Absalam Martin

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4421.5
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4421
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1901, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Aaron Martin, "the eighth son, was born August 21st, 1846. He resides in Howick Township, Huron County, where he is engaged in farming. He was first married to Judith Snyder, January 30th, 1876. She was the daughter of Absalom and Mary (Bricker) Snyder and was born December 16th, 1846, and died May 14th, 1892. After the decease of his first wife he was married to Barbara, daughter of Aaron and Annie (Rudy) Ziegler. She was born January 21st, 1858. With his first wife he had 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

Aaron married Judith Snyder 30 Jan 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Judith (daughter of Absalom Snyder and Mary Bricker) was born 16 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1892, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emmanuel United Cemetery, Kurtzville, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Judith Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5920
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Judith Snyder, "was born December 16th, 1846. On January 30th, 1876, she was married to Aaron Martin, a farmer. They resided in Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario, where she died May 14th, 1892."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4392
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

Notes:

Samuel Martin, "the fifth son of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 18th, 1805. In 1819 he came to Canada with his parents. In 1826 he was married to Susannah, daughter of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, June 24th, 1807, came to Canada when three years of age, and died May 16th, 1881. They resided on a farm about one mile south-west of St. Jacobs. It is now possessed by their son, Noah. They were blessed with 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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A-1-83 Samuel Martin, Letters of Administration to the estate of Samuel Martin, late of the Township of Woolwich, Yeoman, deceased, granted the 28^th day of December 1855, to Susannah Martin, widow of the said deceased, on her giving proof that her said husband died Intestate on or about the fourth day of December, last past, on her giving a Bond and security for the due Administration of such Estate, herself and two securities in the persons of David Musselman and David Martin, both of the Township of Woolwich, Yeomen, each in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds, the Inventory delivered being to the amount of Two Hundred and Thirty five pounds, six shillings and ten pence halfpenny.

Letters granted 28 December 1855
Died 4 December 1855
Inventory amount £235/6/10 1/2.

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Samuel married Susannah Shantz 1826. Susannah (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul) was born 24 Jan 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 16 May 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6953
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Wife
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Shantz, "was born January 24th, 1807. She was married to Samuel Martin and died in Woolwich Township, May 16th, 1881."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5916
• Residence: 1841, 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; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Absalom Snyder, "was born May 23rd, 1817. on February 2nd, 1841, he was married to Mary, daughter of Jacob and Judith (Baumann) Bricker. She was born May 7th, 1823, and died May 17th, 1891. After his marriage he moved near Fisher's Mills south of Kossuth, on the farm now in possession of his youngest son, Abraham, where he is still residing and enjoying life. He is a very active and well posted man for his age. His family consisted of fifteen 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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SNYDER - Absolom Snyder born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 23rd 1817, died of paralysis on May 21st 1900, leaving four sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. He passed away at the ripe old age of 82 years, 11 months, and 29 days. A large circle of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at Wanner's M. H., on the 24th. Deceased united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a consistent member until his death. Funeral services at the house by Jacob Woolner, Sr., and at the M. H. by Noah Stauffer and Elias Weber. Sister Snyder preceded her husband nine years ago.


HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXVII, No. 14, July 15, 1900 - pages 222, 223

Absalom married Mary Bricker 1 Feb 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Bricker and Judith Bauman) was born 7 Mar 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1255
• Residence: 1841, 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:

Mary Bricker," was born March 7th,1823, and died May 7th, 1891. She was married to Absalom Snyder, February 2nd, 1841. They had a family of fifteen 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38400277
• Interesting: story, pioneer, religion
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4295
• Residence: 1830, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 010, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

Peter Martin, "was born in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 26th, 1769. He was married to Anna Zimmerman, December 25th, 1793. She was born February 18th, 1775. He followed farming in his native state, but owing to the poor harvests for several years in succession, together with low wages and many business failures, caused him to make arrangements with his numerous family to move to Canada. Two of his daughters, Barbara, married to David Martin and Maria, married to Christian Zimmerman, remained in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, while the parents with fourteen of their children, together with Daniel Weber and others, moved to Canada in 1819. They, at their arrival here, settled first on the farm now owned by Dilman Shantz and the heirs of the late Abraham Groff, but not finding this to their taste they finally located on the farm now possessed by Menno Gingerich. Here they resided until their deaths. He died March 2nd, 1831, and she died December 12th, 1836. They had a family of seventeen children, all of whom were married."

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

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...Martin was 62 when died in 1831, just 12 years after coming to Canada, but his important role in local history was not forgotten. His home doubled as the Martin's Church before the Martin's Meeting House on King Street North was completed.

The meeting house still stands today, next to the Martin's cemetery that holds Peter Martin's remains. Across King Street was the Martin's School (SS21), in use until 1972. It's gone now.

Because of his large family, 17 children in all, Martin was once described as "probably the most vigorous progenitor in the history of the region." His story is told in a booklet Thou Art Peter, published in 1983 by the Mennonite historian Isaac Horst of Mount Forest.....

Flash from the Past: Peter Martin House once stood in Waterloo, Waterloo Region Record 4 May 2013 Jon Fear, Record Staff

Peter married Anna Zimmerman 25 Dec 1793. Anna was born 18 Feb 1775, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 Dec 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38400457
• Name: Anna Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4295.1

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26932602
• Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 12, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Name: Christian Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6908
• Immigration: 1810, , Canada
• Residence: 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Christian Shantz, "son of old Jacob Shantz and his second wife, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, near Pottstown, July 11th, 1769. In 1791 he was married to Hannah Paul who was born in the same county September 10th, 1772, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, July 10, 1845. In 1810 they with their family and others moved to Canada and settled at Freeport, Ontario, on the farm known as the 'Rev. Abraham C. Weber Farm'. He died April 7th, 1857. His family consisted of ten children, eight of whom were born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania."

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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A-1-133 Christian Shantz Probate of the Will of Christian Shantz the elder, late of the Township of Woolwich, Yeoman, deceased, on the petition of Jacob Shantz of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, and David P[?] Shantz of the Township of Blenheim in the County of Oxford, Yeoman, the Executors named in said will….

…I, Christian Shantz Senr., of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman…That all my just debts shall be paid. Second, I give and bequeath to each of my sons and daughters, share and share alike, and I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my two sons Jacob Shantz and David Shantz, my lawful Executors in full power, to give deed or deeds as I would do in my own proper person of this my last Will and Testament…

Witnessed by Jacob Lutz and Elizabeth Shantz
Will dated 2^nd February 1854
Proven 22^nd April 1857
Died 7^th April 1857
Inventory £635/13/4

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

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Died

In Woolwich, on the 7th April, Mr. Christian Shontz, aged 87 years. The deceased was born on the 11th day of July, 1769, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was married to Miss Hannah Paul in the year 1791, and lived in this state 54 years, during which time he begat 12 children, 7 are yet alive; the number of his grand children is 82, of whom 73 are yet alive; the number of his great-grand children is 119, of whom 105 are still alive. The entire number of his progenitors is 213, of whom 185 are yet alive. The deceased emigrated to the Township of Waterloo in the year 1810, where he lived 47 years.

Dumfries Reformer, 22 Apr 1857

Residence:
Lived with son Benjamin.

Christian married Hannah Paul 1791. Hannah was born 10 Sep 1772, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Jul 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26932622
• Name: Hannah Schantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6908.1

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5905
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Epidemic: 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cholera

Notes:

John C. Snyder, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, February 1st, 1792. In 1806 he came to Canada with his parents and was raised at Doon, Ontario. In September, 1814, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz. She was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, September 5th, 1792, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, February 27th, 1854. They resided near Kossuth, where he died of cholera, July 31st, 1834. To them was born a family of nine children"

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

John married Catharine Shantz Sep 1814. Catharine (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul) was born 5 Sep 1792, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Feb 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharine Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6909
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image

Notes:

Catharine Shantz, "was born September 5th, 1792. In September, 1814, she was married to John C. Schneider and died February 27th, 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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00016-1254

Notes:

Jacob Bricker," the third son of John and Annie Bricker, was born March 31st, 1800. He was a farmer and resided about one mile west of the town of Waterloo, on the farm now possessed by Amos Weber. He was married to Judith, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bear) Baumann. She was born May 30th, 1803, and died July 30th, 1837. He died of fever January 16th, 1834."

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.].

Jacob — Judith Bauman. Judith (daughter of Reverend Joseph O. Bauman and Mary Baer) was born 10 May 1803, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Jul 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Judith Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00002-43
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image

Notes:

Judith Baumann, "the fourth daughter of Joseph Baumann, was born May 10th, 1803, and died July 30th, 1837. She was married to Jacob Bricker who was born March 31st, 1800, and died January 16th, 1834. They resided near the town of Waterloo."


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.].