Edwin Paul Shantz

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6654.3000

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386615
• Residence: 1934, South Hero, Grand Isle, Vermont, USA

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SHANTZ, Merle (Rev.)

At Cambridge, on Monday, June 19, 1989, in his 87th year. Husband of Pheobe (Bengtson), father of Margaret, Stephen, John, Ruth and Edith Ann; brother of June and Jean. Predeceased by his first wife, Mildred (George). During his active life, Mr. Shantz was a tireless worker for the cause of Christ, whom he loved. In more recent times he served as pastor of Old Windham United Church, Simcoe and of Wanner Mennonite Church, Cambridge. A private family graveside service, will be followed by a memorial service, at Fairview Apartments, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge, on Wednesday, June 21, 1989, at 7 p.m., to which the public is cordially invited.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Jon 1989 pg A11

Merle — Mildred Louise George. Mildred was born 8 Nov 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1961, RR4 Simcoe, Norfolk Co., Ontario; was buried 13 Nov 1961, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mildred Louise Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386616

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Mrs. Merle Shantz

Mrs. Merle (Mildred) Shantz, 48, of RR 4, Simcoe, wife of, Rev. Merle Shantz, minister of Old Windham, United Church, Simcoe, died Saturday at her home after a lengthy illness. Born, Nov. 8, 1913, in Kitchener, she was educated in Kitchener, attended McMaster University and Hamilton Teachers College and taught at Victoria and Sheppard Schools, Kitchener. She had lived in Hespeler, where her husband was minister of Wanner Mennonite Church, for 10 years. In 1959, they moved to Simcoe. Surviving besides her husband are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd George of Kitchener: two sons, Stephen of London, Ont. and John at home: three daughters, Margaret, Ruth and Edith at home and a brother, John of Sarnia. One brother, predeceased her. Services were held today, at 1 p.m., in Old Windham United Church, Simcoe, followed by further services at 4 p m., in Wanner Mennonite Church, Hespeler. Rev Howard Good of Preston officiated. Burial was in Wanner Church Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Nov 1961 pg 7

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6654.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; rubber worker
• Residence: 1924, 77 Water St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Shantz.-Edwin Shantz was born near Breslau, Mar. 28, 1877; died at his home in Kitchener, Ont., on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934; aged 57 y. 3 d. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in young manhood, united with the Mennonite Church at Breslau, in which communion he remained until he departed this life. In June, 1902, he was united in marriage with Lydia Ann Good, who predeceased him in 1903. To this union was born one son, Merle. In August, 1924, he was united in marriage with Rosetta Knox. To this union were born two daughters, June and Jean. There remain to mourn his departure, his sorrowing wife; one son, (Merle of South Hero, Vt.); two daughters (June and Jean at home); three sisters (Mrs. Simon Baer, Kitchener, Miss Edith Shantz, Waterloo, and Mrs. Elias Rudy, Kitchener); also a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services and burial were held at the First Mennonite Church in charge of C. F. Derstine and W. K. Weber.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 2 - April 12, 1934, page 46, 47

Edwin married Lydia Ann Good Jun 1902. Lydia (daughter of Henry B. Good and Sarah Reist) was born 1882, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1903, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3244.12
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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136Shantz-On the 4th of April 1903, at Breslau, Ont., Lydia Ann Good beloved wife of Edwin Shantz, aged 24 Y., 3 M., 12 D. She leaves her sorrowing husband and infant son, and many relatives and friends. Her summons to enter eternity was sudden and should teach us who remain to be always "ready for in such an hour as we think not the Son of Man cometh" Funeral services were conducted at the house by S.Eby and at the Mennonite Brethren in Christ church at Breslau by C.N. Good in German, from Psalm 90: 12 and by E.S. Hallman in English.Text, John 11: 25,26. Her remains were interred in the M.B.C. cemetery at Conestoga, her former home, where also a short service was held by C.N. Good in English. Text Mal. 3: 18. Peace be to her ashes.


HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 17, APRIL 23RD, 1903 PAGE 135-136

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6654.1
• 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: 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; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Wire Fence Building
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Isaac C. Shantz, "was born January 20th, 1854. On February 28th, 1875, he was married to Sarah Shantz who was born June 3rd, 1853. They reside on his father's old homestead near Shantz Station where he is engaged in farming. 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.].
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Shantz. - Isaac C. Shantz was born near Breslau, Ont., on Jan. 20, 1854; died in Breslau on April 24, 1928; aged 74 y. 3 m. 4 d. On Feb. 28, 1875, he was married to Sarah Shantz, who predeceased him Dec. 20, 1921. To this union were born 8 children, 4 of whom (Norman, Viney, Sarah, and Laura) have passed on to the spirit world. There remain to mourn a loving father, one son (Edwin) three daughters (Luanna, Mary, and Edith), and 11 grandchildren. Bro. Shantz united with the Mennonite Church in early manhood and remained faithful to his choice until his departure from this life. The funeral was held on April 27, at the Cressman Mennonite Church. Brethren Jonas Snider and H. W. Stevanus conducted the services.


Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 10 - June 7, 1928, pages 206, 207, 208

Isaac married Sarah D. Shantz 28 Feb 1875, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John C. Shantz and ?, daughter of John C. Shantz and Nancy Detweiler) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah D. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6654
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Sarah D. Shantz, " was born June 3rd, 1853. She is married to Isaac C. Shantz, a farmer."


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. - Sarah Shantz was born in Wilmot Twp., Ontario, June 3, 1853; died at her home in Breslau, Ont., Dec. 20, 1921; aged 68 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Feb. 28, 1875, she was united in marriage to Isaac C. Shantz. To this union were born eight children, four (Sarah, Herman, Viney, and Laura) preceding her in death and four (Edwin, Luanna, Mary and Edith), with her husband and ten grandchildren, are left to mourn her departure. Sister Shantz united with the Mennonite Church in her girlhood days and remained a consistent member until death claimed her. The last few weeks of her life were spent in intense suffering, but through it all her continual desire was to bear it faithfully and uncomplainingly until she could go home. The funeral services were held at the Breslau Mennonite Church on Dec. 23, 1921, and were conducted by Brethren Jonas Snider and U. K. Weber.

Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 40 - January 5, 1922 - page 783

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• Ethnicitity: Russian
• Eby ID Number: 00041-3244
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Henry Good, "was born October 13th, 1842. On January 10th, 1865, he was married to Sarah Reist who was born April 10th, 1843. They reside in Conestogo where he is engaged in manufacturing waggons, carriages, etc., and also in general blacksmithing. They have had a family of twelve children, namely: Lucinda, married to Solomon Sheifley, Leah (dead), Allan, married to Minnie Stewart, Sarah Ann, Mary Ann, Josiah, Henry (dead), Emma, Lydia Ann, Nancy, Ida, and Edwin."


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.].

Henry married Sarah Reist 10 Jan 1865. Sarah (daughter of Daniel Reist and Leah Mosser) was born 10 Apr 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Good
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5259
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Sarah Reist, "the third daughter, was born April 10, 1843. She is married to Henry Good. They reside in Conestogo."


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.].