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

Ella May Shantz

Female 1904 - 2003  (98 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ella May Shantz was born 16 Dec 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Harvey Herbert Shantz and Sarah Ann Weber); died 19 Nov 2003, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154864
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Ella - Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, Ella Shantz in her 99th year, formerly of RR I, Waterloo. Sister-in-law of Sarah Shantz, of Elmira;

    Dear friend of Violet Meyers of Waterloo. Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Sarah Shantz;. two brothers, Earl and Lorne Shantz.

    Ella lived on King St. in Waterloo all her life until retiring to St. Jacobs.

    Visitation at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Thursday) from 2-4 p.m. only. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel on Friday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Followed by interment in Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    The Record 20 Nov 2003 pg B7


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harvey Herbert Shantz was born 30 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Tilman S. Shantz and Esther Snyder); died 20 Dec 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6862
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Harvey H. Shantz

    A resident of this district for many years, Harvey H. Shantz, 65, died at his home on the Elmira Highway this morning. The deceased, the oldest son of the late Tilman S. Shantz, was born on the Shantz homestead on the Elmira highway. He was a member of the Evangelical church, St. Jacobs.

    Surviving are his widow, the former Sarah Weber, two sons, Earl and Lorne, one daughter Ella, six brothers, Alvin H., Alfred E., Urias A., angus M., Walter W., and Ezra E., two sisters Elsie L., and Mrs. Jacob F. Kercher. One daughter predeceased him in infancy.

    Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the late residence, two and a half miles north of Waterloo, on the Elmira highway, to St. Jacobs Evangelical church with interment in the St. Jacobs' cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record Dec 20 1937 pg 15

    Harvey married Sarah Ann Weber 29 May 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John Lehman Weber and Christina Kesselring) was born 12 Jan 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Ann Weber was born 12 Jan 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Lehman Weber and Christina Kesselring); died 1957; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Ann Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54310
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Earl Roy Shantz was born 17 Aug 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Ella May Shantz was born 16 Dec 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 2003, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lorne W. Shantz was born 5 Oct 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Pearl Violet Shantz was born 16 Mar 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Tilman S. Shantz was born 8 Jan 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider); died 8 Jan 1913; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dilman S. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6861
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Elected Office: 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Tilman Shantz, "was born January 8th, 1850. On March 20, 1871, he was married to Esther, daughter of Benjamin and Magdalena (Shantz) Snyder. After their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by his brother Aaron S. Shantz. Here they remained for one year, then, on March 6th, 1872, they moved to Maryborough Township, Wellington County, 4th Concession, near Wallace line. Here they resided until March 6th, 1875, when they moved on the farm they now possess, north-east quarter of lot No. 9, German Company's Tract, about three miles north of the town of Waterloo where he is engaged as a farmer and breeder of thoroughbred stock. He has been councillor for two years, 1884-5, deputy reeve for six years, 1886-91, and reeve for the year 1892. He always takes an active part in political matters and strongly advocates the platform taken by the Liberals of this province. His family consists 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.].

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    SALE OF DURHAMS - Mr. Tilman S. Shantz, who lives a few miles north of Waterloo, is one of the most progressive and prosperous farmers in this section. He takes great pride in raising thoroughbred stock. Recently he sold two thoroughbred Durham calves to Mr. Jacob Hux, of Marlborough township, near St. Thomas, for fifty and one hundred dollars, their ages being three and eight months respective'y. Evidently raising thoroughbred stock pays.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 15 Sep 1898, p. 5

    Tilman married Esther Snyder 20 Mar 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Benjamin B. Snyder and Magdalena Shantz) was born 14 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Esther Snyder was born 14 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin B. Snyder and Magdalena Shantz); died 1925; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6186
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Esther Snyder
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Henry Shantz was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. Harvey Herbert Shantz was born 30 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Alvin H. Shantz was born 11 Feb 1873, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alfred E. Shantz was born 6 Dec 1874, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Urias A. Shantz was born 26 Sep 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1967, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Angus M. Shantz was born 19 Jul 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Walter Wells Shantz was born 4 Mar 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Fonthill, Pelham Twp., Welland Co., Ontario.
    8. Elsie L. Shantz was born 3 Feb 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1969, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Clementina "Tina" Shantz was born 16 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ezra Ervine Shantz was born 11 Sep 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1948; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Lehman Weber was born 12 Jun 1844, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Weber and Elizabeth Lehman); died 4 Jul 1915, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7957.2
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John L. Weber," was born June 12th, 1844. He is married to Christina Kesselring and resides on the old "Yost Farm" about a mile east of St. Jacobs. His family consists of 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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    John L. Weber

    The death took place at St. Jacobs on Sunday night of John L. Weber, a well-known resident of that village. The deceased had been ill about six months. He was in his 70th year and is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters, William, Berlin; Nelson, Listowel; Cranston, Elmira; Mrs. Harvey Shantz, Waterloo Tp.; Mrs. Lippert, Port Dalhousie; Mrs. Haas, Bridgeport, and Amanda, at home. The funeral took place on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. from the residence in St. Jacobs to the Evangelical Church and cemetery for burial.

    The Chronicle-Telegraph Jul 8 1915 pg 4

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    AMONG THE FARMERS.

    John L. Weber.

    In my sketches about the well known and prominent farmers of Woolwich township I find by reference to my note book the above name was omitted. A sketch of Woolwich would be incomplete without the name of Mr. Weber, for it is seldom we find a more popular citizen, or successful farmer. He lives in a beautiful home on the Grand river, near St. Jacobs, and owns and works a farm of two hundred acres. He has lived on this farm since his father purchased it in 1860. Mr. Weber was born in the township of Ellis, Perth county, on June 12, 1844, and has followed farming all his life. He was married to Miss Christiana, daughter of Daniel Kesselring, three miles southwest of Waterloo. She was born in Waterloo township, on Feb. 3, 1848. They have eight children, viz: William K, born April 5, 1572; Sarah Ann, January 12, 1874; Amanda, December 15, 1875; Clara, June 15, 1878; Nelson, July 22, 1880; Lizzie, November 11, 1882; Cranston, May 11, 1885; Malinda, November 8, 1887 All are living at home except William K., who is engaged in the hardware business.

    Mr. Weber is a staunch Reformer and a devoted member of the Evangelical Association. He has served several terms as public school trustee and was elected a member of the township. council at the last election. As a practical farmer he ranks with the best of them in Woolwich township. Last season he produced 3,097 bushels of grain and eighty loads of hay, including the feeding of a number of fine export cattle. He also keeps several fine thoroughbred Shorthorns Duke of Alma, 24260, a splendid animal, carried off first premium at Berlin and Elmira last year. Seraphina Rose, red in color, calved March. 15, 1896; Red Rose, 26949, calved July 18, 1894; Lady Clare, light roan heifer, all superb animals. I noticed a number of fine thoroughbred Berkshire bogs, among them a row of enormous proportions. Mr. Weber also keeps a flock of fine sheep, his favorite breed being the Shropshire Downs. His horses are also in splendid condition, and in his stable I noticed a span of very handsome light bays that would undoubtedly carry off first premium in their class were they put on exhibition at the fair. He has abundance of feed, and by the looks of his stock it is not used sparingly. The stranger who sojourns beneath his roof will always find a cordial welcome to partake of the abundance of good things of this life.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 4 Aug 1898, p. 4

    John — Christina Kesselring. Christina (daughter of Daniel Kesselring and Catherine Israel) was born 3 Feb 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Jul 1848, Strassburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strassburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1944; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Christina Kesselring was born 3 Feb 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Jul 1848, Strassburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strassburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Kesselring and Catherine Israel); died 14 Feb 1944; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christina Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7957.1
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. William Kesselring Weber was born 5 Apr 1872, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Sarah Ann Weber was born 12 Jan 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amanda Weber was born 15 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Clara Weber was born 15 Jun 1878, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Nelson Kesselring Weber was born 22 Jul 1880, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1964, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Palmerston Cemetery, Palmerston, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    6. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Weber was born 11 Nov 1882, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Cranson Kesselring Weber was born 11 May 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Melinda Weber was born 8 Nov 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1914, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Moses Shantz was born 22 Aug 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 17 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 009W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6860
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Moses Shantz, "the second son of Joseph and Catharine (Schneider) Shantz, was born August 22nd, 1819. On March 18th, 1849, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Jacob C. and Elizabeth (Cressman) Snider. She was born April 4th, 1840. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm they still possess, his father's farm, being composed of west half of lot No. 9, German Company's Tract. Here they raised a family of twelve 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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    SHANTZ - Moses Shantz was born on the 22nd of August 1819, about three miles north of Waterloo, Ont. On the 18th of March, 1819* he was married to the youngest daughter of the late Bro. Jacob C. Snyder, of Waterloo. He was a member of the Mennonite church since his youth. Deceased was afflicted for about 6 years, and suffered much pain, which however was patiently borne through all the weary years, until his final release on the 17th of January 1897, at the ripe old age of 77 years, 4 months and 26 days. He leaves a sorrowing wife, six sons and six daughters, also thirty-six grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind companion and father. His was the first death out of this large family. The funeral was held on the 20th from his late residence. Interment at Martin's M.H., where many relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of love and respect to one who had been so dearly loved and highly esteemed in life. Funeral services by Amos Cressman and Noah Stauffer.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 3, February 1, 1897 - Page 45, 46

    Moses married Susannah Snider 18 Mar 1849, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 4 Apr 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1916; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susannah Snider was born 4 Apr 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman); died 14 May 1916; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5903
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Susannah Snider
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Snider, "was born April 4th, 1830. on march 18th, 1849, she was married to Moses Shantz, a farmer"


    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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    Shantz. - Susannah Snider, wife of the late Moses Shantz, was born in Waterloo, Ont., April 4, 1830; died May 14, 1916; aged 86 y. 1 m. 10 d. The deceased was married to Moses Shantz Mar. 18, 1849, who preceded her 19 years ago. This union was blessed with a family of 12 children, of whom 11 are still living. There are 50 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren of whom nearly all are living. She was the last of the Snider family. Her brothers and sisters have all preceded her. By her passing away, the family loses a kind and patient mother, the church a consistent member, and the fruits of her exemplary and devoted Christian life, will never be forgotten. Funeral services on May 17, conducted at the house by Bro. Noah Stauffer, and at the Waterloo Mennonite Church by Bro. Stauffer and Noah Hunsberger, from Job 5: 26. Burial at the Martin Cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 9 - June 1, 1916 - pages 158,159

    Children:
    1. 4. Tilman S. Shantz was born 8 Jan 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1913; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron S. Shantz was born 3 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Menno S. Shantz was born 11 Oct 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica Shantz was born 16 Sep 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1929; was buried , Girard Union Cemetery, Henning, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States.
    5. Franklin Shantz was born 14 Sep 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Amos S. Shantz was born 2 Feb 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1949; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Shantz was born 15 Feb 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catharine Shantz was born 8 Jun 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lucinda Shantz was born 4 Apr 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1916, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Allan Shantz was born 14 Dec 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Emma Shantz was born 5 Feb 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1951; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydia Ann Shantz was born 18 Oct 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1951, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Benjamin B. Snyder was born 3 Oct 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob J. Snider and Mary W. Bauman); died 22 Nov 1898; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6185
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin B. Snyder, "was born October 3rd, 1823, On March 27th, 1845, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Isaac and Esther (Bechtel) Shantz. She was born April 19th, 1825, and died April 19th, 1887. Soon after their married they moved on the farm now in possession of their son, Jonathan, where they resided until her death. At present he has his home with his daughter, Jemima, who is married to Mr. a. S. Shantz. Mr. Snyder's 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.].

    Benjamin married Magdalena Shantz 27 Mar 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel) was born 19 Apr 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1887; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Shantz was born 19 Apr 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel); died 19 Apr 1887; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Helena Shantz
    • Name: Magdalena Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6833
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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:

    Magdalena Shantz, "was born April 19th, 1825, and died April 19th, 1887. On March 27th, 1845, she was married to Benjamin B. Snyder."


    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. 5. Esther Snyder was born 14 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdeline Snyder was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Leah Snyder was born 27 Nov 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara Snyder was born 25 Apr 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jonathan S. Snyder was born 28 Feb 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1938; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susanna Snyder was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Lucy Ann Snyder was born 26 May 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1886, Near Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ezra S. Snyder was born 12 Jun 1859, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1939, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jemima Snyder was born 23 Feb 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1934; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Jacob Weber was born 24 Aug 1816, Dietrichhingen, Zweibruecken, Rhein Bayren, Germany (son of Christian Weber and Catherine Bruck); died 7 Dec 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18366615
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7955
    • Immigration: 1834, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Jacob Weber," son of Christian and Catherine (Bruck) Weber, was born in the village of Dietrichhingen, district of Zweibruecken, Rhein Bayern, Germany, August 24th, 1816. In 1833 he emigrated to America and settled temporarily at Rochester, New York, where he remained one year, thence on the strength of report, he in 1834, left Rochester, New York, and moved to Waterloo County, Ontario, and settled in Wilmot Township, where he met with many of his co-religionists. Here he resided until 1841 when he moved to Elice Township, Perth County, about one and one-half miles west of Sebringville, where he resided until 1855, then sold out and moved back to Waterloo County and settled near St. Jacobs, on the farm now occupied by Christian Sheifley. In 1860 he purchased the old "Yost Farm," adjoining that of his on the east. In 1867 he moved a little to the west of St. Jacobs, on the farm formerly possessed by Valentine Ratz and now by Daniel Good. In 1873 he again left this place and moved one mile north of St. Jacobs, on the farm now possessed by his youngest son, Menno L. In 1887 he moved to St. Jacobs where he purchased a property opposite that of Dr. Robertson's place. Here he lives retired and intends to spend the evening of his life in peace and comfort. On January 1st, 1841, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Schowalter) Lehman. She was born in Canton Seltz, Alsace, France, now Germany, June 10th, 1817, came to America in 1837, and died at St. Jacobs, Ontario, May 2nd, 1892. To them was born a family 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.].

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    Weber - On the 7th of Dec., 1905, near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Co., Ont., Jacob Weber. Funeral services conducted by Jonas B. Snider and Enoch Baumann at St. Jacobs. M. L. W.

    Herald of Truth 1 Feb 1906

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    The funeral of the late Jacob Weber, whose death was announced in three columns last Saturday, was held on Saturday afternoon, the remains were interred in the Evangelical cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends paid a last tribute of respect to the deceased. A family of ten children survives him, 7 sons and 3 daughters, one other son, Joseph, having died in Kansas in 1890. The surviving children are: Jacob, State of Idaho, U.S.; Christian, Vancouver, B.C.; Louis, Collingwood; Samuel, St. Jacobs; Daniel, near Breslau; John, on the old Yost farm near St. Jacobs; Menno on the home stead; Mrs. J. Fischer, Benmiller, Ont.; Mrs. J. A. Shelly, Hawkesville and Mrs. N. W. Gingrich, St. Jacobs.

    Elmira Signet

    Jacob married Elizabeth Lehman 1 Jan 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Lehman and Magdalena Schowalter) was born 10 Jun 1816, Canton Seltz, Alsace, France; died 2 May 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Lehman was born 10 Jun 1816, Canton Seltz, Alsace, France (daughter of Jacob Lehman and Magdalena Schowalter); died 2 May 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18367037
    • Name: Elizabeth Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7955.10
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Catherine Weber was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jacob Lincoln Weber was born 31 Aug 1842, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1915, Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States; was buried , Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States.
    3. Elizabeth L. Weber was born 1 Dec 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 6. John Lehman Weber was born 12 Jun 1844, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1915, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine L. Weber was born 18 Jan 1845, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1925; was buried , Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christian L. Weber was born 10 Sep 1847, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1909, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.
    7. Daniel L. Weber was born 1 Apr 1849, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1924, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Joseph L. Weber was born 14 Feb 1851, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1880, Marion Center, Marion Co., Kansas.
    9. Samuel Weber was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Maria Ann L. "Mary" Weber was born 29 Mar 1853, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Louis Lehman Weber was born 27 Feb 1855, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1913, Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.
    12. Samuel L. Weber was born 16 Nov 1856, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Menno Lehman Weber was born 29 Mar 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1943, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Apr 1943, Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Daniel Kesselring was born 8 Mar 1821, , Germany (son of Jacob Kesselring and Mueller, son of Johann Jacob Kesselring and Anna Maria Catharina Zimmerman); died 17 Nov 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31615
    • Immigration: 1840, , Canada
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Daniel married Catherine Israel 20 Feb 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Jean Jaques Jacob Israel and Marie Christine Hoffer) was born 10 Dec 1823, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 24 Dec 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine Israel was born 10 Dec 1823, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Jean Jaques Jacob Israel and Marie Christine Hoffer); died 24 Dec 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Kesselring
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31616
    • Birth: 15 Dec 1823
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Katharina Kesselring was born 4 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 26 Feb 1847, Strassburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strassburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Christina Kesselring was born 3 Feb 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Jul 1848, Strassburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strassburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1944; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Daniel C. Kesselring was born 1 Dec 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1935, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Kesselring was born 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Henry Kesselring was born 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.