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  1. 1.  Floyd Edwin Eby was born 16 Nov 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Edwin S. Eby and Ida Diefenbacher); died 12 Mar 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128919

    Notes:

    Eby, Floyd Edwin, son of Edwin and Ida (Diefenbacher) Eby, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 16, 1917; died of a heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 12, 1981; aged 63 y. On Mar. 5, 1949, he was married to Marion Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are two sons (Darryl and Paul), two daughters (Karen-Mrs. Larry Buchanan and Lynn-Mrs. Ray Gibson), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Pearl and Ruth Eby), and 3 brothers (Clarence, Orton, and Keith). He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 14, in charge of Vernon Leis and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 17 - April 28, 1981 - page 350

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    County Judge Dead - Judge E.J. Hearn passed away at his home in Kitchener on Tuesday, March 26th. He had not been in the best of health for some time and was confined with an attack of pneumonia only a few days prior to his demise. His unexpected death was a shock to his many friends. The late Judge Hearn succeeded the late Judge Reade was senior Judge of Waterloo County in 1917. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the I.O.F. and a true Catholic in relation. He leaves his widow and family of grown up sons and daughters to mourn his passing. The funeral to the Catholic Mausoleum at the Catholic Mausoleum at Kitchener.

    New Hamburg Independent Mar 29 1929 pg 4

    Floyd married Marion Jean Bauman [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edwin S. Eby was born 20 Jan 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry B. Eby and Susannah Shantz); died 10 Nov 1964; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edward S. Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6880.2
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Edwin — Ida Diefenbacher. Ida (daughter of Christian Conrad Diefenbacher and Elizabeth Kaster) was born 13 Oct 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ida Diefenbacher was born 13 Oct 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Conrad Diefenbacher and Elizabeth Kaster); died 16 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ida Eby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48915
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Work
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Edwin S. (Ida) - At Freeport Hospital, on Friday, January 16, 1981, Ida Diefenbacher, aged 93 years, of 195 Natchez Rd. She was a charter member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and a member of the WMS.

    Beloved wife of the late Edwin S. Eby, who predeceased her November 10, 1964. Dear mother of Clarence of RR 1,Ayr, Floyd of RR 1, New Dundee, Orton of St. George, Keith, Pearl and Ruth all of Kitchener; sister of Owen of Cambridge, Eli and Lloyd, both of New Dundee, Roy of Guelph, Nina and Mrs. Lilian Shantz, both of Kitchener. Nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive. She was predeceased b her parents, one daughter, Doris, two brothers, Ira and Leo and four sisters, Anna, Elsie, Amy and Hattie.

    Friends were received at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener until noon Monday when removal was made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2: 30 pm. Rev. Vernon Leis and Rev. James Reusser officiated. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent Jan 21 1981 pg 28

    Children:
    1. Doris Eby
    2. Ruth Eby
    3. Keith Eby
    4. Pearl Eby was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clarence Eby was born 29 Jan 1923.
    6. 1. Floyd Edwin Eby was born 16 Nov 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Orton Elvin Eby


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry B. Eby was born 16 Dec 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Herny Eby and Mary Bowman, son of Heinrich B. "Henry" Eby and Maria "Mary" Bauman); died 3 Oct 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Heinrich B. Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2774
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: Bef 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, 68 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry B. Eby, "was born December 16th, 1860. On April 4th, 1882, he was married to Sarah Honsberger. She was born May 16th, 1858, and died January 7th, 1891. After her decease he was again married, October 20th, 1891, to Susannah Shantz who was born February 15th, 1861. They reside on the old "Dunke Farm", near Berlin, and have a family of six children, of whom five were born unto his first wife. Their names are, Laura, Mary, Walter, Hattie, Oliver, and Edwin S."

    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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    EBY - Henry B. Eby was born Dec. 16, 1860, near Kitchener, Ont.; died after a lengthy illness, Oct. 3, 1935; aged 74 y. 9 m. 17 d. He passed away at the home of his son, Edwin S. Eby, Natchez road near Kitchener. Deceased was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr. And Mrs. Henry Eby Sr., and had farmed in this district until 15 years ago, when he retired from active work. He was a member of Sterling Avenue Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Oliver of Guernsey, Sask.; Edwin and Ervin, both living near Kitchener) and 4 daughters (Mrs. Edwin Bowman, Guernsey, Sask.; Florence, near Kitchener; Ella Eby, R. N., Woodstock; and Mrs. Gordon Weber, near Kitchener). Several grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter also survive. Two sons and two daughters predeceased him. Funeral services were held Oct. 7 at the home of his son, thence to Sterling Avenue Church. Interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery. Bro. U. K. Weber officiated.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVIII, No. 34 - Nov. 21, 1935

    Henry married Susannah Shantz 20 Oct 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider) was born 15 Feb 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susannah Shantz was born 15 Feb 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider); died 18 Oct 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6880
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Shantz, "the second daughter, was born February 15th, 1861. On October 20th, 1891, she was married to Henry B. Eby. They reside in the town of Berlin and have a family of one son"

    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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    Eby.-Susannah, daughter of the late Moses and Susannah Shantz and widow of the late Henry B. Eby, was born on the old homestead north of Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 15, 1861; died at the home of her son (Edwin S. Eby) on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1936; aged 75 y. 8 m. 3 d. She passed away rather suddenly from an attack of pneumonia following a week's illness. She is survived by 3 sons (Oliver of Guernsey, Sask.; Edwin S. and Irvin S. of Kitchener), 4 daughters (Mrs. Edwin Bowman of Guernsey, Sask.; Mrs. Gordon Weber and Florence, Kitchener; Ella, R. N., of Woodstock), and 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Christian Brubacher and Mrs. Frank Shuh of Waterloo, Mrs. Benj. Horst of Breslau) and 4 brothers (Menno of Kitchener; Aaron, Amos, and Allen of Waterloo). She was predeceased by Mrs. Henry Groff, Minnesota; Mrs. David Hoffer, Elmira; Tilman Shantz, and Frank Shantz of Waterloo. She was a faithful member of the Sterling Avenue Mennonite Church. The funeral was held from the home of her son (Edwin Eby), thence to the Sterling Ave. Menn. Church, Kitchener. Services were conducted by U. K. Weber, pastor of the church. Interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

    "In our hearts her memory lingers,
    And we know 'tis vain to weep;
    Tears of love can never wake her
    From her quiet peaceful sleep."\i0

    Gospel Herald, November 26, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.35 - page 750, 751

    Children:
    1. 2. Edwin S. Eby was born 20 Jan 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1964; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Irvin Eby was born 9 Sep 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1961; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Florence Eby was born 6 Sep 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ella S. Eby was born 9 Sep 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Verna Eby was born 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian Conrad Diefenbacher was born 5 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John George "George" Diefenbacher and Magdalena Wagner); died 10 Jun 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74893509
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48911
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hawkesville, Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Drover
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    CHRISTIAN DIEFENBACHER - By Record Correspondent

    ELMIRA, June 11 - Christian Diefenbacher, 81, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.S. Eby, in Kitchener, where he had been visiting for the past week. The deceased was born in Hawkesville where he spent the early part of his life. In February, 1879 [1859], he was married to Elizabeth Kaster, and the young couple took up residence on a farm at New Dundee where they resided for 16 years, following which they resided in North Dumfries for a short while before taking up residence at Hawkesville where they lived for 25 years. Returning to New Dundee, Mr. and Mrs. Diefenbacher farmed in that vicinity for 13 years before retiring, spending the last number of years in this district. Mr. Diefenbacher was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira.

    His wife predeceased him eleven years ago. Surviving are four sons, Eli of New Dundee, Roy in Petersburg, Owen of Guelph, and Lloyd on the homestead at New Dundee, six daughters, Anna, Mrs. Ben Brubacher of Elmira, Ida, Mrs. Edwin S. Eby, Kitchener, Amy, Mrs. L. Reist of Bright, Misses Nina, Elsie, and Lillian of Kitchener. Two sons, Ira who was killed in the Great War, and Leo, and one daughter, Hattie, predeceased him. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Carline Keller of Kitchener, 31 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

    The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon with a private service at two o'clock at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, followed by a public service at St. James' Lutheran church, Elmira. Burial will be in Heidelberg Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. L.H. Kalbeisch will have charge of the services. Please omit flowers.

    Christian married Elizabeth Kaster 8 Feb 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Christoph Kaster and Anna Magdalena "Annie Wem) was born 26 Jul 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1929; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Kaster was born 26 Jul 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Christoph Kaster and Anna Magdalena "Annie Wem); died 23 Jul 1929; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73911584
    • Name: Elizabeth Diefenbacher
    • Name: Elizabeth Käster
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48912
    • Residence: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Magdalena Diefenbacher was born 10 Dec 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1957; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leo Allen Diefenbacher was born 16 Jun 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1930; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. Hattie Diefenbacher was born 30 Aug 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. 3. Ida Diefenbacher was born 13 Oct 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Eli Diefenbacher was born 4 Sep 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. Ira Diefenbacher was born 26 Nov 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1918, , France; was buried , Upton Wood Cemetery, Pas De Calais, Frances.
    7. Royal Diefenbacher was born 16 Nov 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1982, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Owen Christian Diefenbacher was born 28 Feb 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lloyd K. Diefenbacher was born 6 Feb 1899, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1995, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Nov 1995, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    10. Elizabeth Amy "Amy" Diefenbacher was born 6 Mar 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Nina Diefenbacher was born 7 Aug 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1998; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Elsie Diefenbacher was born 24 Dec 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1971; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Lillian Diefenbacher was born 8 Oct 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Heinrich B. "Henry" Eby was born 12 Jan 1825, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon Samuel Eby and Elizabeth Break); died 17 Mar 1898, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry B. Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2769
    • Residence: 1845, 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
    • Business: 1867, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fabric custom dyeing and printing
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry Eby, "the youngest in the family of Samuel Eby, was born January 12th, 1825. On November 11th, 1845, he was married to Maria Bauman who was born March 2nd, 1824, and died April 19th, 1875. For some time they resided on the old homestead, but afterwards moved on a farm one mile north-east of Bridgeport, Ontario. Some eighteen years ago he moved to Berlin where his wife and two of his daughters died. Since the marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth, to Aaron B. Shantz he has made his home with her. She resides about one and one-half miles south of Berlin. He had a family of five 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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    the 17th of March, 1898, in Rosedale, Waterloo Co., Ont., after an illness of many months, of paralysis, Bro. Henry Eby, in the 74th year of his age. He was the son of Samuel Eby and was born Jan. .12th, 1825. He was married to Maria Baumann, Nov. 11th, 1845. His wife died April 19th, 1875. He was afterward married to Hannah, widow of Abraham Buehler. Bro. Eby was a devoted and highly esteemed member of the Mennonite Church. He was a patient sufferer during his last long illness, and we believe he has entered the eternal rest. Of his five children two sons and one daughter survive. The remains were laid to rest on the 20th at the C. Eby M. H., Berlin, where a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered to pay the last tribute of love to the departed.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 8, April 15, 1898 - page 124, 125

    Heinrich married Maria "Mary" Bauman 11 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of David S. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Bechtel) was born 2 Mar 1824, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Maria "Mary" Bauman was born 2 Mar 1824, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David S. Bauman and Maria "Mary" Bechtel); died 19 Apr 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Eby
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-485
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Baumann, "the second daughter of David and Maria (Bechtel) Baumann, was born in Waterloo, March 2nd, 1824, and died April 19th, 1875. On November 11th, 1845, she was married to Henry B., son of (Deacon) Samuel and Elizabeth (Brech) Eby. He was born January 12th, 1825. They have had a family of five 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. David B. Eby was born 18 Oct 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth B. Eby was born 19 Nov 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1932; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia B. Eby was born 11 Sep 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1882.
    4. Maria B. Eby was born 9 Oct 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1883, Near Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 4. Henry B. Eby was born 16 Dec 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Moses Shantz was born 22 Aug 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 17 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 009W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6860
    • Residence: 1849, 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: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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:

    Moses Shantz, "the second son of Joseph and Catharine (Schneider) Shantz, was born August 22nd, 1819. On March 18th, 1849, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Jacob C. and Elizabeth (Cressman) Snider. She was born April 4th, 1840. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm they still possess, his father's farm, being composed of west half of lot No. 9, German Company's Tract. Here they raised 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 - Moses Shantz was born on the 22nd of August 1819, about three miles north of Waterloo, Ont. On the 18th of March, 1819* he was married to the youngest daughter of the late Bro. Jacob C. Snyder, of Waterloo. He was a member of the Mennonite church since his youth. Deceased was afflicted for about 6 years, and suffered much pain, which however was patiently borne through all the weary years, until his final release on the 17th of January 1897, at the ripe old age of 77 years, 4 months and 26 days. He leaves a sorrowing wife, six sons and six daughters, also thirty-six grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind companion and father. His was the first death out of this large family. The funeral was held on the 20th from his late residence. Interment at Martin's M.H., where many relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of love and respect to one who had been so dearly loved and highly esteemed in life. Funeral services by Amos Cressman and Noah Stauffer.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIV, No. 3, February 1, 1897 - Page 45, 46

    Moses married Susannah Snider 18 Mar 1849, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 4 Apr 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1916; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susannah Snider was born 4 Apr 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob C. Snider and Elizabeth Cressman); died 14 May 1916; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5903
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Susannah Snider
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, 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
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Snider, "was born April 4th, 1830. on march 18th, 1849, she was married to Moses 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. - Susannah Snider, wife of the late Moses Shantz, was born in Waterloo, Ont., April 4, 1830; died May 14, 1916; aged 86 y. 1 m. 10 d. The deceased was married to Moses Shantz Mar. 18, 1849, who preceded her 19 years ago. This union was blessed with a family of 12 children, of whom 11 are still living. There are 50 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren of whom nearly all are living. She was the last of the Snider family. Her brothers and sisters have all preceded her. By her passing away, the family loses a kind and patient mother, the church a consistent member, and the fruits of her exemplary and devoted Christian life, will never be forgotten. Funeral services on May 17, conducted at the house by Bro. Noah Stauffer, and at the Waterloo Mennonite Church by Bro. Stauffer and Noah Hunsberger, from Job 5: 26. Burial at the Martin Cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 9 - June 1, 1916 - pages 158,159

    Children:
    1. Tilman S. Shantz was born 8 Jan 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1913; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Aaron S. Shantz was born 3 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Menno S. Shantz was born 11 Oct 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica Shantz was born 16 Sep 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1929; was buried , Girard Union Cemetery, Henning, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States.
    5. Franklin Shantz was born 14 Sep 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Amos S. Shantz was born 2 Feb 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1949; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 5. Susannah Shantz was born 15 Feb 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catharine Shantz was born 8 Jun 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lucinda Shantz was born 4 Apr 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1916, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Allan Shantz was born 14 Dec 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Emma Shantz was born 5 Feb 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1951; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydia Ann Shantz was born 18 Oct 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1951, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John George "George" Diefenbacher was born 13 Aug 1821, , Germany; died 20 Jan 1886, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110960034
    • Name: George Diefenbacker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106681
    • Residence: 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hawkesville, Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hawkesville, Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

    John married Magdalena Wagner 26 Mar 1854, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 26 May 1816, , Germany; died 3 Jul 1883; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdalena Wagner was born 26 May 1816, , Germany; died 3 Jul 1883; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93961849
    • Name: Magdalena Allgeier
    • Name: Magdalena Diefenbacher
    • Eby ID Number: 00018-1460.3
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hawkesville, Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hawkesville, Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Caroline Diefenbacher was born 29 Mar 1855, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Diefenbacher was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. Christian Conrad Diefenbacher was born 5 Aug 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Robert Diefenbacher was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Ann Diefenbacker was born 29 Apr 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1926, Walkerville, Sandwich South Twp., Essex Co., Ontario; was buried , Windsor Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario.
    6. George Diefenbacher was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Helen Diefenbacher was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. William Diefenbacher was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Catherine Diefenbacher was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Henry Diefenbacher was born Aug 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  John Christoph Kaster was born 12 Sep 1822, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 12 Mar 1884, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34257
    • Occupation: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer

    John married Anna Magdalena "Annie Wem 20 Jul 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born CALC 28 Feb 1827, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 30 Oct 1899, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna Magdalena "Annie Wem was born CALC 28 Feb 1827, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 30 Oct 1899, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Magdalena "Annie Kaster
    • Name: Anna Wend
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34258
    • Residence: 1852, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Isaac Kaster was born 27 Feb 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. Jacob Kaster was born 25 Mar 1856; died 9 Sep 1858; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. Fannie Kaster was born 5 Jul 1857, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1927, , Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Elizabeth Kaster was born 26 Jul 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1929; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Mary Kaster was born 24 Nov 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1937, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


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