Robert Howard "Bob" Snyder

Robert — Dr. Doreen Alice Shantz. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157424
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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SNYDER, Howard -- At K-W Hospital, on Saturday, Nov 20, 1982, aged 71 years, of 31 Doonbrook Place, Kitchener. Son of the late Moses and Mary (Wismer) Snyder; husband of Charlea (Kolb) Snyder; father of Pat (Mrs. Robert Janowski) of Water- loo, Linda Snyder of Waterloo, Bob of Waterloo, Bill and his wife Kathy of Conestogo, Joh, and his wife Kathy of Toronto and and Mar- ybeth Snyder of Kitchener; grandfather of Jillian and Jennifer Janowski adn Nathaniel, Kirsten and Nicholas Snyder. Also survived by two sisters, Gladys (Mrs. Aaron Grove) of Markham and Norma (Mrs. Gordon Shantz) of Cam- bridge. Mr. Snyder was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where he served for many years as Sunday school teacher, chairman of the stewardship board and church council. He was one of the founders of the Mennonite Credit Union. A retired employee of Bell Canada and former general manager-treasurer of the Ontario Telephone Employees Credit Union. From 1942 to 1945, he served in England with Corps of Canadian Fire Fighters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon Tuesday, when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m., with Rev. Glenn Brubacher and Brice Balmer officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee as expressions of sympathy, would be appreciated. "What is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from it's restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?" Gibran.

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Snyder - Howard, son of Moses and Mary (Wismer) Snyder, died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 20, 1982; aged 71 y. He was married to Charlea Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Pat-Mrs. Robert Janowski, Linda Snyder, and Marybeth Snyder), 3 sons (Bob, Bill, and John), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Gladys-Mrs. Aaron Grove and Norma-Mrs. Gordon Shantz). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald, December 21, 1982

Howard — Charlea Lorraine Kolb. Charlea (daughter of Titus L. Kolb and Priscilla Shantz) was born 16 Sep 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 2009; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charlea Lorraine Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298725
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNYDER, Charlea Lorraine (nee Kolb) - Passed away peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Fairview Mennonite Home at the age of 93 years. Born September 16, 1915, Charlea was the loving wife of the late Howard Snyder of Kitchener. Beloved mother of Pat Janowski (Bob) of Kitchener, Linda Snyder of Kincardine, Bob Snyder (Louise) of Kitchener, Bill Snyder (Kathy) of Conestogo, John Snyder (Kathy Roulston) of Toronto and Marybeth Snyder of Waterloo. Predeceased by sisters, Myrtle (Kolb) Liechty of Berne Indiana, Leda Kolb of Kitchener and Gertrude (Kolb) Edgeworth of Kitchener. Survived by sister, Esther (Kolb) Hess of Goshen Indiana and brother, Harvey Kolb (Grace) of Aylmer. Grandma will be missed by Jill Reiner (Eric), Nat Snyder (Theresa), Jenny Janowski, Kirsten Wever (Steve), Nick Snyder (Kirsten), Garth Snyder and Evan Snyder. Great-grandma to Ethan and Carter Reiner, Jane Wever and Charlie Snyder. Long time member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Charlea's passion for music and her love of adventure will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the excellent care and quality comforts provided to Charlea by the staff at Fairview Mennonite Home (Cambridge). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or the Howard and Charlea Snyder Foundation of First Mennonite Church. For further details, please contact Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519-749-8467).


The Waterloo Region Record newspaper - Feb. 14, 2009

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6066
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses B. Snyder, "was born February 15th, 1875. he is unmarried and is home, assisting his father on the farm."


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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Snyder, --- Moses B., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses K. Snyder, was born near Baden, Ont. He passed on to be with the Lord, after an illness of 2 years, May 7, 1953, at the home of his daughter, New Hamburg, Ont.; aged 78 y. 2 m. 22 d. In December, 1903, he was married to Mary Wimer. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Amos, Sam, Christian, and Noah) and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Noah Bechtel and Sarah.). Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Howard, Kitchener, Ont.; Gladys-Mrs. Lloyd Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.; and Norma---Mrs. Gordon Shantz, New Dundee, Ont.). Jesse Parker, Norwalk, Ohio, who was raised in the home, and 10 grandchildren. He was converted in early life and united with the Shantz Mennonite Church. During the time of his membership at First Mennonite and at Erb Street he faithfully served the Lord while he loved and followed Him in a quiet and humble spirit of devotion. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Peter Cassel and C. C. Cressman.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 22 - June 2, 1953 --- page 533, 534

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NEW HAMBURG - Following an illness of two years, Moses B. Snyder, 78, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Cressman of New Hamburg. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses K. Snyder and was born near Baden, Feb. 15, 1875. He farmed for many years at RR 4, Stratford. Formerly a member of the King St. First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, he was more recently a member of the Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo. His marriage to the former Mary Wismer, who survives him, took place in Dec. 1903 in Hespeler. He was the last surviving member of his family. His four brothers and two sisters predeceased him. Surviving besides his wife are one son, Howard of Kitchener and two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gladys) Cressman of New Hamburg and Mrs. Gordon (Norma) Shantz of New Dundee. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. J.B. Martin of Waterloo will be in charge. The body is at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener until 5 p.m. Friday when removal will be made to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Cressman of New Hamburg, where they will remain until noon Saturday

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 May 1953

Moses married Mary Wismer Dec 1903. Mary (daughter of Daniel M. Wismer and Elizabeth Cober) was born 9 Mar 1874, Rodney, Elgin Co., Ontario; died 14 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6066.1000
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Snyder, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wismer, was born in Rodney, Ont., March 9, 1874; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Aug. 14, 1962; aged 88 y. 5 m. 5 d. She was married to Moses B. Snyder, who died in 1953. Surviving are one son and 2 daughters (Howard, Doon; Mrs. Gladys Cressman, New Hamburg; and Norma-Mrs. Gordon Shantz, Harriston), one brother (Abram, Preston), 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Schmiedendorf, Preston; and Mrs. Rebecca Winger, West Lorne), and 13 grandchildren. One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Erb Street Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, in charge of C. F. Derstine, Irvin Cressman, and J. B. Martin.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 35 - September 4, 1962 pages 790, 791

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• Interesting: accident, story
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4126
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Misfortune: 2 Oct 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; accident

Notes:

Titus L. Kolb, "was born November 7th, 1874. At present he is home on the farm."

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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Titus L. Kolb was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Nov. 7, 1874; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Oct. 2, 1949; aged 74 y. 10 m. 25 d. Death resulted from an accident. He was the last surviving member of the Jacob Z. Kolb family and was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., most of his life. He served as chorister for the church and Sunday school from the time he was sixteen. He was deeply interested in the welfare of the church and gave unstintingly of his time. On Nov. 28, 1906, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Shantz at Haysville, Ont. Surviving besides his wife are one son (J. Harvey, Kitchener, Ont.), 5 daughters (Leda and Gertrude, at home; Myrtle - Mrs. Gordon Liechty, Berne, Ind.; Charlea - Mrs. Howard Snyder, of Kitchener; and Esther - Mrs. Charles V. Hess, Goshen, Ind.), and 8 grandchildren. Funeral and burial services were conducted Oct. 5 at the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener by C. F. Derstine, assisted by S. F. Coffman, John H. Hess, and Oscar Burkholder.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 42 - October 18, 1949 - pages 1038, 1039

Titus married Priscilla Shantz 28 Nov 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Priscilla (daughter of Solomon Shantz and Mary Ann Hostetler) was born 24 Dec 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1985, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Priscilla Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731.4
• Residence: 1891, 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:

Kolb, Priscilla, daughter of Solomon and Mary Ann (Hostetler) Shantz, was born on Dec. 24, 1882; died at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 12, 1985; aged 102 y. She was married to Titus L. Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters ( Leda Kolb, Myrtle - Mrs. Gordon Liechty, Charlea Snyder, Esther - Mrs. Charles Hess, and Gertrude - Mrs. Leslie Egeworth), one son (Harvey), 17 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Church cemetery.

Gospel Herald, February 12, 1985

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39811903
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6059
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• 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
• Misfortune: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed in railway accident
• Residence: 1901, Wilmot Township - Concession 1 Lot 02, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Berlet's Corners - The funeral of Mr. Moses Snyder whose death occurred in the railway accident in Berlin Monday evening, June 3rd, took place Thursday morning and was very largely attended, there being about one hundred and forty rigs.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, June 13, 1901

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Moses, Schneider, of Wilmot, Instantly Killed by a Train in Berlin.

His Wife Fatally Injured

The people of this district were shocked, last Monday evening, to learn the sad news that Mr. and Mrs. Moses Schneider, who have lived for half a century on their farm near Berlet's Corners, were run into by a Galt train at a crossing in Berlin that afternoon.

It appears the old couple were returning from attending a Mennonite convention. Mr. Schneider, being partly deaf, did not hear the warning whistle or the frantic screams of friends behind him. The train dashed into his buggy, smashing it to atoms, killing the horse, grinding Mr. Schneider's body almost to a pulp and horribly bruising his aged wife. She was at once taken to the hospital but so many bones were broken and her other injuries were so serious that no hopes of her recovery are entertained.

Deceased was between 70 and 80 years of age, most of which time had been spent on the homestead, lot II. con. 1, Wilmot, where he earned a competency for his family and gained a character for honor and Christian nobility which few attain.

We understand the funeral is to occur today at the Mennonite church between Philipsburg and St. Agatha.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Jun 6 1901 pg 5

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MET DEATH ACCIDENTLY

No Blame Attached to Rallway Employees

Jury Recommends Grand Trunk to Erect Gates at Crossings.

WERE COMING TO BERLIN TO DE- POSIT $200 IN THE BANK.

Moses K. Snyder and his aged life partner left their large, well cultivated farm, in Wilmot township, with its neatly appointed home, shortly after noon on Monday, to come to Berlin. Their mission was a two-fold one - Mr. Snyder wanted to have his measure taken for a new -suit of clothes, and in his inside coat pocket there was a roll of ten $20 bills, which he was going to deposit in the Savings Bank and add to the credit balance of $1,444.61. They drove to town in one of those aquare top buggies-one of which belongs to nearly every Old Mennonite family. The faithful old horse jogged slowly along, and bye and bye they came to town along Albert-st. Whether the occupants of the buggy were dozing or were interested in conversation is not known; but certain it is, they were oblivious of the danger that lay in the fast approaching train, and which proved to be, for one of them, at least, the Messenger of Death.

The train, bound for Galt, pulled out of the Berlin yards at 2.37, and was travelling at its ordinary speed, observing the usual whistle signals for the different crossings. The collision came with a frightful crash, the tender, which was ahead, catching the horse about midway. The buggy did not cross the track, being hurled against the whitewashed fence, breaking it down, and crashing the vehicle into a mass of kindling wood.

Mr. Snyder suffered almost instant death, his head being terribly smashed. He breathed his last just after being carried into the house. He appears to have been either struck by the train or hurled against the post of the fence. His body lay be side the track, having not crossed it. Mrs. Snyder was carried or thrown about 40 feet further, where she was picked up, apparently at the point of death. The horse, which was disembowelled, was spitted on a large stump fully fifty feet from where the collision took place, and over twenty feet from the track.

The train was brought to a stand- still as soon as possible and the bodles carried to Mr. Chr. Hopp's reisdence, near by. Coroner Lackner was telephoned for, from Bramm's mill, and he, with Dr. Kalbfleisch, was soon on the scene. Examination showed that Mr. Snyder was past all earthly help- but Mrs. Snyder was partially conscious. She had sustained several broken ribs, the left arm was fractured near the elbow and she had two cuts on her head. She told her brother, Samuel S. Bowman, that they had left home to bring some money to Berlin to bank, but could not remember whether they had done so. She asked her brother to see if the money was still on her husband's body, and if so, to take charge of it. The brother asked Mr. J. K. Master to look through the dead man's clothes, and in the inside pocket of his vest, was found a savings bank book and $200-ten $20 bills. The book showed a credit balance of $1,444.61; the last deposit having been made in December last. The watch in his vest pocket was still going, and showed 5.20 when taken from his prostrate form.

Mrs. Snyder's injuries were dressed and she was conveyed to the Hospital in a hack, accompanied by her brother and Dr. Kalbflelsch. The remains of her life partner were entrusted to Undertaker Surarus.

The scene of the fatality was visited by hundreds of citizens as soon as the news spread, and morbid curiosity attracted far more women and little girls, than men, who crowded into the Hopp house in swarms to look upon the ghastly sight.

Deceased has a family of seven children surviving: they are, Amos, near Baden; Christian and Noah, at Hespeler; Samuel on the homestead, and Moses. The daughters are Mrs. Noah Bechtel, at Waldau, and Miss Sarah. There is only one brother living- Absolom, at Breslau; and two sisters -Mrs. Tobias Bowman, near Hespeler, and Mrs. Honsberger, New Dundee.

Coroner Lackner called an inquest for 10 o'clock on Tuesday.

THE INQUEST.

The coroner had the following gentlemen sworn in as jurors:
JOHN UNGER, Foreman.
M. MASSEL.
A. DENGIS.
G. M. DEBUS.
P. HYMMEN.
A. SACHS.
A. WAGNER.
H. HELLER.
C. BERCK.
JACOB WELHEISER
F. SEIBERT.
JOHN LEWIS.

They visited the residence of Mr. Hopp and viewed the corpse of the old man, as well as the spot where the collision took place. After this, the coroner gave the relatives permission to prepare the remains for burial.

The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 o'clock from his late residence to the Shantz church, two miles west of St. Agatha

The Jury came hack to Berlin and took the evidence in the Grand Central.

The Evidence.

Walter Jones, fireman on the Galt train, was sworn, and said: My run is from Galt to Elmira: my train ran between Berlin and Galt yesterday afternoon; it is due to leave Berlin 2.50; yesterday we were seven minutes late; when we are late we try to make up time and were doing so in this case; when we are on time we run about a mile in three minutes - yesterday we were running between 30 and 25 miles an hour. I have no instructions regarding the speed to be run in the town limits. The engine whistled for Albert-st. crossing: we are to whistle a quarter mile before each crossing, and the bell is to be rang continuously until the cross is made; the whistle was blown about half way between the two crossings.
I was on the right side going down; first saw the buggy when we were past the bank to our right. The rig was about ten feet from the track; I gave the signal to stop, and the engineer threw down the brake. I saw the engine strike; the horse had pretty well crossed over. All I could see of the people was the woman's head: our train could have stopped in about 150 yards; we were about 25 yards away from the crossing when I gave the signal to my mate. We came to a standstill about 100 yards past the crossing; the man was lying beside the track on the road. I do not think the man saw the train coming: we could not try to make up our seven minutes from the station to Albert-st. I rang the bell.


J. W. Mitchell.-1 am engineer on the G.T.R. running from Elmira to Galt; went from Berlin to Galt on Monday afternoon: we were seven minutes late; left station at 2.57; instructions are to whistle at the different whistling posts, which are about 400 yards from the crossing; I whistled for the Albert-st. crossing as we crossed the Mill-st. crossing. My fireman told me we were going to strike a rig, about 30 or 10 yards from the crossing. I closed off the throttle, put down the brake and stopped the train; generally run from 20 to 25 miles an hour: were not going any faster than usual; have no special instructions to speed within the corporations. Have to keep the bell ringing for all crossings: Jones was doing this yesterday. The road is not a dangerous one.

G. Whitlock-Conductor I heard the whistle blow and felt the application ol the brakes, near the crossing: he was in the coach punching tickets as the time; heard the whistle for Albert-at. crossing.

Samuel B. Schneider-I saw the accident: I was on Mill st. at the time: saw the train cross Mill-st; had a full view of Albert-st crossing; heard the train whistle just before crossing Mill-st. Did not hear the bell ring. I saw the rig near the crossing; first about three or four rods from the track: the horse was walking the persons could easily see the train they had looked; I saw the train strike the rig; do not think the horse or driver saw the train, which struck both horse and rig. I do not think the Grand Trunk is to blame; I think the train was going its ordinary rate.

Mrs. Blankstein, living near Albert- st., crossing, saw the accident. Heard the train whistle three times. Saw the people drive by her house; both man and woman were awake.

The Verdict

The Jury decided enough evidence had been heard and draw up the following verdict:

We, the Jury empanelled to enquire as to the death of Moses K. Snyder, find that the deceased came to his death by being struck by & Grand Trunk engine on the Galt Branch, and that no blame is attached to any of the railway's employees in consequence of this accident.

Your Jury feel that, owing to the numerous accidents that have occurred in Berlin within the last few years at various crossings, the Grand Trunk Railway should provide gates for all crossings in Berlin.

Berlin News-Record - 06 Jun 1901, Thu Page 8

Moses married Lydia Bechtel 15 Jun 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Samuel Bechtel and Barbara Bauman) was born 15 Nov 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39812001
• Name: Lydia Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0671
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Birth: , Germany
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1992.1
• Birth: 29 Dec 1842
• Occupation: 1881, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; farmer
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1925, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1925, House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Daniel Wismer lived there until he died in 1930 at age 90. The family never knew about him growing up, because the family was embarrassed by him; he was shunned by the Mennonite community because he was a violent man who beat his wife.

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Daniel married Elizabeth Cober 10 Sep 1867. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Cober and Mary Groh) was born 7 Sep 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1992

Notes:

Elizabeth Cober, "was born September 7th, 1844. She is married to Daniel Wismer. They reside at Rodney, Elgin County, Ontario. Their family consists of seven 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19339864
• Eby ID Number: 00068-4119
• Occupation: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob Z. Kolb, "was born April 12, 1832. On July 5th, 1857, he was married to Maria Bowman (No. 281) and resides about two miles east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. Some years ago he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Breslau field of labor. His family consisted 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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Jacob Zeigler was the eldest son of Abraham and Elizabeth Kolb, and was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 12, 1832, about two miles cast of Berlin (now Kitchener). On July 5, 1857, he was united in marriage to Maria, daughter of Elias and Maria (Polly Clemmens) Bowman. To this union were born seven children; Leah, Abram, Elias, Polly (deceased), Simon (deceased), Aaron, and Titus.

He united with the Mennonite Church in early youth, and was a devoted member throughout his long life, being interested and active in all of the work of the Church. In 1875 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which capacity be served faithfully so long as health and strength permitted. He was a strong supporter and faithful worker in the early Sunday school activities of the Church, having been one of the organizers of the first permanent Sunday schools among our people in Waterloo county. For many years he was the superintendent of the Breslau Mennonite Sunday school. At a time when the Church's attitude toward special and continued efforts for the ingathering of the young people and others was undecided, Brother Kolb was among those who were strongly in favor of such work. Through the encouragement of such brethren efforts were put forth which resulted in a large addition to the active membership of the church. In the following years of increased activities in the Church in behalf of the Sunday schools, Young people's meetings and mission work, Brother Kolb manifested the greatest interest and gave his heartiest support and encouragement.

A number of years ago Bro. Kolb was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis which partly disabled him and from which he never entirely recovered. However, he continued his work in the Church and in his home life until a few years ago when growing infirmity of mind and body, due to recurrent attacks of paralysis, rendered him unable to continue his wonted activities. He keenly realized the weakening of his powers and expressed regret that he was no longer able to take up the duties of his work in the Church, but was always ready to express his joy in the service of the Master and give testimony of his hope in the Lord and in His promises. His strength gradually failed until on June 3, 1919, at the home of his son-in-law, Bro. Moses B. Betzner, where he and his companion had made their home, he calmly fell asleep. He reached the ripe old age of 87 y. 1 m. 21 d.

He lived in matrimony for nearly 62 years, and his aged companion, with four sons and one daughter and twelve grandchildren survive. Besides these children there were two adopted boys, John Zeigler and John Carcy, and two adopted girls, Fannie (Beasley) Pender and Allie (Stengle) Cutter, who with the rest of the family mourn the loss of one who was as a faithful, loving father to them. Brother Kolb is also survived by an aged brother, Menno S. Kolb of Wetaskewin, Alberta, and two aged sisters, Mrs. Nancy Kolb Shantz of Kitchener, Ont., and Mrs. Mary Ann Hoffman of Avondale, Mich. Funeral services were held on the 8th of June. Brother Samuel Bowman conducted the services at the home. At the church at Kitchener, where interment was made, the services were conducted by the Brethren, Jonas Snyder and S. F. Coffman. Texts, Psa. 39: 4; Heb. 4: 9. A large assembly of people testified of the esteem in which the aged servant of the Lord was held and of the sympathy extended toward the bereaved family. Another life has ended on earth and awaits the revelation of the sons of God at the day of the Lord.

Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 16 - July 17, 1919 - page 295.

Jacob married Maria Bowman 5 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Elias B. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Clemens) was born 8 Dec 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Kolb
• Eby ID Number: 00002-281
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Bowman, "the second daughter of Elias Bowman, was born December 8th, 1839. She is married to Jacob Z. Kolb, a a farmer. They reside two miles east of Berlin, Ontario. They have had a family of seven 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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Kolb.-Maria Bowman Kolb, second daughter and sixth child of the late Elias and Polly (Clemens) Bowman, was born near Breslau, Ontario, on the old Bowman homestead now occupied by Simon Baer, on Dec. 8, 1839; died at her home now occupied by her youngest son Titus, near Kitchener, Ont., May 17, 1921. Of a family of fourteen children, she was the last survivor, and had also reached the highest age, having attained the ripe age of 81 y. 5 m. 7 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in her early years, and was a faithful member until death. On July 5, 1857, she was married to Jacob Ziegler Kolb, who for forty-five years was deacon in the Mennonite Church at Kitchener and Breslau, and who predeceased her on June 3, 1919, at the ripe age of over 87 years, thus having enjoyed with him over 63 years of married life. Of their seven children, five survive, Polly and Simon having died when but four and two years old respectively. Those living are Leah (Mrs. Moses B. Betzner), Abram B., Elias B., Aaron C., and Titus L. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 69 nieces and nephews. During all her busy life she was a devoted follower of the Lord, and a loyal companion and helpmeet to her husband whose activities in his office as deacon, and organizer and superintendent of a number of Sunday schools in Waterloo county, are well remembered by a host of friends. Her help and counsel in her husband's Church work were of inestimable value to him, and her pleasant manner and winsome ways endeared her to all with whom she came into contact. She always exercised a particularly charitable spirit toward those who had in some way met with misfortune, and in addition to her own family she also reared five other children, John Ziegler, Fanny Beasley Pender, Allie Stengel, George Wenger, and John Carey; besides providing a home for her aged Uncle, Abraham Clemens, and a friendless man, Karl Rose, who lost his family shortly after arriving from Germany. Her sympathetic ministrations will be remembered by many throughout the neighborhood in which she lived so long, because, like Dorcas of old, of the "good works which she did," these being but the spontaneous outpouring of a heart which overflowed with compassion and beneficence. Though in frail health for some years prior to her last illness, having suffered from no less than four paralytic strokes, she retained her mental faculties to a remarkable degree for one of her age, and corresponded with her absent children regularly until within about a month of her death. She was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener. The large church was crowded to capacity by the many friends who came to pay a last tribute of respect to an old mother in Israel who had befriended so many during her active years. Funeral services were conducted by Oscar Burkholder, assisted at the home by M. H. Shantz, and at the church by U. K. Weber. Text, Gal. 1: 9, 10, supported by Psa. 37: 3, 27; Matt. 6: 35; I Thes. 5: 15. Mother Kolb was very fond of singing, a gift enjoyed also by her husband, and transmitted to their children. Her favorite hymn, "Oh, sing to me of Heaven," which she had marked in her hymnal with the request that it be sung at her funeral, together with "Hark! From the Tomb a Doleful Sound," "Shall We Meet?" "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break," "We Are Going Down the Valley," and others, were used at the funeral services.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 24 - September 15, 1921

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6731
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 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
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Solomon Shantz, "was born May 31st, 1852. He was married, February 6th, 1877, to Mary Ann Hostetler who was born May 20th, 1856. They reside near Haysville, Ontario, 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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Sudden Death of Waterloo County Farmers

The sudden deaths of two well known Waterloo County farmers occurred on Friday, when Solomon Shantz, a Wilmot Township man living about a mile south of Wilmot Centre dropped dead while hitching up his horse. He had been quite well. He suffered an attack of heart failure.
The deceased was 65 years of age. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 1: 30 from the residence to Geiger's church and cemetery.



Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, December 2, 1915

Solomon married Mary Ann Hostetler 6 Feb 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Moses Hostetler and Margaret Latschaw) was born 20 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1932, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 1932, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3946
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Hostetler, "was born May 20th, 1856. She is married to Solomon Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Haysville, Ontario. She has a family of six 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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Death of Mrs. Solomon Shantz

Another of the older people of this neighborhood has passed away in the person of Mary Ann Hostetler, widow of the late Solomon Shantz. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Salzman, at Petersburg, following a paralytic stroke on Wednesday, May 4th, at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 14 days. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hostetler and was born on the Hostetler homestead adjoining New Hamburg, and now owned by Mr. John Ritz. She spent her entire life in this community and being possessed of a charming and lovable disposition she endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. She was married to Solomon Shantz and for many years resided on a farm a few miles southeast of New Hamburg. Since the death of her husband in 1915, she made her home with her children. There are left in bereavement two sons and five daughters. Three children predeceased her. The remaining family are Moses H. Shantz near New Dundee, Ephraim Shantz, near Haysville, Mrs. John E. Bingeman, New Hamburg, Mrs. Titus Kolb, of Kitchener, Mrs. Joseph Salzman, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Frank Miller, of Millersville, Ohio. She also leaves one brother, Mr. Henry Hostetler, of Wellesley, and one sister, Mrs. Emmanuel Hammacher, of Wilmot Centre. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon from the home of her daughter to Geiger's Mennonite Church at Wilmot Centre, of which she had been a life long adherent. Internment will be made in the adjoining cemetery

New Hamburg Independent, May 6, 1932