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Rev. Stanley Shantz

Male 1914 - 1990  (75 years)


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  1. 1.  Rev. Stanley Shantz was born 23 May 1914, Guernsey, Saskatchewan (son of Addison Cressman Shantz and Priscilla Devitt); died 1 Mar 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160685

    Notes:

    Shantz, Stanley, son of Addison and Priscella (Devitt) Shantz, was born in Guernsey, Sask., May 23, 1914; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 1, 1990; aged 75. He was married to Fern Burkhart, who died in 1979. On Apr. 6, 1985, he was married to Kathryn Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Calvin, Nelson, and Melvin), one daughter (Elinor Gingerich), 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Arnold and Lyle). He was ordained to the ministry and served the following congregations: Sharon, Holyrood, Baden-Geiger, and First Mennonite in Vineland. He also served as interim pastor for a number of congregations. He was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Jean Goulet; spring interment in the church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 15 - April 10, 1990 - page 262

    Stanley married Wilma Fern Burkhart 22 Apr 1945. Wilma (daughter of Clarence Leslie Burkhart and Mary Ann Snider) was born 28 Jan 1921, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 19 Jan 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Calvin Llewellyn Shantz
    2. Nelson Carlyle Shantz
    3. Melvin Stanley Shantz
    4. Elinor Joanne Shantz

    Stanley married Kathryn Yoder 6 Apr 1985. Kathryn was born Abt 1915; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Addison Cressman Shantz was born 22 Aug 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Amos M. Shantz and Esther C. Cressman); died 15 Apr 1958, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 18 Apr 1958, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6741.8
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1945, Guernsey, Saskatchewan

    Notes:

    Shantz, Addison Cressman, son of Amos M. and Esther (Cressman) Shantz, was born Aug. 22, 1878; passed away at Watrous, Sask., April 15, 1958; aged 79 y. 7 m. 24 d. He moved to Manitoba as a young man and took up farming. In 1912, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Devitt of Kitchener, Ont. As a young man he was baptized into the fellowship of the Methodist Church, later transferring his membership to the United Church. He took an active interest in the welfare of the Mennonite Church in his community. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Mrs. Urias Snider, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Herb Shantz, Waterloo, Ont.; Magdalina, Barbara, and Elminda Shantz, Kitchener, Ont.). An infant sister (Sylvia) and 4 brothers (Josiah, Jeremiah, Jonathan, and Samuel) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the United Church, Watrous, Sask., April 18, in charge of the local pastor and at the Sharon Mennonite Church in charge of J. B. Stauffer and Paul Schroeder. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 20 - May 20, 1958 - page 482, 483

    Addison married Priscilla Devitt 24 Jan 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Priscilla (daughter of Dennis K. Devitt and Caroline Schweitzer) was born 1 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1971, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 3 Jul 1971, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Priscilla Devitt was born 1 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Dennis K. Devitt and Caroline Schweitzer); died 29 Jun 1971, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 3 Jul 1971, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Priscilla Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2348.5
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Addison Shantz

    WATROUS, Sask., Mrs. Addison C. Shantz of Watrous, died at hospital here, Tuesday. She was 88. Born in Mannheim, Ont., she was the former Priscilla Devitt. a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Devitt. She was a member of the United Church in Watrous. Surviving are three sons. Rev. Stanley of Edmonton and Arnold and Lyle of Guernsey, Sask. She was predeceased by her husband in 1958 and by a brother, Ephraim, of Kitchener. A service will be held in the Sharon Mennonite Church, near Guernsey, Saturday, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Jun 1971 pg 29

    Children:
    1. 1. Rev. Stanley Shantz was born 23 May 1914, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 1 Mar 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Arnold Wilfred Shantz was born 6 Jun 1915; died 31 May 2004, Waltrous, , Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Amos M. Shantz was born 15 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin); died 9 Feb 1920; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6741
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Amos M. Shantz, "was born June 15th, 1847. On August 16th, 1870, he was married to Isabella Nahrgang who was born June 9th, 1850, and died October 14th, 1871. On December 3rd, 1873, he was again married to Esther Cressman who was born January 20, 1848. He resides near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming."


    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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    Died/ At Petersburg, Ont., on Monday, Febuary 9th, 1920/ Amos M. Shantz/ aged 72 years, 7 months and 25 days/ The Funeral/ will take place from his late residence on/ Friday, February 13, 1910/ at two o'clock, p. m./ to the Latschar church and cemetery for service/ and interment/ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


    Funeral Card of Amos M. Shantz

    Amos married Esther C. Cressman 3 Dec 1873. Esther (daughter of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman) was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Esther C. Cressman was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman); died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther C. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2138
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther C. Cressman, "was born January 20th, 1848. On December 3rd, 1872, she was married to Amos M. Shantz. They reside near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their 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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    Shantz. - Esther (Cressman) Shantz was born at New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 20, 1848; died at her home near Petersburg, Ont., Sept. 4, 1919 ; aged 71 y. 7 m. 16 d. She was united in marriage to Amos M. Shantz. To this union were born 3 sons and 6 daughters. One daughter preceded her to the spirit world. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, 5 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Latschar Church by Bro. Jonas Snider. Text, Phil. 2: 21.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 28 - October 9, 1919 - page 527

    Children:
    1. Jonathan Shantz was born 12 Oct 1873, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1939, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan.
    2. Nancy C. Shantz was born 24 Jan 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1958; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Selina Shantz was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Addison Cressman Shantz was born 22 Aug 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1958, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 18 Apr 1958, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    5. Samuel C. Shantz was born 29 Feb 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1947; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Shantz was born 29 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Barbara Shantz was born 22 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Elminda Shantz was born 6 Jan 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Silva Shantz was born 26 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1892; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Dennis K. Devitt was born 27 Nov 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Dennis Devitt and Magdalena Keller); died 15 May 1934; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2348
    • 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; Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Dennis Devitt, "was born November 27th, 1844. He is married to Caroline Schweitzer. They reside near Manheim, on the old "Latschaw Farm". Their family consists of four 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.].

    Dennis married Caroline Schweitzer Mar 1870. Caroline (daughter of Jacob Schweitzer and Catharina Weber) was born 10 Nov 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1925, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Caroline Schweitzer was born 10 Nov 1844, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Schweitzer and Catharina Weber); died 14 Aug 1925, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline Devitt
    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2348.1
    • Birth: 14 Nov 1844, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Dennis K. Devitt

    The death occurred nt Hamilton Friday afternoon at 12: 30 o'clock of Caroline Schweitzer, beloved wife of Dennis K. Devitt, in her 81st year. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence, Mannheim; to Latchar's Mennonite church for service and cemetery for interment,

    Kitchener Daily Record Aug 15 1925 pg 11

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    Large Funeral

    The funeral of the late Caroline beloved wife Schweitzer beloved wife of Mr. Dennis K. Devitt, who was buried on Saturday afternoon last, was largely attended. Mrs. Devitt who was in her 81st year was laid away in Latchars Mennonite cemetery. She died in Hamilton in the early morning of Friday, August 14th, the body being taken to their home here for burial. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. Brubacher of New Dundee while the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Jacob Detweiller of Kitchener. He read from 1 Cor.: 15. He delivered a most impressive and heart searching discourse to a church filled to capacity. Deniss her aged part ner in life, E. J. and Mrs. Devitt and a host of relatives and friends have the sympathy of the whole neighborhood.


    Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Devitt and daughter Mrs. Baker from Novar, Muskoka, attended the funeral of the former's mother.

    Mr. Moses Devitt and Mrs. Simon feist brother and sister of Dennis .evitt attended the funeral on Sunday.

    Waterloo Chronicle 20 Aug 1925, p. 1

    Children:
    1. Ezra S. Devitt was born 9 Aug 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ephraim Joseph Devitt was born 11 Aug 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emanuel Devitt was born 1877, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1928; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Priscilla Devitt was born 1 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1971, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 3 Jul 1971, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joshua Y. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6737
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joshua Y. Shantz, "was born near Berlin, September 11th, 1817. On March 17th, 1840, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Henry and Catharine (Miller) Martin. She was born December 8th, 1822, and died February 6th, 1892. They resided in Wilmot Township where he followed farming many years. To them were born 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.].

    Joshua married Magdalena Martin 17 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller) was born 8 Dec 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Martin was born 8 Dec 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller); died 6 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4304
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena Martin, "the eldest daughter of Henry and Catharine (Miller) Martin, was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, December 8th, 1822. On March 17th, 1840, she was married to Joshua Y., son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz."


    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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    Last Saturday Mrs. Joshua Shantz was called to her long home, after a short illness and was buried at the cemetery between Hamburg and Wilmot Centre last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Shantz leaves a husband and grown-up family to mourn their loss. She resided on the farm on which she died for fifty-two years.

    New Hamburg Independent 12 Feb 1892 pg 3

    Children:
    1. Maria Shantz was born 8 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1886, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Shantz was born 1 Oct 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1905; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Shantz was born 12 Dec 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Amos M. Shantz was born 15 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1920; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Menno M. Shantz was born 4 Apr 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Leah Shantz was born 16 May 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Shantz was born 18 Sep 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Shantz was born 22 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lucinda Shantz was born 8 Oct 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Joshua M. Shantz was born 2 May 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Johnathan Shantz was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Samuel S. Cressman was born 30 Mar 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Cressman and Esther Wismer, son of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider); died 5 Jan 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2129
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Cressman, "the second son of Abraham and Mary (Schneider) Cressman, was born near Strasburg, Waterloo County, March 30th, 1817. On April 13th, 1841, he was married to Barbara Cressman who was born near Breslau, Ontario, July 8th, 1823. They resided in Wilmot Township, near New Dundee, where he is engaged in farming. His death took place January 5th, 1870. Their family consisted of thirteen 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.].

    Samuel married Barbara Cressman 13 Apr 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John Cressman and Esther Wismer) was born 8 Jul 1823, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Cressman was born 8 Jul 1823, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Cressman and Esther Wismer); died 9 May 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2077
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Female Farmer

    Notes:

    Barbara Cressman, "the fourth in the family, was born July 8th, 1823. On April 13th, 1841, she was married to Samuel Cressman who was born March 30th, 1817, and died in Wilmot Township, near New Dundee, Ontario, January 5th, 1870. They had a family of thirteen 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.].

    Children:
    1. Enos C. Cressman was born 23 Mar 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1911; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Anna C. Cressman was born 15 Feb 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1908; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abraham C. Cressman was born 31 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry C. Cressman was born 17 Jun 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 5. Esther C. Cressman was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Samuel C. Cressman was born 9 Apr 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Ezra (?) Cressman was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. John C. Cressman was born 24 Oct 1851, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1908, High River, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mt. View Cemetery, High View, , Alberta.
    9. Aaron C. Cressman was born 8 Apr 1854, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1913, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Barbara Cressman was born 7 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    11. Mary C. Cressman was born 26 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1917, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Israel C. Cressman was born 2 Jan 1860, Near New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Menno C. Cressman was born 5 Nov 1861, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1953; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Lucinda Cressman was born 29 Apr 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Dennis Devitt was born 18 Aug 1813, , New Jersey (son of Dennis Devitt and Mary Martin); died 1 Jun 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2343
    • Residence: 1837, 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; farmer

    Notes:

    Dennis Devitt, "the fourth son of his father, Dennis, was born in New Jersey, August 18th, 1813. After his mother returning to New York State, his father had him placed with David Shantz who resided near Berlin, on the farm now possessed by David Shuh. Here he was raised and on May 2nd, 1837, he was married to Magdalena Keller who was born January 27th, 1819. After his marriage he resided for over a year with Mr. and Mrs. David Shantz, his foster-parents. In 1838 they moved on their farm, four miles west of Berlin, on the Petersburg Road, where they resided for thirty-six years. Then he sold the farm to the late Samuel S. Shantz and moved to Berlin where his widow still resides. He died June 1st, 1880. They were blessed with a family of thirteen children, all of whom became of age"


    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.].

    Dennis married Magdalena Keller 2 May 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Keller and Magdalena Shuh) was born 29 Jan 1819, , York Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdalena Keller was born 29 Jan 1819, , York Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of John Keller and Magdalena Shuh); died 9 May 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Devitt
    • Eby ID Number: 00063-4029
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Magdalena Keller, "was born January 29th, 1819, in York County, Pennsylvania, and came to Canada with her parents in May, 1826. On May 2nd, 1837, she was married to Dennis Devitt who was raised by old David Shantz who lived on lot No. 1, German Company's Tract, about one mile south-east of Berlin. After their marriage they resided about eighteen months with old David Shantz, then they moved on their farm four miles west of Berlin, on the Petersburg Road, where they resided 36 years. He was born August 18th, 1813, and died July 1st, 1880. She is still hale and hearty and resides in Berlin in company with her youngest daughter who is unmarried. They had a family of thirteen children, all of whom arrived at maturity."


    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. David Devitt was born 7 Jan 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901.
    2. Joseph Devitt was born 19 Aug 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1878.
    3. Moses Devitt was born 16 Jun 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1931; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth "Betsy" Devitt was born 17 Feb 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Dennis K. Devitt was born 27 Nov 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1934; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Devitt was born 9 Oct 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Barbara Devitt was born 20 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1921; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena Devitt was born 12 Aug 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. John K. Devitt was born 9 Jun 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1935, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , West Zion Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta.
    10. Rev. Isaac K. Devitt was born 26 Sep 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1926; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Aaron K. Devitt was born 17 Nov 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1947, Whitby, Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sarah Devitt was born 25 Sep 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Emily Devitt was born 3 Feb 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Jacob Schweitzer was born 25 Jul 1814, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Joseph Schweitzer and Barbara Ulrich); died 4 Aug 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61379922
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120581
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Catharina Weber. Catharina was born CALC 8 May 1819, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Dec 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catharina Weber was born CALC 8 May 1819, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Dec 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61379614
    • Name: Catharina Schweitzer
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2177.3
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O M

    Children:
    1. Michael Schweitzer was born CALC 6 Jun 1841, Downie Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina Schweitzer was born 10 Dec 1842, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1922, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Elmwood, Grey Co., Ontario.
    3. 7. Caroline Schweitzer was born 10 Nov 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1925, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob W. Schweitzer was born 7 Sep 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1918; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Schweitzer was born 13 Jun 1848, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1922, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    6. John Schweitzer was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. John W. Schweitzer was born 12 May 1850, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1934, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schweitzer was born 1 Aug 1852, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Louis Schweitzer was born 4 Dec 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Samuel Schweitzer was born 10 Mar 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1930; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah Schweitzer was born 20 Mar 1864, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1935, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Oct 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Mary Ann Schweitzer was born 2 Apr 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1951; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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