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Esther Rebecca Kraft

Female 1927 - 2013  (86 years)


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  1. 1.  Esther Rebecca Kraft was born 25 Mar 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Eugene Kraft and Edna Shantz); died 25 Dec 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Esther Rebecca Gordon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227357
    • Residence: 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GORDON, Esther Peacefully, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 25, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Esther resided at Nithview Community, New Hamburg and was born 86 years ago in Kitchener. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edna (Shantz) Kraft. Beloved wife of Allan Gordon whom she married September 13, 1947. Loving mother of Ruth and Gerard Ruetz of New Hamburg, Louise and Grant Pauli of Kingsville. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Steven (Christine), Kim, Jackie (Jason), Kathy (Salim), Eugenia (Rick), Tiffany (Dale) and her 10 great-grandchildren. Esther was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. She had attended Kemptville Agriculture College. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Nancy Brubaker. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, Hemophilia Society or Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    "Esther Gordon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2022. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/esther-gordon/4021448/.

    Esther — Allan Gordon. Allan was born 5 Jun 1924, Badell, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 2014, Leamington, Mersea Twp., Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ruth Gordon
    2. Louise Gordon

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eugene Kraft was born 2 Mar 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Robert Daniel Kraft and Mary Jane Huff); died 28 Jun 1968; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24466
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Eugene — Edna Shantz. Edna (daughter of Elias S. Shantz and Rebecca Musselman) was born 13 Dec 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1973; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edna Shantz was born 13 Dec 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Elias S. Shantz and Rebecca Musselman); died 5 Apr 1973; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edna Kraft
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29660
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 1. Esther Rebecca Kraft was born 25 Mar 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Daniel Kraft was born 26 Nov 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John B. Kraft, II, son of John B. Kraft, II and Anna Esther "Esther" Wismer); died 1951; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4168.8
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
    • Residence: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; uncle Moses's home
    • Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster, Cartage
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Robert — Mary Jane Huff. Mary (daughter of Henry Nelson Huff and Veronica "Fanny" Hack) was born 18 Sep 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Jane Huff was born 18 Sep 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Nelson Huff and Veronica "Fanny" Hack); died 1957; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jennie Huff
    • Name: Mary Jane Kraft
    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4168.8000
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver Woollen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

    Children:
    1. 2. Eugene Kraft was born 2 Mar 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1968; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Wilson Kraft was born Feb 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Herbert Kraft was born 1 Aug 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Edgar Kraft was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Alfared Kraft was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Elias S. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Schantz and Elizabeth, son of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 21 Aug 1937, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6903
    • Residence: 1871, 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elias S. Shantz, "was born September 11th, 1867. He is married to Catharine Sitler and resides on the farm formerly owned by the late Absalom Martin. His family consists of three children VI Hannah, VI Menno, and VI Elam"

    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.-Elias Shantz was born Sept. 11, 1867; died Aug. 21, 1937; aged 69 y. 11 m. 9 d. In October, 1891, he was united in marriage to Catharine Sitler, who predeceased him Apr. 22, 1898. In February, 1900, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Lichty who predeceased him 3 years ago. For a few years he suffered from a weak heart which caused his death. He bore his suffering patiently and his sudden departure came as a great shock to his family. He leaves 2 sons, 7 daughters, 47 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and a large relationship and many friends. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was always ready to give a helping hand where someone was in need. The funeral was conducted by Brethren B. B. Shantz and H. W. Stevanus.

    Gospel Herald, September 23, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.26 - page 558, 559, 560

    Elias married Rebecca Musselman 18 Feb 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Joseph Musselman and Rebecca Gingerich) was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca Musselman was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Musselman and Rebecca Gingerich); died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Lichty
    • Name: Rebecca Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4501
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Musselman, "was born February 11th, 1865. She is married to Daniel Lichty."


    The Biographical History of Waterloo Township

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    Shantz. - Rebecca Musselman, wife of Bro. Elias Shantz, was born at Floradale, Ont. Lately she lived at Bloomingdale. She was seriously ill for three weeks, and then passed over Sept. 28, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital; aged 69 y. 7 m. 14 d. She was a faithful mother and sister in the Church at Bloomingdale, and was widely known and respected in the community at large. Her quiet Christian dignity and demeanor will live on, in many lives. She was survived by her husband, 2 sons (Clayton of Waterloo; Irvin of Bloomingdale) and 7 daughters (Mrs. Horace Hallman, Williamsburg; Mrs. Roy Snyder, Waterloo; Mrs. Albert Schmidt, Kitchener; Mrs. Samuel Cressman, Blair; Mrs. Wellington Weber, Elmira; Mrs. Eugene Kraft, Kitchener; Mrs. Harold Gimble, Freeport). Three children predeceased her. She is also survived by her mother (Mrs. Joseph Musselman, Elmira), 2 sisters, 5 brothers and 43 grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, by Brethren H. W. Stevanus and C. F. Derstine. Text, "If I go." John 14: 3.


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 31 - November 1, 1934 - pages 675,676

    Children:
    1. Lovina Shantz was born Jun 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Selina Shantz was born Mar 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Viola Shantz was born 13 Apr 1901, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Irvin Shantz was born 29 May 1902, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Seleda Shantz was born 19 Jul 1903, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1986.
    6. 3. Edna Shantz was born 13 Dec 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1973; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Luida Shantz was born Jul 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1954, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John B. Kraft, IIJohn B. Kraft, II was born 2 Apr 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George B. Kraft and Esther Bingeman); died 25 Dec 1922, Nashville, Barry, Michigan, USA; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4168
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Occupation: 1880, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; farmer

    Notes:

    John Kraft, "was born April 2nd, 1844. He is married to Esther Wismer. After his marriage he was engaged in farming for some time, then he followed the mercantile life for some years. Later he moved to Caledonia, Michigan, where he is now engaged in farming. His family consists of eleven children,"



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

    John married Anna Esther "Esther" Wismer 29 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Rev. Daniel Wismer and Sarah "Sallie" Erb) was born 19 Apr 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1928; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Esther "Esther" Wismer was born 19 Apr 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Daniel Wismer and Sarah "Sallie" Erb); died 1928; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Esther "Esther" Kraft
    • Name: Esther E. Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8185
    • Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
    • Residence: 1923, , Michigan, USA

    Notes:

    Esther E. Wismer, "was born near Bridgeport, Waterloo County, Ontario, April 19th, 1849. She is married to John B. Kraft. They reside near Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of ten 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. Lydia Ann Kraft was born 1 Nov 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1948, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Garfield Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    2. Urias W. Kraft was born 22 Feb 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1923; was buried , Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, Barry, Michigan, USA.
    3. Noah C. Kraft was born 1 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1957; was buried , Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan, United States.
    4. Elsie Kraft was born Abt 1873; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alfred Kraft was born 1875, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. George W. Kraft was born 26 Oct 1876, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1967; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.
    7. 4. Robert Daniel Kraft was born 26 Nov 1877, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John W. Kraft was born 1880, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Edwin C. Kraft was born 4 Sep 1882, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; died 21 Jan 1966; was buried , Lakeview Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent Co., Michigan.
    10. Sarah E. Kraft was born Apr 1884, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Laura Lily Kraft was born 16 Sep 1886, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; died 3 Jan 1902; was buried , Lakeview Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent Co., Michigan.

  3. 10.  Henry Nelson Huff was born 2 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Adam Huff and Veronica S. "Fanny" Seibert); died 4 May 1932, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128474100
    • Eby ID Number: 00109-6530.3
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1879, Bosworth, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Henry married Veronica "Fanny" Hack 27 Dec 1878, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Veronica (daughter of Philip Adam Hack and Barbara Engelhardt) was born 4 Oct 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1929, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Veronica "Fanny" Hack was born 4 Oct 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Philip Adam Hack and Barbara Engelhardt); died 10 Aug 1929, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128474230
    • Name: Fanny Hack
    • Name: Feronica Hack
    • Name: Francis Hack
    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Huff
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44779
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Elenora "Ella" Huff was born 27 Sep 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Mary Jane Huff was born 18 Sep 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia Ann Huff was born 25 Jan 1884, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Saloma Huff was born 25 Feb 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Florence Huff was born 13 Feb 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Fanny May Huff was born 1 Jun 1898, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1898, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  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]


  6. 13.  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. 6. 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.

  7. 14.  Joseph Musselman was born 1 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Musselman and Anna Erb); died 5 Dec 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich 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: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Musselman, "was born December 1st, 1838. He was married to Rebecca Gingerich who was born August 15th, 1842. Soon after their marriage they moved on their farm about one mile south of Floradale, Ontario, where she died April 29th, 1871, leaving seven children. After the decease of first wife he was married, May 28th, 1872, to Catharine, daughter of John and Catharine Israel. She was born October 29th, 1854."


    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.].

    Joseph married Rebecca Gingerich 28 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard) was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Rebecca Gingerich was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard); died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997.1
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to John Huber
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Musselman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Musselman was born 29 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1922; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Musselman was born 30 Jan 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1932; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Musselman was born 23 Aug 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1927; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. Rebecca Musselman was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Musselman was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Joseph G. Musselman was born 15 Apr 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1930; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob Musselman was born 27 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Musselman was born 10 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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