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Emma Martin

Female 1924 - 1957  (33 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emma Martin was born 27 Jun 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno Martin and Lovina Steckle); died 23 Nov 1957, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Emma Bearinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219136

    Notes:

    Bearinger, Emma, was born June 27, 1924, near Elmira, Ont.; died very suddenly, Nov. 23, 1957, at the Hamilton General Hospital; aged 33 y. 4 m. 27 d. Death was caused by a ruptured main artery. In June 1949, she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and later in July, 1953, she dedicated her life to the Lord for full-time Christian service. On Dec. 18, 1954, she was united in marriage to Enos Bearinger, Elmira, Ont. In March, 1955, they moved to Hamilton, where they opened the Hamilton Harbour Rescue Mission in March, 1956. She leaves her husband, her parents (Mr. and Mrs. Menno Martin), 3 sons (Harvey, Oscar, and Luella-Mrs. John Zandwyk, both of Zurich, Ont.), 4 brothers (Albert, Harvey, Irvin, and Melvin, all of Zurich, Ont.), and a grandfather (John Steckley, Zurich, Ont.). Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Church with Paul Martin in charge. Interment in the St. Jacobs Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 10 - March 11, 1958-page 238, 239

    Emma married Enos Bearinger 18 Dec 1954. Enos (son of Amos M. Bearinger and Annie Bauman) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 1995. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Menno Martin was born 6 Apr 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Tobias B. Martin and Amanda Eby); died 6 Aug 1973, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57406
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin, Menno, son of Tobias and Amanda (Eby) Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Apr. 6, 1898; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ont., Aug. 6, 1973; aged 75 y. 4 m. On Dec. 21, 1920, he was married to Lovina Steckle, who preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1972. Surviving are 4 sons (Albert, Harvey, Irvin, and Melvin), 3 daughters (Velina - Mrs. William Oesch, Alma, and Louella - Mrs. John Zandwyk), 25 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Simeon). One daughter (Emma) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 8, in charge of Merlin Bender and Clayton Kuepfer; interment in the Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 35 - September 4, 1973 - page 686

    Menno married Lovina Steckle 21 Dec 1920. Lovina (daughter of John D. Steckle and Velina Shantz) was born 4 Jun 1896, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lovina Steckle was born 4 Jun 1896, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John D. Steckle and Velina Shantz); died 8 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    Children:
    1. Alma Martin
    2. Melvin Martin
    3. Melinda Martin was born 1922; died 1922.
    4. Velina Martin was born 1923; died 1999; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. 1. Emma Martin was born 27 Jun 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1957, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Albert Martin was born 4 Jul 1926.
    7. Harvey Martin
    8. Luella Martin was born 1934; died 2008, Exeter, Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    9. Ivin Martin was born 1935; died 2008; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rev. Tobias B. Martin was born 30 Aug 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian B. Martin and Maria B. "Mary" Bauman); died 4 Sep 1917; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: pioneer, religion, story
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4533
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Tobias Martin, "was born August 30th, 1860. He is a farmer and resides on part of lot No. 22, German Company's Tract, which adjoins his father's farm, and is married to Amanda, daughter of William Eby of Conestogo. They have a family of four children"

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

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    Martin Meeting House

    According to Isaac Horst, "Martins meeting house was the first of the Old Order places of worship to be built. A meeting house is reported to have been built in 1830; burial was begun in the adjoining cemetery in 1831. Martins was aptly named. The first three bishops of the area were Martins, all descended from the pioneer, Peter Martin. The land on which the house stands was formerly owned by Martins (1979: 376)." Peter Martin, Jr. purchased 220 acres of land from his brother, Henry Martin, on May 8, 1824. Apparently he set aside four acres for a meeting house and burying ground at that time. The first burial is reported to have been that of Peter Martin, Sr., who died March 2, 1831. The meeting house was enlarged in 1900.

    John Weber was the first minister, followed by Abraham W. Martin, Samuel Weber, Paul Martin, Tobias Martin and Urias Martin. At one time surrounded by countryside, the meeting house and cemetery are now completely encircled by the commercial development brought about by the rapid expansion northward of the city of Waterloo.

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

    Tobias — Amanda Eby. Amanda (daughter of William K. Eby and Susannah Detweiler) was born 29 Apr 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1930; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Amanda Eby was born 29 Apr 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William K. Eby and Susannah Detweiler); died 28 Mar 1930; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Amanda Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2695
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amanda Eby, "was born April 29th, 1863. She is married to Tobias B. Martin."


    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. Mary Ann Martin was born 8 Mar 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1949; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leah E. Martin was born 27 May 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1931; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin was born 22 Jan 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1932, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Simeon Martin was born 5 Jun 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Menno Martin was born 6 Apr 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1973, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  John D. Steckle was born 8 Dec 1870, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Steckle and Lavina, son of Daniel B. Steckle and Lovina Detweiler); died 9 Mar 1962, Clinton, Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-2951
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of John Steckle
    • Occupation: 1895, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    John married Velina Shantz 10 Mar 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Velina (daughter of Menno Shantz and Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) 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. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Velina Shantz was born 6 Mar 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno Shantz and Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 16 Apr 1955; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Velina Steckle
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6906
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Velina Shantz
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Velina Shantz, "was born March 6th, 1875. She is unmarried and has her home with her father."


    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. 3. Lovina Steckle was born 4 Jun 1896, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    2. Malinda Steckle was born 12 Feb 1898, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1903; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Steckle was born 27 Jun 1900, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1987, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Olivet Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Josiah Steckle was born 10 Mar 1903; died 8 Feb 1996; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elias Steckle was born 18 Aug 1905, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1997; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Steckle was born 18 Aug 1905; died 16 Sep 1905.
    7. Velina Steckle was born 6 Jan 1908; died 6 Jan 1908.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian B. Martin was born 8 Jan 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Martin and Anna Bauman); died 2 Nov 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4532
    • Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christian B. Martin, "was born January 8th, 1834. On November 8th, 1859, he was married to Maria, daughter of Joseph D. and Elizabeth (Baumann) Baumann. She was born December 27th, 1839. On November 15th, 1859, he moved on his farm in Woolwich Township, being composed of part of lot No. 21, German Company's Tract. Here they resided ever since and both are quite active and healthy yet after thirty-five years of hard labor. Their family consists of seven children,"


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

    Christian married Maria B. "Mary" Bauman 8 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joseph D. Bauman and Elizabeth Bauman) was born 27 Dec 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1909; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria B. "Mary" Bauman was born 27 Dec 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph D. Bauman and Elizabeth Bauman); died 8 Apr 1909; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria B. "Mary" Martin
    • Name: Mary Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-460
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary B. Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Joseph D. Baumann, was born in Woolwich Township, December 27th, 1839. She is married to Christian Martin, a farmer. They reside in the township of Woolwich, about two and one-half miles east of Heidelberg. Their family consists of seven children".


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

    Children:
    1. 4. Rev. Tobias B. Martin was born 30 Aug 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1917; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaiah B. Martin was born 6 Mar 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1925; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph B. Martin was born 11 Nov 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1934; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Martin was born 30 Dec 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1928; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    5. Reuben Martin was born 25 Oct 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1944, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elias B. Martin was born 22 Apr 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1940; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian B. Martin was born 19 May 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1944; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susan Hechendorn was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  William K. Eby was born 11 Jul 1831, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel W. Eby and Susannah Capplen); died 27 Oct 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2691
    • Occupation: 1853, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; potter
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Potter
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Potter
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    William K. Eby, "the eldest son, was born July 11th, 1831. He is married to Susannah Detweiler who was born August 8th, 1832, and resides in the village of Conestogo, Ontario, where he carries on the potter trade. They have 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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    Probably the best-known Mennonite potter of the region was William K. Eby. Eby, whose father Potter Sam taught the trade to him and his brother Cyrus, bought 10 acres of land with an existing pottery on it a half-mile south of Conestoga where he established the region's longest-running pottery business, Conestogo Pottery.

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    Death of William Eby - Mr. William Eby an aged and respected resident of the County passed away Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tobias Martin, near Waterloo, aged 80 years.

    The funeral was held on Sunday morning at nine o'clock from the residence of Mr. Tobias Martin, 4 miles west of Waterloo, to Martin's meeting house for service and burial.

    The late Mr. Eby, who is a brother of Mrs. Adam Klippert, Waterloo was born July 11th, 1831 and was married to Susannah Detweiler who survives. Until a few years ago he carried on a potter trade near Conestogo, when he retired and has since made his with his daughter, Mrs. Martin who survives. Of a family of nine children seven survive, viz: - Mary (Mrs. Owen B. Snyder); Amanda (Mrs. Tobias Martin); Henry, Cyrus, Susannah (Mrs. Menno B. Hoffman); Annie and William.

    Elmira Advertiser Nov 3 1910

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    WILLIAM K. EBY.

    Here is a familiar character in this section. He was born on the old Eby homestead (now the property of William Scheifle and where the latter lives), on July 31, 1831. He has lived in the vicinity of Conestogo all his life excepting two yeara that he was working at his trade in Markham. He learned the pottery trade with his father, the late Samuel Eby in Waterloo, years before he had reached maturity. At that time Waterloo contained only one store kept by Daniel Snider. He also recollects the time when not a building stood upon the present site of Conestogo. His father was familiarly known as "Potter Sam" to distinguish him from other relations of the same name. Another was called "Indian Sam," he being a popular trader among the Indians. The subject of my sketch was married, when twenty two years of age, in 1853, to Susinnah Detweiler, who was born August 8, 1832 They had nine children. He is of Swiss descent, his grandfather, the late George Eby, coming from Pennsylvania to Canada, where his father, Samuel M. Eby, was born in 1805. Mr. Eby has been a resident of Conestogo for about forty years. Here he has conducted his pottery and tilled his small farm of ten acres. He is an expert mechanic in his trade and can turn out almost anything in the pottery line, has now on hand quite a number of fine specimens of his handiwork, and disposes of a large amount of his work in the course of a year. His memory is remarkably keen and he is not averse to imparting information regarding the early days of this section to an interested listener.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 12 May 1898, p. 8

    William married Susannah Detweiler 31 Jul 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John W. Detweiler and Barbara Wenger) was born 8 Aug 1832, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susannah Detweiler was born 8 Aug 1832, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John W. Detweiler and Barbara Wenger); died 2 May 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2235
    • Residence: 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennoniye
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Detweiler," was born August 8th, 1832. She is married to William K. Eby. They reside at Conestogo, Ontario. Their family consists of nine children, namely: VI Mary, VI Jeremiah (dead), VI Aaron (dead), VI Amanda, VI Henry, VI Cyrus, VI Susannah, VI Annie, and VI William."


    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. Mary Eby was born 16 Apr 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1920, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, United States; was buried , Brutus Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA.
    2. Eby was born 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1857; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jeremiah Eby was born 21 Feb 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1866, , Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Holy Corners Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    4. Aron D. "Aaron" Eby was born 10 Apr 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 5. Amanda Eby was born 29 Apr 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1930; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry D. Eby was born 27 Aug 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1947, , Orange Co., California; was buried , Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange, California, United States.
    7. Cyrus D. Eby was born 31 Oct 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1951, New Paris, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; was buried , Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA.
    8. Susannah Eby was born 29 Nov 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1935; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Annie D. Eby was born 3 Mar 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1962, Churchtown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Churchtown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
    10. William D. Eby was born 26 Mar 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1943, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States.

  5. 12.  Daniel B. Steckle was born 28 Apr 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. John Stoeckle and Esther B. Bliehm); died 1900; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Daniel Steckley
    • Name: Daniel Stoeckle
    • Residence: 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00118-7449
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Daniel B. Steckle
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Daniel Stoeckle, "was born April 28th, 1837, and was married to Lovina Detweiler, December 15th, 1861. They reside in Huron County, Ontario."

    Daniel married Lovina Detweiler 15 Dec 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Rudolph W. Dettweiler and Susannah Bingeman) was born 1 Jan 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1923; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lovina Detweiler was born 1 Jan 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rudolph W. Dettweiler and Susannah Bingeman); died 10 Jan 1923; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lovina Steckle
    • Eby ID Number: 00029-2256
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lovina Dettweiler
    • Residence: 1901, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; son John's home

    Notes:

    Lovina Detweiler," is married to Daniel Stoeckle. They reside near Blake, Stanley Township, Huron County, Ontario."


    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. Mary Steckle was born 15 May 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 1931; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry D. Steckle was born 9 Jul 1866, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1951, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Menno D. Steckle was born 9 Aug 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1941; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. John D. Steckle was born 8 Dec 1870, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1962, Clinton, Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Steckle was born 30 Aug 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1925; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lovina Steckle was born 19 Mar 1876, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1942; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Hannah Steckle was born 4 Jul 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1967; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  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]


  8. 15.  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. 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. 7. 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.


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