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Nancy C. Wismer

Female 1894 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  Nancy C. Wismer was born 26 Sep 1894, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Susannah Gehman); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Nancy C. Gies
    • Eby ID Number: 00037-3031.4
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, House Work
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1943, Howell, Livingston, Michigan, USA

    Nancy — . [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 3.  Susannah Gehman was born 15 Jan 1865, Dumfries Station, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Angeline Shantz); died 31 Jul 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21022008
    • Name: Susannah Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00037-3031
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Gehman, "was born January 15th, 1865. She is married to John Wismer, a farmer. They reside near Doon and have the following family"

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    Wismer. - Susannah, eldest child of the late Bro. Solomon B. Gehman, was born at Dumfries Station, Jan. 15, 1865; passed away July 31, 1943; aged 78 y. 6 m. 16 d. She was married May 12, 1885 to John S. Wismer, who preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1934. Sister Wismer is survived by all her children (Esther, Mrs. Menno Shantz, Ayr, Ont.; Nancy, Mrs. Oscar Gies, Howell, Mich.; Adah, Mrs. Edward Bristol, North Bay, Ont.; Samuel, Waterloo), 3 brothers (Samuel,Calgary, Alta.; William, Rush Lake, Sask.; and Solomon S., Bridgeport), 21 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of Bro. J. B. Martin. Text, II Tim. 4: 6-8. Burial in the David Eby Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 26 - September 23, 1943 - pp. 543. 544

    Children:
    1. Esther Wismer was born 22 Apr 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1947; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Samuel Gehman "Sam" Wismer was born 3 Nov 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1991, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1991, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Naomi Wismer died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Nancy C. Wismer was born 26 Sep 1894, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Angeline Shantz was born 10 Apr 1846, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel Y. Shantz); died 2 Jan 1928; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21018431
    • Name: Angeline Gehman
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6768
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Angeline Shantz, was born April 10th, 1846. On May 3rd, 1864, she was married to Rev. Solomon Gehman."


    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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    Gehman.-Angeline (Shantz) Gehman, was born at Bridgeport, Ont., April 10, 1846. On May 3, 1864 she was united in marriage with Solomon B. Gehman, and about 9 years later, both were converted and united with the Mennonite Church. On Nov. 26, 1882, Bro. Gehman was ordained to the ministry which position he faithfully filled till Nov. 19, 1912, when he was called to his reward. He was a powerful speaker, and in most of his sermons, laid special emphasis on repentance and getting right with God, being instrumental in a great revival that took place in Waterloo Co., in 1885. This union was blessed with 6 children of whom one son (John) preceded them. Sister Gehman died at the home of her daughter in Waterloo, aged 81 y. 8 m. 23 d., leaving 2 daughters and 3 sons (Susanna - Mrs. John Wismer, Samuel, Esther - Mrs. Norman Gingerich, Willie, and Solomon).The funeral was held at the Waterloo Mennonite Church on Jan. 6, conducted by Jonas Snider and Noah Hunsberger.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 43 - January 26, 1928 - pp 942-944

    Children:
    1. John Allan Gehman was born 20 Jul 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Susannah Gehman was born 15 Jan 1865, Dumfries Station, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Solomon S. "Sollie" Gehman was born 7 Aug 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel Gehman was born 3 Oct 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Esther Gehman was born 15 Jun 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
    6. William S. Gehman was born 1 Jul 1880, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1962, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Samuel Y. Shantz was born 15 Jan 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Mary Yost); died 15 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27358146
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 085, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Residence: Mennonite
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6767
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Historic Building: Abt 1863, 1188 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; 3 story house known as "Fair Acres"
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Land: Abt 1875, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 051, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Y. Shantz, "was born January 15th, 1825. On March 11th, 1845, he was married to Esther Erb who was born April 6th, 1827. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm where now is what is known as Shantz Station (Shantz Station was named after Mr. Shantz and was situated near where his farm buildings were located. The station was burnt many years ago but the place still goes by that name), where they resided until the Grand Trunk Railroad was built when he sold his farm to the company and moved to North Dumfries Township, not far from Blair, where he purchased a large farm. Here he resided until some twenty years ago when he purchased the farm (This farm belonged to Jacob M. Clemens, generally known as "Bachelor Jacob", and after his decease it was sold and Mr. Shantz purchased it), on which he now resides. It is about two and one-half miles south-west of Berlin. To them was born a large family"

    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 - Samuel Y. Shantz, son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz who moved from Montgomery Co., Pa., to Canada in 1810, was born Jan. 15, 1825. On the 11th of March, 1845, he was married to Esther Erb who survives him. This union was blessed with eight sons and five daughters of whom two daughters have passed away. Bro. Shantz united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a faithful member until his death. He was widely known and hightly esteemed, and his liberality and wise counsel were much appreciated. He had been a sufferer for several yeaars and was confined to the house for several months. On the 9th of May he was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis to which he succumbed on the 15th having attained the age of 75 ys. and 4 ms. The funeral was held on the 17th from his late residence two miles south-west of Berlin, where the burial took place. The funeral was largely attended. Services by E.S. Hallman from 2 Cor. 5: 1 and Noah Stauffer from Heb. 11: 10. May God comfort the bereaved family.

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

    Children:
    1. 7. Angeline Shantz was born 10 Apr 1846, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1928; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Wendel E. Shantz was born 16 Sep 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1926; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Aaron E. Shantz was born 7 Apr 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob E. Shantz was born 27 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1922, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Shantz was born 27 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Moses E. Shantz was born 21 May 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1934, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    7. Samuel E. Shantz was born 16 Feb 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Daniel E. Shantz was born 13 Oct 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Susannah E. Shantz was born 5 Apr 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Franklin Erb Shantz was born 13 Oct 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1953, Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, United States; was buried , Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, United States.
    11. Nancy Shantz was born 9 Oct 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1866, Near Blair, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Esther E. Shantz was born 5 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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