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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Melvin M. Huber was born 2 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich S. "Henry" Huber and Angeline Shantz Myers); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3974.2
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Heinrich S. "Henry" Huber was born 20 Apr 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Huber and Catharine Schwartz); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry S. Huber
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3974
    • Occupation: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; salesman
    • Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1887, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; joiner
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry Huber, "was born April 20th, 1861. He is married to Angeline Myers. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged in one of the factories"


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Heinrich married Angeline Shantz Myers 4 Dec 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Samuel Myers and Sarah "Sally" Shantz) was born 17 Jul 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1957, Elk River, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Orono Cemetery, Elk River, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Angeline Shantz MyersAngeline Shantz Myers was born 17 Jul 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Myers and Sarah "Sally" Shantz); died 22 Oct 1957, Elk River, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Orono Cemetery, Elk River, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Angeline Shantz Groff
    • Name: Angeline Shantz Huber
    • Eby ID Number: 00084-5026.2
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; factory hand
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    "Funeral Rites Set for Angeline Groff Friday"

    Funeral services for Mrs. Angeline Myers Groff, a former Elk River resident, will be held on Friday, at 11 a.m. at Dare's chapel. Mrs. Groff died on Tuesday at Mrs. Lange's rest home in Santiago township.

    Sherburne County Star News, p. 1, 24 Oct 1957.

    Family Photograph:
    Back L-R: Lillian Groff Aman, Susan Groff Dunford.
    Front L-R: Abraham Groff, Angeline Myers Huber Groff.
    Taken in about 1917 near Hannah, ND.
    Image from Find A Grave submitted by Dennis Aman

    Children:
    1. 1. Melvin M. Huber was born 2 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elson Huber was born 24 May 1887, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Harvey Huber was born 8 Dec 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob HuberJacob Huber was born 15 Nov 1817, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Peter Huber and Veronica Souder); died 8 Dec 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95720685
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3963
    • Residence: 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jacob Huber, "was born November 15th, 1817. He was married, March 2nd, 1841, to Catharine Schwartz who was born February 5th, 1823. After their marriage they moved to Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, about two miles east of Washington where they resided until 1882 when they sold their farm and moved to Berlin where he died December 8th, 1890. She is still living and has a beautiful residence on Frederick Street, Berlin. Mr. and Mrs. Huber's 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.].

    Jacob married Catharine Schwartz 2 Mar 1841, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth) was born 5 Feb 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catharine Schwartz was born 5 Feb 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth); died 3 Jul 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215181236
    • Name: Catharine Huber
    • Eby ID Number: 00108-6503
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Schwartz, "was born February 5th, 1823. On March 2nd, 1841, she was married to Jacob Huber who was born November 15th, 1817, and died in Berlin where his widow still resides, December 8th, 1890. To them was born 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.].

    ___________

    Died. At Berlin, Ont., on Monday, July 3rd, 1899, Catharine Schwartz, beloved wife of Jacob Huber, Aged 76 Years, 4 Months, and 28 Days

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Benjamin S. Huber was born 20 Apr 1842, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1907, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Fannie Huber was born 23 Aug 1843, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1845; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Sophia Huber was born 23 Aug 1845, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1946; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ephraim Huber was born 18 Feb 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah Ann Huber was born 5 Dec 1848, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mariah Huber was born 26 Dec 1850, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1855; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. David Swartz Huber was born 19 Dec 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Louisa Huber was born 12 Dec 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Malinda Huber was born 17 Jun 1858, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Leah Huber was born 1 Sep 1859, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1859; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 2. Heinrich S. "Henry" Huber was born 20 Apr 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Lydia Ann Huber was born 1 Apr 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Jacob S. Huber was born 20 May 1865, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Samuel Myers was born 23 Nov 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Delp Myers and Mary "Polly" Shoemaker); died 17 Mar 1915, Dundurn, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Dundurn Hillside Garden Cemetery, Dundurn, , Saskatchewan, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46811054
    • Eby ID Number: 00084-5026
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; factory hand
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Samuel Myers, "was born November 23rd, 1839. He was married to Sarah Shantz and resides at Langdon, North Dakota, U.S. where he is engaged in farming. She died April 30th, 1894. To them were born 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.].

    Samuel married Sarah "Sally" Shantz 6 May 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of David P. Shantz and Sarah Biehn) was born 3 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1894, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA; was buried , Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah "Sally" Shantz was born 3 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David P. Shantz and Sarah Biehn); died 30 Apr 1894, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA; was buried , Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99470518
    • Name: Sarah "Sally" Myers
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6934
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Sarah Shantz, "was born January 3rd, 1841. She was married to Samuel Myers and died at Langdon, North Dakota, April 30th, 1894."


    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. 3. Angeline Shantz Myers was born 17 Jul 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1957, Elk River, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Orono Cemetery, Elk River, Sherburne, Minnesota, United States.
    2. Mathilda "Matilda" "Tillie" Myers was born 3 Dec 1863; died 19 Nov 1922; was buried , Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA.
    3. Effie Priscilla Myers was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1922, Anaheim, Orange, California, United States; was buried , Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Orange, California, United States.
    4. Ephriam Obadiah Myers was born 14 Jul 1867, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1944, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Dundurn Hillside Garden Cemetery, Dundurn, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    5. Mary Myers was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Manasseh Myers was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Sandy Myers was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Milton Michael Myers was born 21 May 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1953; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    9. Ida M. Myers was born 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peter Huber was born 28 Jan 1784, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Huber); died 19 Aug 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85688216
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3948

    Notes:

    Peter Huber, "was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 28th, 1784. He was married to Veronica Souder who was born November 12, 1784, and died December 10th, 1852. In 1822 they, in company with the Detweilers, Hallmans, Lichtys, and others, moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Preston, Ontario. Later on he moved to Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where he died August 19th, 1851. To them was born a family of ten children"


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

    Peter married Veronica Souder 20 Oct 1807. Veronica was born 12 Nov 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 Dec 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica Souder was born 12 Nov 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 10 Dec 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85688216
    • Name: Froncia Sauder
    • Name: Veronica Huber
    • Eby ID Number: 00060-3948.3

    Children:
    1. Christian Huber was born 10 Sep 1808, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 Apr 1885, Thedford, Lambton Co., Ontario.
    2. Barbara Huber was born 6 Nov 1809, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 Jan 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Huber was born 28 Oct 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Jul 1882; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Anna "Nancy" Huber was born 30 Sep 1813, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 16 Feb 1905, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.
    5. John S. Huber was born 20 Dec 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 2 Apr 1896, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. 4. Jacob Huber was born 15 Nov 1817, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 8 Dec 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Reeve Henry Sauder Huber was born 18 Jun 1819, , Pennsylvania, USA; was christened 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Samuel S. Huber was born 3 Oct 1822, , USA; died 23 Jun 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catharine Huber was born 27 Jul 1824, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1895, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried , Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.
    10. Veronica "Fannie" Huber was born 9 Oct 1826, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1905, Highgate, Kent Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Christian Schwartz was born 20 Aug 1784, Tonamencin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 12 May 1848, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00108-6468
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 01N, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Christian Schwartz, "was born in Tonamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, August 20th, 1784. He was married to Sophia Ruth who was born August 23rd, 1787, and died February 23rd 1880. During the early part of the present century they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Preston, where they both died. He died May 12th, 1848. To them was born a family of eight children".


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

    Christian — Sophia Ruth. Sophia was born 23 Aug 1787, , USA; died 23 Feb 1880, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sophia Ruth was born 23 Aug 1787, , USA; died 23 Feb 1880, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sophia Schwartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00108-6468.1
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Jesse Swartz was born 12 Jul 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Jan 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. David Schwartz was born 15 May 1809, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Dec 1834; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Schwartz was born 15 Nov 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 May 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Schwartz was born 8 May 1816, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 6 Sep 1849, Near Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry Schwartz was born 8 May 1816, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 May 1887, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario.
    6. Jacob Schwartz was born 1 Jan 1819, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 22 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Margaretha Schwartz was born 1820, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 5. Catharine Schwartz was born 5 Feb 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Sarah Schwartz was born 8 Feb 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Michael Delp Myers was born 24 Aug 1803, Near Doylestown, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Abraham Myers and Elizabeth Delp); died 11 Mar 1879, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46834728
    • Public Office: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wilmot Township Clerk for 40 years
    • Name: Michael Meyers
    • Eby ID Number: 00084-5020
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Conveyancer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Surveyor
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Michael Myers, "son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Delp) Myers, was born near Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, August 24th, 1803. Upon leaving school he chose the milling trade as his calling. After having served his apprenticeship of three years, he continued in the service of his old master for another term of five years. In 1827 he left his native home and state and moved to Canada and settled in the town of Waterloo where he was employed by the late Jacob S. Shoemaker (Mr. Shoemaker had rented the Waterloo Union Mills from Mr. Abraham Erb) as head miller. On October 11th, 1829, he was married to Mary (Polly), daughter of John and Mary (Shantz) Shoemaker. She was born May 28th, 1808. After their marriage they moved to Wilmot Township where he was engaged in farming for several years. In 1835 he was appointed as clerk of the township of Wilmot which position he held until his death which took place March 11th, 1879. They resided in the village of Baden where they possessed a beautiful home. After his decease the widow disposed of the property and moved to Berlin where she still resides with her adopted daughter, Miss Frances Well. To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Myers was born a 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.].

    ___________


    On Tuesday morning, 11th inst., at his residence in Baden, Michael Myers, aged 75 Years. For the last forty years he filled the office of township Clerk for Wilmot.

    Galt Reporter - Mar 21, 1879, pg 3

    Michael married Mary "Polly" Shoemaker 11 Oct 1829. Mary (daughter of Johannes "John" Schumacher and Maria "Mary" Shantz) was born 28 May 1808, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Jan 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary "Polly" Shoemaker was born 28 May 1808, Frederick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Johannes "John" Schumacher and Maria "Mary" Shantz); died 30 Jan 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46836815
    • Name: Maria Shoemaker
    • Name: Mary "Polly" Myers
    • Name: Polly
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7021
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Mary Shoemaker, "the second daughter of John Shoemaker, was born May 28th, 1808. She came to Canada in August, 1828. On October 11th, 1829, she was married to Michael Myers who was born August 24th, 1803, and died March 11, 1879."


    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. Abraham "Abram" Myers was born 1829, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Jan 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. John Myers was born 23 Dec 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Myers was born 7 Jul 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1894, Cavalier, Pembina, North Dakota, United States.
    4. Matilda Myers was born 18 Mar 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica "Frances" "Fanny" Myers was born 30 Nov 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Samuel Myers was born 23 Nov 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1915, Dundurn, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Dundurn Hillside Garden Cemetery, Dundurn, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    7. Ira Myers was born 17 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Odo Myers was born 17 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Caroline Myers was born 26 Apr 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hezekiah Myers was born 5 Jun 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1909; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Magdalena S. Myers was born 21 Jan 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1883, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Frances Well was born 13 Apr 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Josiah "Josie" Myers was born 14 Mar 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1921, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Manor, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    14. Eugenia Salina (?) Myers was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  David P. Shantz was born 10 Jul 1802, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul); died 27 Jun 1873, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6928
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    David Shantz, "was born July 10th, 1802. On January 8th, 1828, he was married to Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Veronica (Shantz) Biehn. She was born December 25th, 1811, and died June 6th, 1889. They resided in Plattsville, Oxford County, Ontario, where he died June 27th, 1873. To them was born 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.].

    David married Sarah Biehn 8 Jan 1828. Sarah (daughter of Abraham Biehn and Veronica Shantz) was born 25 Dec 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1889. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah Biehn was born 25 Dec 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Biehn and Veronica Shantz); died 6 Jun 1889.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sallie Biehn
    • Name: Sarah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00008-1030
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Sallie Biehn, "was born December 25th, 1811. She was married to David, son of old Christian Shantz, who was born July 10th, 1802, and died June 27th, 1873. they resided near Plattsville, Oxford County, Ontario. She died June 6th, 1889. 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. Rachel Shantz was born 15 Jul 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1902, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica "Fanny" Shantz was born 11 Nov 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hannah Shantz was born 17 Mar 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1891, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Jacob B. Shantz was born 28 Jul 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1866; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Benjamin B. Shantz was born 30 Sep 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1908, Payette, Payette, Idaho, USA.
    6. 7. Sarah "Sally" Shantz was born 3 Jan 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1894, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA; was buried , Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA.
    7. Mary Shantz was born 2 Apr 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1868, , Wisconsin, USA.
    8. Phoebe Shantz was born 7 Jun 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1936, Point Edward, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel United Cemetery, Warwick Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario.
    9. Abraham B. Shantz was born 16 Apr 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Isaac B. Shantz was born 30 Aug 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Moses Shantz was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Hiram B. Shantz was born 21 Nov 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. David B. Shantz was born 2 Jun 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Henry B. Shantz was born 21 May 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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