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Male 1906 - 1945  (39 years)


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  1. 1.  Wilfrid Nahrgang was born 1906, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joshua Nahrgang and Elizabeth Shantz); died 22 Jun 1945; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57390
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joshua Nahrgang was born 8 Sep 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon John S. Nahrgang and Maria Shantz); died 31 Dec 1908.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5035.11
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer

    Joshua married Elizabeth Shantz Dec 1905. Elizabeth (daughter of Aaron S. Shantz and Mary Biehn) was born 15 Oct 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1952; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Shantz was born 15 Oct 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Aaron S. Shantz and Mary Biehn); died 28 Jan 1952; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5036.9
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Notes:

    Shantz, Elizabeth, daughter of Aaron and Mary (Beihu) Shantz, was born Oct. 15, 1880; died Jan. 28, 1952; aged 71 y. 3m. 13 d. At the age of 16 she accepted Christ as her Saviour during one of John S. Coffman's revival meetings, uniting with the Mennonite Church to which vows she remained loyal through life. In December, 1905, she was married to Joshua Nahrgang, who predeceased her Dec. 31, 1908. Her son, Wilfred Nahrgang, also predeceased her in 1945. On March 3, 1914, she married Noah Shantz, who survives her. Four sisters (Mrs. Rudy Roth, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. Abram Cressman, Plattsville, Ont.; Mrs. Abram Good, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. Abram Snyder, Waterloo, Ont.) also survive her. Funeral services were conducted by the Belnheim Mennonite Church near New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 30, by Curtis Cressman and Moses Bowman. Burial was made in the Detwiler Cemetery near Roseville, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 12 - March 18, 1952 --- page 286, 287

    Children:
    1. 1. Wilfrid Nahrgang was born 1906, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1945; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Deacon John S. Nahrgang was born 15 Feb 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5035
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Ordained: 14 Oct 1872
    • Occupation: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Nahrgang, "was born February 15th, 1839. On March 21st, 1865, he was married to Mary Shantz who was born August 8th, 1841, and died May 27th, 1886. On October 20th, 1889, he was again married to Mary Cressman, widow of the late Moses Martin. She was born November 1st, 1839. Mr. Nahrgang resides in Wilmot Township, on lot No. 16, Bleams Road, Block A, where he is engaged in farming. On October 14th, 1872, he was ordained as deacon to the Mennonite body for the Geiger field of labor. To him and his first wife were born nine children, namely: Oliver, Lucinda, (Lucinda is both deaf and dumb and is married to James Buck of Elgin County. He is also deaf and dumb"


    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 Maria Shantz 21 Mar 1865, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 8 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1886, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Shantz was born 8 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin); died 27 May 1886, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Nahrgang
    • Name: Mary Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6738
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born August 8th, 1841. She was married to John Nahrgang. They resided near Wilmot Centre, where she died May 27th, 1886."


    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. Oliver Nahrgang was born 11 Apr 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1930; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Lucinda Nahrgang was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lydia Ann Nahrgang was born 8 Apr 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1958, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Jan 1958, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Isaiah Nahrgang was born 2 Oct 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Louisa Nahrgang was born 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ida Nahrgang was born 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Mary Nahrgang was born 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 2. Joshua Nahrgang was born 8 Sep 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1908.
    9. Lovina Nahrgang was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Allen Nahrgang was born Oct 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Aaron S. Shantz was born 27 May 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer); died 27 May 1917; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6725
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Aaron Shantz, "was born May 27th, 1839. On June 10th, 1863, he was married to Barbara Nahrgang who was born December 31st, 1841, and died June 21st, 1876. On December 23rd, 1877, he was again married to Mary Biehn who was born November 21st, 1847. He resides in Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming..."


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

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    Shantz. - Aaron Shantz was born near Haysville, Ont., May 27, 1839; died May 27, 1917; aged 78 y. He was twice married. On June 10, 1863, he was united in marriage with Barbara Nahrgang, which union was blessed with 5 daughters. After the decease of his first wife he was again married to Mary Biehn on Dec. 23, 1877. To this union were born 2 daughters. He is survived by a sorrowing widow, 7 daughters, 30 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Osias Cressman and Manasseh Hallman at the Geiger Church, Waterloo, Ont. By a daughter.


    Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 19 - August 9, 1917, page 367

    Aaron married Mary Biehn 23 Dec 1877. Mary (daughter of Aaron S. Biehn, Sr. and Hannah Snider) was born 21 Nov 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Biehn was born 21 Nov 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Aaron S. Biehn, Sr. and Hannah Snider); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00008-1036
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Biehn, "was born November 21st, 1847. She is married to Aaron Shantz. they reside near Haysville, Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. their family consists of two 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 Shantz died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Rebecca Shantz was born 13 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 3. Elizabeth Shantz was born 15 Oct 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1952; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Marian (?) Shantz was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Maurice Shantz was born 8 Aug 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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.

    Other Events:

    • 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 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. 4. 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.  Joshua Y. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6737
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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

    Notes:

    Joshua Y. Shantz, "was born near Berlin, September 11th, 1817. On March 17th, 1840, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Henry and Catharine (Miller) Martin. She was born December 8th, 1822, and died February 6th, 1892. They resided in Wilmot Township where he followed farming many years. To them were born 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.].

    Joshua married Magdalena Martin 17 Mar 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller) was born 8 Dec 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Martin was born 8 Dec 1822, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Z. Martin and Catharine Miller); died 6 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4304
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena Martin, "the eldest daughter of Henry and Catharine (Miller) Martin, was born in Woolwich Township, Waterloo County, December 8th, 1822. On March 17th, 1840, she was married to Joshua Y., son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz."


    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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    Last Saturday Mrs. Joshua Shantz was called to her long home, after a short illness and was buried at the cemetery between Hamburg and Wilmot Centre last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Shantz leaves a husband and grown-up family to mourn their loss. She resided on the farm on which she died for fifty-two years.

    New Hamburg Independent 12 Feb 1892 pg 3

    Children:
    1. 5. Maria Shantz was born 8 Aug 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1886, Near Wilmot Centre, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharine Shantz was born 1 Oct 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1905; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Shantz was born 12 Dec 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Amos M. Shantz was born 15 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1920; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Menno M. Shantz was born 4 Apr 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Leah Shantz was born 16 May 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Shantz was born 18 Sep 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lydia Shantz was born 22 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lucinda Shantz was born 8 Oct 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Joshua M. Shantz was born 2 May 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Johnathan Shantz was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Joseph Y. Shantz was born 10 Jul 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost); died 8 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218222
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6724
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph Y. Shantz
    • Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Saw
    • 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

    Notes:

    Joseph Y. Shantz, "was born July 10th, 1815. On May 15th, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth Stauffer who was born January 5th, 1820. They reside in Wilmot Township where he followed farming many years but now lives retired. To them were born the following 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 - Joseph Y. Shantz, son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz, was born July 10, 1815, in Waterloo Co., Ont. He was married to Elizabeth Stauffer on the 15th of May, 1838. To them were born twelve children, of whom four sons and five daughters survive, all living in Wilmot Twp., near the paternal home. Bro. Shantz passed away on the 8th of May at the ripe old age of 84 ys., 9 ms., and 28 ds. A large circle of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at Geiger's M. H. on the 11th. Deceased united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a consistent member until death. Funeral services were held by E.S. Hallman from Psa. 39: 4, and Amos Cressman from Rev. 14: 13. Sister Shantz preceded her husband several years ago. May the Lord comfort the family and friends.

    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 11, June 1, 1900, pages 174, 175

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    Joseph Y. Shantz.

    Under the hospitable roof of this pioneer citizen I spent a few pleasant hours. He is one of the specimens of noble manhood, through whose instrumentality vast sections of the wilds of Western Canada have been made to blossom as the rose. He was born July 10th, 1815. His wife, nee Elizabeth Stauffer, was born near Doon, in Waterloo township, January 10th, 1820. They were married on May 15th, 1838, and now live a quiet and retired life on the old homestead, which through years of hard toil and privations they accumulated that in after years they and their offspring might enjoy. That they have faithfully responded to the Divine injunction to replenish and multiply the earth, is proved by the fact that they are the parents of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, and have fifty grand children to their credit. They have lived here for about sixty years Besides securing sufficient of this world's goods to enable them to live in ease and comfort during their declining years, their nine children now living have been amply provided for, their sons all having good farms and in well- to-do circumstances. The old saw-mill, some distance below the old homestead, was built about fifty years ago. In this pioneer industry Mr. Shantz expended countless drops of perspiration, and when sawing logs not entirely beyond his strength to handle he would operate it single-handed and alone. At that time there was a large amount of custom sawing and he did not waste time in taking advantage of it. Mr. Shantz was evidently a young man of extraordinary physical endurance and of strong mental capacity, for now in the eighty-third year of his age we find him still vigorous in mind and not what may be called infirm physically. Mrs. Shantz is yet hail and hearty in the seventy-eighth year of her age. They are both devout adherents of the Mennonite faith.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Apr 1898, p. 8

    Joseph married Elizabeth Stauffer 15 May 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie) was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Stauffer was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie); died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218269/elizabeth-shantz
    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00117-7374
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elizabeth Stauffer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Stauffer, "was born January 5th, 1820. She is married to Joseph Y. Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township and have 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.].

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    SHANTZ.- In Wilmot, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, beloved wife of Joseph Y. Shantz. She lived to be over79 years of age. She lived in matrimony over 60 years, and leaves a loving husband, nine children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister Shantz was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. In her last sickness she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. May her life long be remembered. Funeral services were held by Bro. E. S. Hallman, in English, from Rev.14: 13, and Bro. Amos Cressman, in German, from Phil. 1: 21, at Geiger's M. H., where her remains were laid to rest.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 17, September 1, 1898, page 269

    Children:
    1. 6. Aaron S. Shantz was born 27 May 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1917; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Jacob Shantz was born 17 Mar 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1845.
    3. David Shantz was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Daniel Shantz was born 4 Jan 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Simon Shantz was born 30 Jan 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1847.
    6. Hannah Shantz was born 25 Jun 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1940, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Shantz was born 6 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Solomon Shantz was born 31 May 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1915, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    9. Rev. David S. Shantz was born 13 May 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1929, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    10. Mary Shantz was born 21 Apr 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    11. Noah S. Shantz was born 16 May 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1936, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    12. Elizabeth Shantz was born 23 Dec 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1946; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Louisa Shantz was born 17 Dec 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1950; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Aaron S. Biehn, Sr. was born 16 Mar 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Biehn and Veronica Shantz); died 14 Apr 1897; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00008-1031
    • Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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

    Notes:

    Aaron Biehn, "was born March 16th, 1814. He was married to Hannah, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Shantz) Schneider, May 8th, 1838. She was born March 8th, 1815, and died September 12th, 1884. they resided on his father's and grandfather's farm a mile west of Doon where he still has his home. their family consisted of nine children"


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

    Aaron married Hannah Snider 8 May 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz) was born 8 Mar 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1884; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Hannah Snider was born 8 Mar 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz); died 12 Sep 1884; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Biehn
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6105
    • Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Biehn.-On the 12th of September, in Waterloo county, Ont., of dropsy, Hannah Biehn, maiden name Snyder, wife of deacon Aaron Biehn, aged 69 years and 6 months. The deceased was buried in the graveyard at Weaver's Meeting-house. Many friends and acquaintances assembled on the occasion. She was a faithful member in the Mennonite Church


    Herald of Truth - Volume XXI, Number 19 - October 1, 1884, p. 301

    Children:
    1. Barbara Biehn was born 5 May 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1894, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Biehn was born 13 Aug 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1928; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronica "Frany" "Fanny" Biehn was born 18 Nov 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian S. Biehn was born 16 Oct 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1926, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Augusta Evangelical Cemetery, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. 7. Mary Biehn was born 21 Nov 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Abraham "Abram" Biehn was born 5 Jan 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1927, Near, Guernsey, , Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan.
    7. Hannah Biehn was born 2 Aug 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1936; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Aaron S. Biehn was born 3 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1935, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    9. Leah Biehn was born 17 Aug 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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