Wilfred Herbert White

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183678

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197669643
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8150.1200
• Residence: 1897, Leamington, Mersea Twp., Essex Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1900, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada

Ward married Lydia Mary Etta "Etta" Schantz 1 Sep 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Tobias K. Schantz and Mary Moyer) was born 9 Oct 1866, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175240093
• Name: Etta Shantz
• Name: Lydia Mary Etta "Etta" White
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8150.12
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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WHITE - On the 5th of May, 1900 at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Shantz, Etta, wife of Ward White, in her 34th year. They had lived at Leamington, Ont., since their marriage in September, 1897, and up to within a short time of her decease when the husband left for Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, to prepare a home for them while the deceased came to spend the summer with her parents and friends before following her husband to the Northwest. Within a week after her arrival a child was born and a few days afterward the young mother suddenly began to sink and soon passed away. Owing to the great distance it was impossible for the husband to attend the funeral of his beloved companion which took place from her father's residence to the Alma St. U. B. church, Berlin, Ont. The remains were laid to rest in Mount Hope cemetery. She leaves her husband, an infant child, parents, brothers and sisters and many warm friends to mourn her early death, yet they mourn not as those who have no hope, for she had made the wise choice years ago and she was prepared when the summons came. God comfort the bereaved hearts in this hour of affliction.

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

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• Name: Tobias K. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6960
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Agent
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Agent
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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Tobias K. Shantz, "was born April 10th, 1842. He is married to Mary Moyer. They reside in Berlin where he is engaged as a book agent. His family consists of eight children, namely: V Orpheus M., born May 24th, 1864, is engaged as receiving clerk with Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., retail dry goods dealers, Corner State and Washington Streets, Chicago, Illinois. He was married, January 30th, 1889, to Cornelia, daughter of Samuel A. and Melvina D. Flagler of Ottumwa, Iowa, and has a family of one daughter named VI Ruth, born September 30th, 1892, at Morton Park, Illinois, V Etta, V Sophia, V Austin, V Franklin, V Arthur, V Florence, and V Herbert."

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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Died/ At Kitchener, Ontario, on Thursday, April 16th,/ 1925, at 11.45 p. m./ Tobias Shantz/ Aged 83 years and 6 days/ The Funeral/ will take place on/ Sunday, April 19, 1925/ at 2.00 p.m./ from his late residence, 43 Schneider Avenue, thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Card of Tobas K. Shantz

Tobias married Mary Moyer 6 Aug 1863, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Abraham Moyer and Mary Nash, daughter of Abraham Moyer) was born 1 Jul 1840, , Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Schantz
• Occupation: school teacher
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8150.7
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Residence: 1935, 43 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. MARY SCHANTZ

One of Kitchener's few nonagenarians, Mrs. Mary Schantz, 43 Schneider Avenue, passed away at 11 o'clock last night at her late residence where she had resided since 1890, the result of a slight stroke suffered a week ago. Mrs. Schantz in her 95th year was born in Haldimand County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram H. Moyer. In 1863 she was married at Port Elgin to the late Tobias Schantz, who predeceased her ten years ago. She was a public school teacher before her marriage. Deceased was a faithful member and regular attendant as long as health would permit of Alma Street United Brethren Church and also the Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society.

Four sons, Orpheus M. Schantz at Chicago, Ill., Austin T. Schantz, Denver, Col., Frank A. Schantz, city, Arthur B. Schantz of Big Prairie, Alta., and two daughters, Miss Sophie E. Schantz and Miss Florence A. C. Schantz, both of this city, survive with three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, followed by interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. Elmer Becker will officiate. The remains will be resting at the funeral home until the funeral.

Kitchener Daily Record 29 Jan 1935 pg 11

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• Name: Benjamin Schantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6955
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1866, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

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Benjamin Shantz, "was born September 21st, 1811. He was married to Lydia Kolb who was born May 13th, 1814. After his marriage he moved on his father's farm at Freeport, Ontario. In 1853 they moved to Saugeen, Bruce County, Ontario, where she died November 9th, 1862. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Margaret Swinton who was born July 5th, 1840. In 1864 or 1865 Mr. Shantz moved to Montgomery County, Missouri, thence to Dallas County, same state, where he died November 9th, 1868, leaving a family of 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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Handwritten notes about Benjamin Schantz (probably written by Franklin Schantz):

Grandpa sat in barn & watched ice break up and flood all his land [B.O.S. Lot 12, Freeport on the Grand River] with ice and logs. [He] Decided to sell and move to Saugeen where he had purchased 600 acres and later 200 acres & harbour shares 1854. Moved March 27th with lots of snow 76 years ago [1930]. Built saw mill and grist mill. Uncle [Soloman Eby?] went next year, helped build mill and build his house, Aunt C[Catherine Schantz married Soloman Eby, 1855] 18 years old.

Grand Father [Benjamin] was a big heavy boned man with strength of two good men. Cut with cradle 11 ft swath and layed grain so [widely?] men wanted to bind after him. Harvesters came [from] Dumfries & worked all way through harvest until done - all cradled.

The only time Uncle Sol[oman Eby] met Grandfather Shantz and Grandmother was at Sheriff Springers where he was boarding & going to school. Fed cow and 2 horses for his board. Had salmon, trout for dinner & supper, gave uncle a big piece; first he ever ate. Next time he saw Grand Father Schantz was when they moved to Port Elgin the year following GFS [Benjamin Schantz] in 1855.

Grand Father hired a professional cradler who boasted he would tire him out before the day was done but he found the tables turned on him & by about 4 he was all in and Grand Father was still going strong.

He lived 12 years in Port Elgin, then after his wife [Lydia] died he married Margaret Swinton, who worked for him and in 1866 he moved to Missouri. Things were bad after close of Civil War & business not very good. Things did not go very well with them, horses took sick and died. Finally after two years he took sick and died, leaving a widow with four small children. Later she had to sell some land to pay taxes; had hard struggle.

Father [Tobias Schantz] and Uncle Josiah were Executors of the will & went over, brought back children of first wife Lydia; Sarah, Enoch & Menno. Having very little money on hand, they never settled up the estate.

[March 16, 1930] Submitted by Harold Russell 2021

Benjamin married Lydia Kolb 5 Nov 1833. Lydia (daughter of Deacon Jacob Kolb, Sr. and Catharine Clemens) was born 13 May 1814, Hilltown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died 9 Nov 1862, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4146

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Lydia Kolb, "the youngest in the family, was born May 13th, 1814. She was married to Benjamin Shantz and resided in Port Elgin, Ontario, where she died."



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: 00133-8150.6

Abraham — Mary Nash. Mary (daughter of Abraham Nash and Mary Gross) was born 2 Mar 1808; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Moyer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8150.5