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  1. 1.  Walter Stuart Gimbel

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Martin Harold Gimbel was born 9 May 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Gimbel and Martha Becker); died 1988; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Harold Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48434
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Martin married Luida Shantz 11 Jul 1928. Luida (daughter of Elias S. Shantz and Rebecca Musselman) was born Jul 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1954, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Luida Shantz was born Jul 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Elias S. Shantz and Rebecca Musselman); died 25 Jan 1954, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Luida Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48465
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Gimbel, Mrs. Harold, daughter of the late Elias and Rebecca (Mussleman) Shantz, was born near Elmira, Ont., July---, 1908; passed away at her home in Freeport, Jan. 25, 1954, after a lengthy illness; aged 45 y. 6 m. 17 d. She was a faithful member of the Preston Mennonite Church. She was married to Harold Gimbel, on July 11, 1928. Surviving are her husband, one son (Walter, of Freeport), one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Lawrence Weber, of Alma), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Irvin Shantz, of Baden), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Horace Hallman, of Freeport; Mrs. Roy Snider, of Strasburg; Mrs. Samuel Cressman, of Preston; Mrs. Wellington Weber, of Simcoe and Mrs. Eugene Kraft, of Kitchener). Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 28, at the Sterling Avenue Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of John H. Hess and Ben B. Shantz. Burial was made in the Preston Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 7 - February 16, 1954 - page 166, 167

    Children:
    1. Helen Louise Gimbel
    2. 1. Walter Stuart Gimbel


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham Gimbel was born 8 Jan 1879, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Charles Gimbel and Sarah Catherine House); died 8 Jan 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alexander Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34125P
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Abraham married Martha Becker 18 Feb 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martha (daughter of George Heinrich Becker and Elizabeth Sararas) was born 8 Nov 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Martha Becker was born 8 Nov 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Heinrich Becker and Elizabeth Sararas); died 1946; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: 00145-5514.6
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 2. Martin Harold Gimbel was born 9 May 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Edgar Roy Gimbel was born 31 Jul 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jul 1981, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Elias S. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Schantz and Elizabeth, son of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 21 Aug 1937, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6903
    • 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; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elias S. Shantz, "was born September 11th, 1867. He is married to Catharine Sitler and resides on the farm formerly owned by the late Absalom Martin. His family consists of three children VI Hannah, VI Menno, and VI Elam"

    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.-Elias Shantz was born Sept. 11, 1867; died Aug. 21, 1937; aged 69 y. 11 m. 9 d. In October, 1891, he was united in marriage to Catharine Sitler, who predeceased him Apr. 22, 1898. In February, 1900, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Lichty who predeceased him 3 years ago. For a few years he suffered from a weak heart which caused his death. He bore his suffering patiently and his sudden departure came as a great shock to his family. He leaves 2 sons, 7 daughters, 47 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and a large relationship and many friends. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was always ready to give a helping hand where someone was in need. The funeral was conducted by Brethren B. B. Shantz and H. W. Stevanus.

    Gospel Herald, September 23, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.26 - page 558, 559, 560

    Elias married Rebecca Musselman 18 Feb 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Joseph Musselman and Rebecca Gingerich) was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca Musselman was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Musselman and Rebecca Gingerich); died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Lichty
    • Name: Rebecca Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4501
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Musselman, "was born February 11th, 1865. She is married to Daniel Lichty."


    The Biographical History of Waterloo Township

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    Shantz. - Rebecca Musselman, wife of Bro. Elias Shantz, was born at Floradale, Ont. Lately she lived at Bloomingdale. She was seriously ill for three weeks, and then passed over Sept. 28, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital; aged 69 y. 7 m. 14 d. She was a faithful mother and sister in the Church at Bloomingdale, and was widely known and respected in the community at large. Her quiet Christian dignity and demeanor will live on, in many lives. She was survived by her husband, 2 sons (Clayton of Waterloo; Irvin of Bloomingdale) and 7 daughters (Mrs. Horace Hallman, Williamsburg; Mrs. Roy Snyder, Waterloo; Mrs. Albert Schmidt, Kitchener; Mrs. Samuel Cressman, Blair; Mrs. Wellington Weber, Elmira; Mrs. Eugene Kraft, Kitchener; Mrs. Harold Gimble, Freeport). Three children predeceased her. She is also survived by her mother (Mrs. Joseph Musselman, Elmira), 2 sisters, 5 brothers and 43 grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, by Brethren H. W. Stevanus and C. F. Derstine. Text, "If I go." John 14: 3.


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 31 - November 1, 1934 - pages 675,676

    Children:
    1. Lovina Shantz was born Jun 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Selina Shantz was born Mar 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Viola Shantz was born 13 Apr 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Irvin Shantz was born 29 May 1902, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Seleda Shantz was born 19 Jul 1903, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1986.
    6. Edna Shantz was born 13 Dec 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1973; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Luida Shantz was born Jul 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1954, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Henry Charles Gimbel was born 24 Jan 1838, , Germany (son of Johannes Bartel Gimbel and Catharine); died 11 Feb 1920, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry C. Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10598P
    • Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam." Printed inside is: Died/ At Freeport, on Wednesday, February 11th,/ 1920/ Henry C. Gimbel/ Aged 82 years and 14 days./ The Funeral/ will be held on Saturday, February 14th, at 2.30/ p.m., from his late home to the Congregational/ Church, in Freeport and thence to Riverbank/ Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation


    Funeral Card of Henry C. Gimbel

    Henry married Sarah Catherine House Apr 1871. Sarah was born 11 Feb 1853, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1930, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sarah Catherine House was born 11 Feb 1853, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1930, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Catherine Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10815P
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. H.C. Gimbel - Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of the late Mrs. H.C. Gimbel, which was held on Sunday from the family residence at Freeport. Rev. W. Patterson of the Presbyterian Church, Preston of which deceased was a member conducted the service. Service was held at the United Church at Freeport. The pall bearers were Jacob Gimbel, David Gottfried, Isaac Schiedel, E. Shantz, Abram Gimbel and John Gimbel.

    Chronicle-Telegraph May 1 1930 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Gimbel
    2. Annie Gimbel was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Henry A. Gimbel was born 30 Jun 1872, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1874; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Annie Otillie "Tillie" Gimbel was born 7 Jul 1872, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Emma Gimbel was born 24 Nov 1874, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1916.
    6. Jacob Gimbel was born Mar 1876, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. William Henry Gimbel was born 12 Oct 1877, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1881; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Gimbel was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 4. Abraham Gimbel was born 8 Jan 1879, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Marietta Gimbel was born 12 Mar 1880, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Albert Gimbel was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Albert Martin Gimble was born 5 Nov 1881, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug 1963, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Katie Gimbel was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Catherine Gimbel was born 23 Sep 1884, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1897; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Adeline Gimbel was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    16. Adeline Rebecca Gimble was born 21 Mar 1888, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    17. John Andrew Gimble was born 12 Mar 1896, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  George Heinrich Becker was born 10 Jul 1838, Mulan Kres Greenberg, Hesse Damstadt, Germany (son of Adam Becker and Anna Elisabeth Hermann); died 25 Aug 1902; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: George Henry Becker
    • Eby ID Number: 00145-5514.1
    • Immigration: 1843, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1861
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    George married Elizabeth Sararas 26 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Enoch Sararas and Barbara Burkholder, daughter of Nicolas L. Sararas and Catherine Shupe) was born 2 Dec 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Sararas was born 2 Dec 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Enoch Sararas and Barbara Burkholder, daughter of Nicolas L. Sararas and Catherine Shupe); died 18 Apr 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Becker
    • Eby ID Number: 00145-5514
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Proteatant (CE)
    • Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Sararas, "was born December 2nd, 1845. She is married to George Becker, a farmer. They reside on the old "Baumann Farm" at Centreville, near the Toll Bridge. To them were born 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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    There is conflicting evidence for Elizabeth's parents. In her marriage record parents are listed as Enoch Sararas and Barb. Burkholder. Her death certificate and the Eby book state Nicholas

    Children:
    1. Emanuel Becker was born 22 Jul 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1917; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Becker was born 14 Feb 1870, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ellen A. Becker was born 10 Mar 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1897; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Noah William Becker was born 2 Nov 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1946; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Martha Becker was born 8 Nov 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Solomon Becker was born 27 Dec 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1909; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Deacon Menno S. Shantz was born 16 Apr 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 24 Nov 1917; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6896
    • Residence: 1858, 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
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Menno S. Shantz, "was born April 16th, 1836. On November 9th, 1858, he was married to Elizabeth Schneider who was born November 29th, 1836, and died January 28th, 1893. On December 2nd, 1894, he was again married to Leah Musselman, widow of the late Absalom Martin. She was born May 3rd, 1844. After his first marriage he resided on the farm now in possession of Paul M. Martin, his son-in-law, where he resided until 1893, then moved on the old 'John Sitler Farm' where he still lives retired. In November, 1874, he was ordained at the David Eby Meeting House as deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Eby, Martin and Conestogo fields of labor, a position which he still holds. To him and his first wife were born eleven children"


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

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    Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).
    Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.
    By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974.


    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900     By Rosemary Ambrose

    Menno married Elizabeth Snider 9 Nov 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman) was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Snider was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman); died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5820
    • Residence: 1858, 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
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Snider, was born November 29th, 1836. On November 9th, 1858, she was married to Menno S. Shantz and died January 28th, 1893.


    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. Maria "Mary" Shantz was born 20 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Josiah S. Shantz was born 26 Jan 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1940, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Shantz was born 19 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1863; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hannah Shantz was born 15 Oct 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1945; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena "Lena" Shantz was born 30 Jan 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elias Shantz was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Lydian Shantz was born 27 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1959, RR3 Waterloo, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. Elias S. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1937, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Israel S. Shantz was born 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1939; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    10. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shantz was born 8 Feb 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1944; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Velina Shantz was born 6 Mar 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1955; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Menno S. Shantz was born 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Joseph Musselman was born 1 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Musselman and Anna Erb); died 5 Dec 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, 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: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Musselman, "was born December 1st, 1838. He was married to Rebecca Gingerich who was born August 15th, 1842. Soon after their marriage they moved on their farm about one mile south of Floradale, Ontario, where she died April 29th, 1871, leaving seven children. After the decease of first wife he was married, May 28th, 1872, to Catharine, daughter of John and Catharine Israel. She was born October 29th, 1854."


    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.].

    Joseph married Rebecca Gingerich 28 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard) was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Rebecca Gingerich was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard); died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997.1
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to John Huber
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Musselman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Musselman was born 29 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1922; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Musselman was born 30 Jan 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1932; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Musselman was born 23 Aug 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1927; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. Rebecca Musselman was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Musselman was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph G. Musselman was born 15 Apr 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1930; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob Musselman was born 27 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Musselman was born 10 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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