Samuel W. Moyer

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• Eby ID Number: 00081-4863

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• Eby ID Number: 00081-4860
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• House: 1882, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Isaac H. Moyer, "son of Samuel B. and Magdalena (Houser) Moyer, was born in Clinton Township, Lincoln County, Ontario, near Jordan, March 10th, 1836. In November 1859, he left his parental home and came to Waterloo where he engaged himself to Amos Schwartz to learn the painting business which he followed many years. On February 11th, 1862, he was married to Esther, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Shantz) Weber. They resided in the town of Waterloo until October, 1875, when they moved near Bloomingdale where he follows farming and raising fruit and vegetables for the market. On April 7th, 1886, his wife died, leaving a family of six children. On October 3rd, 1886, he was again married to Sarah, daughter of Jacob E. and Elizabeth (Clemens) Schneider. She was born June 1st, 1845."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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It was a Pennsylvania Dutch custom to build a new house in front of the former one, and evidence of an old foundation substantiates the fact that this was done here in 1882. The house was built by Jacob Mohr, a carpenter who lived across the road. - Ben Moyer's diary. The necessary washhouse and woodshed, smoke house and other small buildings that were deemed necessary were added. April 18th, 1883, 3/100 of an acre on the west side of the road was sold to Jacob Mohr, Magdalena was born in the new house and the eldest daughter Anna (Nancy) was married to Isaac Martin in 1884. Mrs. Isaac Moyer died April 7, 1896 and on October 3rd of the same year Isaac Moyer married Sarah Schneider. There was a small building situated in front of the house near the road which was used in the painting business, and also as a broom factory, operated by son Benjamin. A grandson of Isaac Moyer recalls how Mr. Moyer walked to Hawkesville with a bucket of paint, and that he always left his name and the date on the belfry of the houses which he painted. He also painted signs for business firms and had a host of satisfied customers in Waterloo township. He was an artist in more ways than one, as is proven by a self portrait, presently hanging in the living room of Norman Buehler, of St. Jacobs, Ontario, who is also a sign painter. In former days the Mennonite church frowned upon certain forms of art and the commandment - "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is in the earth beneath or that is in the water under the earth" was taken literally . Mr. Moyer was not encouraged and his considerable talent in this line was not developed. The children of the neighborhood adored white haired, gentle Mr. Moyer and loved to visit the pleasant home that always had special treats such as ice cream and candy. The barn was renovated in 1895 as shown by an inscription of the date on the building. This was a busy household indeed, market gardening entailed a great deal of work the apnle orchard planted in 1876 was in its prime. In 1899 Mr. Moyer deeded this prooperty to his wife Sarah Moyer. Son, Simeon, contracted tuberculosis and died May 1899. Isaac Moyer died July 26, 1902. This farm was sold to Abbie Selina Neber, wife of Allan S. Ifober, on March 29th, 1902. The Moyer family then removed to the village of Bloomingdale

Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History Bridgeport Branch - Rosendale Vol. 2

Isaac married Esther S. Weber 11 Feb 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Benjamin M. Weber and Nancy Shantz) was born 27 Aug 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1885; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther S. Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7852
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Esther Weber," the second daughter of Benjamin Weber, was born August 27th, 1842, and died April 7th, 1885. She was married to Isaac H. Moyer of Rosendale, near Bloomingdale."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00081-4860.2

Samuel — Magdalena Houser. Magdalena was born Abt 1810, Of, Clinton Township, Lincoln Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4860.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7848
• Occupation: 1851, 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

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Benjamin Weber," the third son of Benjamin and Veronica (Martin) Weber, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 28th, 1813. He when a mere lad, came to this country with his parents in 1817, and was raised on the farm now possessed by Joseph S. Weber, his nephew, two miles north of the town of Waterloo. On March 1st, 1836, he was married to Anna, daughter of Isaac and Esther (Bechtel) Shantz. She was born August 11th, 1817. She has her home with her daughter, Anna (Mrs. N. Detweiler). After their marriage they moved on the west end of lot No. 113, German Company Tract, where they resided until his death which took place November 30th, 1870. Their family consisted of ten 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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Weber. - On the 30th of November, in Waterloo county, Ontario, of Consumption, BENJAMIN M. WEBER, aged 57 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was buried on the 2nd of December at Eby's Meeting-house. Funeral addresses were delivered by Joseph Hegy and David Sherk from Rev. 14: 12, 13. He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude, and had a great desire to depart and be with Christ. During his sickness he frequently asked God's blessing upon his family, and with tears exhorted them to hold out faithful to the end. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss, but not as those having no hope. Good-by, children and wife, I must part with you for my home is in heaven and I have no rest here below. F. H. M.

Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 1 - January, 1871, page 14, 15

Benjamin married Nancy Shantz 1 Mar 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel) was born 11 Aug 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1899; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Shantz
• Name: Nancy Weber
• Residence: Mennonite
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6830
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Nancy Shantz, "was born August 11th, 1817. On March 1st, 1836, she was married to Benjamin Weber. At present she resides with her daughter, Anna (Mrs. Noah Detweiler)."

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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Nancy Weber, maiden name Shantz, daughter of Isaac Shantz, who came from Pennsylvania in 1808 and settled on the farm near Berlin, now in possession of Abram Wambold, was born Aug. 11th, 1817. On the 1st of March, 1836, she was married to Benjamin M. Weber, and moved on lot No. 113, between Bridgeport and Breslau, which was at that time all forest but a few acres. They were of the first settlers, and wolves and other wild beasts and Indians were plentiful. Some years afterward other Mennonite people came in, and they built a house of worship now known as Cressman's Meeting House. Here they lived and worshiped the Lord harmoniously in true unity and spirit together until Nov. 30, 1870, Benjamin Weber died. Since then she remained a widow until her life ended here to begin in glory, which took place April 8th, 1899, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 27 days. This union was blessed with ten children, of whom only two remain. She was buried at C. Eby's M. H. on the 11th, where a large concourse of friends and relatives were present. Services by Noah Stauffer from Heb. 11: 10, followed by Jacob Woolner. She was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church.

The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 9, May 1, 1899 - pages 140-142

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7833
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 008, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 113, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Benjamin Weber," the eldest son of Henry and Veronica (Hershey) Weber, was born near Blue Ball, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 2nd, 1786. He was married to Veronica Martin, April 28th, 1806. She was born May 24th, 1784, and died 11th, 1859. In 1817, in company with others, they, with their family, left Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and moved to the wilds of Canada, and located on lot No. 8, German Company Tract, Waterloo County, Ontario, where they resided until their deaths. He died January 21st, 1863. To them was born a family 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.].

Benjamin married Veronica Martin 28 Apr 1806. Veronica was born 24 May 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Apr 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fronica Martin
• Name: Veronica Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7833.1

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• Name: Isaak Schantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6790
• Residence: 1829, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 001, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 052W, Waterloo County, Ontario

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Isaac Shantz, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 23rd, 1783. On October 15th, 1808, he was married to Esther, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Morris) Bechtel. She was born February 2nd, 1786, and died near Berlin, Ontario, July 24th, 1867. In 1808 Mr. Shantz, in company with his mother, his brother, Joseph, and his sister Veronica, moved to Canada and settled on the farm now in possession of Abraham H. Wamboldt. (This farm is a little to the south-east of Berlin). Here he resided until his death which took place December 12th, 1854. To them were born eleven 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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A-1-55 Isaac Shantz: Last Will and Testament of Isaac Shantz of the Township of Waterloo.

…I, Isaac Shantzs of the Township of Waterloo, being of good health and of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament…That is to say first, that all my just debts shall be paid, Second I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Esther, all my Books, four beds and bedsteads, my stove and pipe, my 24-hour clock and case, my case of Drawers, my bureau and cubboard[sic] and all that is in them both, one spinning wheel and real one table and kitchen furniture to the amount of ten dollars; also two cows and six sheep and two hundred dollars in cash out of the first moneys arising out of my Estate, and sixty dollars as Dowry, or the interest at six percent on one thousand dollars, each and every year during her natural life, further I order and devise and it is my will, that my son Isaac B. Shantz shall have my farm at Three thousand dollars in manner and form following, that is to say, the said Isaac is to pay two thousand dollars in ten annual yearly equal installments of two hundred dollars each, and also sixty dollars as the interest on one thousand dollars, each and every year during widowhood of my beloved wife. Should my loving wife depart this natural life, before the two thousand dollars are fully paid, then my son Isaac, or his successors, shall pay two hundred and fifty dollars each and every year, till the full amount of three thousand dollars are fully paid….I give and bequeath to all my sons and daughters, or their heirs and successors share and share alike, except my daughter Mary Herner, she is to have the interest at six per cent on her share each and every year, so long as she is and remains the wife of Samuel Herner, after his death, the said Samuel Herner, she or her heirs shall have her full share and portion as my other children, and I do hereby nominate my son Samuel Shantz and my son-in-law Abraham Mayer, as Executors in full power, as my own person of this my Last Will and Testament.

Witnessed by Jacob S. Shoemaker and William Thoman
Dated 18 September 1850
Will proven 16 January 1855
Inventory £88/0/9
Died 12 December 1854

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Isaac married Esther Bechtel 15 Oct 1808. Esther (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary) was born 2 Feb 1786, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 14 Jul 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0816
• Birth: CALC 24 Feb 1786
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Death: 24 Jul 1867

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Esther Bechtel "the third daughter in the family, was born February 2nd, 1786. She was fifteen years of age when she came to Canada. On October 15th, 1808, she was married to Isaac, son of Isaac and Barbara (Reiff) Shantz. He was born April 23rd, 1783, and died December 12th, 1854. They resided near Berlin where she died July 14th, 1867. Their family consisted of eleven 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.].