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

Doris Ada Shantz

Female 1918 - 2014  (96 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Doris Ada Shantz was born 1918 (daughter of Abraham G. Shantz and Ada B. Eby, daughter of Josiah Bearinger and Mabel Eby); died 14 Sep 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Doris Ada Good
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162845

    Notes:

    Good, Doris Ada

    Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights Long Term Care Centre on Sunday, September 14, 2014, just short of her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Eden Good (2003). Loved mother of David Good and his wife Cathy and Stuart Good. Loving grandmother of Brad and Tom. Dear sister of Audrey Reist and her husband Orval and Eileen MacDonald and her husband Bill. Doris will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Josiah and Mabel Bearinger. Predeceased by her sister June Feick and her husband Morgan. Doris will be remembered for her love of her family, gardening, flowers, her tasty preserves, and quilting. Friends are invited to share their memories of Doris with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo on Thursday, September 18th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gary Knarr officiating. Interment in Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery will be followed by a reception at the church. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Lanark Heights, Maple Neighbourhood for the exceptional care given to Doris. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Erb St. Church WMCEC may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Waterloo Region Record, September 16, 2014

    Doris married Eden S. Good 16 Sep 1950. Eden (son of Abraham Good and Barbara Shantz) was born 16 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 2003, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Abraham G. Shantz was born 8 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Franklin Shantz and Leah Groff); died Dec 1954; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6878.7
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, on Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz, -- Abram, son of the late Frank and Leah (Groff) Shantz, was born April 8, 1889; passed away at his home after a long illness; aged 65 y. 8 m. 16 d. Early in his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member until death. In March, 1917, he married Ada Eby, who preceded him in Sept. 1918. On July 6, 1921, he married Beulah Eby. Surviving are his wife and 4 daughters (Doris--Mrs. Eden Good, Waterloo, Ont.; Audrey--Mrs. Orval Reist. June--Mrs. Morgan Feick, and Eileen--Mrs. Ronald Williamson, all of Kingsdale), 5 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Ida Schlueter, Mrs. Ephraim Bearinger, both of Waterloo, and Mrs. Aaron Sauder, of St. Jacobs, Ont.), and 2 brothers (Albert, Waterloo, and Moses, Lexington). Funeral services were held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Clare Shantz and Leonard Haarer.

    Gospel Herald -- January 11, 1955 -- page 45, 46, 4






    Abraham married Ada B. Eby 20 Mar 1917. Ada (daughter of Benjamin M. Eby and Esther Brubacher) was born 17 Aug 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ada B. Eby was born 17 Aug 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin M. Eby and Esther Brubacher); died 23 Sep 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ada B. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2609.6
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz.-Ada (Eby) Shantz was born near Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 17, 1893; died Sept. 24, 1918; aged 25 y. 1 m. 7 d. In early life she gave her heart to the Lord, joined the Mennonite Church and has been a faithful member till death. On March 20, 1917, she was united in marriage to Abram Shantz, which union was blessed with one daughter which was taken and is cared for by its aunt, Mrs. Josiah Bearinger. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her husband, father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, 3 brothers, 5 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 27, at the Waterloo Mennonite Church by the brethren, Urias Weber (from Prov. 23: 23), and Jonas Snider (from Isa. 35: 10). Buried in the First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 30 - October 24, 1918 - pages 558 and 559

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    Sad Death of Mrs. Abr. Shantz

    The sad and untimely death of Ada Eby, beloved wife of Mr. Abr. Shantz of Waterloo, took place on Tuesday night at 9:15 o'clock at the K-W Hospital. The deceased is survived by her husband, a baby girl, two days old, her parents, three brothers and five sisters. The funeral will be held on Friday Sept. 27th at 2 o'clock from the residence, Frederick St. to the Mennonite Church for services and from thence to the East End Cemetery, Kitchener, for interment.

    Berlin Daily Telegraph, September 25, 1918

    Children:
    1. 1. Doris Ada Shantz was born 1918; died 14 Sep 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Franklin Shantz was born 14 Sep 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider); died 1 Jan 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frank Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6878
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Franklin Shantz, "the fourth son, was born September 14th, 1856. On January 6th, 1884, he was married to Leah, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Eby) Groff. She was born June 11th, 1856. They reside on his father's old place three miles north of the town of Waterloo. Their family consists of five children,.."

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

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    Shantz. - Franklin Shantz, son of Moses and Susannah Shantz, was born Sept. 14, 1856; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., Jan. 1, 1929; aged 72 y. 3 m. 17 d. He was married to Leah Groff who predeceased him nearly five years ago. He united with the Mennonite Church in early life in which faith he died. He was of a quiet disposition, but we believe his walk and conduct spoke louder than his words. He expressed himself as being ready to meet his Lord and had a desire to depart. He leaves 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 adopted daughter, 26 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. Noah Hunsberger and at the Waterloo Mennonite Church by Bros. Jesse Martin and Jonas Snider.

    \bGospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 42 - January 17, 1929 - p. 878, 879.

    Franklin married Leah Groff 6 Jan 1884. Leah (daughter of Abraham Groff and Maria "Mary" Eby) was born 11 Jun 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leah Groff was born 11 Jun 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Groff and Maria "Mary" Eby); died 3 Feb 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3376
    • 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
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Groff, "was born June 11th, 1856. She is married to Franklin Shantz. They reside about two miles north of Waterloo where he is 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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    Shantz. -Leah (Groff) Shantz was born in Waterloo twp., Ont., June 11, 1856; died at Waterloo, Feb. 3, 1924; aged 67 y. 7 m. 23 d. In 1884 she was united in marriage to Frank Shantz. To this union were born 3 sons and 3 daughters. She leaves her husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 adopted child, 19 grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. She united with the Church in early years and remained a consistent member until death. The funeral was held on Feb. 7 at the Waterloo Mennonite Church conducted by Bro. Noah Hunsberger and Oscar Burkholder, after which she was laid to rest in the Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery

    The Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 47 - February 21, 1924 - page 956,957

    Children:
    1. Anna Shantz was born 13 Oct 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1973, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Albert Shantz was born 12 Dec 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ida Shantz was born 5 Aug 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham Shantz was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 2. Abraham G. Shantz was born 8 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1954; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Shantz was born 12 Dec 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Moses Shantz was born 5 Jan 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Edna G. Shantz was born 1906; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Benjamin M. Eby was born 13 Apr 1860, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin L. Eby and Barbara Martin); died 18 Oct 1948; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2609
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, , Germany; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin M. Eby, "was born April 13th, 1860. He is married to Esther Brubacher. They reside near Bridgeport where he is the possessor of a beautiful farm. His family is as follows: Pharez, Luella, Mabel, Samuel, Elmina, and Ada."

    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.-Benjamin M., son of the late Benjamin L. and Barbara (Martin) Eby, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., April 13, 1860; passed away after a short illness on Oct. 19, 1948; aged 88 y. 6 m. 6 d. In early manhood he was converted under the Gospel preaching of the pioneer Mennonite evangelist, John S. Coffman, and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. For the last twenty years he resided in St. Jacobs, where he moved after retiring from his farm near Waterloo. In 1881 he was married to Esther Brubacher, who predeceased him in August 1924. In 1927 he was married to Susannah Bearinger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Luella-Mrs. Edgar Snider, Mabel-Mrs. Josiah Bearinger, Mina-Mrs. Alvin Shantz, Beulah-Mrs. Abram Shantz, all of Waterloo, Ont.; and Vera-Mrs. Isaac Hurst, Bloomingdale, Ont.), 3 sons (Phares, Kitchener, Ont.; Samuel, Toronto, Ont.; and Alpheus, Elmira, Ont.), 12 grand-children, and 5 great-grandchildren. Two daugh-ters predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Oct. 21 by Roy S. Koch, assisted by Noah Hunsberger. Interment was made in the First Mennonite Cemetery at Kitchener, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 46 - November 16, 1948, pages 1102 and 1103

    Benjamin married Esther Brubacher 8 Nov 1881. Esther (daughter of Samuel S. Brubacher and Lydia Musselman) was born 5 Feb 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Esther Brubacher was born 5 Feb 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel S. Brubacher and Lydia Musselman); died 20 Aug 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1426
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther Brubacher, "the eldest in the family, was born February 5th, 1863. She is married to Benjamin M. Eby. They reside near Bridgeport, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of six 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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    Eby.--Esther Eby (nee Brubacher) was born Feb. 5, 1863; died at her home, 53 Menno St., Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 30, 1924; aged 61 y. 6 m. 25 d. She was united in marriage Nov. 8, 1881 to Benjamin Eby, which union was blessed with 3 sons and 7 daughters: Phares, of Kitchener; Luella, Mrs. Edgar Snider, Waterloo; Mable, Mrs. Joshiah Bearinger, Waterloo; Mina, Mrs. Alvin Shantz, Waterloo; Beulah, Mrs. Abram Shantz, Waterloo; Samuel, Alpheus, and Vera at home. Two daughters preceded her to the glory world. A sorrowing husband, 8 children, 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters remain to mourn her loss. Early in life she gave her heart to the Lord and joined the Mennonite Church of which she remained a faithful member till death. She had been suffering patiently from cancer for two years. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at East End Mennonite Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Brethern Jonas Snider and Noah Hunsberger were in charge of the services.


    Gospel Herald Obituaries - Vol. XVII, No. 24 - September 18, 1924 - pages 495

    Children:
    1. Phares Eby was born 1 Nov 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1948; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Luella Eby was born 14 Oct 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1969; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mabel Eby was born 1 Jan 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1962; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel Eby was born 23 May 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1966; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elmina "Mina" Eby was born 31 Oct 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1966; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Ada B. Eby was born 17 Aug 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Era Eby was born 22 May 1894; died 27 Jun 1896; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Alpheus L. Eby was born 11 May 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1980; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Beulah Eby was born 19 Nov 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1969, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Vera Marion Eby was born 16 Aug 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, 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. 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. 4. 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.  Abraham Groff was born 13 Oct 1829, Near, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Andrew Groff and Annie Huber); died 15 Feb 1885; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3373
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Abraham Groff, "was born October 13th, 1829. In September, 1852, he was married to Mary Eby who was born January 13th, 1835, and died April 28th, 1890. They resided several miles north of Waterloo where he was engaged in farming. His death took place February 15th, 1885. To them were born 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.].

    Abraham married Maria "Mary" Eby 23 Nov 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Isaac Eby, Sr. and Veronica Shoemaker) was born 13 Jan 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1890, Near Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 May 1890, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Mary" Eby was born 13 Jan 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Eby, Sr. and Veronica Shoemaker); died 28 Apr 1890, Near Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 May 1890, Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Groff
    • Name: Mary Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2426
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinster
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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:

    Mary Eby, "was born January 13th, 1835, and died April 28th, 1890. She was married to Abraham Groff who was born October 13th, 1829, and died February 15th, 1885. They resided on a farm two and one-half miles north of Waterloo, Ontario, where they were blessed with a large family."

    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. Susannah Groff was born 11 Jan 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Levi Groff was born 24 Dec 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Leah Groff was born 11 Jun 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ezra Groff was born 13 Nov 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maria Groff was born 25 Mar 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lydia Ann Groff was born 27 Nov 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Matilda Groff was born 29 Apr 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1949, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Isaac Eby Groff was born 2 Oct 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1895; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Groff was born 10 Jan 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Emma Groff was born 14 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Abram Groff was born 16 Aug 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Benjamin Groff was born 14 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Jacob E. Groff was born 21 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1960; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Benjamin L. Eby was born 25 Oct 1829, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Eby and Magdalena Erb); died 12 Apr 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: Woolwich Township German Company Tract 065, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2605
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • 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, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gardner
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin L. Eby, "the fourth member of Peter Eby's family, was first married, September 9th, 1851, to Barbara Martin who was born September 26th, 1830, and died July 23rd, 1876. They resided on a farm near St. Jacobs, Ontario. Some time after the decease of his wife he was married to Magdalena Detweiler. (See No. 2300) They reside in the town of Berlin. Mr. Eby's family consists of twelve children, of whom seven were born unto his first wife."


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

    Benjamin married Barbara Martin 9 Sep 1851, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider) was born 26 Sep 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1876, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara Martin was born 26 Sep 1830, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Z. Martin and Veronica Schneider); died 23 Jul 1876, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4365
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Barbara Martin, "the second daughter of Daniel and Veronica (Schneider) Martin, was born September 26th, 1830. On September 9th, 1851, she was married to Benjamin L. Eby. She died at St. Jacobs, July 23rd, 1876.


    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 Eby was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Daniel M. Eby was born 20 Oct 1852, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1931; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronica M. Eby was born 23 Apr 1854, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1876; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Peter M. Eby was born 26 Jun 1857, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Benjamin M. Eby was born 13 Apr 1860, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1948; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Solomon M. Eby was born 7 Apr 1864, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1944; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Judith M. Eby was born 9 Jan 1867, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Menno M. Eby was born 7 Jul 1869, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1899; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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


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

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

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


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

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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

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

    DEATH: Wismer.-Lydia (Musselman) Wismer was born July 22, 1838, near Conestoga, Ont. In March 1862 was married to Samuel Brubacher, living in matrimony 14 years when he died. After living in widowhood 14 years she was again married to Bishop Daniel Wismer of Kitchener, Ont., living in matrimony 19 years when he died, living in widowhood again for 10 years. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from her youth. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ben Eby, near Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 1, after being bedfast for nearly 11 months, aged 80 y. 3 m. 9 d., leaving to mourn her departure, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Only brief services were conducted at the home on account of influenza epidemic, by Bishop Jonas Snider. Buried at First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

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

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    Death of an Aged Citizen

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

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

    Berlin News Record, November 1, 1918

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