Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Marion Shantz

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Marion Shantz

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Ward Montford Shantz was born 6 Dec 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph S. Shantz and Martha Snyder); died 21 Aug 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177389
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Rev. Ward M. - Peacefully, went home to be with his Lord at Emmanuel Village on Friday, August 21, 2009. Rev. Ward Montford Shantz, aged 98 years. 43 years of his life were devoted to active ministry in the Evangelical Missionary Church. When he entered the ministry in 1933 he served as the pastor at Alymer Missionary Church, Toronto and Gormley Churches. In 1943 he became the founding Principal of Emmanuel Bible College, and served in this capacity for the next 10 years. Rev. Shantz had B.A. and B.D. degrees from The University of Western Ontario, a B.Th. from Marion College, Indiana and a M.A. degree from Winona Lake School of Theology, Indiana. Ward was elected Vice General Superintendent for the United Missionary Church for North America in 1955 and continued in this office until the merger with the Missionary Church in 1969. He served the Ontario District as district superintendent from June 1953 - June 1970. He then moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he became the assistant director of overseas missions for the Missionary Church at the denominational headquarters. Upon his retirement in 1976, he returned to Kitchener. His final years were happily spent at Emmanuel Village Residence. Beloved father to Dr. David and his wife Dr. Carolyn Shantz of Ortonville, Michigan, and Marion and her husband Ray Houlding of Kitchener. Loving grandpa to Catherine Smith and her husband Jay, Dr. Cynthia Shantz and her husband Gregg Walker, Meredith King and her husband Derrick, and Jason Houlding and his wife Brandi. Great-grandpa to Joshua and Liana Smith, Isaac and Aaron King, Kianna and Hunter Houlding, and Maxwell Walker. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph Shantz and Martha Snyder; his first wife, Kathleen Brubacher; his second wife, Winnifred Goldsworthy-Ariss; and two brothers, Lorne and Harold. His family will receive friends at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Monday, August 24, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church, 160 Lancaster St. E., Kitchener on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made to either Emmanuel Bible College or Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church through the Funeral Home.


    The Waterloo Region Record
    - Aug. 22, 2009

    Ward — Mildred Kathleen "Kathleen" Brubacher. Mildred (daughter of Samuel Brubacher and Rosetta Bricker) was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mildred Kathleen "Kathleen" Brubacher was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Brubacher and Rosetta Bricker); died 8 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Brubacher
    • Name: Mildred Kathleen "Kathleen" Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178929
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1985, 11 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Mrs. Kathleen (Ward) -- Went to be with her Lord, suddenly on Monday, July 8, 1985, at her residence, Mildred Kathleen Brubacher, aged 77 years, of 11 Margaret Ave., Kitchener. Mrs. Shantz was a member of Bethany Missionary Church. Beloved wife of Rev. Ward Shantz; dear mother of Dr. David Shantz and his wife Dr. Carolyn of Detroit, Mich. and Marion (Mrs. Ray Houlding) of Kitchener; loving granddmother of Catherine and Cindy Shantz, Meredith and Jason Houlding. Also survived by her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Isabel Brubacher of Toronto, Mrs. Myrtle Brubacher and Mrs. Ruth Brubacher, both of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents and three brothers, Harry, Lorne and Lloyd. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today, until noon Wednesday, when removal will be made to Bethany Missionary Church, 160 Lancaster St. E., Kitchener, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Hamilton and Rev. Clarence Hunking officiating. Interment Memory Gardens. Memorial donations to the Women's Missionary Society of Bethany Missionary Church or the building fund of Emmanuel Bible College gratefully acknowledged.

    The Record 9 Jul 1985

    Children:
    1. Dr. David Shantz
    2. 1. Marion Shantz


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph S. Shantz was born 21 Jun 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac B. Shantz and Maria "Mary" Shantz); died 20 May 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6844
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph S. Shantz
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not Given
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveller, Furniture
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Residence: 1939, 61 Cameron St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph S. Shantz, "was born June 21st, 1872. He is unmarried and is engaged as a clerk with Mr. A. S. Hallman."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Joseph S. Shantz - Following a lengthy illness, Joseph S. Shantz, age 66, 61 Cameron street north, Kitchener, died Saturday. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac B. Shantz, deceased was born in Waterloo County on June 21, 1872. He was married to Martha E. Snyder at Elmira in September, 1902. Mr. Shantz was a well-known furniture traveller [sic] for many years. He was a member of Bethany Mennonite church. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Lorne I., and Harold J., both of Woodstock, and Rev. Ward of Toronto and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday to Bethany Mennonite church with interment in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. C. N. Good, pastor of the church, officiated.

    The Waterloo Chronicle May 26 1939 pg 3

    Joseph married Martha Snyder 16 Sep 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martha (daughter of Jesse B. Snyder and Susannah Burkholder) was born 10 Feb 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Martha Snyder was born 10 Feb 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jesse B. Snyder and Susannah Burkholder); died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6227
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Martha E. Snyder
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1939, 61 Cameron St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Martha Snyder, "was born February 10th, 1876. She is home with her parents."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Lorne I. Shantz was born Apr 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 1992.
    2. Harold J. Shantz was born 13 Aug 1906, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA; died 6 Mar 1995, Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, United States.
    3. 2. Rev. Ward Montford Shantz was born 6 Dec 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Samuel Brubacher was born 8 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel S. Brubacher and Lydia Musselman); died 28 Oct 1934.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1434
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Brubacher, "was born June 8th, 1876. He is following the agricultural pursuit of life and is at present engaged with Rev. Mr. N. Stauffer of Strasburg, Ontario."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Samuel — Rosetta Bricker. Rosetta (daughter of Noah B. Bricker and Catharine Kiefapper) was born 16 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rosetta Bricker was born 16 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Noah B. Bricker and Catharine Kiefapper); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rosetta Brubacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1285.2
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte

    Children:
    1. Harry L. Brubacher was born 20 Mar 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1965, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sparta Friends Burial Ground, Elgin Co., Ontario.
    2. Samuel Lorne "Lorne" Brubacher was born 19 Mar 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 3. Mildred Kathleen "Kathleen" Brubacher was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lloyd McKenzie Brubacher was born 24 Dec 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Isaac B. Shantz was born 18 May 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel); died 1 Mar 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6834
    • Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac B. Shantz, "was born near Berlin, Ontario, May 18th, 1827. On October 1st, 1850, he was married to Magdalena Latschaw who was born April 3rd, 1832, and died February 22nd, 1856. On December 12th, 1856, he was again married to Maria Shants who was born June 17th, 1827, and died December 23rd, 1885. At present Mr. Shantz resides in the town of Berlin where he is living retired. His family consisted of ten children, three of whom were born unto his first wife."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Isaac married Maria "Mary" Shantz 12 Dec 1856. Maria (daughter of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider) was born 17 Jun 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1885. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria "Mary" Shantz was born 17 Jun 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 23 Dec 1885.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6834.2
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Shantz, "was born June 17th, 1827. She was married to Isaac B. Stantz and died December 23rd, 1855."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Hannah Schantz was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Lydia S. Shantz was born 9 Nov 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Barbara Shantz was born 26 Nov 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ezra S. Shantz was born 28 Aug 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1927; was buried , West Zion Mennonite Cemetery, near, Carstairs, , Alberta, Canada.
    5. Magdalena Shantz was born 10 Oct 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1883.
    6. Rachel Shantz was born 18 Nov 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1872.
    7. William Shantz was born 28 Dec 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 4. Joseph S. Shantz was born 21 Jun 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Jesse B. Snyder was born 14 Sep 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob J. Snider and Magdalena W. Bauman); died 29 Apr 1903, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6220
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Jesse B. Snyder
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Elected Office: 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jesse B. Snyder, "was born September 14th, 1836. On February 2nd, 1858, he was married to Susannah Burkholder (No. 1519). After their marriage they moved to Bloomingdale where they resided until 1858, then they moved on the old "Burkholder Farm" north of Waterloo, now possessed by C. Huether, where they resided until October 14th, 1875, when they moved to Woolwich Township, one mile north of Floradale, where they still reside. He followed farming many years but now lives in retired comfort and east. To them were born eight children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Mr. Jesse Snyder, Treasurer of Woolwich Township....his demise which took place yesterday (Wednesday) morning....he was seized with a stoke of apoplexy from which he never rallied. Deceased was born near Bloomingdale sixty-six years ago. He passed his youth and early manhood on a farm near that village, whence he removed to a farm near the town of Waterloo, and thence to a farm about a mile north of Floradale....A few years ago he retired from farm life and removed to Floradale where he lived retired. He leaves a widow, four sons, Albert, Merchant of Glenallan, Addison, Edward, Jesse, prominent farmers of this district, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Lehuen of Floradale and Mrs. J. Shantz, of Buffalo, N.Y. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Floradale, on Friday afternoon, at one o'clock, and thence proceed to Elmira Union Cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 30 Apr. 1903 p. 1, col. 5

    Jesse married Susannah Burkholder 7 Feb 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Daniel Burkholder and Elizabeth Erb) was born 29 Jan 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susannah Burkholder was born 29 Jan 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Burkholder and Elizabeth Erb); died 18 Apr 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00020-1519
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United brethren
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenburg

    Notes:

    Susannah Burkholder, "eldest daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Erb) Burkholder, was born January 29th, 1839. On February 7th, 1856, she was married to Jesse B., son of Jacob and Magdalena (Baumann) Snyder. He was born September 14th 1836. After their marriage they moved to Bloomingdale, Ontario. In 1858 they moved on the old 'Burkholder Farm' one mile north of the town of Waterloo, where they resided until October 14th, 1875, when they moved to Woolwich Township, one mile north of Floradale. Here they still reside. Their family consisted of seven children"'


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Funeral of One of County's Pioneers

    Elmira, April 22. - The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Jesse Snyder. A service was held at the home of Mrs. Lehnen, Kitchener, after which the remains were taken to Zion church, Elmira. Interment followed in the Elmira Union cemetery. Rev. J. P. Hauch of Kitchener conducted the service in the absence of Rev. Mr. Brown of this town. The deceased was 82 years of age. She and the late husband, for over 45 years had resided on the homestead near Floradale and previously on a farm north of Waterloo. In 1901 they removed to Floradale. The husband passed away two years later. During the last fourteen years Mrs. Snyder had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Lehnen of Kitchener. Previous to her marriage she was known by the name of Susannah Burkholder. The children who survive are: Albert of Glenallen; Edward, who lives on the old homestead; Addison B., of Elmira, Jesse of Floradale; Mrs. Albert Lehnen and Mrs. Joseph Shantz of Kitchener. Twenty-three grand children and 5 great grandchildren are numbered among her descendants. Mrs. Snyder's brothers predeceased her but her three sisters survive. These are Mrs. Henry Erb, of Bridgeport; Mrs. Eliza Bricker of Yale, Michigan, and Mrs. Amos Erb, also of Michigan.

    K-W Record, April 23, 1921

    Children:
    1. Alexander Snyder was born 1 Jan 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1863.
    2. Albert B. Snyder was born 23 Jan 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Edward B. Snyder was born 22 Apr 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Addison B. Snyder was born 28 May 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1948, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jesse B. Snyder was born 2 Feb 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Snyder was born 3 Jan 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 5. Martha Snyder was born 10 Feb 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Samuel S. Brubacher was born 4 Jan 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon John E. Brubacher and Catharine Shirk); died 2 Dec 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Honoured: Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Samuel Street in Kitchener is named for him.
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1425
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Historic Building: 1867, 209 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Brubacher, "was born January 4th, 1829. On March 4th, 1862, he was married to Lydia, daughter of David and Esther (Martin) Musselman. She was born June 22nd, 1838. After his marriage he purchased his father's farm situated a little to the south-east of the Berlin Central School. Here he followed the agricultural life until his death which took place December 2nd, 1875. To them was born a family of nine children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Historic Building:
    Built in 1867 it was a one story frame house. In 1978 it was listed in very good condition and was demolished about 2004. It was a example of the Regency style with a low hipped roof, verandah along the facade with some attempt at some trelliage. A style rarely used in Kitchener.

    Samuel married Lydia Musselman 4 Mar 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin) was born 22 Jun 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lydia Musselman was born 22 Jun 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin); died 31 Oct 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146827484
    • Honoured: Lydia St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lydia Street in Kitchener is named for her.
    • Name: Lydia Brubacher
    • Name: Lydia Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4949
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennoite
    • Residence: 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Musselman, "was born in July, 1838. On March 4th, 1862, she was married to Samuel Brubacher who was born January 4th, 1829. They resided in Berlin where he died December 2nd, 1875, leaving a family of nine children. After Mr. Brubacher's decease she was married to Rev. Daniel Wismer."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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    DEATH: Wismer.-Lydia (Musselman) Wismer was born July 22, 1838, near Conestoga, Ont. In March 1862 was married to Samuel Brubacher, living in matrimony 14 years when he died. After living in widowhood 14 years she was again married to Bishop Daniel Wismer of Kitchener, Ont., living in matrimony 19 years when he died, living in widowhood again for 10 years. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from her youth. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ben Eby, near Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 1, after being bedfast for nearly 11 months, aged 80 y. 3 m. 9 d., leaving to mourn her departure, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Only brief services were conducted at the home on account of influenza epidemic, by Bishop Jonas Snider. Buried at First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 34 - November 21, 1918 - pages 620 and 621

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    Death of an Aged Citizen

    The death took place yesterday of a highly respected resident of the county in the person of Mrs. Lydia Wismer at the ripe old age of 80 years, 3 month and 9 days, the deceased passing away at the home of Mr. Benjamin Eby one mile north west of Waterloo.

    Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 from home of Mr. B. Eby where a private service will be held. Interment will take place at East End Cemetery Kitchener where friends will have a chance to view the remains.

    Berlin News Record, November 1, 1918

    Children:
    1. Simion Brubacher was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Esther Brubacher was born 5 Feb 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Simeon Brubacher was born 28 Apr 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rebecca Brubacher was born 18 Aug 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah M. Brubacher was born 2 Jan 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Brubacher was born 7 Jun 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1898, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Brubacher was born 15 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ephraim Brubacher was born 18 Sep 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Manasseh Brubacher was born 30 Jan 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 6. Samuel Brubacher was born 8 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1934.

  7. 14.  Noah B. Bricker was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Bricker, III and Susannah Bergey); died 1924; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1285
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, 105 Chestnut Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Noah Bricker," is married to Catharine Kiefapper and resides between Roseville and Blair where he is engaged in farming. To them are born five children".

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Noah married Catharine Kiefapper 10 Mar 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Adam Kiefapper and Maria, daughter of Adam Kiefhaber and Mary Kaufman) was born Dec 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catharine Kiefapper was born Dec 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Adam Kiefapper and Maria, daughter of Adam Kiefhaber and Mary Kaufman); died 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Bricker
    • Name: Kate Kiefapper
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1285.1
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1874, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, 105 Chestnut Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 7. Rosetta Bricker was born 16 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Oscar Bricker was born Abt 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Rev. Milton Bricker was born 16 Aug 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1967; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Austin Bricker was born 31 Aug 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Herbert Bricker was born 7 Oct 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Gertrude Viola "Gertie" Bricker was born 2 Nov 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Amy Bricker was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Emma May Bricker was born 18 Nov 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    9. Clara Almeta "Almeta" "Meta" Bricker was born 3 Nov 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Edna Bricker was born 14 May 1892, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    11. Alnetta Bricker was born Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Lloyd Bricker was born 7 May 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Olive Bricker was born 4 Nov 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.