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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Vera Nahrgang was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry S. Nahrgang and Mary Heintz); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214168
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry S. Nahrgang was born 25 Jul 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang and Mary Ann Shantz); died 10 Sep 1937; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82793330
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5033.9
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • 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; Baptist

    Henry married Mary Heintz 12 Apr 1999, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joshua Heintz and Elisabeth "Lizzie" Weber) was born 2 Oct 1875, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1954; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Heintz was born 2 Oct 1875, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joshua Heintz and Elisabeth "Lizzie" Weber); died 19 May 1954; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82793378
    • Name: Mary Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77748P
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Children:
    1. Lloyd Russell Nahrgang was born 25 Jul 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Armond R. Nahrgang was born 3 Aug 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1979, Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania, United States.
    3. Neva May Nahrgang was born 16 Oct 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1904; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Vera Nahrgang was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Harry Heintz Nahrgang was born 6 May 1912, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1988, Plant City, Hillsborough, Florida, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang was born 26 Jul 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christopher Nahrgang, son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died 16 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Feb 1903, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33645049
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5033
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Joseph Nahrgang, "was born July 26th, 1834. On December 22nd, 1857, he was married to Mary Ann Shantz who was born August 24th, 1834. They reside near New Hamburg, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them was born a family of nine children".

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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    Pre. Joseph Nahrgang     was born July 26, 1834, on the old homestead adjoining the village of New Hamburg, Waterloo Co., Ont. He was a son of the late Christopher Nahrgang, who came from Switzerland to Canada in 1825. Dec. 22, 1857, deceased was married to mary Shantz, daughter of the late John C. Shantz. He was ordained to the ministry for the Blenheim district June 16, 1876, and had charge of this congregation up to the time of his death, which took place on Monday, Feb. 16, 1903. On Sunday morning, Feb. 15, he, with his wife, went tot he Geiger M.H., a distance of four miles. After services he took dinner with his nephew, Oliver Nahrgang, returning home in the afternoon. After tea he, accompanied by his granddaughter, went to He. Bean M.H., where he preached a sermon from John 3: 16, and started for home after the service in his usual good health. When a short distance from home he was stricken with paralysis. He was quickly taken home, where he lingered in an unconscious condition until the following morning at about four o'clock, when he passed peacefully away. The funeral took place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from his home to the Geiger M.H. for service and burial. Preaching in German by Noah Stauffer from Luke 2: 29, and in English by E.S. Hallman from Rev. 14: 13. He leaves his wife, five sons and two daughters, two daughters having preceded him in death. Owing to the severe cold weather many of his members at Blenheim could not come to the funeral, so they asked Bro. Stauffer to preach a memorial sermon at the Blenheim M.H. on Sunday, Feb. 22. Text, 2 Tim. 4: 7,8.


    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 11, March 12, 1903 - pg 87

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    Rev. Jos. Nahrgang, minister at New Hamburg, was thrown from his cutter while going home from church and sustained injuries from which he died a few hours later.

    Elmira Signet Newspaper 26 Feb. 1903 p. 1, col. 4

    Joseph married Mary Ann Shantz 22 Dec 1857. Mary (daughter of John C. Shantz and Nancy Detweiler) was born 24 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann ShantzMary Ann Shantz was born 24 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John C. Shantz and Nancy Detweiler); died 1 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6644
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Ann Shantz, "was born August 24th, 1834. She is married to Joseph Nahrgang."


    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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    Nahrgang. - Mary Shantz was born Aug. 24, 1834; died at the home of her son-in-law, Ervin Snider, near Baden, Ont., Mar. 1, 1917; aged 82 y. 6 m. 5 d. She was married to the late Pre. Joseph Nahrgang Dec. 22, 1857. To them was born a family of 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters, of whom 3 sons (Josiah, Menno, and Henry) and 2 daughters (Mrs. M. C. Cressman and Mrs. Ervin Snider) survive, besides 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren - Sister Nahrgang died after a short illness. Her strength gradually failed until she passed peacefully away after saying good-bye to the members of the family in attendance. She endured her last suffering patiently, trusting in her Savior. Her desire was to go to her heavenly home.Funeral services were held at the Geiger Church on Sunday, March 4, conducted at the house by Osias Cressman and at the church by Noah Stauffer in German and Norman Stauffer in English.


    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 51 - March 22, 1917 - page 934, 935, 936

    Children:
    1. Josiah Nahrgang was born 6 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Melinda Nahrgang was born 3 Apr 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1876; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Ephraim Nahrgang was born 5 Sep 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1916; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Barbara Nahrgang was born 18 Apr 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1865; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Mary Ann Nahrgang was born 18 Nov 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno S. Nahrgang was born 16 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Nahrgang was born 16 Feb 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1914; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    8. Nancy Nahrgang was born 11 May 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1952, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 2. Henry S. Nahrgang was born 25 Jul 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1937; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Matilda Nahrgang was born 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Joshua Heintz was born 27 Jun 1845, , Germany; died 5 Jun 1919; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78235P
    • Immigration: 1867, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1868, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1872
    • Naturalization: 1873, , Ontario, Canada
    • 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; Baptist
    • 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; Baptist

    Joshua — Elisabeth "Lizzie" Weber. Elisabeth was born 22 Sep 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1907; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elisabeth "Lizzie" Weber was born 22 Sep 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1907; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth "Lizzie" Heintz
    • Name: Lizzie Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78236P
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Children:
    1. Charles Heintz was born 29 Oct 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Heintz was born 7 Apr 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 3. Mary Heintz was born 2 Oct 1875, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1954; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Heintz was born 6 Oct 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Apr 1953, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel Heintz was born 26 Feb 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1904; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Heintz was born 23 Jan 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Emma Heintz was born Sep 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Emma Louise Heintz was born 9 Dec 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christopher Nahrgang was born 25 Dec 1801, Lehrbach, District Of Alsfeld, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (son of George Nahrgang); died 22 Jun 1886, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: story
    • Occupation: weaver
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5033.11
    • Residence: Bef 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Christopher Nahrgang, "The old pioneer settler of this highly respectable family was Christopher, son of George Nahrgang. he was born in Lahrbach, Province of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, December 25th, 1801. When a young man he chose weaving as his trade and followed it for a number of years. In 1825 he emigrated to America and settled in Canada, choosing Berlin, Waterloo County, Ontario, as the place where he could most successfully carry on his trade. He had his shop at old Joseph Schneider's until he was married to one of Mr. Schneider's daughters, then they moved to near New Hamburg, Ontario, where he followed farming for many years. He was married, April 28th, 1833, to Mary, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Eby) Schneider. She was born April 1st, 1808, and died at New Hamburg, Ontario, March 22nd, 1887. He died June 22nd, 1886. To them were born eight children"


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

    Christopher married Mary Schneider 8 Apr 1833. Mary (daughter of Joseph Schneider and Barbara Eby) was born 1 Apr 1808, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Schneider was born 1 Apr 1808, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Schneider and Barbara Eby); died 22 Mar 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Schneider
    • Name: Mary Nahrgang
    • Residence: 466 Queen st., S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6384
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Joseph Nahrgang was born 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang was born 26 Jul 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Feb 1903, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Elizabeth Nahrgang was born 12 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1894, Wadsworth, Huron Co., Michigan.
    4. John Nahrgang was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Deacon John S. Nahrgang was born 15 Feb 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Barbara Nahrgang was born 31 Dec 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Isaac Nahrgang was born 9 Jun 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Margaret Nahrgang was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Marie "Mary" Nahrgang was born 2 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1921; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    10. Rachel (?) Nahrgang was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Isabella Nahrgang was born 9 Jun 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Simon Nahrgang was born 17 Nov 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1914, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John C. Shantz was born 23 Oct 1807, South Of Berlin, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian R. Shantz and Magdalena Cressman); died 17 May 1875; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6642
    • Residence: 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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

    Notes:

    John C. Shantz, "the fourth child, was born in Waterloo County, one and one-half miles south of Berlin, October 23rd, 1807. On January 12th, 1833, he was married to Anna Detweiler who was born March 8th, 1816 and died in Wilmot Township, February 17th, 1856. They 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.].

    John married Nancy Detweiler 12 Jan 1833. Nancy (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger) was born 8 Mar 1816, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Feb 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Nancy Detweiler was born 8 Mar 1816, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Rev. Jacob Detweiler and Susannah Rosenberger); died 17 Feb 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Detweiler
    • Name: Nancy Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2302

    Notes:

    Anna Detweiler, was born March 8th, 1816. On January 12 1833, she was married to John C. Shantz who was born October 23rd, 1807, and died April 17th, 1875. They resided in Wilmot Township where she died, February 17th, 1856, leaving a family of twelve children, namely: VI Benjamin D., VI Mary Ann, VI Abraham D., VI Aaron (dead, VI John D., VI Enoch D., VI Magdalena, VI Menno D., VI Susannah, VI Lydia, VI Nancy, and VI Sarah. "


    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. Benjamin D. Shantz was born 20 Aug 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1889, Wordsworth, Huron Co., Michigan.
    2. 5. Mary Ann Shantz was born 24 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Abraham D. Shantz was born 6 Mar 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1899, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Walkerton Cemetery, Walkerton, Bruce Co., Ontario.
    4. Aaron D. Shantz was born 17 Sep 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1844; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John D. Shantz was born 4 Oct 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1923, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Enoch Donald Shantz was born 6 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1920, Foremost, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Nemiscam Cemetery, Foremost, , Alberta, Canada.
    7. Magdalena Shantz was born 26 Mar 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1916; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Menno D. Shantz was born 3 Nov 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1911; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Susannah Shantz was born 8 Mar 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1886, Near Port Elgin, Bruce Co., Ontario.
    10. Lydia D. Shantz was born 11 Apr 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1932, Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Nancy D. Shantz was born 15 Mar 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1910; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sarah D. Shantz was born 3 Jun 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1921, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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