Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Ida Rofina Hannenberg

Female 1876 - 1942  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ida Rofina Hannenberg was born 21 Dec 1876, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of August Hannenberg and Christine "Tina" Rebelski, daughter of Isaac S. Weber and Catharine B. "Catherine" Shantz); died 14 Mar 1942, RR3, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 19 Mar 1942, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215766316
    • Name: Ida Rofina Schmitt
    • Name: Ida Rofina Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143303
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Adopted: Bef 1891, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    WILLIAMSBURG
    By Mrs. Ezra Becker (Chronicle Correspondent)

    Attend Funeral
    Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schmitt and sons, Fred and Stewart, attended the funeral of the former's mother, Mrs. Harvey Schmitt, which was held from her residence at Sunnyside followed by public service at the Bethany Mennonite church last Tuesday.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 27 Mar 1942, p. 3

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    Mrs. Harvey W. Schmitt

    Mrs. Harvey W. Schmitt, nee Ida R. Hannenberg, 64, of R.R. 3 Kitchener, Sunnyside, died her home Saturday following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kitchener on Dec. 21 1877 She attended Bethany Mennonite Church.

    Forty years ago in Kitchener she married Harvey W Schmitt. who survives. together with three sons, Victor and Carl of Kitchener, Clarence of Williamsburg, four daughters, Mrs. John Bonn of Centreville, Mrs. Edward Fyfe of Kitchener, Mrs. Harvey Zeller of Sunnyside and Mrs Herbert Gole of Breslau Other survivors are one brother. Alfred Hannenberg of Collingwood, a stepbrother, Herbert Reiko of Kitcnener, a sister. Mrs. Lena Miehm of Sunnyside, and a stepsister. Mrs. Frederick Brandt of Grand Rapids, Mich. Fourteen grandchildren also survive

    Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Mar 1942, p. 3

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    Ida was adopted or raised by Isaac Weber and his wife Catherine and

    Ida married Harvey W. Schmitt 15 Jan 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harvey (son of Casper H. Schmitt and Matilda Weber) was born Jun 1878, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Beatrice Schmidt was born 7 Jul 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Matilda "Tillie" Schmitt was born 28 May 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Gladys Schmitt was born 12 Oct 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Victor Schmitt was born 3 Apr 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clarence W. Schmitt was born 29 May 1909, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Carl Schmitt was born 6 Jan 1912, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isaac S. Weber was born 12 May 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin M. Weber and Nancy Shantz); died 12 Jan 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: accident, misfortune
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7851
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Misfortune: 9 Jan 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed as a result of vehicle accident

    Notes:

    Isaac S. Weber," was born May 12th, 1840. On October 11th, 1864, he was married to Catherine, daughter of Noah C. and Hannah (Baumann) Shantz. She was born August 17th, 1845. They reside about a mile south-east of Berlin, on the Preston Road where they have a comfortable home. They have no family but have raised several children, namely: Mary Weber, Louis Kramp, Willie Grant and several others."

    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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    WEBER - A sad and fatal accident occurred on the 9th of January, resulting in the death of our dear brother, Isaac Weber, of Berlin, Ontario. On the above date, about noon, he started for his home a short distance south-east of Berlin, in company with Bro. Samuel Cressman, and when near the intersection of King and Cedar Strs, the king-bolt of his vehicle dropped out, throwing both men violently to the frozen ground, stunning them. The latter soon recovered, but Bro. Weber was carried to a house near by, he however recovered so far that he could be taken home. Medical aid had been promptly summoned, and his injuries were not considered fatal, but on Sunday following he was taken with an epileptic stroke, rendering him speechless, and from that time he began to sink until Tuesday the 12th when he passed away. He leaves a sorrowing companion, three adopted children (one married), an aged mother, one brother and one sister, besides many near and dear friends who deeply mourn their loss. Bro. Weber was a consistent member of the Mennonite church since his youth, and one of the pioneer Sunday school workers in our church. He always took a lively interest in everything pertaining to the prosperity of the Master's cause. His remains were conveyed to their last earthly resting place at C. Eby's M.H., on the 14th. Funeral services by David Hostetler, of Ohio, in German, and by David Garber, of Ohio, in English, to a house filled to its utmost capacity with sympathizing hearers. Text Isa. 3: 10, 11. Bro. Weber had reached the age of 56 years and 8 months. J.Z.K.

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

    Isaac married Catharine B. "Catherine" Shantz 11 Oct 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Noah C. Shantz and Hannah Bauman) was born 17 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catharine B. "Catherine" Shantz was born 17 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Noah C. Shantz and Hannah Bauman); died 23 Feb 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine B. "Catherine" Schmitt
    • Name: Catharine B. "Catherine" Weber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72068
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catharine Shantz, "was born August 17th, 1845. On October 11th, 1864, she was married to Isaac S. Weber. They reside about a mile south-east of Berlin. "

    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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    Schmitt. - Sister Catharine B. Schantz was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 17, 1845; died near German Mills, Ont., Feb. 23, 1917; aged 71 y. 6 m. 6 d. She was married to Bro. Isaac S. Weber Oct. 11, 1864. Bro. Weber met with an accident by being thrown from his buggy on the frozen ground and died Jan. 12, 1897. On Oct. 9, 1898, she was married to Bro. John B. Schmitt, who was also accidentally killed by an electric car on Mar. 23, 1911. Although Sister Schmitt had trials and pains more than average, her faith was strong and she was looked up to as a very exemplary Christian. Funeral on Feb. 25 at the Mennonite Church at Kitchener by the brethren, Isaiah Wismer, Jonas Snider, and Norman Stauffer. Text, II Tim. 4: 6-8. Buried in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 50 - March 15, 1917 - page 918, 919

    Children:
    1. Ludwig "Louis" Kramp was born 24 Apr 1857, Shantz Station, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Willie Grant was born Abt 1860; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Weber was born Abt 1860; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Louis Weber was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brinkert was born 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Alexander Grant was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 1. Ida Rofina Hannenberg was born 21 Dec 1876, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1942, RR3, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 19 Mar 1942, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Benjamin M. Weber was born 28 Feb 1813, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Benjamin Weber and Veronica Martin); died 30 Nov 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Dec 1870, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37220190
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7848
    • Occupation: 1851, 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

    Notes:

    Benjamin Weber," the third son of Benjamin and Veronica (Martin) Weber, was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 28th, 1813. He when a mere lad, came to this country with his parents in 1817, and was raised on the farm now possessed by Joseph S. Weber, his nephew, two miles north of the town of Waterloo. On March 1st, 1836, he was married to Anna, daughter of Isaac and Esther (Bechtel) Shantz. She was born August 11th, 1817. She has her home with her daughter, Anna (Mrs. N. Detweiler). After their marriage they moved on the west end of lot No. 113, German Company Tract, where they resided until his death which took place November 30th, 1870. Their family consisted of 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.].

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    Weber. - On the 30th of November, in Waterloo county, Ontario, of Consumption, BENJAMIN M. WEBER, aged 57 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was buried on the 2nd of December at Eby's Meeting-house. Funeral addresses were delivered by Joseph Hegy and David Sherk from Rev. 14: 12, 13. He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude, and had a great desire to depart and be with Christ. During his sickness he frequently asked God's blessing upon his family, and with tears exhorted them to hold out faithful to the end. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss, but not as those having no hope. Good-by, children and wife, I must part with you for my home is in heaven and I have no rest here below. F. H. M.

    Herald of Truth - Volume VIII, Number 1 - January, 1871, page 14, 15

    Benjamin married Nancy Shantz 1 Mar 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel) was born 11 Aug 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1899; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy Shantz was born 11 Aug 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel); died 8 Apr 1899; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66969647
    • Name: Anna Shantz
    • Name: Nancy Weber
    • Residence: Mennonite
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6830
    • Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Shantz, "was born August 11th, 1817. On March 1st, 1836, she was married to Benjamin Weber. At present she resides with her daughter, Anna (Mrs. Noah Detweiler)."

    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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    Nancy Weber, maiden name Shantz, daughter of Isaac Shantz, who came from Pennsylvania in 1808 and settled on the farm near Berlin, now in possession of Abram Wambold, was born Aug. 11th, 1817. On the 1st of March, 1836, she was married to Benjamin M. Weber, and moved on lot No. 113, between Bridgeport and Breslau, which was at that time all forest but a few acres. They were of the first settlers, and wolves and other wild beasts and Indians were plentiful. Some years afterward other Mennonite people came in, and they built a house of worship now known as Cressman's Meeting House. Here they lived and worshiped the Lord harmoniously in true unity and spirit together until Nov. 30, 1870, Benjamin Weber died. Since then she remained a widow until her life ended here to begin in glory, which took place April 8th, 1899, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 27 days. This union was blessed with ten children, of whom only two remain. She was buried at C. Eby's M. H. on the 11th, where a large concourse of friends and relatives were present. Services by Noah Stauffer from Heb. 11: 10, followed by Jacob Woolner. She was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church.

    The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 9, May 1, 1899 - pages 140-142

    Children:
    1. Veronica Weber was born 30 Oct 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1896; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Menno S. Weber was born 18 Jun 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Isaac S. Weber was born 12 May 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Esther S. Weber was born 27 Aug 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1885; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Benjamin S. Weber was born 17 Jun 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Aaron S. Weber was born 11 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Noah S. Weber was born 20 Sep 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1880; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Simon Weber was born 28 Apr 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna S. "Nancy" Weber was born 10 Mar 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1939, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Abraham S. "Abram" Weber was born 15 Nov 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Noah C. Shantz was born 14 Jan 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian R. Shantz and Magdalena Cressman); died 8 Aug 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6676
    • 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

    Notes:

    Noah C. Shantz, "was born January 14th, 1819. On January 26th, 1841, he was married to Hannah Baumann. She was born February 28th, 1819, and died January 28th, 1892. Soon after his marriage he took possession of his father's farm about a mile south-east of Berlin. Here he resided until his death which took place August 8th, 1876. He was enaged in pulling down the stone foundation of the old dwelling on his farm, when, all of a sudden, part of the wall fell, striking him on the lower part of the body and causing death within a few hours after the accident. His family consisted of 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.].


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    Aug 8 th, in Waterloo Co., Ont., Bro. Noah Schantz, aged 57 years and 6 months. He was removing a wall, when a portion of it fell upon him, and broke both legs, three ribs, and crushed in body considerably; although suffering excrutiating pain, he survived 5 hours. He leaves a wife and 9 children to mourn their loss.

    Herald of Truth - Volume XIII, Number 9 - SEPTEMBER 1876, page 158-159


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    Died/ Near Berlin, on Thursday, Jan. 28th, 1892,/ Hannah Shantz,/ Beloved wife of the late Noah C. Shantz,/ aged 72 years and 11 months./ The Funeral/ Will take place on Sunday, the 31st, inst., at/ 9 o'clock, a.m., from her residence to the Old/ Mennonite Church and Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept / this intimation./ Berlin, January 28th, 1892.

    Funeral Card of Noach C. Shantz

    Noah married Hannah Bauman 26 Jan 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Henry B. K. Bauman and Catherine Wismer) was born 28 Feb 1819, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Hannah Bauman was born 28 Feb 1819, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry B. K. Bauman and Catherine Wismer); died 28 Jan 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hannah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-497
    • Residence: 1841, 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 City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Henry B. K. Baumann, was born February 28th, 1819. On January 26th, 1841, she was married to Noah C. Shantz, who was born January 14th, 1819, and died August 8th, 1876. They resided about a mile south of Berlin, Ontario, where they owned a beautiful farm of over 200 acres. Here she died January 28th, 1892. Their family consisted of 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.].

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    SHANTZ.--On the 28th of January, 1892, near Berlin, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralytic stroke, Hannah Shantz, widow of Noah C. Shantz, aged 72 years and 11 months. Her remains were laid to rest on the 31st in the Mennonite Cemetery, Berlin. Funeral services were preached by Moses Bowman, Sr., in German, and Bro. David Hostetler, Wayne Co., Ohio, in English. Sister Shantz was a consistent member for over 50 years. She had a desire which the writer feels to add, that is, that her dear children who have not made their peace with God might turn to Jesus who is waiting to give them this new life, and oh, that they may with the rest of the family live christian lives, so that we may all meet as a dear family in the City of God."For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5: 1. E. H.


    Herald Of Truth, Vol. XXIX, No. 14, July 15, 1892, page 222, 223

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    It reads: Died/ Near Berlin, on Thursday, Jan. 28th, 1892,/ Hannah Shantz,/ Beloved wife of the late Noah C. Shantz,/ aged 72 years and 11 months./ The Funeral/ Will take place on Sunday, the 31st, inst., at/ 9 o'clock, a.m., from her residence to the Old/ Mennonite Church and Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept / this intimation./ Berlin, January 28th, 1892.

    Funeral Card of Hannah Baumann

    Children:
    1. Henry Bauman Shantz was born 17 Dec 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena Shantz was born 6 Apr 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Catharine B. "Catherine" Shantz was born 17 Aug 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John C. Shantz was born 5 Jul 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary B. Shantz was born 6 Oct 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Aaron B. Shantz was born 1 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lewis Shantz was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Levi B. Shantz was born 23 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Susannah Shantz was born 12 Aug 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1922; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Hannah B. Shantz was born 21 Jan 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1932, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.
    11. Noah B. Shantz was born 30 Jul 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Emanuel B. Shantz was born 26 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1932; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Elias Shantz was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Benjamin Weber was born 2 Feb 1786, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Henry Weber and Veronica Hershey); died 21 Jan 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20684523
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7833
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 008, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 113, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin Weber," the eldest son of Henry and Veronica (Hershey) Weber, was born near Blue Ball, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 2nd, 1786. He was married to Veronica Martin, April 28th, 1806. She was born May 24th, 1784, and died 11th, 1859. In 1817, in company with others, they, with their family, left Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and moved to the wilds of Canada, and located on lot No. 8, German Company Tract, Waterloo County, Ontario, where they resided until their deaths. He died January 21st, 1863. To them was born a family of seven 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.].

    Benjamin married Veronica Martin 28 Apr 1806. Veronica was born 24 May 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Apr 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica Martin was born 24 May 1784, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Apr 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20684963
    • Name: Fronica Martin
    • Name: Veronica Weber
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7833.1

    Children:
    1. Henry Weber was born 31 Oct 1807, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 Mar 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maria "Anna" Weber was born 30 Jul 1809, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 Oct 1877, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David M. Weber was born 22 Jun 1811, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Sep 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Benjamin M. Weber was born 28 Feb 1813, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 Nov 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Dec 1870, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Weber was born 23 Mar 1814, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died May 1879, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Weber was born 10 Dec 1815, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Apr 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joseph M. Weber was born 11 Jun 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1901; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Isaac Shantz was born 23 Apr 1783, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Isaac Shantz and Barbara Rife); died 12 Dec 1854, South-East Of Berlin, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isaak Schantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6790
    • Residence: 1829, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 001, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 052W, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    Isaac Shantz, "was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, April 23rd, 1783. On October 15th, 1808, he was married to Esther, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Morris) Bechtel. She was born February 2nd, 1786, and died near Berlin, Ontario, July 24th, 1867. In 1808 Mr. Shantz, in company with his mother, his brother, Joseph, and his sister Veronica, moved to Canada and settled on the farm now in possession of Abraham H. Wamboldt. (This farm is a little to the south-east of Berlin). Here he resided until his death which took place December 12th, 1854. To them were born eleven 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-1-55 Isaac Shantz: Last Will and Testament of Isaac Shantz of the Township of Waterloo.

    …I, Isaac Shantzs of the Township of Waterloo, being of good health and of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament…That is to say first, that all my just debts shall be paid, Second I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Esther, all my Books, four beds and bedsteads, my stove and pipe, my 24-hour clock and case, my case of Drawers, my bureau and cubboard[sic] and all that is in them both, one spinning wheel and real one table and kitchen furniture to the amount of ten dollars; also two cows and six sheep and two hundred dollars in cash out of the first moneys arising out of my Estate, and sixty dollars as Dowry, or the interest at six percent on one thousand dollars, each and every year during her natural life, further I order and devise and it is my will, that my son Isaac B. Shantz shall have my farm at Three thousand dollars in manner and form following, that is to say, the said Isaac is to pay two thousand dollars in ten annual yearly equal installments of two hundred dollars each, and also sixty dollars as the interest on one thousand dollars, each and every year during widowhood of my beloved wife. Should my loving wife depart this natural life, before the two thousand dollars are fully paid, then my son Isaac, or his successors, shall pay two hundred and fifty dollars each and every year, till the full amount of three thousand dollars are fully paid….I give and bequeath to all my sons and daughters, or their heirs and successors share and share alike, except my daughter Mary Herner, she is to have the interest at six per cent on her share each and every year, so long as she is and remains the wife of Samuel Herner, after his death, the said Samuel Herner, she or her heirs shall have her full share and portion as my other children, and I do hereby nominate my son Samuel Shantz and my son-in-law Abraham Mayer, as Executors in full power, as my own person of this my Last Will and Testament.

    Witnessed by Jacob S. Shoemaker and William Thoman
    Dated 18 September 1850
    Will proven 16 January 1855
    Inventory £88/0/9
    Died 12 December 1854

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

    Isaac married Esther Bechtel 15 Oct 1808. Esther (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary) was born 2 Feb 1786, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 14 Jul 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Esther Bechtel was born 2 Feb 1786, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary); died 14 Jul 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0816
    • Birth: CALC 24 Feb 1786
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Death: 24 Jul 1867

    Notes:

    Esther Bechtel "the third daughter in the family, was born February 2nd, 1786. She was fifteen years of age when she came to Canada. On October 15th, 1808, she was married to Isaac, son of Isaac and Barbara (Reiff) Shantz. He was born April 23rd, 1783, and died December 12th, 1854. They resided near Berlin where she died July 14th, 1867. Their family consisted of eleven 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. Elizabeth Shantz was born 11 Aug 1809, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1821.
    2. Samuel B. Shantz was born 16 Jan 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1895; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Shantz was born 6 May 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Shantz was born 14 Jan 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1875, Chatsworth, Livingston, Illinois, United States; was buried , Sullivan Center Cemetery, Cullom, Livingston, Illinois, United States.
    5. Sarah "Sallie" Shantz was born 21 Jan 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Oct 1881, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 5. Nancy Shantz was born 11 Aug 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1899; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Veronica "Fanny" Shantz was born 27 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1893, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Sep 1893, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Esther Shantz was born 7 Jan 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1883, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Magdalena Shantz was born 19 Apr 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1887; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Isaac B. Shantz was born 18 May 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Leah Shantz was born 1 Dec 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Christian R. Shantz was born 13 Feb 1779, Near Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Isaac Shantz and Barbara Rife); died 9 Nov 1856, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6632
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Christian R. Shantz
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 052, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 055, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Christian Shantz, "the second son of Isaac Shantz, was born on the old 'Schantzen Homestead' near Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 13th, 1779. On October 19th, 1800, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of old 'Hannes' Cressman of Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was born January 30th, 1783, and died in Waterloo County August 13th, 1866. In May, 1806, he, in company with his wife and family of three children, Philip Bliehm and family, his brother, Abraham, and family, Abraham Cressman, and others, moved to Canada. Mr. Shantz arrived in safety at his farm, being composed of lots Nos. 52 and 55, German Company's Tract. The land is still in possession of three of his grandsons. Here they resided until their deaths. He died November 9th, 1856. They 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.].

    Residence:
    He was listed as a gentleman.

    Christian married Magdalena Cressman 19 Oct 1800. Magdalena (daughter of John Cressman and Anna Schowalter) was born 30 Jan 1783, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 Aug 1866; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdalena Cressman was born 30 Jan 1783, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Cressman and Anna Schowalter); died 13 Aug 1866; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2062
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Anna Shantz was born 19 Oct 1801, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 Oct 1822, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac C. Shantz was born 13 Jul 1803, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 20 Sep 1885, , Livingstone Co., Illinois.
    3. Barbara Shantz was born 25 Jun 1805, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 5 Feb 1896; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John C. Shantz was born 23 Oct 1807, South Of Berlin, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1875; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christian C. Shantz was born 16 Feb 1810, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1831.
    6. Magdalena Shantz was born 14 Jan 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jonas C. Shantz was born 26 Jul 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Eli C. Shantz, Sr. was born 23 Jan 1816, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 6. Noah C. Shantz was born 14 Jan 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. David Shantz was born 1 Aug 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1821, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Mary Shantz was born 29 Dec 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Susannah Shantz was born 7 Mar 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Henry B. K. Bauman was born 27 Nov 1790, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Bauman and Elizabeth (Die Alt Betty) Sprigel?); died 12 Feb 1858, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00002-74
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Heinrich B. K. Bauman
    • Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: Bef 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tanner and currier

    Notes:

    Henry B. K. Baumann, "sixth son of Peter Baumann, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 27th, 1790, died February 12th, 1858. Was married to Catharine Wismer, who was born April 17th, 1794, and died November 22nd, 1881. They resided near Preston, Ontario. Had a family of ten children."

    Henry B. K. Baumann, "son of Peter Baumann (see No. 74), was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November 27th, 1790. He came to Canada about 1816, and settled near Preston, on the Blair road, where he was engaged in farming and tanning. His brothers, Christian and David, and his sister Anna who was married to Christian Martin, settled in this county about the same time. Henry was married to Catharine, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Fried) Wismer, May 4th, 1813. She was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 11th, 1794, came to Canada with her parents who settled in Waterloo County, near Blair, in 1800, and died at Preston, November 22nd, 1881. He died February 12th, 1858. They had a family of 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.].

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    A-1-163 Henry B. K. Bauman Probate of the Will of Henry B.K. Bauman , late of the Village of Preston, Tanner and Currier, deceased, on the petition of Jacob Hagey of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, and Catharine Bauman (widow of said deceased) the Executor and Executrix named in said Will, which is in the words following:

    I, Henry B, K. Bauman, of the Village of Preston…Tanner and Currier, being weak in body…First, I give and devise to my beloved wife Catharine Bauman, to have and to hold, one acre of vacant land, in the old homestead, wherever she wishes to have it, and my Executors shall build her a frame house thereon, 18 by 27 ft., and one story and a half high, and the outside walls of the lower story, later filled out with stone or brick, and further to have all such furniture as she wishes to keep, and also one cow, and five hundred dollars in money, of the first that will come out of the estate, and further to have one third of all the moveable property, and the interest of one third of the old homestead, to have and to hold the above property as long as she remains my widow, and after her decease it shall be equally divided amongst my heirs, and further I request my wife to continue house keeping until my youngest child is of age, and as long afterwards as she wishes to continue on, and further my wife Catharine Bauman shall have the right to sell the above mentioned house and one acre of land, whenever she wishes to do so, and further, whenever my widow wishes to quit housekeeping, my Executors shall sell the old homestead to the best advantage, either all together or in pieces, or in Village lots, any way they can sell it to the best advantage, and further, I give and devise to my fourth son Abraham Bauman, lot number five in the Twelfth concession of the Township of Hay in the County of Huron, to have and to hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever for the consideration of five hundred dollars. And further I give and devise to my three oldest sons Joseph K. Bauman, Solomon Bauman, and Peter Bauman, each an equal share of my property and likewise my daughters Hannah, Elisabeth, Mary and Nancy, each an equal share with my sons. And my Executors shall examine my books and see how much each of my heirs receive during my lifetime, and them that got least, shall share first until they have equal shares with the others, and then they shall all share alike and if any of them have any more then their shares will amount to when my property is equal divided, they then shall pay back to the Executors or other heirs, whatever they have more than their share will amount to so that they will all share and share alike, both sons and daughters, without reserve. And I hereby authorize my Executors to grant Deeds for my freehold property when sold. I do hereby nominate and appoint Jacob Hagey and Catharine Bauman Executors of this my Last Will and Testament…

    Witnessed by Peter Bauman, Richard Kelsey and Aaron Bauman
    Will dated 23rd July 1857
    Proved 8th March 1858
    Died 12th February 1858
    No Inventory

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

    Henry married Catherine Wismer 4 May 1813. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Wismer and Hannah Fried) was born 11 Apr 1794, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Nov 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine Wismer was born 11 Apr 1794, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Joseph Wismer and Hannah Fried); died 22 Nov 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8229
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Catherine Wismer
    • Immigration: 1800, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catherine Wismer, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 11th, 1794. On May 4th, 1813, she was married to Henry B. K. Baumann. She died at Preston, Ontario, November 22nd, 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.].
    An Old Resident - There died at Preston on the 22nd November, Mrs. Catherine Bowman, relic of the late Henry B. K. Bowman, aged 87 years, 7 months and 11 days. The deceased lady emigrated to Canada in 1800.

    Galt Reporter Nov 25 1881 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Joseph K. Bauman was born 10 Apr 1814, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 15 Jan 1890.
    2. Henry Bauman was born 10 Oct 1816, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Hannah Bauman was born 28 Feb 1819, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Solomon Bauman was born 17 Jul 1821, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1869.
    5. Peter G. Bauman was born 26 Aug 1825, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1884, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Bauman was born 7 Jul 1828, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1890, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary W. Bauman was born 22 Sep 1830, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Nancy Bauman was born 20 Dec 1832, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Abraham Bauman was born 30 Nov 1834, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1906; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Aaron Bauman was born 20 Mar 1837, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.