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  1. 1.  Patricia Ann Martin

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ephraim S. Martin was born 12 Jan 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Manasseh Martin and Magdalena "Lena" Shantz); died 24 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33725
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Ephraim — Mabel Vernetta Bearinger. Mabel (daughter of Ephraim Bearinger and Anna Shantz) was born 17 Dec 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 2011; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mabel Vernetta Bearinger was born 17 Dec 1913, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ephraim Bearinger and Anna Shantz); died 18 Dec 2011; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mabel Vernetta Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121059
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Kenneth Laverne "Marty" Martin
    2. Donald Keith Martin
    3. 1. Patricia Ann Martin


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Manasseh Martin was born 29 Sep 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon David Z. Martin and Rebecca Shantz); died 25 Nov 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4502
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Manasseh Martin, "the youngest son of David Martin, was born September 29th, 1859. In February, 1887, he was married to Magdalena Shantz. They reside on the old "John Sitler Farm" two miles north of Waterloo, and 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.].

    Manasseh married Magdalena "Lena" Shantz 1 Mar 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 30 Jan 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena "Lena" Shantz was born 30 Jan 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 28 Mar 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lena Shantz
    • Name: Magdalena "Lena" Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6901
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena Shantz, "was born January 30th, 1865. She was married to Manasseh Martin March 1st, 1887. They reside on the old 'John Sitler Farm'.


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

    Children:
    1. Seranus S. Martin was born 10 Dec 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1964, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Menno Martin was born 10 Sep 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1890; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rebecca Martin was born 17 Jul 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1971, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. David S. Martin was born 24 Oct 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eden Martin was born 4 Aug 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1966, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Velina Martin was born 14 Mar 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1981; was buried , Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    7. Lucinda Martin was born 29 Sep 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 2. Ephraim S. Martin was born 12 Jan 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    9. Saloma Martin was born 3 Sep 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1992, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Ephraim Bearinger was born 25 Apr 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Bearinger and Saloma "Sarah" Sitler); died 17 Aug 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33898524
    • Eby ID Number: 00005-637.3
    • 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 Son
    • Occupation: 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bearinger, Ephraim, son of the late Moses and Sarah Bearinger, was born April 25, 1880; passed away at the K & W Hospital, Aug. 17, 1958; aged 78 y. 3 m. 23 d. He was a member of the Waterloo Church. On Nov. 13, 1907, he was married to Annie Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Waterloo; Howard, Petersburg; and Willard, Burlington), 7 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Ernest Mount, Galt; Mrs. Beulah Weber, Waterloo; Mabel-Mrs. Ephraim Martin, Blair; Olive-Mrs. Wesley Brubacher, Elmira; Reta and Aleda, at home; and Violet-Mrs. Glen Pitts, High River, Alta.), one brother (Josiah, Waterloo), and 20 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one sister and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at the Erb St. Church, Waterloo, Aug. 20, by J. B. Martin and Clare Shantz

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 36 - September 9, 1958 page 866, 867

    Ephraim married Anna Shantz 13 Nov 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Franklin Shantz and Leah Groff) was born 13 Oct 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1973, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Shantz was born 13 Oct 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Franklin Shantz and Leah Groff); died 23 Nov 1973, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33898594
    • Name: Anna Bearinger
    • Name: Annie Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6878.4
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bearinger, Annie, daughter of Franklin and Leah (Groff) Shantz, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Oct. 13, 1884; died at St. Jacobs, Ont., Nov. 23, 1973; aged 89 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Nov. 13, 1907, she was married to Ephraim Bearinger, who preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1958. Surviving are 7 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Ernest Mount, Beulah Weber, Mabel Martin, Olive-Mrs. Wesley Brubacher, Reta, Aleda-Mrs. Fred Stanbury, and Violet-Mrs. Gerald Pitts), 3 sons (Melvin, Howard, and Willard), 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Moses Shantz), and one sister (Edna-Mrs. John Scheerer). She was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Galen Johns; interment in the Erb Street Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 49 - December 18, 1973, page 954

    Children:
    1. Williard Bearinger
    2. Irene Bearinger was born 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Myrtle Irene Bearinger was born Sep 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Melvin Earl Bearinger was born Jul 1910, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Beulah Bearinger was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 2004, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Mabel Vernetta Bearinger was born 17 Dec 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 2011; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Olive Leona Bearinger was born 31 Mar 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Aleda Erma Bearinger was born 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 2011, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Reta Verna Bearinger was born 2 Mar 1919, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 2018, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Howard Franklin Bearinger was born 4 Nov 1922; died 12 Nov 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Violet Ruth Bearinger was born 12 Dec 1924, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 2012, High River, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Highwood Cemetery, High River, , Alberta, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Deacon David Z. Martin was born 30 Aug 1815, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4493
    • Residence: 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Ordained: 21 Jun 1857
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Deacon David Martin, "the ninth son of old Peter Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 30th, 1815, came to Canada with his parents in 1819 and was raised on the old "Martin Farm" now possessed by Menno Gingerich. On September 2nd, 1838, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz. Some time during October of the same year they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 6, Woolwich Township, one-half mile north of the Martin Meeting House. Here he has resided until his death which took place September 23rd, 1894. His first wife was born March 3rd, 1815, and died June 23rd, 1876. After her decease he was again married to Mary Johnson, widow of the late Henry Rittenhouse of South Cayuga, Welland County, Ontario. After Mr. Martin's decease she returned to South Cayuga,Ontario, where she now has her home with her son, Freeman. On June 21st, 1857, he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite Church which position he held unto his death. His family consisted 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.].

    David married Rebecca Shantz 2 Sep 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul) was born 3 Mar 1815, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1876, South Of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Shantz was born 3 Mar 1815, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul); died 23 Jun 1876, South Of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6971
    • Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Shantz, "the youngest daughter of old Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz, was born March 3rd, 1815. She was married to David Martin. They resided south of St. Jacobs where she died June 23rd, 1876."


    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. Rachel Martin was born 7 May 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Absalom Martin was born 1 Nov 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Martin was born 4 Sep 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1845.
    4. Rev. Josiah Martin was born 13 Aug 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1918; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
    5. David Martin was born 22 Apr 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1850; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rev. Paul S. Martin was born 14 Feb 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Martin was born 11 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Martin was born 6 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rebecca S. Martin was born 10 Oct 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1947; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 4. Manasseh Martin was born 29 Sep 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Deacon Menno S. Shantz was born 16 Apr 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 24 Nov 1917; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6896
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Menno S. Shantz, "was born April 16th, 1836. On November 9th, 1858, he was married to Elizabeth Schneider who was born November 29th, 1836, and died January 28th, 1893. On December 2nd, 1894, he was again married to Leah Musselman, widow of the late Absalom Martin. She was born May 3rd, 1844. After his first marriage he resided on the farm now in possession of Paul M. Martin, his son-in-law, where he resided until 1893, then moved on the old 'John Sitler Farm' where he still lives retired. In November, 1874, he was ordained at the David Eby Meeting House as deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Eby, Martin and Conestogo fields of labor, a position which he still holds. To him and his first wife were born 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.].

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    Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).
    Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.
    By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974.


    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900     By Rosemary Ambrose

    Menno married Elizabeth Snider 9 Nov 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman) was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Snider was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman); died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5820
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Snider, was born November 29th, 1836. On November 9th, 1858, she was married to Menno S. Shantz and died January 28th, 1893.


    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. Maria "Mary" Shantz was born 20 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Josiah S. Shantz was born 26 Jan 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1940, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Shantz was born 19 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1863; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hannah Shantz was born 15 Oct 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1945; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Magdalena "Lena" Shantz was born 30 Jan 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elias Shantz was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Lydian Shantz was born 27 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1959, RR3 Waterloo, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elias S. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1937, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Israel S. Shantz was born 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1939; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    10. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shantz was born 8 Feb 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1944; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Velina Shantz was born 6 Mar 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1955; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Menno S. Shantz was born 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Moses Bearinger was born 21 Sep 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David S. Bearinger and Catharina Lorentz); died 29 Mar 1910; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00005-637
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Moses Bearinger "was born September 21st, 1850. He is married to Sarah Sitler and resides on the old "Sitler Farm," nearly adjoining that of his father's old homestead. To him and his wife are born three children, names: Susannah, Ephraim, and Jacob."


    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.].

    Moses married Saloma "Sarah" Sitler Mar 1875. Saloma (daughter of Jacob Sitler and Rachel Clemmer) was born 13 Jun 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1944; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Saloma "Sarah" Sitler was born 13 Jun 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Sitler and Rachel Clemmer); died 29 Feb 1944; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Saloma "Sarah" Bearinger
    • Name: Sarah Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7233
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Sarah Sitler, "the youngest in the family, was born June 13th, 1851. She is married to Moses Bearinger. They reside on the old 'Jacob Sitler Farm' two miles north of Waterloo. Their family consists of three 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. Susannah Bearinger was born 12 Aug 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Ephraim Bearinger was born 25 Apr 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Bearinger was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Josiah Bearinger was born 14 Oct 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Franklin Shantz was born 14 Sep 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider); died 1 Jan 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frank Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6878
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Franklin Shantz, "the fourth son, was born September 14th, 1856. On January 6th, 1884, he was married to Leah, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Eby) Groff. She was born June 11th, 1856. They reside on his father's old place three miles north of the town of Waterloo. Their family consists of five children,.."

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

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    Shantz. - Franklin Shantz, son of Moses and Susannah Shantz, was born Sept. 14, 1856; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., Jan. 1, 1929; aged 72 y. 3 m. 17 d. He was married to Leah Groff who predeceased him nearly five years ago. He united with the Mennonite Church in early life in which faith he died. He was of a quiet disposition, but we believe his walk and conduct spoke louder than his words. He expressed himself as being ready to meet his Lord and had a desire to depart. He leaves 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 adopted daughter, 26 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. Noah Hunsberger and at the Waterloo Mennonite Church by Bros. Jesse Martin and Jonas Snider.

    \bGospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 42 - January 17, 1929 - p. 878, 879.

    Franklin married Leah Groff 6 Jan 1884. Leah (daughter of Abraham Groff and Maria "Mary" Eby) was born 11 Jun 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Leah Groff was born 11 Jun 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Groff and Maria "Mary" Eby); died 3 Feb 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00044-3376
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Groff, "was born June 11th, 1856. She is married to Franklin Shantz. They reside about two miles north of Waterloo where he is 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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    Shantz. -Leah (Groff) Shantz was born in Waterloo twp., Ont., June 11, 1856; died at Waterloo, Feb. 3, 1924; aged 67 y. 7 m. 23 d. In 1884 she was united in marriage to Frank Shantz. To this union were born 3 sons and 3 daughters. She leaves her husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 adopted child, 19 grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. She united with the Church in early years and remained a consistent member until death. The funeral was held on Feb. 7 at the Waterloo Mennonite Church conducted by Bro. Noah Hunsberger and Oscar Burkholder, after which she was laid to rest in the Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery

    The Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 47 - February 21, 1924 - page 956,957

    Children:
    1. 7. Anna Shantz was born 13 Oct 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1973, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Albert Shantz was born 12 Dec 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ida Shantz was born 5 Aug 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham Shantz was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Abraham G. Shantz was born 8 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Dec 1954; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Susannah Shantz was born 12 Dec 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Moses Shantz was born 5 Jan 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Edna G. Shantz was born 1906; died Yes, date unknown.


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