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Audrey Elizabeth Snider

Female 1933 - 2015  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  Audrey Elizabeth Snider was born 30 Apr 1933 (daughter of John Stanley Snider and Erma Shantz); died 23 Nov 2015; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Audrey Elizabeth MacDonald
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187374

    Notes:

    Mrs. Audrey MacDonald Apr 30, 1933 - Nov 23, 2015

    On Monday morning, at Lee Manor, Audrey Elizabeth MacDonald died as she lived; surrounded by her family, contented, full of love and grace. Most recently confined by her illness, she is now free and celebrating with the family and friends who have gone on before. Serving dinner with rolls. Heavenly! Teacher, mother, owner of Lawson's, 1980-1996. Dearly loved wife of J. William "Bill" MacDonald. Loving mother of Carolyn (Ian Williamson) MacDonald, of Rockwood, Mary Ann MacDonald (Steve Duncan), of Owen Sound, Miriam (Vic) Ratzlaff, of Ridgeville and Paul (Julia) MacDonald, of Allenford. Proud grandmother of Trayvon, Jaden, Caleb (Jenica), Brianna, Seth, Charis (Ryan), Cai, Jacob, Luke and Maisie and great-grandmother of Leland and Ezra. Dear sister of Miriam Cressman, of Kitchener, James (Janice) Snider, of Cambridge, Kenneth (Marie) Snider, of Atwood, Lucy (Elmer) Ellison, of Moorefield and Bob Snider, of Kitchener. Audrey will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Erma Snider; her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Dorothy Snider and her brother-in-law, Howard Cressman.

    Visitation on Thursday from 6: 00 \endash 8: 00 p.m. at the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 \endash 14th Street West, Owen Sound 519-376-7492. Funeral at the Alliance Church, 440 \endash 7th Avenue East, Owen Sound on Friday, November 27th, 2015 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations to World Vision or a charity of your choice as an expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

    Audrey — J. William "Bill" MacDonald. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Stanley Snider was born 24 Feb 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ephraim Snider and Lucinda Hallman); died 15 Mar 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Preston Mennonite Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Stanley Snider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24136

    Notes:

    SNIDER, J. Stanley -- At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on March 15, 1985, John Stanley Snider formerly of RR 2, Atwood, aged 81 years. Former member of the Mannheim, Strasburg and Listowel Mennonite Churches. Presently a member of Preston Mennonite Church. Very active in the community in which he lived. Husband of the late Erma Snider (nee Shantz) who predeceased him in 1978. Father of Paul and his wife Dorothy of Ayr, James and his wife Janice of Cambridge, Kenneth and Wife Marie of Arwood, Robert of Ayr, Miriam (Mrs. Howard Cressman) of Kitchener, Audrey (Mrs. William MacDonald) of Owen Sound and Lucille (Mrs. Elmer Ellison) of Moorefield; brother of A. Leonard Snider of Waterloo. Predeceased by his parents Ephram and Lucinda Snider; one daughter Mary Carol and one sister Sylvia (Mrs. Solomon Gehman). Sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Saturday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service and committal will take place at Preston Mennonite Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Spring burial will take place at Mannheim Mennonite cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Mar 1985

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    Snider, J. Stanley, son of Ephraim and Lucinda (Hallman) Snider, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 24, 1904; died of a heart attack at Cambridge Hospital, Mar. 15, 1985; aged 81 y. On Sept. 4, 1929, he was married to Erna Shantz, who died on Feb.2, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Paul, James, Kenneth, and Robert), 3 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Howard Cressman, Audrey-Mrs. William MacDonald, and Lucille-Mrs. Elmer Ellison), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (A. Leonard Snider). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary Carol) and one sister (Sylvia-Mrs. Solomon Gehman). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Brian Bauman and Paul Martin; interment in Mannheim Cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 16 -April 16, 1985, page 276, 277, 278

    John — Erma Shantz. Erma (daughter of Herbert Shantz and Selina Shantz) was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Erma Shantz was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Herbert Shantz and Selina Shantz); died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Erma Snider
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167149
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    SNIDER, Mrs. J. Stanley (Erma) -- At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, on Friday, February 3, following a lengthy illness, Erma Shantz, age 72 years, of 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge (P). A member of Listowel Mennonite Church, she had a lifelong interest in Christian education and the W.M.S.C. Beloved wife of J. Stanley Snider, dear mother of Paul of Ayr, James of Cambridge, Kenneth of Route 2, Atwood, Robert of Dungannon, Mrs Howard (Miriam) Cressman of Cambridge, Mrs. William (Audrey) MacDonald of Owen Sound, Mrs.Elmer (Lucille) Ellison of Route 2, Moorefield; sister of Mrs. Martin (Wilma)Horst of Kitchener, 15 grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by one daughter, Mary Carol and two sisters, Orpha and Lona. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after noon Saturday until Sunday at 11: 30 a.m., when removal will be made to the Listowel Mennonite Church for funeral and committal service at 2: 30p.m., Rev. Brian Laverty officiating. Spring interment, Mannheim Mennonite cemetery.1a


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 4 Feb 1978

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    Snider, Erma, daughter of Herbert and Selina Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 11, 1905; died at Cambridge (Preston) Ont., Feb. 3, 1978; aged 72 y. On Sept. 4, 1929, she was married to J. Stanley Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam Mrs. Howard Cressman, Audrey Mrs. William MacDonald, and Lucille Mrs. Elmer Ellison), 4 sons (Paul, James, Kenneth, and Robert), 15 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Wilma Horst). She was preceded in death by one daughter and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Listowel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, 1978, in charge of Brian Laverty and Herbert Schultz; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 23 - June 6, 1978 - page 466

    Children:
    1. Paul Stanley Snider was born 1931; died 26 Dec 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Miriam Jean Snider was born 24 Jan 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Audrey Elizabeth Snider was born 30 Apr 1933; died 23 Nov 2015; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario.
    4. Mary Carol Snider was born 23 Dec 1934; died 5 Nov 1935; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Dr. James Howard Snider was born 5 Nov 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 2016, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ephraim Snider was born 18 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Snider and Magdalena Snyder); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5873
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Ephraim married Lucinda Hallman 17 May 1889. Lucinda (daughter of Abraham C. Hallman and Maria "Mary" Schmidt) was born 25 Sep 1874, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lucinda Hallman was born 25 Sep 1874, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham C. Hallman and Maria "Mary" Schmidt); died 26 Jan 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lucinda Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3548
    • Residence: 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Lucinda Hallman, "is home with her parents and unmarried." (1896)


    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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    Snider, Lucinda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hallman, was born at New Dundee, Ont. ; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a long illness, Jan. 26, 1964; aged 90y. On May 17, 1889, she was married to Ephraim Snider, who survives. He is deacon at the Strasburg Church, where she also served faithfully. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Stanley and A. Leonard), one daughter (M. Sylvia), one brother (J. Riley), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Seven brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 29, in charge of Lester Bauman, assisted by J. b. Martin.


    Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 8 - March 3, 1964, Page 190, 191

    Children:
    1. M. Sylvia Snider died Bef 1985; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. John Stanley Snider was born 24 Feb 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abram Leonard "Leonard" Snider was born 13 Mar 1910; died 9 Dec 2001; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Herbert Shantz was born 6 Dec 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Aaron S. Shantz and Leah Snyder); died 28 Feb 1955; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6872
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Herbert Shantz
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz, --Herbert, eldest son of the late Aaron and Leah (Snider) Shantz, was born Dec. 6, 1874; passed away at his home Feb.28, after a long illness; aged 80 y. 2 m. 22 d. Early in his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the David Eby Church, and later the Erb Street Mennonite Church. On Dec. 12, 1900, he was united in marriage to Selina Shantz, Manheim, with whom he shared life's joys and sorrows for 54 years. Surviving him are his companion, 4 daughters, (Orpha-Mrs. Vernon Woolner, Kitchener; Lona-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Elimira; Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, Kitchener; and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst, Waterloo), 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother (Ephraim), and one sister (Mrs. Urias Snider, Waterloo). One sister preceded him in death in 1935. He was faithful Christian and always interested in the work of the church. Services were conducted at the Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., by Clare Shantz and J. B. Martin, with burial in the Erb Street Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 13 - March 29, 1955 page 310, 311

    Herbert married Selina Shantz 12 Dec 1900. Selina (daughter of Amos M. Shantz and Esther C. Cressman) was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Selina Shantz was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Amos M. Shantz and Esther C. Cressman); died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Selina Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6741.7
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Selina Shantz
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz, Selina, daughter of Amos and Esther (Cressman) Shantz, was born March 22, 1877, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 11, 1958, after a lengthy illness; aged 81 y. 8m. 19 d. On Dec. 12, 1900, she was married to Herbert Shantz, who died Feb. 28, 1955. Surviving are 4 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Vernon Woolner, Lona-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Maggie, Barbara, and Elminda Shantz). Preceding her in death were 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., where services were held, in charge of Wilfred Ulrich and J. B. Martin.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 2 - January 13, 1959, page 46

    Children:
    1. Orpha Shantz was born 25 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lona Shantz was born 7 May 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Erma Shantz was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Wilma Shantz was born 19 Sep 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Snider was born 24 Dec 1848, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman); died 15 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Johannes Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5871
    • Residence: 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    John Snider, "was born December 24th, 1848. on June 5th, 1870, he was married to Magdalena Snyder. They reside near German Mills where he is engaged in farming. To them are born four children"


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

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    SNIDER. John Snider was born in Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 24, 1848; passed peacefully away Feb. 15, 1930; aged 81 y. 1 m. 22 d. On June 5, 1870, he was united in marriage to Magdalena Snyder, who preceded him in death Oct. 3, 1900. On Aug. 12, 1903, he was married to Lydia E. Bergey, who also preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 1925. To the first union were born four children, two daughters (Hannah and Almina) dying in infancy. Those who remain are two sons, (Ephraim and Urias), and eight grandchildren. Bro. Snider had the joy of seeing all his children and grandchildren converted and unite with the Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. He was patiently waiting and longing to leave this world, and to go home to be with Jesus. Funeral services were held on the 18th at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, in charge of Bros. O. Burkholder and Jesse B. Martin. Text, Isa. 3: 10, 11. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume XXII, Number 49 - March 6, 1930, p. 1005, 1006

    John married Magdalena Snyder 4 Jun 1870, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Moses E. Schneider and Magdalena Clemens) was born 26 Sep 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1900. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Snyder was born 26 Sep 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses E. Schneider and Magdalena Clemens); died 3 Oct 1900.

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    • Name: Magdalena Snider
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6415
    • Residence: 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Hannah Snider was born 22 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Ephraim Snider was born 18 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Urias Snider was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Urias S. Snider was born 22 Nov 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1958, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Almina Snider was born 6 Sep 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1883.

  3. 10.  Abraham C. Hallman was born 21 Apr 1832, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph B. Hallman and Susanna Clemmer); died 21 Dec 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20416247
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3538
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Abraham Hallman, "was born April 21st, 1832. He is married to Mary, daughter of the late Rev. George Schmidt. They reside on his father's old homestead 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.].

    Abraham — Maria "Mary" Schmidt. Maria (daughter of Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt and Salome "Sally" Becker) was born 6 Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Mary" Schmidt was born 6 Feb 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Dr. George R. Schmitt and Salome "Sally" Becker); died 28 Oct 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20416631
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Hallman
    • Name: Mary Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: 00104-5803
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Schmidt, "was born February 6th, 1837. She is married to Abraham, son of Joseph Hallman. They reside on a farm in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, and have a family of eleven children."

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

    Children:
    1. George S. Hallman was born 9 May 1856, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1934, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Abraham S. Hallman was born 7 Jun 1857, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Joseph S. Hallman was born 1861, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Peter S. Hallman was born 2 Dec 1863, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1953, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield, United Cemetery, Blandford Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Ephraim S. Hallman was born 16 Sep 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1949; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rev. Eli S. Hallman was born 26 Feb 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1955, Akron, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Ann Hallman was born 25 Dec 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1958; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Amos S. Hallman was born 1870, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. Magdalena Hallman was born 25 Apr 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1938, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.
    10. 5. Lucinda Hallman was born 25 Sep 1874, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Phoebe Hallman was born 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Jairus Riley Hallman was born 1879, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Aaron S. Shantz was born 3 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider); died 28 Sep 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6871
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Aaron S. Shantz
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Aaron Shantz, "the second son, was born March 3rd, 1851. On February 9th, 1874, he was married to Leah, daughter of Benjamin and Magdalena (Shantz) Snyder. She was born November 27th, 1850. After their marriage they moved on the farm they still occupy, the old 'Christian Martin Farm', about one-half mile from the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. They have a family of four children"


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

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    Shantz - Aaron, was born 3 miles north of Waterloo, March 3, 1851; died Sept. 28. 1943; aged 92 y. 6 m. 25 d. He was married to Leah Snider who predeceased him 2 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons, Herbert and Ephraim, and a daughter, Sabina (Mrs. Urias Snider), all of Waterloo. One daughter, Lucina, died a little over 7 years ago. Nine grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren also survive. Bro. Shantz in his early years after his conversion united with the Mennonite Church and lived a faithful devoted Christian life until the Lord called him home. He attended church services as long as his strength enabled him. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. J. B. Martin at the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont.


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 37 - December 9, 1943, pages 767 and 768

    Aaron married Leah Snyder 10 Feb 1874, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Benjamin B. Snyder and Magdalena Shantz) was born 27 Nov 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah Snyder was born 27 Nov 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin B. Snyder and Magdalena Shantz); died 20 Jun 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Schneider
    • Name: Leah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6187
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Leah Snider
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz.--Leah Shantz (nee Snider), beloved wife of Aaron Shantz, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 27, 1849; died June 20, 1941; aged 91 y. 6 m. 24 d. She is survived by her aged husband, 2 sons (Herbert and Ephraim of near Waterloo), 1 daughter (Mrs. Urias Snyder of Waterloo), 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Lucina, predeceased her a little over five years ago. She was converted in her early youth and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. She was bedfast over five years. Funeral Services were held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of Bros. Jonas Snider and J. B. Martin. Text: II Cor. 4: 10.
    "All is over, hands are folded,
    On a quiet, peaceful breast;
    All is over, pain is ended,
    And dear Mother is at rest."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 19 - August 7, 1941-page 407

    Children:
    1. 6. Herbert Shantz was born 6 Dec 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1955; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lavina Shantz was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lucinda Shantz was born 8 Jul 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1936; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ephraim S. Shantz was born 31 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1958, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sabina Shantz was born 30 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1964, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Amos M. Shantz was born 15 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin); died 9 Feb 1920; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6741
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1870, 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
    • 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, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Amos M. Shantz, "was born June 15th, 1847. On August 16th, 1870, he was married to Isabella Nahrgang who was born June 9th, 1850, and died October 14th, 1871. On December 3rd, 1873, he was again married to Esther Cressman who was born January 20, 1848. He resides near Manheim, 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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    Died/ At Petersburg, Ont., on Monday, Febuary 9th, 1920/ Amos M. Shantz/ aged 72 years, 7 months and 25 days/ The Funeral/ will take place from his late residence on/ Friday, February 13, 1910/ at two o'clock, p. m./ to the Latschar church and cemetery for service/ and interment/ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


    Funeral Card of Amos M. Shantz

    Amos married Esther C. Cressman 3 Dec 1873. Esther (daughter of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman) was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Esther C. Cressman was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman); died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther C. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2138
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther C. Cressman, "was born January 20th, 1848. On December 3rd, 1872, she was married to Amos M. Shantz. They reside near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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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    Shantz. - Esther (Cressman) Shantz was born at New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 20, 1848; died at her home near Petersburg, Ont., Sept. 4, 1919 ; aged 71 y. 7 m. 16 d. She was united in marriage to Amos M. Shantz. To this union were born 3 sons and 6 daughters. One daughter preceded her to the spirit world. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, 5 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Latschar Church by Bro. Jonas Snider. Text, Phil. 2: 21.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 28 - October 9, 1919 - page 527

    Children:
    1. Jonathan Shantz was born 12 Oct 1873, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1939, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan.
    2. Nancy C. Shantz was born 24 Jan 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1958; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Selina Shantz was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Addison Cressman Shantz was born 22 Aug 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1958, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 18 Apr 1958, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    5. Samuel C. Shantz was born 29 Feb 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1947; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Shantz was born 29 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Barbara Shantz was born 22 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Elminda Shantz was born 6 Jan 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Silva Shantz was born 26 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1892; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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