Gerald Lloyd Schmitt

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123164

Notes:

Schmitt.- Lloyd E., son of Moses and Leah (Weber) Schmitt, was born in Alberta, Canada, Mar. 17, 1913; died of a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 25, 1981; aged 68 y. He was married to Dorothy Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gerald), one daughter (Marlene-Mrs. Willard Snider), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Leighton), and one sister (Mrs. Naomi Gingrich). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 20 -May 19, 1981, page 398.

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SCHMITT, Lloyd E. -- At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, April 25, 1981, as a result of a heart attack, Lloyd E. Schmitt, aged 68 years, of 25 Alderside Dr., New Dundee. Mr. Schmitt was born in Alberta, and was a son of the late Moses Schmitt and the former Leah Weber. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and had owned and operated Lloyd Schmitt Equipment Ltd. in Kitchener, and before his retirement at 24 Laurel St., Waterloo. He is survived by his wife the former Dorothy Shantz; one son Gerald of Cambridge, one daughter Mrs. Willard (Marlene) Snider of Breslau; brother of Leighton of Kitchener and Mrs. Naomi Gingrich of Cambridge. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Steven and Dale Snider. Mr. Schmitt's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 2-4: 30 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. At noon on Monday, removal will be made to the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, for the funeral service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Glen Brubacher officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Apr 1981

Lloyd — Dorothy Marie Shantz. Dorothy (daughter of Wendel R. Shantz and Priscilla Swartz) was born 1916, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2005, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Marie Schmitt
• Name: Dorothy Marie Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123163

Notes:

DOROTHY MARIE SCHMITT-SNYDER (nee Shantz) 1917 - 2005 Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 , formerly of 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Dorothy Snyder, age 88. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marlene and husband Willard Snider of Waterloo, and by son Gerald Schmitt of Kitchener. Grandmother of Steven Snider and wife Brenda, and Dale Snider and wife Kelly. Great-grandmother of Kevin, Jocelyn, Chloe, and Kristen Snider. Also remembered by sister-in-law Mabel Shantz and by the Nelson Snyder family. Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband of 40 years, Lloyd Schmitt (1981) and was predeceased by her second husband, Nelson Snyder (1993). Also predeceased by her sisters Leota (Ed) Feick and Vinetta (Vernon) Witmer and her brothers Lloyd (Beatrice) Shantz, Ward (Mabel) Shantz and Clayton (first wife Vera) Shantz. Predeceased by sister-in-law Naomi (Ozias) Gingrich, and by her brother-in-law Leighton (Leona) Schmitt. Friends are invited to share their memories of Dorothy with her family for memorial visitation at First Mennonite Church, 800 King Street East, Kitchener on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 from 1: 30 to 2: 30 p. m. The memorial service to celebrate Dorothy's life of love and service to God and others will be held at the church, on Wednesday at 2: 30 p. m. Interment in First Mennonite Cemetery has taken place. In Dorothy's memory, donations may be made to First Mennonite Church or Crossroads Christian Communications (Huntley Street), and can be arranged through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo. Condolences/Donations/Flowers www. edwardrgood. com 745-8445.


The Record Newspaper 10 Sep 2005

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• Eby ID Number: 00048-3568.3
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Notes:

Schmitt, Moses H. (1876-1947)

Moses H. Schmitt Moses H. Schmitt: deacon, minister and bishop of the West Zion Mennonite Church near Carstairs, the Mayton Mennonite Church at Mayton, Alberta, the Clearwater Mennonite Church near Youngstown, Alberta, and the Sharon Mennonite Church near Guernsey, Saskatchewan, was born 13 August 1876 near Baden, Ontario, and died at Galt, Ontario, on 23 December 1947. He married Leah Weber (1874-1944) on 26 February 1902. They had four sons and one daughter; two sons died in infancy.

Moses Schmitt grew up, joined and participated in the Mennonite churches in the Berlin (Kitchener) area of Ontario. He first came west in 1900 to look for a homestead and moved the following year.In 1901 he became a founding members of the West Zion Mennonite Church near Carstairs, and was in the lot but not chosen as the congregation's first deacon. He was chosen and ordained as a deacon in 1909, serving in that capacity until 1915 when he was chosen and ordained as a minister.

The circumstances of Moses Schmitt's ordination as a minister were somewhat unusual. John K. Lehman, a minister in the congregation at Mayton, moved to Oregon in the spring of 1915. The conference agreed to provide the Mayton congregation with ministerial support. The West Zion congregation was closest to Mayton, but an additional minister was needed if ministers from West Zion would also assist at Mayton. Moses Schmitt, while remaining on his farm in Carstairs, was ordained to meet the needs of the Mayton congregation.
The Lehman's returned to Mayton in 1917. Conference leaders then asked Moses Schmitt to move to Reist/Youngstown, Alberta, to assist the struggling Clearwater congregation there. In 1919 Schmitt answered a call to serve the Sharon Mennonite Church near Guernsey, after Abram Reist agreed and was ordained as the minister of the Clearwater congregation.

Moses Schmitt served the Sharon congregation near Guernsey as minister from 1919 until his retirement and move back to Ontario in 1940. He was ordained as a bishop on 12 August 1929 to serve both the local congregation and the conference. He was, according to a published obituary, "Loved in the home circle, respected by the community, appreciated in church circles for his humility, loyalty, and sacrificial service."

Regehr, Ted D. "Schmitt, Moses H. (1876-1947)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. December 2003. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 14 Nov 2005

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Schmitt. - Moses H., son of the late John B. and Magdalena (Hallman) Schmitt, was born near Baden, Ont., Aug. 13, 1875; passed away at the Galt General Hospital, following a lengthy illness, Dec. 23, 1947; aged 72 y. 4 m. 10 d. He was married to Leah Weber, who predeceased him on Aug. 14, 1944. Surviving are 2 sons (Leighton, Petersburg, Ont.; and Lloyd, New Dundee, Ont.), one daughter (Mrs. Osias Gingrich, Elmira, Ont.), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Herman, Kitchener, Ont.; and Jonathan, Red Deer, Alta.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Weber, Carstairs, Alta.; and Mrs. Irvin Snider, Guernsey, Sask.). In his early years he became a Christian. In 1901 he moved from Waterloo Co., Ont. to Carstairs, Alta., where he was ordained deacon in 1910, minister in 1915, and bishop in 1928. In 1940 he moved back to Ontario and spent his last years in the fellowship of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He was loved in the home circle, respected by the community, appreciated in church circles for his humility, loyalty, and sacrificial service. Funeral services were in charge of C. F. Derstine, assisted by S. F. Coffman, J. B. Martin, Manasseh Hallman, and Oscar Burkholder. Text: II Sam. 3: 38.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 2 - January 13, 1948, pages 46, 47.

Moses married Leah Weber 26 Feb 1902. Leah (daughter of Levi M. Weber and Susannah U. Bowman) was born 5 Mar 1874, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1944, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900.5
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Schmitt.-Leah B., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Weber, was born at Freeport, Ont., March 5, 1874; died suddenly Aug. 18, 1944; at her home near Rosebank, Ont.; aged 70 y. 5 m. 13 d. In her late teens she accepted Christ during the revival meetings conducted by the late J. S. Coffman at Kitchener, and remained faithful until the end. On Feb. 26, 1902, she was united in marriage to Moses H. Schmitt at Carstairs, Alta. To this union were born 4 sons and one daughter. Two sons died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure her sorrowing husband, 2 sons (Lloyd, Rosebank; Leighton, Petersburg), one daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Ozias Gingrich, Elmira), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jeremiah, Guernsey, Sask.; Abram, Tofield, Alta.; Burton, Lockport, N.Y.), and one sister (Susie-Mrs. S. S. Shantz, Markham), besides many other relatives and friends. She was a very devoted wife and mother, and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were in charge of her pastor, Bro. C. F. Derstine. Theme: "The homegoing of Believers." Brethren M. Hallman, J. B. Martin, and Isaac Miller assisted in the services.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 22 - September 1, 1944, page 439, 440

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46059248
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6660.7
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

"Wendell R. Shantz, 79, of Nine Pines, died suddenly at his home early this morning. Born in Wilmot tp., he was a s/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shantz. Hewas a well-known farmer in the community and was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Priscilla Swartz; three sons, Lloyd of Breslau, Ward of Kitchener and Clayton of Baden; three daughters, Mrs.Edwin (Leota) Feick, Nine Pines, Mrs. Vernon (Vinetta) Witmer,Petersburg, and Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Schmitt, New Dundee; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren...")

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Oct 1949

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Shantz. -- Wendell R., last surviving member of the Levi Shantz family, was born March 1, 1870, at Philipsburg, Ont.; died suddenly Oct. 25, 1949, at the home of his son (Clayton); aged 79 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Feb. 8, 1899, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Swartz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Breslau, Ont.; Ward, Kitchener, Ont.; Clayton, Baden, Ont.), 3 daughters (Leota - Mrs. Edwin Feick, Nine Pines, Ont.; Vinetta - Mrs. Vernon Witmer, Petersburg, Ont.; and Dorothy - Mrs. Lloyd Schmitt, New Dundee, Ont.), 21 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In 1904 he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member until death. He was interested in spiritual things, the fellowship and activities of the church, and made a contribution to the community in which he lived. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of C. F. Derstine and John H. Hess. Text: Ps. 134:4. Burial was made in the cemetery there.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 49 - December 6, 1949 - page 1206:

Wendel — Priscilla Swartz. Priscilla (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 13 Jun 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46059659
• Name: Priscilla Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00004-896.4
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1968, 170 Pandora Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MRS. WENDELL SHANTZ

Mrs. Wendell R. Shantz. 170 Pandora Ave., died Friday at K-W Hospital. She was 90.

A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Swartz, she was born in Blenheim Township and lived most of her life in Kitchener. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She was predeceased by her husband in 1949 and by one sister.

Survivors include three sons. Lloyd S.. Waterloo; Ward. Port Credit, and Clayton. Roseville; three daughters. Mrs. Edwin (Leota) Feick, Kitchener. Mrs. Vernon (Vinetta) Witmer, Wilmot Township, and Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Schmitt, New Dundee; a brother. Wellington. Waterloo; three sisters. Mrs. Jemima Witmer and Mrs. Clifford Cressman. both of Kitchener, and Mrs. Susan Weber. Waterloo; 22 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren. and two great-greatgrandchildren.

New Hamburg Independent

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202006541
• Misfortune: killed by street car
• Name: Johannes Schmitt
• Name: John Becker Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: 00104-5802
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

John Schmidt, "was born June 30th, 1835. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Hallman, and after her decease to Magdalena, daughter of John Hallman. The first union was blessed with eight children, three of whom are dead, and with the second wife there were five children. In 1893 he sold his farm in Wilmot Township and purchased the old homestead of the late Isaac Eby, two miles east of Berlin."

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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JURY FINDS JOHN SCHMIDT'S DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL

Did Not Find P. & B. Street Railway Negligent, But Make Recommendations. Proceedings of Inquest.

"We the jury empanelled to enquire into the cause of death of John B. Schmidt found dead about one mile east of Berlin along the line of the Preston and Berlin Railway about 15 p. m. on Friday, March 17th. 1911, finds as follows:

That, the death of John B. Schmidt was accidental.

"We the jury strongly recommend that the whistle be blown one hundred yards before farmers crossings if a team is seen to be going in the same direction and also that the Express car should be provided with a whistle to prevent such accident."

After an hour's deliberation the jury empanelled to enquire into the death of John B. Schmidt, returned the above verdict on Monday afternoon. The inquest was held in the police court chamber, commencing at two o'clock. Coroner Dr J. F. Honsberger presided and Mr. Ward H. Bowlby conducted the examination of witness for the Crown and Mr. Secord of Galt appeared for the Preston and Berlin street railway. The chamber was crowded with friends of the deceased, comprising chiefly the farmers of the district. Twelve witnesses were examined, the most important ones being Mrs. Schmidt conductor Morrison, motorman Burrows and Lester Weaver, a passenger on the car when the accident occurred.

The following constituted the coroner's jury Wendell E. Shantz, foreman, David Shuh, Wm. Adler, Henry Wagner, C. Thoman, John C Shantz, Daniel E. Shantz, Titus Shantz, Menno Shantz, Moses B. Shantz, Wm Nottgraves, and Victor Meyer.

According to the evidence submitted John Schmidt apparently met death without any realization of danger, He had turned to cross the tracks to enter This home, unaware of the approaching danger.

The substance of the evidence is as follows:

Addison Sniider was the first witness He lived in the vicinity and was out to the barn when the accident happened. He did not hear a whistle when the car came down the grade. Did not know the deceased to be deaf.

Mrs. Schmidt, wife of deceased was at the window. She saw her husband turn in toward the house: was crossing the tracks when she heard the car whistle and the next instant the car struck the buggy. Witness left the house. The horse had run away. Body was dragged along the track. Did not know who brought him into the house. Witness had heard only one whistle. Sometimes she heard the car whistle on the hill. Her husband was in good health when she left for Berlin. He was in good health when she left for Berlin. He was only slightly deaf when he contracted a cold. Did not have a cold at the time.


W Manx was at Addison Snider's barn when the accident occurred. Witness saw Schmidt driving along and heard the car whistle before it reached the Schmidt crossing. Heard crash after the whistle Did not hear the whistle on the hill and did not see the crash. The body was picked up 200 feet from where the car struck the buggy. Witness judged the car to be going 20 to 25 miles an hour.

Albert Thomassing corroberated Addison Snider's evidence.

Chas Ahrens was a passenger on the car. Witness saw buggy on the road going in the direction of the car. Was not certain he heard whistle on the hill. Whistled just before it struck the buggy. Thought motorman had done all be could Schmidt turned about 75 feet from the car Whistle sounded a couple of times. Car struck buggy. Body was lying 150 feet from where car struck it and car stopped another 150 feet further down the road. Thought the railway was not to blame. Motorman had applied brakes when the horse turned. Witness did not think car was going 25 miles an hour. Thought car was going slowly. Car jarred when whistle sounded. Motorman had done everything to stop the car and warn the deceased Schmidt evidently did not see the car coming. Sides were attached to the buggy.

Mr. Louis Lang, another passenger did not see the buggy or the collision He felt the jar of the brakes. Car was not going at unusual speed.

Miss M. Weaver, of German mills another passenger, next testified. She did not hear of any whistle, and did not see the man drive across the track.

J. M. Schneider, a passenger, did not remember, did not hear the whistle on the hill. Heard the whistle when he saw the buggy turn in. Expected accident but thought car would strike horse. Car was not going at excessive speed. Could not suggest by what. way motorman could have avoided accident. Schmidt had not looked out of buggy Motorman had done everything to avoid accident.


Lester Weaver, of Hespeler, a passenger, gave important evidence. At the top of grade he heard three whistles. He felt the appliance of the brake on the grade. Had seen the buggy but did not expect it to turn in A distance of 25 yards from the car the horse turned quickly. There were no side curtains on the buggy. He saw car strike. Thought the car to be going slowly.


To Mr. Secord witness said. Schmidt could have seen car had he looked out. Witness heard whistle when team turned. Car was going at twelve to fifteen miles an hour. Witness could not suggest anything by which the accident could have been prevented. Conductor Morrison testified that

on the top of hill, the signal sounded as usual four times, two long whistles and two short ones at a distance of 600 feet from the German Mills road. Car was not going very fast. Had often gone faster. Witness did not see buggy. His first intimation of trouble was the application of brakes and reversing of car. between the German Mills road and the Schmidt house. There was nothing to stop car quicker than reversing the brakes. It took 200 feet to stop the car and the rate of speed they were going, due largely to the dampness of the rails on that day. Car had skidded. Under favorable conditions and on the level it would take 150 feet to stop a car, witness stated. Car was going at 13 to 15 mile rate.

Wm. Burrows, the motorman, had applied the brakes, reversed the car and sounded the signal when he saw horse turn at a distance of 75 to 80 feet in front of car. He had sounded signal at top of hill. Car had stopped 400 feet from where it struck buggy.

"I done everything I knew of to prevent the accident and I do not think the railway was at fault." said the witness. Deceased had not looked out of buggy and evidently did not know car was coming.

Mr. Kirkwood, of Preston. an employe [sic] of the railroad, gave testimony relating to rules of the company. Car was travelling on company's right-of-way. There was not speed limit outside of towns.

This concluded the evidence at 4.15 o'clock.

Coroner Honsberger, in summing up the case, said the circumstances surrounding Schmidt's death were positively sad. He reviewed the evidence and told the Jury it was their business to decide whether there was any negligence on the part of the street railway company.

The chamber was then vacated with the exception of the Jury who returned a verdict about an hour later.

Berlin News Record 21 Mar 1911

John married Magdalena Hallman 19 Mar 1872, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey) was born 13 Dec 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1893, East Of Berlin, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Schmitt
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3568
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Hallman, "was married to John Schmidt, a farmer. They resided two miles east of Berlin where she died May 27th, 1893, leaving a family of five children"

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

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7900
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill Hand
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 109 Weber St. E. & 74 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levi Weber," the sixth son of Abraham C. Weber, was born March 14th, 1850. He is married to Susannah, daughter of Joseph and Leah (Unger) Baumann. They reside on his brother Daniel's farm, known as the old "Histand Place." They have a family of ten children, namely: VII Matilda, VII Leah, VII Jeremiah, VII Leander (dead), VII Malinda, VII Isaiah, VII Addison, VII Susannah, VII Malissa, and VII Alvin."


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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Weber.-Levi Weber was born Mar. 14, 1850, on a farm where part of the city of Kitchener, Ont., now stands; died Oct. 24, 1923, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after about two days' illness with pneumonia; aged 73 y. 7 m. 10 d. He was married to Susannah Bowman who died a little over three years ago. Eleven children were born to this union of whom seven survive (Mrs. Moses Schmitt, Jeremiah, Abram, Burton, Mrs. Harvey Bricker, Mrs. Joseph Cressman, Mrs. S. S. Shantz). There are also a number of grandchildren, besides two brothers and four sisters to mourn his departure. He united with the Mennonite Church in his young years, lived a consistent life to the end, and also had the satisfaction of seeing all his children accept their Saviour. Funeral services Oct. 28 from the home of his son-in-law, Bro. Joseph Cressman, to the First Mennonite Church for services which were conducted by the brethren, U. K. Weber and Abram Gingrich.


Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 33 - November 15, 1923 - pp. 684, 685

Levi — Susannah U. Bowman. Susannah (daughter of Joseph B. Bowman and Leah Unger) was born 8 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah U. Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00002-116
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah U. Bowman, "the second daughter, is married to Levi M. Weber. They reside on the old "Stafford" farm near Freeport. Their family consists 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.].

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Weber. - Sister Susannah Bowman, beloved wife of Bro. Levi M. Weber, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., on Sept. 8, 1852 and died at the home of her son-in-law, Bro. Joseph Cressman, Kitchener, Ont., on Sept. 11, 1920. The cause of her death was heart trouble and dropsy. Her age was 68 y. 3 d. There were eleven children in the family, seven of whom survivie, viz., Leah, wife of Pre. Moses Schmitt; and Jeremiah of Saskatchewan, Melissa, wife of Harvey Bricker; Abram and Burton of Alberta; Melinda, wife of Joseph Cressman, Kitchener, and Susannah, wife of S. S. Shantz, missionaries at Jebba, West Africa. Funeral on Sept. 15. Service at the house by Bro. U. K. Weber and at the First Mennonite Church by the Brethren Jonas Snider and Allan Good.


Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 27 - September 30, 1920 - Page 527

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6660
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Levi S. Shantz
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levi S. Shantz, "was born May 8th, 1841. On March 28th, 1865, he was married to Lydia, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Strome) Rosenberger. She was born May 27th, 1845. They resided on Upper Road, 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.].

Levi married Lydia Rosenberger 28 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger, Sr. and Nancy Strome) was born 27 May 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1918; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5381
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lydia Rosenberger
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lydia Rosenberger, "youngest daughter of Abraham Rosenberger, was born May 27th, 1845. She is married to Levi S. Shantz. They reside near Philipsburg, Ontario, and have 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.].

Other Events:

• Name: Abram Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6499
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1932, 9 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Abram Schwartz, "was born March 12th, 1852. He is married to Susannah Bergey. They reside on the old "Betzner Farm" near Doon."

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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Swartz.--Abraham Swartz of Kitchener, Ont., was born Mar. 12, 1852; died at the age of 80 y. 7 m. Bro Swartz was converted in early manhood, joined the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to his faith until death. He was predeceased by his wife (Susannah Bergey), nearly 8 years ago. He is survived by 1 son, 5 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Bro. Swartz was known for his optimism, ever looking on the better side of things, expecting things to come, and ever had faith in the Lord, the cause and His people. He will be missed in the church circles. The funeral was conducted at the First Mennonite church by Bro. C. F. Derstine, the pastor. Burial at Latchaw Cemetery, Petersburg, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 31 - November 3, 1932, Pg. 671

Abraham married Susannah Bergey 19 Nov 1872. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby) was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Swartz
• Eby ID Number: 00004-896
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Bergey, "was born October 5th, 1854. She is married to Abram, son of Jacob Schwartz. They reside on the old "Betzner" farm near Doon. They have a family of nine children".

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

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Susannah E. (Bergey), wife of Abram Swartz, was born Oct. 5, 1854; died Feb. 9, 1925; aged 70 y. 4 m. 3 d. She was united in matrimony to Abram Swartz Nov. 19, 1872. This union was blessed with ten children, four dying in infancy. She left a beloved husband, six children, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She has been a faithful member and much concerned for the welfare of the Church. She was a member of the Kitchener congregation. Her body was laid away at the Manheim Cemetery where Brethren C. F. Derstine and Manassah Hallman conducted the funeral service. Peace to her ashes awaiting the resurrection morn.

Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 47 - February 26, 1925, page 943