Leicht1844 - 1932
  6. Catharina Leicht1846 -
  7. Magdalena Leicht1848 - 1921
  8. Daughter Leicht, (Stillborn)1850 - 1850
  9. Margaretha Leicht1851 - 1856
  10. Son Leicht, (Stillborn)1853 - 1853
  11. Elisabeth Leicht, (Child)1854 - 1858
Spouse and Children
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m. 30 Oct 1855
  1. Johann Leicht, Jr.1859 - 1891
  2. Fredericka Leicht1866 - 1921
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Johann "John" Leicht
Alt Name John _____
Alt Name[2][3] Johann Georg Leicht
Gender Male
Birth[4] 7 Jan 1813 Bergdorf, Glückstal District, Odessa (Kherson), Russia
Marriage 19 Nov 1835 Glückstal, Glückstal District, Odessa (Kherson), Russiato Louisa Greger
Other From 1837 to 1854 John and Louisa had 10 children born Family
with Louisa Greger
Marriage 30 Oct 1855 to Elisabeth Kamerer
Other transcribed as Riegert in marriage record to Johann Leicht. Surname
with Elisabeth Kamerer
Immigration[12][13][14][15][23] 18 Oct 1884 Port of New York at Castle Garden, New York, New York, United Statesfrom Russia, a farmer age 70, on the Werra from Bremmen
Other[16][24] 31 Oct 1892 , Mcpherson County, South Dakota, United States160 acres SE Section 15, T127-N, R72-W, of 5th PM, patented Homestead Grant
Other[17][25] 31 Oct 1892 , Mcpherson County, South Dakota, United StatesLand Patent; Final Certificate No. 2479 for 160 acres patented Homestead Grant
Census[18][26] 1 Jun 1900 Rosenthal Township, Mcpherson County, South Dakota, United StatesUS
Natualization[11][22] , Mcpherson County, South Dakota, United States- Leicht Family Declarations of Intent (Book and page # 123-140)
Occupation[7] farmer - farmed in partnershp with his son-in-law (Magdalena's husband), Chritian Goehring.
Residence[9] in Rosenthal township, McPherson County, South Dakota with his son-in-law & family, the Goehrings, according to the 1900 Census
Death[5][6] 17 Sep 1900 Eureka, Mcpherson County, South Dakota, United StatesCause: old age ~ 87 years 8 mo 10 days
Burial[6] 19 Sep 1900
Other[5][21] He died at age 87 years, 8 months, 10 days Age
Other[10] No Grave Marker (He may have been buried on the Homestead) Burial
Other[9] He did not read or write and did not speak English Misc
Religion[8] Lutheran

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References
  1. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [LDS]. "International Genealogical Index." Database.. (\i FamilySearch\i0 . http://www.familysearch.org)
    (http://www.familysearch.org), entry for Johann Leicht.
  2. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [LDS]. "International Genealogical Index." Database.. (\i FamilySearch\i0 . http://www.familysearch.org)
    (http://www.familysearch.org), Russia (Continental Europe) Region, entry for Johann Georg Leicht.
  3. ↑ RootsWeb WorldConnect Project (Guthmiller.com). "Descendants of Johann Heinrich Guthmiller b: 12 Jan 1671 d: 17 Apr 1749," database, The Generations Network,. ((http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=mwalth&id=I56992 : Copyright © 1998-2009, MyFamily.com Inc. and its subsidiaries, owned and operated by The Generations Network. ))
    ), ID: I6510 Johann Georg LEICHT.
  4. ↑ Duane E. Stabler, Editor & Compiler. Researchers Guide to McPherson County, South Dakota Cemeteries, 2nd Edition. (Fargo, North Dakota: Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, North Dakota State University Libraries, 2006.)
    (based on age at death) Page 446.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Duane E. Stabler, Editor & Compiler. Researchers Guide to McPherson County, South Dakota Cemeteries, 2nd Edition. (Fargo, North Dakota: Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, North Dakota State University Libraries, 2006.)
    Page 446 (Zion Lutheran Church Record Book 1888 - 1930).
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ehrich, Roger, author; Roger Ehrich, website creator. \i Odessa Digital Library\i0.. (http://www.odessa3.org/collections : (documents individually copyrighted))
    ), Eureka SD Lutheran Death Records - Index (D. Wahl).
  7. ↑ Ehrich, Roger, author; Roger Ehrich, website creator. \i Odessa Digital Library\i0.. (http://www.odessa3.org/collections : (documents individually copyrighted))
    ), biography, CHRISTIAN GOEHRING~Eureka SD, Golden Anniversary, 1887-1937.
  8. ↑ \i Obituary\i0.. (N.p.: n.p., n.d.)
    Rosina Aman.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 North Dakota, Griggs. 1900 U.S. census, \i HeritageQuest\i0, Digital images. (http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/census/search/basic: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
    T623, roll 1552, Rosenthal Township, enumeration district (ED) 233, sheet 8, p. 57, dwelling 107, family 112, Leicht John.
  10. ↑ Duane E. Stabler, Editor & Compiler. Researchers Guide to McPherson County, South Dakota Cemeteries, 2nd Edition. (Fargo, North Dakota: Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, North Dakota State University Libraries, 2006.)
    Pages 442 & 446 (Zion Lutheran Church Record Book 1888 - 1930).
  11. ↑ Ehrich, Roger, author; Roger Ehrich, website creator. \i Odessa Digital Library\i0.. (http://www.odessa3.org/collections : (documents individually copyrighted))
    ), McPherson County SD Declarations of Intent.
  12. ↑ Database, \i Castle Garden Website\i0  . ((http://www.castlegarden.org/))
    ), Werra - 18 Oct 1884; Port of New York.
  13. ↑ Database, \i Ancestry.com\i0  . ((http://search.ancestry.com/))
    ), Johann Leicht; New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
  14. ↑ Database, \i Ancestry.com\i0  . ((http://search.ancestry.com/))
    ), Johann Leicht; Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s.
  15. ↑ Database, \i Ancestry.com\i0  . ((http://search.ancestry.com/))
    ), Leichts and Amans on the Werra 18 Oct 1884; Ancestry index - from images 10, 11, 15 of 16.
  16. ↑ Bureau of Land Management. "GLO Records." Database and images.. (\i General Land Office Records\i0 . http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/.)
    Document #2479, Johan Leicht (http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/).
  17. ↑ Homestead Grant. Land Entry Files.
    Homestead File (copy in my possession), Johan Leicht, Sr, File #2479.
  18. ↑ North Dakota, Griggs. 1900 U.S. census, \i HeritageQuest\i0, Digital images. (http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/census/search/basic: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
    T623, roll 1552, Rosenthal Township, enumeration district (ED) 233, sheet 8 A, p. 57, dwelling 107, family 112, #37. Leicht, John.
  19.   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [LDS]. "International Genealogical Index." Database.. (\i FamilySearch\i0 . http://www.familysearch.org)
    (http://www.familysearch.org), Family Group Record Region.
  20.   Ehrich, Roger, author; Roger Ehrich, website creator. \i Odessa Digital Library\i0.. (http://www.odessa3.org/collections : (documents individually copyrighted))
    ), Glueckstal births/marriages, 1833-1900 (H. Ehrman).

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    http://odessa3.org/collections/stpete/gluc/link/glueckbm.txt

  21. ↑ (Zion Lutheran Records).
  22. ↑ NAME BIRTH/COUNTRY PORT/ DATE BOOK PAGE
    Leicht, Christain 1854 Russia New York, Nov 1884 1 61
    Leicht, Christian 1855 Russia New York, Mar 1895 2 3
    Leicht, Christian 1855 Russia New York, Mar 1885 1 439
    Leicht, David 1857 Russia New York, Sep 1884 1 28
    Leicht, John 1812 Russia New York, Nov 1884 123-140
    Leicht, Magdalena 1859 Russia New York, Oct 1884 1 21
    Leicht , Christian, Jr 23 Feb 1885 Russia New York, 1 Mar 1895 3-4-5 31
    " VILLAGE Bergdorf SHIP NAME Moser
  23. ↑ Several Leicht family members traveled with him, as well as his other married children and families.
  24. ↑ Document #2479.
  25. ↑ Application No. 5669, 31 Mar 1886, to the Land Office at Aberdeen in Dakota Territory by "John Liecht Sr. of Long Lake, McPherson County, Dakota" for the South East quarter of Section 15 in Township 127 of Range 72, containing 160 acres. A Homestead Affidavit, made at the Office of Clerk of Court for McPherson County and dated the same day, stated that he, John Leicht, Sr. of Long Lake had declared his intention to become a citizen of the U.S. and that he and his family had been residing on the land since 24 March 1886 and that improvements consisted of a house, barn and well with a total value of $85. The affidavit further states that owing to the great distance and being poor, he was unable to appear at the District Land Office to make the affidavit. [His signature is illegible]. Receipt of $14 to Johan Leicht Sr. for the land entry fee was recorded at the Aberdeen Land Office on 7 Apr 1886. His Notice of Intention to make Final Proof on his claim was dated 31 May 1892 and stated that he, Johan Leicht Sr. of Eureka, would appear on 12 July before the Judge of County Court for McPherson County at Leola, the county seat, to proove his claim. He names four possible witnesses, of which two will testify for him. The names are Christoph Schumaker, Phillipp Müller, Jackob Hoff and Fredrich Hoff, all of Eureka, SD. His signature appears on the document. Therefore, his Final Proof Notice was published for six consecutive weeks in the Eureka Independent, a weekly newspaper published in Eureka, SD, and first appeared in the issue of 2 June 1892 and concluded with the issue of 7 Jul 1892.
    As appointed, on 12 Jul 1892, Johan Leicht Sr. appeared in County Court and applied to be admitted to become a citizen of the USA; thereupon, it was ordered by the Court that he should be admitted. In a Final Affidavit, dated the same day and signed by him, he applied to perfect his claim and solemnly swore that he was a naturalized citizen of the United States and that he had cultivated and resided on the land since 15 Jun 1886. Following that, he and his two witnesses, Christoph Schumacher and Philipp Ph. Muller, testified in support of his homestead entry. In his Homestead Proof testimony, Johan Leicht stated that he was age 81 years with a P.O. address of Eureka, SD, that he had no family at home, that he was a widower and had resided on the land continuously since first establishing his residence there. His house was built in May 1886 and he established residence therein on 15 June 1886. Improvements consisted of a one-story frame house 12X12 ft; sod stable 16X50; a well; 50 acres breaking and cultivated land: total value of improvements $350. (His witnesses further testified that the house was worth $100; the stable, $25-30; the well, $25-30, and the 50 acres worth $200-250). Johann had cultivated the land to crop as follows: in 1886, 3 acres; in 1887, 15 acres; in 1888, 30 acres; in 1889, 40 acres; and 50 acres each year since. His witnesses testified that he had 50 acres under cultivation and had raised crops thereon for six seasons. Johan's signature appears at the bottom of the Homestead Proof document recording his testimony. In addition, he signed a Non-Mineral Affidavit stating that, to his knowledge, no mineral deposits were on the land. Payment of the $4 balance due for the land entry was received and a Rinal Receiver's Receipt was issued 20 July 1892 at the Receiver's Office in Aberdeen, SD with a note that a 62-cent testimony fee was received for 411 words written at a rate of 15 cents per 100 words.
    Final Certificate No. 2479 was issued 20 Jul 1892, which entitled Johan Leicht a Patent for the tract of land. It was approved 11 Oct 1892, Patented 31 Oct 1892 and recorded, Vol. 5, page 4751, Aberdeen Land Office.
  26. ↑ He was living with his daughter, Magdalena, and family. Enumerated in the household:
    Christian Gohring, head, 33, b. Aug 1866 in Russia, m. 9 years, imm.1889;
    Magdalena, wife, 51, b. 1848 in Russia, m. 9 years, 0 children, imm.1884;
    John Leicht, ? in Law, 87, b. 1813 in Russia, imm. 1884, Na;
    Mary, Adot Daugh, 8, b. Dec 1891 in Russia;
    Fischer, Christina, servant, 16, b. Jun 1884 in Russia, imm. 1898, 1 year in USA.
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