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

John Lester "Lester" Kehl

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Lester "Lester" Kehl

    John — Wanda Schrock. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herbert Christian Kehl was born 8 Oct 1898, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario (son of William Kehl and Barbara Rickert); died 18 Sep 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19506180
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34797
    • Residence: 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kehl.- Herbert C., son of William and Barbara (Rickert), Kehl, was born in Dashwood, Ont., Oct. 28, 1898; died at Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 18, 1987; aged 88 y. On Jan. 1, 1928, he was married to Mary Rosenberger, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters (Phyllis Kehl, Eleanor Snyder, Donna Hartzler, and Audrey Woods), 3 sons (Norman, Harvey, and Lester), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother (John). He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Amzie Brubacher; interment in Blenheim Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 42 -October 20, 1987, page 742

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    KEHL, Herbert C. Of Nithview 1 Village, New Hamburg and formerly of New Dundee, died peacefully, on September 18, 1987, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a brief illness, in his 89th year, he went to be with his Lord.

    He was a member of the Nith Valley Mennonite Church. Until his retirement, he was an employee of the New Dundee Creamery.

    Herbert and his beloved wife, Mary (Rosenberger) were preparing to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on January 1, 1988. Dear father of Phyllis Kehl of Kitchener, Norman and his wife Florence of Stratford, Eleanor Snyder and her husband Dave of Breslau, Harvey and his wife Arlene of Kitchener, Lester and his wife Wanda of Floradale, Donna Hartzler and her husband Lewis of Del Norte, Colo., Audrey Woods and her husband Ron of Meaford. Loving grandfather of 19 grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is also survived by his only brother, John of Cambridge.

    The family will receive friends at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A family burial service at the Blenheim cemetery will preceed the memorial service at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg.

    Call Mark Jutzi Funeral Home at 662-1661 for the date and time of the memorial service.

    Memorial donations to the Men- nonite Central Committee or the charity of your choice will be grate- fully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. ??

    Herbert — Mary Rosenberger. Mary (daughter of Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger and Persida Shantz) was born 12 May 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Rosenberger was born 12 May 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger and Persida Shantz); died 14 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19506234
    • Name: Mary Kehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172110
    • Residence: 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kehl, Mary Rosenberger, 90, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: May 12, 1905, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Isaiah and Persida Shantz Rosenberger. Died: July 14, 1995, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-children: Phyllis, Norman, Harvey, Lester , Eleanor Snyder, Donna Hartzler, Audrey Woods; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Herbert Christian Kehl (husband). Funeral: July 16, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk and Gerald Schwartzentruber. Burial: Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 33 - August 22, 1995

    Children:
    1. Harvey Herbert Kehl
    2. 1. John Lester "Lester" Kehl
    3. Phyllis Kehl was born 22 Nov 1929; died 21 Jan 2005.
    4. Norman William Kehl
    5. Eleanor Margaret Kehl


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Kehl was born 6 Aug 1868, , Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Kehl and Wilhelmina "Mina" Petersdorf); died 28 May 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136157
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1892, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    William married Barbara Rickert Jan 1892. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Rickert and Anna "Nancy" Eby) was born 13 Jun 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara Rickert was born 13 Jun 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann "John" Rickert and Anna "Nancy" Eby); died 5 Sep 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Kehl
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2563
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Barbara Rickert, "was born June 13th, 1861, and is married to William Kahle. They reside in Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario."

    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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    Kehl.-Barbara Rickert, wife of Wm. Kehl, died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Sept. 5, 1921; aged 60 y. 2 m. 22 d. She had been a sufferer from rheumatism and sometime ago had the misfortune to break a limb when she was taken to the hospital. She got along well until other complications set in causing her death. In Jan., 1892, she was married to Wm. Kehl who, with 2 sons, survives. Nearly four years ago she was converted and united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. The funeral on Sept. 7, at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, conducted by Samuel Bowman and U. K. Weber.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 26 - September 29, 1921

    Children:
    1. John William Kehl was born 25 Aug 1895, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Herbert Christian Kehl was born 8 Oct 1898, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 18 Sep 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger was born 15 Aug 1867, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz); died 28 Nov 1949, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.3
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1940, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Rosenberger. --- Isaiah S., eldest son of the Isaac and Elizabeth (Shantz) Rosenberger, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Aug. 15, 1867; died at his late home in Beamsville, Ont., Nov. 28, 1949; aged 82 y. 3 m. 13 d. Death followed a paralytic stroke, which he had suffered two weeks previously. On Sept. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Persida Shantz, who preceded him in death in May, 1938. Of the children born to this union, eight survive. On Aug. 19, 1945, he was united in marriage to Nancy (Cressman) Moyer, Beamsville, Ont., who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Chester, Nipawin, Sask.; David, Guernsey, Sask.), 5 daughters (Ada-Mrs. Hawse, Guernsey, Ont.; Clista, Kitchener, Ont.; Leona-Mrs. Leighton Schmidt, Petersburg, Ont.; and Alda, Chicago, Ill.), 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Emery, New Dundee, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Norman Shantz, Haysville, Ont.; and Elsie, New Dundee, Ont.). He was a member of the Blenheim congregation, near New Dundee, Ont., where he was ordained to the ministry as a helper of the late Joseph Nahgang, in 1897. He served as pastor of the congregation until 1908, when he moved to Guernsey, Sask. There he served until 1936, when he returned to Ontario. He renewed his fellowship with the Blenheim congregation, where he remained a member until death. His fellowship and service with the Vineland congregation was greatly appreciated during the time of his residence in Beamsville, Ont. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 1 at the last residence in Beamsville, and at the Blenheim Church by C. C. Cressman, Daniel Schlabach, and S. F. Coffman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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    Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger, 82, died at his home here yesterday, following a brief illness. Born in Oxford County, he was a s/o the late Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz. He was a Mennonite minister for more than 50 years. Surviving are his widow, the former Nancy Cressman Moyer; two sons, Chester of Nipawin, Sask. ; and David of Guernsey, Sask. ; five daughters, Mrs. Ada Hawes of Guernsey, Sask. ; Mrs. Herbert (Mary) Kehl of New Dundee, Clista of Kitchener, Mrs. Leighton (Leona) Schmitt of Petersburg and Alda of Chicago; one brother, Emory of New Dundee; two sisters, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville and Elsie Rosenberger of New Dundee; 19 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. . . . Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery. . .

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Nov 1949

    Isaiah married Persida Shantz 29 Sep 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Persida (daughter of Aaron S. Shantz and Barbara Nahrgang) was born 25 Jun 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Persida Shantz was born 25 Jun 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Aaron S. Shantz and Barbara Nahrgang); died 9 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Persida Rosenberger
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6725.4
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rosenberger - Persida, daughter of Aaron and Barbara (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 25, 1870; died May 9, 1938, at her home near Haysville, Ont. She was in her 68th year. On Sept. 29, 1891, she was united in marriage to Isaiah S. Rosenberger, also of Wilmot township. The union was blessed with 2 sons and 6 daughters. She confessed Christ as her personal Saviour in 1891 and united with the Mennonite faith and remained true to the end. In 1897 her husband was ordained to the ministry and she was a faithful companion to him in his work. Always ready to lend a helping hand and ready at all times to share with her husband the joys and sorrows, the burdens and experiences that come with those who are called to service. In 1908 she with her husband and family moved to Guernsey, Sask., where they lived and labored for the Lord until May of 1936 when they again returned east and settled in Waterloo Co. She leaves her husband, 2 sons (Chester of Meteor, Sask., and David of Guernsey, Sask.), and 5 daughters (Ada, wife of George Hawes; Mary, wife of Herbert Kehl; Leona, wife of Leighton Schmitt, also of Guernsey; and Clista and Alda at home). One daughter (Bessie) predeceased her. There are also 15 grandchildren and 6 sisters. Funeral services on May 12 with Bro. M.H. Roth at the home and Brethren M. Hallman and M.H. Shantz at the Blenheim Mennonite Church. Text, II Tim. 4: 6-8. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 10 - June 9, 1938, Page 222, 223

    Children:
    1. David Rosenberger
    2. Clista Rosenberger
    3. Bessie Rosenberger was born 17 Nov 1893, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1918, Near, Guenrsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan.
    4. Ada Rosenberger was born 4 Jan 1899, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1988, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    5. Edith Rosenberger was born 4 Feb 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Chester Rosenberger was born 28 Feb 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. 3. Mary Rosenberger was born 12 May 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Leona Rosenberger was born 20 Mar 1910, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 26 Oct 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Kehl was born 1830, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-328459
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Christian — Wilhelmina "Mina" Petersdorf. Wilhelmina was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Wilhelmina "Mina" Petersdorf was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-328460
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 4. William Kehl was born 6 Aug 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Frederick Kehl was born Jan 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Amelia Kehl was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Kehl was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Helena "Lena" Kehl was born 30 Oct 1874, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Henry Kehl was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Johann "John" Rickert was born CALC 30 Jun 1830 (son of Philip Rickert and Katherina Guth); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: John Rickert
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2560.1
    • Birth: 18 Oct 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1855, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Johann married Anna "Nancy" Eby 16 Jan 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Moses Eby and Barbara Pannebecker) was born 4 Sep 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anna "Nancy" Eby was born 4 Sep 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses Eby and Barbara Pannebecker); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Anna "Nancy" Rickert
    • Name: Nancy Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2560
    • Residence: 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Anna Eby, "was born September 4th, 1831, and was married to John Rickert who was born October 18th, 1830. They resided on the old "Indian Sam" Eby's pioneer home in Berlin. They have a family of three 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. Lydia Rickert was born 31 Dec 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine "Katie" Rickert was born 11 Jun 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Barbara Rickert was born 13 Jun 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Isaac Rosenberger was born 2 Jan 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Rosenberger, Sr. and Nancy Strome); died 1907; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5376
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Isaac Rosenberger, "son of Abraham Rosenberger, resides in Wilmot Township, near the Schmidt Mennonite Meeting House, where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Elizabeth Shantz. Their family consists of eight children".


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

    Isaac married Elizabeth Shantz 24 Jan 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder, daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Mary Snyder) was born 25 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Shantz was born 25 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder, daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Mary Snyder); died 30 May 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Rosenberger
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6663
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Shantz, "was born March 25th, 1846. On January 24th, 1865, she was married to Isaac Rosenberger who was born January 2nd, 1842."

    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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    Rosenberger. - Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., March 25, 1846; died May 30, 1942; aged 96 y. 2 m. 5 d. She was united in marriage in 1865, to Isaac Rosenberger, who preceded her in death in 1907. Surviving are 2 sons (Isaiah of Petersburg, Ont., and Emery at home), 3 daughters (Mrs. Hannah Shantz of New Dundee; Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville; Elsie Rosenberger, at home), 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great- grandchild, 1 sister (Mrs. Katherine Axt of Baden, who is 97 years of age). Two sons and 1 daughter predeceased her. She was the oldest resident in the community and enjoyed good health until about seven weeks before her death, attending church services when weather permitted. Seven weeks before her death she fell in her home and fractured a hip. She was taken to Galt Hospital, where she died. In her earlier days after her marriage she settled on a farm in Blanford Township. Eight years later they moved to another farm in Wilmot Township, and six years later to her last home, two miles southwest of New Dundee. She was lifelong member of the Mennonite Church, in which service she took a keen interest. Her life has been a source of inspiration to us. Even in later years she took an interest in home duties and served her Lord with joy. We miss her, but heaven needs her. The funeral was held June 2, with services at the home and church, in charge of Bros. Moses N. Baer, M. Hallman, and Jonas Snider. Text, II Cor. 5: 1. Burial in the Blenheim Cemetery, adjoining the church.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 14 - July 2, 1942 - page 303

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    New Dundee, June 1 - The oldest resident in the district, Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenberger, 96, widow of Isaac Rosenberger, died at Galt Hospital Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Rosenberger enjoyed good health until seven weeks ago when she fell at her home and fractured a hip. She was born in Wilmot Township, a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Jonas Shantz, and was married in 1865, settling on a farm in Blandford Township. In 1873 the couple moved to a farm three miles west of New Dundee where Mr. Rosenberger died in 1907. Six years later the family moved to the present home twp miles southwest of new Dundee. Mrs. Rosenberger took a keen interest in home duties and was an active member of Blenheim Mennonite Church until recently. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Isaiah Rosenberger of Petersburg, and Emery Rosenberger at home, and three daughters, Mrs. Hannah Shantz of New Dundee, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville and Miss Elsie Rosenberger at home. Twenty grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren and one great- great- grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Axt of Baden, who is 97 years old, also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the residence toBlenheim Mennonite Church with Rev. Moses N. Bear in charge, assisted by Bishop Manassah Hallman of Petersburg. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Kitchener Daily News 1 Jun 1942

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    New Dundee's Oldest Resident Dies, Was 96

    NEW DUNDEE.-The death occurred at the Galt Hospital on Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Isaac Rosenberger, the community's oldest resident, in her 97th year. The deceased who enjoyed a long and useful life, had been in good health until she suffered a fractured hip as the result of a fall at her home six weeks ago. Born on the Upper Street, north of Baden, on March 25, 1846, she was formerly Elizabeth Shantz, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Shantz. In 1885 she was married to Isaac Rosenberger and they settled on a farm in Blandford township. In 1873 they moved to a farm three miles west of New Dundee where Mr. Rosenberger died in 1907. The late Mrs. Rosenberger moved to her present home two miles south- west of the village in 1913. She was the oldest member of the Blenheim Mennonite Church and always attended services when able. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joshua Shantz of New Dundee, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville and Elsie at home; and sons, Rev. Isaiah Rosenberger of Petersburg and Emery at home. Three children, Moses, Titus and Mary Ann predeceased her. There are also twenty grandchildren, forty- three great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Axt of Baden. who is in her 98th year. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence at two o'clock to the Blenheim Mennonite Church with interment. in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Moses N. Baer, pastor of the church, officiated, asisted by Bishop Jonas Snider of Waterloo and Bishop Manassah Hallman of Petersburg.

    Waterloo Chronicle 5 Jun 1942, p. 1

    Children:
    1. Hannah Rosenberger was born 10 Dec 1865, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1943, Thorold, Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. 6. Rev. Isaiah S. Rosenberger was born 15 Aug 1867, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1949, Beamsville, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Mary Ann Rosenberger was born 1870, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1894; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Emma Rosenberger was born 20 Apr 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Moses Rosenberger was born 11 Dec 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Oct 1938, Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Emery Rosenberger was born 17 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1966, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Titus Rosenberger was born 18 Jul 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    8. Elsie Rosenberger was born 8 Jul 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1965, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  7. 14.  Aaron S. Shantz was born 27 May 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 27 May 1917; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6725
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Aaron Shantz, "was born May 27th, 1839. On June 10th, 1863, he was married to Barbara Nahrgang who was born December 31st, 1841, and died June 21st, 1876. On December 23rd, 1877, he was again married to Mary Biehn who was born November 21st, 1847. He resides in Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming..."


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

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    Shantz. - Aaron Shantz was born near Haysville, Ont., May 27, 1839; died May 27, 1917; aged 78 y. He was twice married. On June 10, 1863, he was united in marriage with Barbara Nahrgang, which union was blessed with 5 daughters. After the decease of his first wife he was again married to Mary Biehn on Dec. 23, 1877. To this union were born 2 daughters. He is survived by a sorrowing widow, 7 daughters, 30 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Osias Cressman and Manasseh Hallman at the Geiger Church, Waterloo, Ont. By a daughter.


    Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 19 - August 9, 1917, page 367

    Aaron married Barbara Nahrgang 10 Jun 1863, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang, daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider) was born 31 Dec 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara Nahrgang was born 31 Dec 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang, daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died 21 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5036
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Barbara Nahrgang, "was born December 31st, 1841. On June 10th, 1863, she was married to Aaron Shantz who was born May 27th, 1839. They resided near Wilmot Township where she died June 21st, 1876. 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.].

    Children:
    1. Odo Shantz was born , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ezra Shantz was born , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hannah Shantz was born 10 Apr 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Judith Shantz was born 31 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1965; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. 7. Persida Shantz was born 25 Jun 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Mariah Shantz was born 15 Nov 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1964, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Barbara Shantz was born 17 Apr 1875, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1969, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.