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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Howard William Christner was born 26 Jun 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Christner and Mary Ann Seegmiller); died 10 Jun 1987; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177140
    • Residence: 1908, 93 David St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Howard — Violet Martin Ballantyne. Violet was born 15 Aug 1910, Downie Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 2003, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Christner was born 10 Sep 1878, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz); died 1952; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1594.4
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
    • Residence: 1908, 93 David St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    David married Mary Ann Seegmiller 10 Sep 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of George Seegmiller and Jemima Schneider) was born 14 Apr 1883, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1977; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Seegmiller was born 14 Apr 1883, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Seegmiller and Jemima Schneider); died 20 Apr 1977; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Christner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177139
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1908, 93 David St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Harold George Christner was born 26 Jun 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1909; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Howard William Christner was born 26 Jun 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1987; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ruth Christner was born Dec 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Lloyd Christner was born 21 Oct 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Helen Louise Christner was born 23 Nov 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel Christner was born 11 Aug 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Christner and Nancy "Anna" Honsberger); died 17 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1594
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Christner, "was born November 8th, 1846. Resides at Wilmot Centre where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Polly, daughter of Joseph Shantz of Wilmot Township, and after her decease to Hannah Feick. His family consists of eight children, four are of the first wife and four of the second. their names are V Ira, V David, V Ida, V Elden, V Alda, V Edna, V John, and V Minnie."


    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.].

    Daniel — Mary Shantz. Mary (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Shantz was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Shantz
    • Name: Mary Christner
    • Name: Polly Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6733
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born April 21st, 1856. She was married to Daniel Christner, a farmer. They resided in Wilmot Centre where she died April 21st, 1884, leaving a family of four children".


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

    Children:
    1. Ira Christner was born 18 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1937, , Saint Louis, Minnesota; was buried , Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States.
    2. 2. David Christner was born 10 Sep 1878, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ida Christner was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elton Christner was born 11 Jun 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1919, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.

  3. 6.  George Seegmiller was born 11 Jan 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Seegmiller and Catherine Morscher); died 18 Aug 1931; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Georg Seegmüeler; Seegmueller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76901
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1870, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Directory: 1884, Wilmot Township - Concession North of Erb's Road Lot 08, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    George married Jemima Schneider 4 Nov 1870, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jemima (daughter of Jacob Schneider and Mary Metzger) was born 25 Sep 1852, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1932; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Jemima Schneider was born 25 Sep 1852, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Schneider and Mary Metzger); died 21 Mar 1932; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jemima Schneider
    • Name: Jemima Seegmiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76902
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Seegmiller died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Seegmiller died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Caroline Seegmiller was born 11 Jan 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob Seegmueller was born 25 Jun 1872; died 31 Aug 1874; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Georg Seegmiller was born CALC 18 Dec 1873, of, near Petersburg, Waterloo, Ontario; died 30 May 1880, Near, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Seegmiller was born 12 Oct 1875, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob J. Seegmiller was born CALC 28 Sep 1877, of, near Petersburg, Waterloo, Ontario; died 8 Mar 1880, Near, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Frederick Seegmiller was born 21 Aug 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Catherine Seegmiller was born 7 Sep 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 3. Mary Ann Seegmiller was born 14 Apr 1883, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1977; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. George E. Seegmiller was born 29 Apr 1885, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1939, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Louisa Seegmiller was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Louise Seegmiller was born 22 Jul 1886, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Arthur D. Seegmiller was born 1887; died 1919; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Adam Seegmiller was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    16. Adam D. Seegmiller was born 19 Nov 1887, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    17. William Seegmiller was born 13 Jul 1889, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    18. Jemima Seegmiller was born 3 Mar 1892, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    19. Laura Edna Seegmiller was born 23 Oct 1894, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Christner was born 21 Jun 1815, Upper Alsace, Germany (son of Johannes "John" Christner and Maria Luckebihl); died 6 Apr 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1593
    • Immigration: 1825, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1840
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Christian Christner, "the eldest son of John Christner, was born in Upper Alsace, June 21st, 1815, and came to America, in 1825, when ten years of age. On February 10th, 1846, he was married to Anna Honsberger. She was born March 15th, 1825, and died March 20th, 1884. Soon after their marriage he moved to a farm near New Hamburg. Some time after the decease of his wife he moved to New Hamburg where he still resides with one of his daughters. His family consisted of 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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    Christian Christner was born in upper Alsace, Germany, June 21, 1815. Emigrated to this country in the year 1825. After suffering but a short time he passed peacefully away in New Hamburg, Ont., on April 6, 1907, 91 Y., 9 M., 15 D. His wife preceded him 23 years, after which he moved to New Hamburg where he resided with two of his daughters until death. He was a member of the Mennonite church. He leaves to mourn his departure four sons and six daughters. Two of his daughters became members of the same church. Funeral services were conducted by Amos S. Cressman, from Psa 90: 12 and Noah Stauffer, from Rev. 20: 6. The services were held in our Amish Brethren's place of worship, Steinman's M. H.

    Gospel Herald April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

    Christian married Nancy "Anna" Honsberger 10 Feb 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Hunsberger, daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Mary C. Janzen) was born 15 Mar 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Nancy "Anna" Honsberger was born 15 Mar 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Hunsberger, daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Mary C. Janzen); died 20 Mar 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Honsberger
    • Name: Nancy "Anna" Christner
    • Eby ID Number: 00057-3885
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Honsperger, "was born March 15th, 1825. She was married to Christian Christner, a farmer. They resided near New Hamburg where she died March 20th, 1884."


    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. 4. Daniel Christner was born 11 Aug 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Mary Christner was born 14 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1922; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Enos Christner was born 21 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1936, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Christner was born 26 Jan 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catharine Christner was born 12 Feb 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1919; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Abraham Christner was born 19 Aug 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1872; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah Christner was born 29 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Christner was born 25 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Annie "Nancy" Christner was born 10 Apr 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1940; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    10. Barbara Christner was born 29 May 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Lydia Christner was born 10 Feb 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Joseph Y. Shantz was born 10 Jul 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost); died 8 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218222
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6724
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph Y. Shantz
    • Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Saw
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Y. Shantz, "was born July 10th, 1815. On May 15th, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth Stauffer who was born January 5th, 1820. They reside in Wilmot Township where he followed farming many years but now lives retired. To them were born the following children"

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

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    SHANTZ - Joseph Y. Shantz, son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz, was born July 10, 1815, in Waterloo Co., Ont. He was married to Elizabeth Stauffer on the 15th of May, 1838. To them were born twelve children, of whom four sons and five daughters survive, all living in Wilmot Twp., near the paternal home. Bro. Shantz passed away on the 8th of May at the ripe old age of 84 ys., 9 ms., and 28 ds. A large circle of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at Geiger's M. H. on the 11th. Deceased united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a consistent member until death. Funeral services were held by E.S. Hallman from Psa. 39: 4, and Amos Cressman from Rev. 14: 13. Sister Shantz preceded her husband several years ago. May the Lord comfort the family and friends.

    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 11, June 1, 1900, pages 174, 175

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    Joseph Y. Shantz.

    Under the hospitable roof of this pioneer citizen I spent a few pleasant hours. He is one of the specimens of noble manhood, through whose instrumentality vast sections of the wilds of Western Canada have been made to blossom as the rose. He was born July 10th, 1815. His wife, nee Elizabeth Stauffer, was born near Doon, in Waterloo township, January 10th, 1820. They were married on May 15th, 1838, and now live a quiet and retired life on the old homestead, which through years of hard toil and privations they accumulated that in after years they and their offspring might enjoy. That they have faithfully responded to the Divine injunction to replenish and multiply the earth, is proved by the fact that they are the parents of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, and have fifty grand children to their credit. They have lived here for about sixty years Besides securing sufficient of this world's goods to enable them to live in ease and comfort during their declining years, their nine children now living have been amply provided for, their sons all having good farms and in well- to-do circumstances. The old saw-mill, some distance below the old homestead, was built about fifty years ago. In this pioneer industry Mr. Shantz expended countless drops of perspiration, and when sawing logs not entirely beyond his strength to handle he would operate it single-handed and alone. At that time there was a large amount of custom sawing and he did not waste time in taking advantage of it. Mr. Shantz was evidently a young man of extraordinary physical endurance and of strong mental capacity, for now in the eighty-third year of his age we find him still vigorous in mind and not what may be called infirm physically. Mrs. Shantz is yet hail and hearty in the seventy-eighth year of her age. They are both devout adherents of the Mennonite faith.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Apr 1898, p. 8

    Joseph married Elizabeth Stauffer 15 May 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie) was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Stauffer was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie); died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218269/elizabeth-shantz
    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7374
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elizabeth Stauffer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Stauffer, "was born January 5th, 1820. She is married to Joseph Y. Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township and have had a family of twelve children."


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

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    SHANTZ.- In Wilmot, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, beloved wife of Joseph Y. Shantz. She lived to be over79 years of age. She lived in matrimony over 60 years, and leaves a loving husband, nine children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister Shantz was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. In her last sickness she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. May her life long be remembered. Funeral services were held by Bro. E. S. Hallman, in English, from Rev.14: 13, and Bro. Amos Cressman, in German, from Phil. 1: 21, at Geiger's M. H., where her remains were laid to rest.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 17, September 1, 1898, page 269

    Children:
    1. Aaron S. Shantz was born 27 May 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1917; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Jacob Shantz was born 17 Mar 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1845.
    3. David Shantz was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Daniel Shantz was born 4 Jan 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Simon Shantz was born 30 Jan 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1847.
    6. Hannah Shantz was born 25 Jun 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Shantz was born 6 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Solomon Shantz was born 31 May 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1915, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    9. Rev. David S. Shantz was born 13 May 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1929, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    10. 5. Mary Shantz was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    11. Noah S. Shantz was born 16 May 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1936, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    12. Elizabeth Shantz was born 23 Dec 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1946; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Louisa Shantz was born 17 Dec 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1950; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Frederick Seegmiller was born CALC 17 Oct 1795, , Germany; died 17 Feb 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frederick Seegmueller
    • Name: Friedrich Adam Seegmueller
    • Name: Friedrich Seegmueller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64010
    • Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    report to have been born in 17 OCT 1795 in Rieschweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

    Frederick married Catherine Morscher 29 Dec 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born 6 Sep 1821, , Germany; died 16 Sep 1904; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine Morscher was born 6 Sep 1821, , Germany; died 16 Sep 1904; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Seegmiller
    • Name: Katherina Morscher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76921
    • Immigration: 1842, , Canada
    • Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 6. George Seegmiller was born 11 Jan 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1931; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Daniel Seegmiller was born 18 Nov 1845, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1920, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Adam Seegmiller was born 18 Apr 1846, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Ann Seegmiller was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1908, Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States.
    5. Caroline Seegmiller was born 5 Mar 1849, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Seegmiller was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Anna Maria Seegmiller was born 20 Jun 1853, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1929, Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States; was buried , Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States.
    8. Catharine Seegmiller was born 15 Nov 1855, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1920, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Jacob Schneider was born 29 May 1820, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 29 Mar 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79665
    • Occupation: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Jacob married Mary Metzger 6 Jul 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Michael Metzger and Marguerithe Merckling) was born 23 Jan 1823, Schillersdorf, , Alsace, France; died 11 Apr 1869, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Metzger was born 23 Jan 1823, Schillersdorf, , Alsace, France (daughter of Michael Metzger and Marguerithe Merckling); died 11 Apr 1869, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79666
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 7. Jemima Schneider was born 25 Sep 1852, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1932; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Schneider was born 10 Feb 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1941, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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