Linford Ray Good

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27931

Notes:

GOOD, Edward -- On Friday , June 13, 1980, at Toronto General Hospital, Mr. Edward Good of 295 Hamilton St., New Hamburg, age 57 years. He was a member of the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, Waterloo County road 3; he was a salesman for World Book Childcraft International for the past twenty years after retiring from the farm; he was a director of the Mennonite Mutual Aid and past co-ordinator of the Mennonite Disaster service; he was a past president of the Ontario Safety Council. Beloved husband of the former Olive Axt, whom he married April 25, 1945; dear father of Merlyn and his wife Laurene of Hanover, Linford at home and Bernadine of Toronto. He was predeceased by a son Duane in 1971. Also surviving is one grandson Garrot Good of Hanover; one brother Walter Good of RR 2, Wroxeter, and four sisters, Elma (Mrs. Gladwin Bender) of Kitchener, Nina (Mrs. Oran Gimbel) of Cambridge(P), Martha Good of Kitchener and Pearl Good of Fort Smith, Ark. He was predeceased by his parents the late Amos Good and the former Melinda Martin. The late Mr. Good is resting at the Mark-Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg Chapel, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. tonight and until noon Monday, June 16, when removal will be made to Nith Valley Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Rev, Amzie Brubacher officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Jun 1980

Edward married Olive Axt 25 Apr 1945. Olive (daughter of Elam Axt and Olivia Snyder) was born 17 Aug 1922, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27930

Notes:

GOOD, Olive Passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Forest Heights Long Term Care, Kitchener. Olive was formerly of New Hamburg and was born 88 years ago in Baden. She was the daughter of the late Elam and Olivia (Snyder) Axt. Beloved wife of the late Edward Good who predeceased her June 13, 1980. Loving mother of Merlyn and wife Laurene Good of Waterloo, Linford Good of Kitchener, Bernadine and husband Paul Nelson of Toronto and Duane (predeceased in 1971) . Sadly missed by her grandchildren Garrett, Daniel and wife Marie, Taylor and Bryce. Remembered by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Walter and wife Martha Good of Listowel, Elma Bender of New Hamburg, Nina Gamble of Cambridge, Martha Good of New Hamburg and Pearl Good of Arkansas. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Nith Valley Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. with Pastor Hendrike and Matthew Isert Bender officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Nith Valley Mennonite Church, or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2189.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Amos Good," born February 25th, 1888."


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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Good.- Amos C., son of Eli and Nancy (Cressman) Good, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 25, 1888; died at Freeport Hospital, --- Ont., Oct. 18, 1972; aged 84 y. 7 m. 23 d. In November 1917, he was married to Melinda Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Walter), 4 daughters (Elma-Mrs. Gladwin Bender, Nina-Mrs. Oren Gimbel, Martha, and Pearl Good), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Moses and Joseph Good), and 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Allen Cressman and Almeta-Mrs. Angus Gingrich). One son and one daughter died in infancy. He was a member of the Biehn Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Ont., where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Irvin Cressman; interment in Biehn Mennonite Cemetery.


Herald - Volume 65, Number 49 - December 19, 1972, pages 1037, 1038.

Amos married Melinda Martin Nov 1917. Melinda (daughter of Jonathan L. Martin and Emma Rudy) was born 5 Mar 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melinda Good
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5454.7
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Good, Martha, daughter of Jonathon and Emma (Rudy) Martin, was born on Mar. 5, 1892; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 8, 1978; aged 85 y. She married Amos C. Good, who died in Oct. 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Walter), 4 daughters (Elma Mrs. Gladwin Bender, Nina Mrs. Oren Gimbel, Martha Good, and Pearl Good), 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Irvin and Urias), 2 sisters (Hannah Mrs. Irvin Lichty, Barbara Mrs. Moses Roth), and one stepbrother (Melvin Hunsperger). She was preceded in death by one son (Vernon), one daughter (Mary), one grandchild, 6 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Amzie Brubacher; interment in church cemetery.

Gospel Herald- Volume 71, Number 6 - February 7, 1978 - page 126

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6662.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Axt, Elam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Axt, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Dec. 21, 1888; died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 9, 1974; aged 86 y. 19 d. On Sept. 3, 1911, he was married to Olivia Snyder, who preceded him in death on Apr. 6, 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Olive-Mrs. Edward Good) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Leslie Witmer; interment in the Shantz Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 6 - February 5, 1974, page 126

Elam married Olivia Snyder 3 Sep 1911. Olivia (daughter of John K. Snyder and Veronica "Franceska" Shantz) was born 27 Mar 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1959; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Livvie Snyder
• Name: Olivia Axt
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6081
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Axt, Olivia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder; born March 27, 1888, Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died April 6, 1959, after a lingering illness, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 71 y. 10 d. Married in 1911 to Elam Axt, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Olive-Mrs. Edward Good), 3 brothers (Ervin, Dilman and Herman) 3 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Shantz, Annie, and Mrs. Noah Snyder), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held April 9 in charge of I. H. Witmer; interment in the Shantz Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 17 - April 28, 1959-page 406, 407, 408

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807473
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3259.2
• 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1934; killed by horse kick

Notes:

Good.-Eli Good was born at Nithburg, Ont., Jan. 21, 1861; died at the K. W. Hospital on Feb. 11, 1934, after suffering for six weeks from injuries and shock received from being kicked by a horse while engaged in helping with the evening chores; aged 73 y. 21 d. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Nancy Cressman, which union was blessed with 13 children, 5 of whom died in infancy. The oldest daughter (Malinda-Mrs. Simon Brubacher) died last July. Surviving him are his loving wife, 4 sons, (Amos, Jonas, Moses and Joseph), 3 daughters (Annie, Lizzie, and Almeta), 23 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister besides a host of relatives and friends. In 1904 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which office he faithfully served until death. Funeral services were held Feb.14 at the home by Moses Roth and at the Geiger Mennonite Church by the brethren Moses Shantz and Manasseh Hallman. His body was laid to await the resurrection in the adjoining cemetery

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 48 - March 1, 1934, page 1022, 1023

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Farmer Dies From Kick From Horse

A 73-year-old resident of this district, Eli Good, R. R. 2, New Hamburg, well known here, died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 11th, from the shock of being kicked by a horse a week. ago at his farm, when he sustained a broken leg.

He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Good, being born in Wilmot Township, January 21, 1861. In 1883 he married and on October 9th last they celebrated their golden wedding.

Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. A. Eby of Drake, Sask., Mrs. Ezra Baer of New Dundee, Mrs. A. Gingerich of Elmira; four sons, Amos of Wilmot, Joseph of Blenheim, Jonas and Moses at home; also one sister, Mrs. Brubacher of Heidelberg, and three brothers, Samuel of St. Jacobs, Abram of Baden and Jeremiah of New Hamburg.

The funeral was held on Wednesday with service at the home at one o'clock and public service at Geiger's Mennonite Church. Interment was made in Geiger's cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 15 Feb 1934, p. 3

Eli married Nancy Cressman 9 Oct 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Bishop Amos S. Cressman and Annie Martin) was born 23 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807499
• Name: Anne Nancy Cressman
• Name: Annie Cressman
• Name: Nancy Good
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2189
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Cressman, "was born February 23rd, 1862. She is married to Eli Good. They reside near New Hamburg, 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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Good - Nancy, daughter of the late Bishop Amos and Anna Cressman, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Feb. 23, 1862; died at her home near New Hamburg March 13, 1943; aged 81 y. 18 d. Oct. 9, 1883, she was united in marriage to Eli Good, who served as deacon of the Geiger congregation for 30 yrs. and was called to his reward Feb. 11, 1934. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 7 sons, 5 of whom died in childhood and one daughter (Malinda, Mrs. Simon Brubacher) in July, 1933. Three grandchildren also preceded her. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Amos, Jonas, and Moses near New Hamburg; Joseph and Elizabeth (Baer) of Plattsville; Mrs. Angus Eby of Drake, Sask.; Mrs. Angus Gingrich of Wilmot), 33 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother (Noah of Wilmot), 1 sister (Mrs. Chriss Fretz, of Vineland). Sister Good accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church til death. She was a kind and devoted mother whose services cannot be estimated by earthly measures. Funeral services were held March 16 from the home to the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of bishops M.H. Roth and M. Hallman. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 1 - April 1, 1943, Page 14, 15, 16

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4358
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Memmonite

Notes:

Jonathan Martin, "was born August 8th, 1860. On November 12th, 1882, he was married to Emma Rudy. They reside in Woolwich Township, near David Horst's old place, and have 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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Martin.-Jonathan L., son of Levi and Mary Lichty Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 8, 1860; died June 9, 1939; aged 78 y. 10 m. 1 d. In November, 1936, he was stricken with illness from which he never recovered. On Nov. 12, 1882, he was married to Emma Rudy, who passed away in March, 1908. To this union were born 8 sons and 4 daughters. In September, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Hunsberger, who survives him. Also surviving are 7 sons (Josiah and Urias of Kitchener; Ephraim and Milton of Albany, Oreg.; Irvin of Edison, Alta.; and Isaiah and Abner of New Hamburg, Ont.), 3 daughters (Mrs. Irvin Lichty of Breslau; Mrs. Amos Good of New Hamburg; Mrs. Moses Roth of Wilmot Center), 1 stepson (Melvin Hunsberger of New Hamburg), 1 stepdaughter (Mrs. Rufus Martin of St. Jacobs), 1 foster daughter (Ida Habermehl at home), 2 brothers (Levi and Noah), 3 sisters (Mrs. Henry Horst, Mrs. Eli Martin and Mrs. Enos Bauman), besides many other relatives and friends. One son, Norman, and 1 daughter, Mrs. Roy Hagey, predeceased him. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years, in which faith he died. Private funeral services were conducted June 12 from Ratz Bechtel funeral home in charge of Bro. U. K. Weber, after which public services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Roy Koch, assisted by Bro. Jonas Snyder. Interment in the Martin Cemetery.


Gospel Herald June 29, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 13 - pages 270, 271

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Jonathan Martin - A retired farmer, Jonathan L. Martin, age 78, 69 Sterling Avenue, Kitchener, died at his home Thursday evening following an illness of two and a half years. Deceased was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite church which he attended until he moved to Kitchener three years ago. Surviving are his wife, nee Elizabeth Hunsberger, seven sons, Josiah and Urias of Kitchener, Ephraim and Milton of Albany, Ore., Isiah and Abner of New Hamburg and Irvin of Edson, Alberta, three daughters, Mrs. Irvin Lichty of Breslau, Mrs. Amos Good of New Hamburg and Mrs. Moses Roth of Wilmot Centre, also two step children, Melvin Hunsberger of New Hamburg and Mrs. Ruffus Martin of St. Jacobs and one foster daughter, Ida Habermehl at home. One son, Norman, and one daughter, Elvina, Mrs. Roy Hagey, predeceased him. Many friends and relatives attended the funeral held privately from Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Monday to St. Jacobs Mennonite church for public services with interment in Martin Cemetery. Rev. Roy Koch, pastor of the church, officiated.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 16 1939 pg 3

Jonathan married Emma Rudy 12 Nov 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Christian Rudy, daughter of Christian Rudy and Lydia Horst) was born 1 Sep 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1908; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emeline Rudy
• Name: Emily Rudy
• Name: Emma Martin
• Name: Emmeline Rudy
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5454
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Emily Rudy, "was born September 1st, 1863. She is married to Jonathan Martin. They reside about three miles north-west of Waterloo."


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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• Name: Andres Axt
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6662.1
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1858, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Naturalization: 1867, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; No Religion
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reg. Baptist
• Occupation: 1888, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Naturalization: 1891
• 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, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Andrew Axt was born Jan. 28, 1850 in Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany; came to Canada with his parents when four years of age; was married to Kathrine Shantz, Dec. 25, 1873. This union was blessed with 2 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter died in infancy. He died near Baden, Ont., July 7, 1923; aged 73y. 5m. 9d. He leaves a deeply bereaved widow, 5 children, 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; also 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Orphen Wismer and Mannassah Hallman. Text, II Cor. 5: 1. Interment in Shantz Cemetery. May God comfort the bereaved family. "All is over. Hands are folded, O'er a quiet and peaceful breast; All is over, pain is ended, Now dear father is at rest.

Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 18 - August 2, 1923

Andrew married Catharine Shantz 25 Dec 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder, daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Mary Snyder) was born 6 Nov 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1942; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Axt
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6662
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1940, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Catharine Shantz, "was born November 6th, 1844. On December 25th, 1873, she was married to Andrew Axt. They reside near Philipsburg P. O., Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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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Axt. - Catharine, beloved wife of Andrew Axt, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 6, 1844; died Oct. 8, 1942; aged 97 y. 11 m. 2 d. "Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season." She was married to Andrew Axt Dec. 25, 1873. This union was blessed with 6 children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter (Hannah) prede-ceased her Feb. 17, 1889, and another daughter (Lizzie, Mrs. Adam Doering) July 6, 1934. Her husband died July 7, 1923. She was the last surviving member of the Jonas Shantz family; her sister (Mrs. Rosenberger) having passed a-way only a few months ago, at the age of 96 years. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters: Ja-cob, of Petersburg; Elam, of Baden; Maggie (Mrs. Warren Bean) of New Dundee; and Lillie, at home. There also survive 19 grandchil-dren, 21 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. "She was a mother in Israel" and was wonderfully blessed with health all through her life until the last few years she began to fail. The last nine weeks of her life she spent mostly in bed, when life just seemed to ebb away. She was the oldest resident of Wilmot Township and in her passing one of the oldest landmarks has been removed. Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at the home and at the Shantz Mennonite Church, in charge of Bros. Orphen Wismer, Leslie Witmer, and Manassah Hallman. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 32 - November 5, 1942 - pages 686-688

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6070
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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

Notes:

John K. Snyder, "was born November 6th, 1836. On March 26th, 1861, he was married to Veronica Shantz. She was born January 5th, 1843. They reside in Wilmot Township, north of the Schmitt Mennonite Meeting House, 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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SNYDER. - On the 23d of Oct. 1900, in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Bro. John K. Snyder, aged 63 years, 11 months and 17 days. We trust that according to his desire he went home to his resting place "to die no more." He suffered with Bright's disease over a year. Sometimes he had much pain, but was not confined to his home long. He was present at our recent communion meeting not long before his death, thus expressing his faith in the great atonement accomplished by the death and suffering of our Lord. He was married to Veronica Shantz, Mar. 26, 1861. To this union were born eleven children, one of whom died in infancy. He leaves a widow, ten children and eleven grandchildren. Buried at Shantz's grave yard, in Wilmot, Oct. 25th, 1900, followed by a large concourse of friends to his last resting place. Funeral services were conducted at the house by A. S. Cressman and by Joseph Nargang at the grave. In the meeting house the services were conducted by Orphan Wismer in English, from I Pet. 1: 24, 25, and in German by Noah Stauffer from 2 Cor. 5: 1.

Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVII, No. 22, November 15, 1900, page 349, 350

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Mr. John K. Snyder, a well-to-do and highly respected farmer of Wellesley died at 1.10 on Tuesday, after a lingering illness. Death was due to heart failure, brought on by many months of suffering from dropsy, and Bright's disease. He sustained a paralytic stroke a year or more since. Deceased was about 60 years old and was well thought of by all for his sterling integrity, industry and kind heartedness.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 8, 1900

John married Veronica "Franceska" Shantz 26 Mar 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of David Y. Shantz and Barbara Stauffer) was born 5 Jan 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1935, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Name: Fransicka Shantz
• Name: Veronica "Franceska" Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6749
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Veronica Shantz, "was born January 5th, 1843. On March 26th, 1861, she was married to Moses K. Snyder. They reside north of Baden."

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. - Veronica Shantz was born Jan. 5, 1843. She was married to John K. Snyder March 26, 1861. To this union were born 11 children (Ephraim, Ervin, Barbara, Emmanuel, Annie, Mary Ann, David, Veronica, Dilman, Herman, and Olivia). Emmanuel and David predeceased her. She died at her home in Wilmot Tp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 22, 1935; aged 92 y. 10 m. 17 d. She leaves 9 children, 26 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (David, Stauffer, and Herman Shantz), and a host of relatives and friends. She was one of the pioneers in the community in which she lived. They started their home in the woods, doubtless with many hardships, but as the years rolled by they were able to build up a nice comfortable home. In this same home she lived 74 years amid all the changes that come in life. Oct. 23, 1900, she was bereft of her husband and she lived a widow's life with her family for 35 years. She was a good mother, "a mother in Israel," always willing to do for others. She was wonderfully blessed with health and strength until the last few years of her life. Her thinking capacity, and finally her bodily strength began to fail, and for only two weeks she was confined to her bed-without sickness or pain, just faded away until she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." Funeral services were conducted at the home of Dilman Snyder on Nov. 26 by Bro. Orphen Wismer, and at the Shantz Church near Baden, Ont., by Bro. Jonas Snyder (Text, Prov. 22: 28) and Bro. Manasseh Hallman (Text, Jno. 17: 24), where a large number of people gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. She was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

"Beautiful toiler, thy work all done,
Beautiful soul, into glory gone;
Beautiful life, with its crown now won,
God giveth thee rest.
Beautiful spirit, free from all stain,
Ours is the heartache, the sorrow and pain;
Thine is the glory, the infinite gain,
Thy slumber is sweet."

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVIII, No. 38 - Dec 19, 1935, pp. 814, 815