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

Margaret Shantz

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Margaret Shantz

    Margaret — Roy Chesterman. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elmon R. Shantz was born 2 Feb 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Norman Shantz and Mary Ann Rosenberger); died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24819
    • Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elmon — Elizabeth Roth. Elizabeth (daughter of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler) was born 11 Oct 1900, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Roth was born 11 Oct 1900, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler); died 20 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69328
    • Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Elmon Shantz, 52, of 107 Simeon St., died today at the K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in East Zorra Township Oct. 11, 1900, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph N. Roth. She was a member of Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church and the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Verle of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Allan (Minnota) Brenneman of Shakespeare, Mrs. Roy (Margaret) Chesterman of Preston and Mrs. Lester (Elva) Zehr of Kitchener; four brothers, Arthur of New Hamburg, Harry of Monkton, Rev. Moses H. Roth of Baden and Wilfred of Radville; one sister, Mrs. Irvin (Lavina) Shantz of New Hamburg and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Wilfred Ulrich, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. U. K. Weber, former Stirling Ave. Church pastor. The body will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Monday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to the church where frends may pay their respects until the service.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 20, 1953

    Children:
    1. Minnota E. Shantz was born 1918; died 1995; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Margaret Shantz
    3. Verle Ward Shantz was born 14 Aug 1922; died 3 Sep 1994, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elva Shantz was born 17 Feb 1926.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Norman Shantz was born 3 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang); died 6 Dec 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6727.2
    • Residence: 1871, 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: 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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:

    Shantz. Norman, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., Nov. 3, 1870; departed from this life Dec. 6, 1949; aged 79 y. 1 m. 3 d. In 1893 he was married to Mary Ann Rosenberger. To this union was born one son (Elmon, Kitchener, Ont.). In 1896 he was married to Emma Rosenberger, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons (Irvin and Leighton, New Hamburg, Ont.; Delton, Elmira, Ont.), and 6 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Omar Cressman, Plattsville, Ont.; Erra-Mrs. Walter Nahrgang, Ebenezer, N.Y.; Edith-Mrs. Melvin Cressman, Thorold, Ont.; Iona-Mrs. Joe Lies, Kitchener, Ont.; Reta-Mrs. Chris Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Erleen-Mrs. Walter Lies, Wellseley, Ont.). Surviving besides his wife and children, are 33 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Simeon, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ephraim Schmit, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. John McKenzie, Kitchener, Ont.). About fifty years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour during revivals at the Blenheim congregation. During the years his place was seldom vacant in the service and he sought to support the church to the best of his ability. Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Blenheim Church on Dec. 9 with Moses Bowman and Curtis C. Cressman in charge Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 5 - January 31, 1950-page 118, 119.

    Norman married Mary Ann Rosenberger 7 Nov 1893. Mary (daughter of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz) was born 1870, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1894; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Rosenberger was born 1870, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz); died 9 Feb 1894; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.4
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary Anne Shantz was born 13 Jan 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 2. Elmon R. Shantz was born 2 Feb 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Rudolph Roth was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.41
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Roth-Rudolph Roth was born in Waterloo Co., Ont. Dec. 10, 1868; died at his home in New Hamburg, Ont., March 1, 1943; aged 74 y. 19d. Death came very suddenly, due to a heart attack. March 15, 1892, he was married to Lavina Hostetler who predeceased him 16 years ago. Nov. 12, 1931, he was married to Rebecca Shantz, who survives him. He also leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters (Arthur of New Hamburg, Harry and Mrs. Elmon Shantz of Kitchner; Moses, bishop in the Geiger congregation near Baden, Wilfrid of Radville, Sask., and Mrs. Ervin Shantz of Haysville), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and one brother (John of Elkton, Mich.). In his young manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church in which faith he continued to the end. For many years he served as a teacher in the Sunday school and took a keen interest in the study of God's Word. He endeavored to the best of his knowledge to maintain his home on Biblical standards. His hope was in Christ, the author of our salvation. The funeral was held on March 3, with services at the Biehn Church and interment in the near-by cemetery. The Brethren M Hallman and C.C. Cressman had charge of the services

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 52 - March 25, 1943

    Rudolph married Lavina Z. Hostetler 15 Mar 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lavina (daughter of Christian Hostetler and Elisabeth Zimmerman) was born 7 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Lavina Z. Hostetler was born 7 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Hostetler and Elisabeth Zimmerman); died 24 Apr 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lavina Z. Roth
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.4

    Notes:

    Roth. Lavina (Hostetler) Roth died at her home in New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday, April 24, 1927; aged 53 y. 8 m. 17 d., death being due to an attack of the heart. She seemed to be in her usual good health and had spent a pleasant afternoon with some friends who had called at her home. When about to prepare the evening meal, however, she very suddenly collapsed, becoming unconscious immediately, and in a few minutes her soul was in eternity. Her death came as a great shock to the family, and mother will be greatly missed. Her cheery face and her kindly counsels we can never forget, and we hope to meet her in heaven some day, where no farewell will ever be spoken. On March 15, 1892, she was united in marriage to Bro. Rudolph Roth. She leaves her sorrowing husband, four sons (Arthur, Harry, Moses, and Wilfrid) and two daughters (Elizabeth and Lavina), also four brothers, an aged step-mother and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted on April 28, at the home by Bro. Isaiah Cressman and at the Biehn Mennonite Church (of which she had been a loyal member for over twenty years) by Brethren Jonas Snider and Moses Shantz. Texts, Phil. 3: 20 and Psa. 116: 15. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald -Volume XX, Number 7 - May 19, 1927, pages 158, 159

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    Children:
    1. Harry Roth was born 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Arthur H. Roth was born 29 Sep 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1970; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Wilfred Roth was born 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Bishop Moses H. Roth was born 1 Feb 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1978; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Elizabeth Roth was born 11 Oct 1900, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lavina "Viny" Roth was born 27 Sep 1902, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel Shantz was born 4 Jan 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 7 Oct 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6727
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Shantz, "was born January 4th, 1844. He was married, March 10th, 1868, to Mary Nahrgang who was born November 2nd, 1847. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. 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.-Daniel Shantz was born in Wilmot Tp., Jan. 4, 1844; died at his home near Haysville, Ont., where he had spent the greater part of his life, Oct. 7, 1936; aged 92 y. 9 m. 3 d. On March 10, 1868, he was married to Mary Nahrgang, who preceded him in death 14 years ago. One daughter (Annie) also preceded him. He leaves 4 sons (Norman, Uzziah, Joseph and Simeon), 2 daughters (Ella-Mrs. E. Schmitt, and Clara-Mrs. J. Mackenzie), 4 sisters, 29 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. He united with the Mennonite Church in youth and remained a faithful member till death. He was blessed with good health and was seldom absent from church or Sunday school until the last year of his life, being bedfast the last few months. Funeral services were held Oct. 11 at the home and in Geiger Mennonite Church in charge of Bros. Manasseh Hallman, Henry King, and Moses H. Roth. Remains laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, November 12, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.33 - page 718, 719

    Daniel married Marie "Mary" Nahrgang 10 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marie (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider) was born 2 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1921; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Marie "Mary" Nahrgang was born 2 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died 26 Dec 1921; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Marie "Mary" Shantz
    • Name: Mary Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5038
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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 Nahrgang, "was born November 2nd, 1847. On March 10th, 1868, she was married to Daniel Shantz who was born January 4th, 1844. They reside near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them is born 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.].

    Children:
    1. 4. Norman Shantz was born 3 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Uzziah Shantz was born 11 Jun 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1948, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Shantz was born 25 Nov 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph N. Shantz was born 30 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Ella Shantz was born 3 Oct 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1958; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Simeon N. Shantz was born 1 Mar 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1973, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    7. Clara Shantz was born 18 Dec 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Geiger Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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

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

    Notes:

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


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

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


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

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

    Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

    The Kitchener Daily News 1 Jun 1942

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    New Dundee's Oldest Resident Dies, Was 96

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

    Waterloo Chronicle 5 Jun 1942, p. 1

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

  5. 12.  Christian Roth was born 22 May 1828, , Switzerland (son of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger); died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107853P

    Christian — Catharine Lichti. Catharine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catharine Lichti was born 1 Feb 1826, , France (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51335
    • Immigration: 1828, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Roth was born 7 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1931; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine L. Roth was born 5 Feb 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian N. Roth was born 2 Jan 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Roth was born 10 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1946.
    6. Peter L. Roth was born 12 Sep 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph L. Roth was born 26 May 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. Rudolph Roth was born 10 Dec 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Christian Hostetler was born 16 Mar 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Hostetler and Margaret Latschaw); died 18 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christian Hochstettler
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3938
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christian Hostetler, "was born March 16th, 1845. He was first married to Elizabeth Zimmerman and after her decease to Mary Roth (Mrs. Schultz). They reside in Wilmot Township, near New Hamburg, where he is farming. His family consists 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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    Christian Hostetler Passes Away

    Death claimed another of our citizens in the person of Mr. Christian Hostetler, who passed away early on Friday morning last at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 3 days. He had enjoyed the best of health up to Sunday previous to his death, when he took ill with appendicitis, which was the cause of his demise. His death came as a shock to his many friends, few only knowing of his short and fatal illness.
    The late Mr. Hostetler was a son of the late Mr. Moses Hostetler and was born on the homestead just east of the village on March 14th, 1846. He farmed for a short time in Wellesley and East Zorra, but for upwards of twenty years, owned the farm now occupied by his son, Harry, on Snyder's Road, opposite the old homestead. About four years ago he retired from farming and moved to town.
    The late Mr. Hostetler was a lifelong resident of this neighborhood and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was married three times. His first wife was Elizabeth Zimmerman and their union was blessed with three children, Allen, of New Hamburg, Lavina (Mrs. Rudolph Roth) of East Zorra, and Norman, of Wilmot. His second wife was Magdalena Roth with whom he had two sons, Walter, on the former John Ruthig farm, and Harry, on the homestead. Besides his children he is now mourned by his third wife, Elizabeth Goetz. He also leaves four brothers and two sisters, namely, David and Levi Hostetler, of Wilmot, Daniel of Berlin, Henry of Wellesley, and Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emmanuel Hammacher, of Wilmot.
    The funeral took place from his late home to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery on Monday afternoon. A very large concourse of sorrowing relatives paid their last tribute of respect to the departed. Quite a number of relatives were here from the United States to attend the funeral. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss.


    Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, May 26, 1916

    Christian — Elisabeth Zimmerman. Elisabeth (daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Anna Meister) was born 5 Jun 1854, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elisabeth Zimmerman was born 5 Jun 1854, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Anna Meister); died 13 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth Hostetler
    • Name: Elisabeth Zimmerman
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.1
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Zimmerman

    Death Announcement - Berliner Journal, June 23, 1881

    June 13, 1991 - Elizabeth Hochstettler, wife of Christian Hochstettler, née Zimmerman, died in Wilmot at age of 27 years and 8 days.

    Children:
    1. Allan Z. Hostetler was born 19 Sep 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1949, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    2. 7. Lavina Z. Hostetler was born 7 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Norman Z. Hostetler was born 29 Aug 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Harry Hostettler was born Jan 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.