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Howard David Battler

Male 1911 - 1987  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Howard David Battler was born 25 Feb 1911, , Ontario, Canada (son of George Wesley "Wesley" Battler and Ida Christner); died 17 Jul 1987, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1987, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200583
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1986, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BATTLER, Howard David - Went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 17, 1987, Howard Battler of 67 Joseph St., Breslau, aged 76 years. He was a member of Breslau Missionary Church; a long time employee of Hunsberger Lumber, Kitchener.

    Dear husband of Caroline Isabelle (Belle) Battler; loving father of John and his wife Penny of Kitchener, Dan and his wife Gloria of Breslau; brother of Elton of Brantford and Nile of Waterloo. Also survived by three grandchildren, Tori, Vicki and Brent. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

    Mr. Battler's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Water- loo, 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. At noon Monday, transfer will be made to Breslau Missionary Church for funeral service at 2 p.m., Rev. Ted Losch officiating. Inter- ment Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to Emmanuel Bible College or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Howard married Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller 4 Jul 1943. Caroline (daughter of Vernon Zeller and Violet Hagey) was born 23 Mar 1920, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. John Battler
    2. Daniel Battler

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Wesley "Wesley" Battler was born 25 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Battler and Mary Ann Brydon); died 1950; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Wesley Battler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121885
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    George married Ida Christner 21 Dec 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz) was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ida ChristnerIda Christner was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz); died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ida Battler
    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1594.5
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • House of Industry and Refuge: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Nile Battler
    2. Elton Battler
    3. Christian Thomas Battler was born 5 Mar 1906, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Prairie Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
    4. Clarence Arthur Battler was born 23 May 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Howard David Battler was born 25 Feb 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1987, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1987, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Marie Olive Battler was born 8 Mar 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth "Betty" Battler was born 16 Jan 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Battler was born 9 Nov 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Battler and Emma Cook); died 17 Dec 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48991264
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121877P
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • 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; United Brethren

    Notes:

    TWO DEATHS. The funeral of the late Simon Shantz which was held on Sunday was very large attended. Service was conducted by Rev. Moses Bowman in German an Rev. Wismer in English. We noticed among those at the church Sheriff Springer and Registrar Masters...On the same day an old and much repected resident passed away in the person of Thomas Battler. The deceaed had been in poor health for some time. Funeral on Wednesday.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Dec 1893, p. 1

    Thomas married Mary Ann Brydon 28 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson) was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Brydon was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson); died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48991288
    • Name: Mary Ann Battler
    • Name: Mary Ann Brighton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121878P
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Wesley Battler died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John W. Battler was born 15 Jan 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Aug 1937, Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Emma C. Battler was born 1 Mar 1864, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1938, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Lydia I. Battler was born 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Maria Battler was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ryanna Battler was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Nancy M. Battler was born 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 2. George Wesley "Wesley" Battler was born 25 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Irvey Battler was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Thomas Ervin Hervy Battler was born Feb 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Allan Webster Battler was born 30 Jul 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    12. Andrew H. Battler was born 12 Jan 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1935; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Mary Henrietta "Etta" "Henietta" Battler was born 12 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Daniel Christner was born 11 Aug 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Christner and Nancy "Anna" Honsberger); died 17 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1594
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Christner, "was born November 8th, 1846. Resides at Wilmot Centre where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Polly, daughter of Joseph Shantz of Wilmot Township, and after her decease to Hannah Feick. His family consists of eight children, four are of the first wife and four of the second. their names are V Ira, V David, V Ida, V Elden, V Alda, V Edna, V John, and V Minnie."


    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.].

    Daniel — Mary Shantz. Mary (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Shantz was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Maria Shantz
    • Name: Mary Christner
    • Name: Polly Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6733
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born April 21st, 1856. She was married to Daniel Christner, a farmer. They resided in Wilmot Centre where she died April 21st, 1884, leaving 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.].

    Children:
    1. Ira Christner was born 18 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1937, , Saint Louis, Minnesota; was buried , Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States.
    2. David Christner was born 10 Sep 1878, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Ida Christner was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elton Christner was born 11 Jun 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1919, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Battler was born CALC 25 May 1799, , England; died 14 Jun 1874; was buried , Washington Cemetery, Washington, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75740 
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

    William married Emma Cook 1820. Emma was born 1797, , England; died Bef 1871. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Emma Cook was born 1797, , England; died Bef 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133636 
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. George Battler was born 24 May 1820, , Yorkshire, England; died 20 Apr 1899; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Battler was born 1822; died 1867, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Washington Cemetery, Washington, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Tamer Battler was born 1829; died 31 Mar 1849, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Washington Cemetery, Washington, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. 4. Thomas Battler was born 9 Nov 1832, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rhodes Battler was born 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Nancy Battler was born 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Clarissa Battler was born 15 Sep 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1922, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Brighton was born CALC 24 Dec 1818, , England; died 2 Feb 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68317344
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136874
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    John married Amy Wilson 1838. Amy (daughter of Ephraim Willson, Sr. and Mary Wright Brown) was born CALC 12 Aug 1818, , Suffolk, England; died 12 Mar 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Amy WilsonAmy Wilson was born CALC 12 Aug 1818, , Suffolk, England (daughter of Ephraim Willson, Sr. and Mary Wright Brown); died 12 Mar 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68317761
    • Name: Amy Brighton
    • Name: Ann Wilson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29694
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Notes:

    LIFE'S BATTLE O'ER.

    Mrs. Brighton's Sudden Death

    Mrs. John Brighton, an aged resident of seventy-five years, was found dead in bed in her home on corner Gaukel and Charles street this morning at 8.30 o'clock, by her daughter, Mrs. Simon Erb. The old lady occupied a portion of the same house as Mr. and Mrs. Erb and Sunday evening spent an hour or two with them, apparently in good health. Bidding them good night she went to her own apartments and closed down her shutters for the last time.

    Mrs. Erb noted this morning that there were no signs of her mother being up and became alarmed. She found it necessary to break into the house and there found Mrs. Brighton calmly sleeping the sleep that knows no waking.

    Mrs. Brighton was born in Suffolk, England and with her husband came to Canada when both were quite young. Mr. Brighton was for a number of years teamster for the Simpson Company and had the misfortune to be killed by a horse he was attending some twenty-one years ago.

    Besides Mrs. Erb, Mrs. Brighton leaves two other daughters, Mrs. John Poure and Mrs. J. P. Starnsman and one son in Berlin and four sons and four daughters in various other places. She was a very estimable lady and her death will be regretted though resulting from natural causes.

    Children:
    1. William Brighton was born 6 Oct 1838, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Oct 1842, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario; died 30 Jul 1910, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Aug 1910, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Mary Ann Brydon was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Matilda Brighton was born 3 Jul 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Oct 1842, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario; died 16 Nov 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Brighton was born 1846, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Aaron Brighton was born 6 Sep 1846, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    6. Charlotte Brighton was born 25 Mar 1849, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henrietta Brighton was born 23 Feb 1851, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Isabella Brighton was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1897, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Harriet Elizabeth Brighton was born CALC 23 Feb 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hester Brighton was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Charles Brighton was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Anne Maria "Annie" Brighton was born 17 Jan 1860, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1939, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    13. Margaret Brighton was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Frederick Charles "Charles" Brighton was born Jan 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1931, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Benjamin Franklin Brighton was born 7 Mar 1864, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1927, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    16. George Brighton was born 2 Feb 1866, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian Christner was born 21 Jun 1815, Upper Alsace, Germany (son of Johannes "John" Christner and Maria Luckebihl); died 6 Apr 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1593
    • Immigration: 1825, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1840
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Christian Christner, "the eldest son of John Christner, was born in Upper Alsace, June 21st, 1815, and came to America, in 1825, when ten years of age. On February 10th, 1846, he was married to Anna Honsberger. She was born March 15th, 1825, and died March 20th, 1884. Soon after their marriage he moved to a farm near New Hamburg. Some time after the decease of his wife he moved to New Hamburg where he still resides with one of his daughters. His family consisted 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.].

    _________________

    Christian Christner was born in upper Alsace, Germany, June 21, 1815. Emigrated to this country in the year 1825. After suffering but a short time he passed peacefully away in New Hamburg, Ont., on April 6, 1907, 91 Y., 9 M., 15 D. His wife preceded him 23 years, after which he moved to New Hamburg where he resided with two of his daughters until death. He was a member of the Mennonite church. He leaves to mourn his departure four sons and six daughters. Two of his daughters became members of the same church. Funeral services were conducted by Amos S. Cressman, from Psa 90: 12 and Noah Stauffer, from Rev. 20: 6. The services were held in our Amish Brethren's place of worship, Steinman's M. H.

    Gospel Herald April 25, 1907, page 159 Volume XLIV, Number 17

    Christian married Nancy "Anna" Honsberger 10 Feb 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Hunsberger, daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Mary C. Janzen) was born 15 Mar 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Nancy "Anna" Honsberger was born 15 Mar 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Hunsberger, daughter of Abraham Honsberger and Mary C. Janzen); died 20 Mar 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Honsberger
    • Name: Nancy "Anna" Christner
    • Eby ID Number: 00057-3885
    • Residence: 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Honsperger, "was born March 15th, 1825. She was married to Christian Christner, a farmer. They resided near New Hamburg where she died March 20th, 1884."


    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. 6. Daniel Christner was born 11 Aug 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Mary Christner was born 14 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1922; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Enos Christner was born 21 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1936, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Christner was born 26 Jan 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catharine Christner was born 12 Feb 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1919; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Abraham Christner was born 19 Aug 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1872; was buried , Old Christner's Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah Christner was born 29 Sep 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1914, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Christner was born 25 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Annie "Nancy" Christner was born 10 Apr 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1940; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    10. Barbara Christner was born 29 May 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Lydia Christner was born 10 Feb 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Joseph Y. Shantz was born 10 Jul 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost); died 8 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218222
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6724
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph Y. Shantz
    • Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Saw
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Y. Shantz, "was born July 10th, 1815. On May 15th, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth Stauffer who was born January 5th, 1820. They reside in Wilmot Township where he followed farming many years but now lives retired. 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 - Joseph Y. Shantz, son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz, was born July 10, 1815, in Waterloo Co., Ont. He was married to Elizabeth Stauffer on the 15th of May, 1838. To them were born twelve children, of whom four sons and five daughters survive, all living in Wilmot Twp., near the paternal home. Bro. Shantz passed away on the 8th of May at the ripe old age of 84 ys., 9 ms., and 28 ds. A large circle of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at Geiger's M. H. on the 11th. Deceased united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a consistent member until death. Funeral services were held by E.S. Hallman from Psa. 39: 4, and Amos Cressman from Rev. 14: 13. Sister Shantz preceded her husband several years ago. May the Lord comfort the family and friends.

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

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    Joseph Y. Shantz.

    Under the hospitable roof of this pioneer citizen I spent a few pleasant hours. He is one of the specimens of noble manhood, through whose instrumentality vast sections of the wilds of Western Canada have been made to blossom as the rose. He was born July 10th, 1815. His wife, nee Elizabeth Stauffer, was born near Doon, in Waterloo township, January 10th, 1820. They were married on May 15th, 1838, and now live a quiet and retired life on the old homestead, which through years of hard toil and privations they accumulated that in after years they and their offspring might enjoy. That they have faithfully responded to the Divine injunction to replenish and multiply the earth, is proved by the fact that they are the parents of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, and have fifty grand children to their credit. They have lived here for about sixty years Besides securing sufficient of this world's goods to enable them to live in ease and comfort during their declining years, their nine children now living have been amply provided for, their sons all having good farms and in well- to-do circumstances. The old saw-mill, some distance below the old homestead, was built about fifty years ago. In this pioneer industry Mr. Shantz expended countless drops of perspiration, and when sawing logs not entirely beyond his strength to handle he would operate it single-handed and alone. At that time there was a large amount of custom sawing and he did not waste time in taking advantage of it. Mr. Shantz was evidently a young man of extraordinary physical endurance and of strong mental capacity, for now in the eighty-third year of his age we find him still vigorous in mind and not what may be called infirm physically. Mrs. Shantz is yet hail and hearty in the seventy-eighth year of her age. They are both devout adherents of the Mennonite faith.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Apr 1898, p. 8

    Joseph married Elizabeth Stauffer 15 May 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie) was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Stauffer was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie); died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218269/elizabeth-shantz
    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7374
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elizabeth Stauffer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Stauffer, "was born January 5th, 1820. She is married to Joseph Y. Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township and have had a family of twelve 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.- In Wilmot, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, beloved wife of Joseph Y. Shantz. She lived to be over79 years of age. She lived in matrimony over 60 years, and leaves a loving husband, nine children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister Shantz was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. In her last sickness she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. May her life long be remembered. Funeral services were held by Bro. E. S. Hallman, in English, from Rev.14: 13, and Bro. Amos Cressman, in German, from Phil. 1: 21, at Geiger's M. H., where her remains were laid to rest.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 17, September 1, 1898, page 269

    Children:
    1. Aaron S. Shantz was born 27 May 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1917; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Jacob Shantz was born 17 Mar 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1845.
    3. David Shantz was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Daniel Shantz was born 4 Jan 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Simon Shantz was born 30 Jan 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1847.
    6. Hannah Shantz was born 25 Jun 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Shantz was born 6 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Solomon Shantz was born 31 May 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1915, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    9. Rev. David S. Shantz was born 13 May 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1929, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    10. 7. Mary Shantz was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    11. Noah S. Shantz was born 16 May 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1936, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    12. Elizabeth Shantz was born 23 Dec 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1946; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Louisa Shantz was born 17 Dec 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1950; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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