Stuart Ross Snyder

Stuart — Eleanor Doris Koch. [Group Sheet]

1. Jeffrey Ross Snyder

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-295474
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1954, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SNYDER, John Willard Shirk 1915 - 2012 John died peacefully, with family at his side, at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo, on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was in his 98th year. John was married to Lena (Martin) who predeceased him in 2007. They were married for 66 years. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Carl), Stuart (Margaret), Brenda and daughter-in-law Peggy. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian), Brad, Joanna, Kevin (Anne), Kristine, Jeff (Jill), Sheila, Mark (Bev), Greg (Nicole), Brent (Lauren), Nadine and Yves. Also his great-grandchildren Owen, Leah, Cassidy, Addison, Michaella, Bronwyn, Blake, Trent, Ross, Lena, Tyson, Jack, Lily, PJ, Bianca, and Tiana. John is also survived by his in-laws, Valina, Lucinda, Viola, Butch, and Melba Martin. He was predeceased by his son James (1991), son-in-law Peter (1999), and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Eph and Naomi Hoffman, Elmer and Mabel Martin, Willard Martin, Ethleen Martin and Ida Martin. John was the only surviving child of Addison D. and Maria Shirk Snyder. John lived and farmed in Bloomingdale for 80 years until a stroke forced him to retire. He was a lifelong member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church. He was on the board of directors at the Mennonite Aid Union and also the Waterloo Co-Operative. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 9: 45 to 10: 45 a.m. A memorial service to celebrate John's life and faith will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Barb Smith-Morrison officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Cremation has taken place. Condolences for the family and donations to the House of Friendship or to the building fund of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church may be arranged through the funeral home, at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

John married Magdalena "Lena" Martin 1 Jun 1940. Magdalena (daughter of Seranus S. Martin and Blandina Gingerich) was born 21 Nov 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122958
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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LENA SNYDER 1912- 2007 Lena died peacefully, with her family at her side, at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo, on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. She was in her 95th year. She was the beloved wife of John W. S. Snyder, who together joyfully shared 66 years of marriage. Dear mother of Kathleen (Carl) Snyder of Bloomingdale, Stuart (Margaret Bell) Snyder of Conestogo, Brenda (John) Hagey of Cambridge and mother-in-law of Peggy Snyder of Waterloo. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Unrau, Bradley, Joanna Snyder, Kevin (Anne) Snyder, Kristine Snyder, Jeffrey (Jill) Snyder, Sheila Snyder and Linford Clarke, Mark, Gregory, Brent, Nadine and Yves Hallman; great-grandchildren, Owen, Leah, Addison, Michaella, Bronwyn, Blake, Trent, P.J. and Tiana. Sister of Naomi Hoffman of Kitchener, Valina and Viola Martin of Elmira, Lucinda Martin of Wichita, KA, Willard (Melba) Martin of Goshen, IN. and Floyd (Ethleen) Martin of Waterloo. She was predeceased by her parents, Blendina (Gingrich) and Seranus Martin; son, James (1991), son-in-law, Peter Hallman (1999); sister, Ida in infancy; brother, Elmer and sister-in-law, Mabel Martin and brother-in-law, Ephriam Hoffman. Lena was a life long member of the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, the WMCEC of the church and the Bloomingdale Women's Institute. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 3, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 10: 45 a.m. A memorial service to celebrate Lena's life and faith will follow at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Mary Mae Schwartzentruber officiating. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences or donations to Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Building or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Lena, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record 23 Feb 2007

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6355
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Addison married Maria Shirk 1 Jun 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Peter Shirk and Magdalena Martin) was born 10 Jun 1881, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1954, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00101-5672
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Shirk, "was born June 10th, 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.].

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Mrs. Addison D. Snyder

BLOOMINGDALE, Mrs. Addison D. Snyder, 72, died suddenly, Wednesday, at her home. Born June 10, 1881, in Bridgeport, she was Maria Shirk, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shirk. She was a member of the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale. On June 1, 1904, she was married to Mr. Snyder in Waterloo. Surviving are a son, John W. S., of Bloomingdale; one brother, Noah Shirk of Bridgeport; one step-brother, Norman Krampien of Waterloo; one step-sister, Mrs. Walter Snider of Bridgeport; three sisters, Mrs. Addison S. Snider and Mrs. Benjamin Drudge of Bridgeport and Mrs. Walter Shantz of Baden. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel funeral home, Kitchener, until Friday, at 10 a.m., whenremoval will be made to the residence. Removal will be made from the residence Saturday, at 2 p.m., for thefuneral at 2: 30 p.m., at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. John W. Snyder, pastor of the church, will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Feb 1954 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4502.2
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Seranus S., son of Manasseh and Magdalena Martin, was born in Waterloo Typ., Ont., Dec. 10, 1887; died at his home in Floradale, Ont., June 5, 1964; aged 76 y. 5 m. 26 d. In 1912 he was married to Blandina Gingrich, who died in 1956. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Willard, and Floyd), 5 daughters (Lena - Mrs. John Snyder, Naomi - Mrs. Ephraim Hoffman, Valina, Lucinda, and Viola), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (David, Eden, and Ephraim), and 4 sisters (Rebecca - Mrs. Moses Martin, Valina - Mrs. Jeremiah Bauman, Lucinda - Mrs. Clayton Martin, and Salome - Mrs. Harvey Bauman). He was a member of the Floradale Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Rufus Jutzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 30 - August 4, 1964 - pp 677-679

Seranus married Blandina Gingerich 1912. Blandina (daughter of Moses M. Gingerich and Magdalena Bauman) was born 5 Jul 1889, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Blandina Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210.4
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martin, Blandina, daughter of the late Moses and --- Gingrich, was born July 5, 1889, in Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ont.; passed away Nov. 22, 1956, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after an illness of several months; aged 67 y. 4m. 17 d. On Jan. 30, 1912, she married Seranus S. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Elmer and Floyd, Floradale; Willard, Goshen, Ind.), 5 daughters (Lena-Mrs. John W. Snyder, Breslau; Naomi-Mrs. Ephraim Hoffman, Breslau; Valina, Floradale; Lucinda, Wichita, Kans.; Viola, Elmira), 4 brothers (Oziah and Nelson, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo; Eli, Wallenstein), one sister (Mrs. Henry Brubacher, Elmira). A daughter, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Floradale Mennonite Church and active in sewing circle and relief work. Funeral services held Nov. 25 at the Floradale Church were in charge of Rufus Jutzi and O. D. Snider. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 11 - March 12, 1957 page 262, 263, 264

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6351
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Albert S. Snyder, "was born October 27th, 1853. On April 14th, 1874, he was married to Hettie Detweiler who was born February 21st, 1861. They reside about one and one-half miles north-east of Bloomingdale, on part of his father's old place, where he is engaged in farming"


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

Albert married Esther "Hettie" Detweiler 14 Apr 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Rudolph W. Dettweiler and Susannah Bingeman) was born 21 Feb 1851, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1936, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther "Hettie" Snyder
• Name: Henrietta Detweiler
• Name: Hettie Detweiler
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2263
• 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, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hettie Detweiler, is married to Albert Snyder. They reside about two miles north-east of Bloomingdale."

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

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Snyder.-Esther Detweiler, beloved wife of Albert Snyder of Bloomingdale, Ont., was born Feb. 21, 1851; died Dec. 12, 1936; aged 85 y. 9 m. 21 d. On April 14, 1874 she was united in marriage to Albert Snyder, with whom she shared the joys and cares of life nearly 63 years. There remain her loving husband, 1 son (Addison D.) at home, 1 adopted daughter (Mrs. Selina Weber of Kitchener), (3 daughters died in infancy); also 1 grandson (John W. Snyder) and 2 granddaughters (Estella and Eileen Weber of Kitchener) and 1 brother (R. B. Detweiler of Ingersoll, Ont.)-the last surviving member of a family of fourteen, who had all grown to see the youngest of the family married before the family circle was broken. She also leaves a large number of relatives and friends. She had a wide circle of friends whom she had made by her always cheerful smile. We mourn, but not without hope; for her desire has been granted and prayers answered to depart this world of care and pain to be with her blessed Savior where sorrow and sighing shall flee away. She was converted in her youth and united with Snyder's congregation, of which she always was a faithful member until God called her home. She always sought the Lord's house when health permitted. The last seven years she was denied this privilege, many a time. After one week's illness of pneumonia she passed peacefully on. The home loses a loving mother, the Church a faithful believer, but our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were conducted at the home by H. W. Stevanus assisted at the church by Jonas Snider and Simon Martin. Texts, I Pet. 3: 21, 22; Acts 1 : 11. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"In silence she suffered,
With a smile her pain she bore,
Until God's angel whispered
'Come home and suffer no more."'

Gospel Herald, Jauary 7, 1937 - Vol. XXIX, No.41 - page 862, 863

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• Historic Business: 1820'S, 90 Old Mill Road, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blair
• Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 059, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: 00101-5663
• Immigration: 1862, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1862, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1862
• Residence: 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Business: 1878, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lancaster Flour Millers
• Naturalization: 1878
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Public Service: 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Treasurer - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller Flour
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter Shirk, "son of Christian and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Shirk, is a native of Canarvon Township, Lancaster County Pa., where he was born November 11th, 1839. When a young man he left his native state and went to Canada, arriving at Berlin, Ontario, May 1st, 1862. Here he had his home with his uncle the late Jacob Hoffman in whose services he was for nearly two months, piling lumber and assisting in the saw mill. From here he went to the town of Waterloo and engaged himself as miller with D. H. Moyer & Co. who were then the proprietors of the Union Mills. After E. and S. S. Snider became proprietors of the mills he continued his services with the new firm until December 1st, 1866, when he purchased the Blair Mills. Here Mr. Shirk did a well paying business until December, 1869, when he sold the mills and, entering into partnership with Mr. S. S. Snider of Waterloo, purchased in December of the same year (1869) the Lancaster Mills of Bridgeport where he has since been engaged very extensively in manufacturing patent and high grade flour. In 1887 Mr. Snider retired from the firm, thus leaving Mr. Shirk sole proprietor of the extensive business. In connection with the Lancaster Mills, Mr. Shirk is also proprietor of the Baden Mills which he purchased from Mr. James Livingstone in 1889. Mr Shirk commenced life as a farmer's boy and being possessed with but little of this world's substance, he, by energy and perseverance and being naturally gifted with first class business qualities, besides having a good character, gradually worked his way up from one position to another and is now rated as one of our well-to-do millers (See his rating in the Mercantile Agency for the Dominion of Canada by R. G. Dun & Co.) of the province. Of late years he has been identified with public life and has held prominent positions of honour and trust, thus proving for himself a record of which no one has any need of feeling ashamed. On June 5th, 1866, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin. She was born March 2nd, 1845. They reside in Bridgeport, Ontario. To them were born the following children"


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

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Shirk.--Peter Shirk was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 11, 1839; died in Bridgeport, Ont., on Oct. 1, 1919; aged 79 y. 10 m. 20 d. Bro. Shirk came to Canada in 1862 and entered the milling business. He was married twice, his first wife being Magdalene Martin who died 24 years ago and the second wife was Judith Krampien who survives. There are also left to mourn his departure ten children, 38 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Oct. 6 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. The services at the house were conducted by Bro. Noah Stauffer and at the Church by the brethren Jonas Snider, Urias Martin and Manasseh Hallman.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XII, No. 30 - October 23, 1919

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PETER SHIRK

It will be of interest to know a little of his ancestors. The first we have record of was Ulrich Shirk who came from Switzerland in 1832 to Pennsylvania with his six sons and two daughters. One son was named Peter who had a son named Joseph and Joseph had a son named Christian.

Peter Shirk was the son of Christian and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Shirk and was a native of Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he was born November 11th, 1839. He came from a poor family which made it necessary for him to go to work and help support the family when eleven years of age. He worked hard and had long hours, but he was eager to learn so studied a good deal at night. He learned the milling trade at Peter Rupe's flour mill near Churchtown, Pennsylvania.

When he was a young man he left his native state and came to Canada with his eldest sister Barbara, arriving at Berlin (Kitchener) on May 1st, 1861. He made his home with his uncle, the late Jacob Hoffman in whose services he was for nearly two months piling lumber and assisting in the saw mills. (Jacob Hoffman's saw mill was situated where Schreiter's Furniture Store now stands). From here he went to the village of Waterloo and engaged himself as miller with D. H. Moyer & Co., who were then the proprietors of the Union Mills. After E. and S. S. Snider became proprietors of the mills he continued with the new firm until December 1st, 1866, when he purchased the Blair Mills. Here he did a well paying business until December, 1869, when he sold the mills and entered into partnership with Samuel Snider in Bridgeport. In 1887 Peter Shirk bought Mr. Snider's interest in the company and continued the business under the name of Shirk & Snider until 1910 when the firm name was changed to Shirk & Snider Ltd., Peter Shirk as President and his eldest son Geo. M. as managing-director.

On August 17th, 1889, the Baden Mills were purchased from James Livingstone, the business having grown to such an extent that it was necessary to increase its capacity. The two mills, Bridgeport and Baden had a combined capacity of 250 barrels per day.

The Bridgeport flour mill of Shirk & Snider Ltd. is one of the old industries of Waterloo County, this mill having been built in 1830 and the dam, of about 25 acres, in 1829, by Jacob Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker operated the mill for 20 years when he sold to Elias Eby who had it for the following 20 years. Peter Shirk and S. S. Snider bought from Mr. Eby in 1870. The buildings were always kept in good repair and the machinery modern.

In addition to the mill Peter Shirk also owned and operated a cooperage, supplying the barrels for the Bridgeport, Baden, Waterloo and other mills. Most of the flour was sold and shipped in barrels in the earlier days. All the export flour had to be teamed to Dundas in the early days as that was the nearest shipping station. After 1856 the flour was teamed to Berlin (now Kitchener.) In 1903, through the influence and efforts of Peter Shirk a spur line was extended direct to the mill from the beet sugar factory of that time.

The company 's products always had an enviable reputation both locally and in the foreign markets. The special flour brands were "Buda" a blended flour for all purposes (this getting its name from the abbreviation of Budapest, Hungary, where the first roller mills were used) ; "Two Sisters" a special flour for pastry and cakes and "Evangeline" a pure Manitoba flour for bread.

Peter Shirk was in his youth possessed of but little of this world's substance, but by energy and perservance and being naturally gifted with first class business qualities besides having a good character, he gradually worked his way up from one position to another and to affluence. In his later years he was identified with public life and held prominent positions of honor and trust. He was on the board of trustees of the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate and Technical Institute about 30 years. During his term he was instrumental in having Manual Training and Household Science added to the curriculum. He was treasurer of Waterloo Township for 20 years when he resigned, being succeeded by his son, Geo. M., who held the position for 15 years. Allen Shirk has been Township Treasurer for the past 6 years, since the death of his father Geo. M. Shirk.

Peter Shirk was married on June 5th, 1866, to Magdalena (Weber) Martin. Mrs. Peter Shirk's grandfather was Abraham Weber who in company with Benj. Eby and wife, Samuel Eby and family, Joseph Schneider and family, and others, came to this section of Waterloo County on June 2nd, 1807. The Conestogo driven by Abraham Weber on his trip from Lan-caster County, Pennsylvania, in 1807, is now in the Waterloo Historical Society Museum.

Soon after Abraham Weber's arrival in Canada he married Elizabeth Cressman and they settled on the corner of King and Wilmot Streets where the Canadian Goodrich plant is now situated. It was at this place that Mrs. Peter Shirk's mother was born, on August 14th, 1811, being one of the first children born in Berlin (Kitchener).

To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shirk were born the following children: Peter, Anna, George, Emma, Elizabeth, Catherine, Martin, Magdalena, John, Maria, Noah, Veronica and Barbara. Mr. Shirk's first wife died on November 7th, 1895 and Peter Shirk died on October 1st, 1919, aged 79 years. He is survived by his second wife, 1 son and 7 daughters.

-Contributed by Mrs. F. Capling, Granddaughter of Peter Shirk.

Twenty-First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society, 1933

Historic Business:
Your Heritage Waterloo Region

Business:
Shirk & Snider Proprietors

Peter married Magdalena Martin 5 Jun 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Z. Martin and Anna Weber) was born 2 Mar 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1895, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Shirk
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4457
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, 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:

Magdalena Martin, "the sixth daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin, was born March 2nd, 1845. On June 5th, 1866, she was married to Peter, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Shirk"


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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SHERK. - On the 7th of November, 1895, in Bridgeport, Waterloo Co., Ont., Magdalena Martin, beloved wife of Peter Sherk, aged 50 years, 8 months, 5 days. Buried on the 10th at Eby's M. H. Funeral services by Joseph Gingrich and Paul Martin. She leaves a sorrowing husband and large family and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss.


HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXII, No. 23, December 1, 1895, p. 366, 367

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4502
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Manasseh Martin, "the youngest son of David Martin, was born September 29th, 1859. In February, 1887, he was married to Magdalena Shantz. They reside on the old "John Sitler Farm" two miles north of Waterloo, and have a family of four children"


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

Manasseh married Magdalena "Lena" Shantz 1 Mar 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider) was born 30 Jan 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1959; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Shantz
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6901
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Shantz, "was born January 30th, 1865. She was married to Manasseh Martin March 1st, 1887. They reside on the old 'John Sitler Farm'.


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

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43870715
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3210
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Moses M. Gingerich, "the fourth son, was born May 15th, 1856. He is a farmer and resides in Peel township, Wellington County, P. O. address, Floradale. He is married to Magdalena Baumann. Their family consists 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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Moses Gingerich

On Tuesday of this week death removed one of this district's oldest and most valued residents in the person of Moses Gingerich, whose demise was caused through a hardening of the arteries. He had been ill for sometime, and passed away at the home of his on Eli on the Fourth Line of Peel. He was born in Woolwich township on the Henry Gingrich farm, situated below Elmira, and was a lifelong member of the Mennonite church. Forty-five years ago, he was married to Mollie Hallman. After living for five years on the farm now occupied by Ephraim Martin, Mr. Gingerich moved to the homestead on which he resided until the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Orias of Guernsey, Sask., Amos of near Waterloo; Nelson, near Elmira and Eli on the homestead, and three daughters, Mrs. Seranus Martin, of Floradale; Mr. A. Martin of Peel township and Mrs. Edwin Snyder of Waterloo.

The funeral takes place this (Thurs-day) afternoon from his late home to the Menonnite burying grounds of Upper Woolwich.

Moses married Magdalena Bauman 26 Oct 1884. Magdalena (daughter of Eli H. Bauman and Rebecca S. Snider) was born 18 Sep 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1944, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43870782
• Name: Magdalena Gingerich
• Name: Magdalena Shantz
• Name: Mollie Bauman
• Eby ID Number: 00002-162
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to Eli H. Bowman

Notes:

Magdalena Baumann, "the eldest daughter of Eli and Rebecca Baumann, was born September 18th, 1856. On October 29th, 1876, she married Henry W., son of Daniel and Esther (Wismer) Shantz. They resided in the township of Maryborough, County Wellington, where he died August 1st, 1879. They had a family of two children, Hannah and Henry Seranus. On October 26th, 1884, she married Moses M., son of Moses and Susannah (Martin) Gingerich. They reside on a farm in the township of Peel, County of Wellington. They have 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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Gingrich-Magdalena (Mollie) Bauman Gingrich was born in Waterloo Co.,. Ont,. Sept 18, 1856; died April 16, 1944; aged 87 y. 6 m. 29 d. She had been in failing health since January, gradually growing weaker until she passed away peacefully at the home of their daughter, Mrs. .Seranus Martin, Floradale. She was married Oct. 29, 1876 to Henry Shantz and moved to Marybourough Twp.,. where they lived until he died Aug 12, 1879. Two children were born to the union. On Oct 26, 1884 she was united in marriage to Moses Gingrich and moved to Peel Twp.,. where they resided until he died June 23, 1931. Eight children were born to the union. She continued to make her home with her son Eli on the old homestead until 2 1/2 years ago, when she made her home with her daughter. She leaves to mourn her departure 9 children; Hannah ( Mrs., Henry Brubacher) Elmire; Henry Cyrenius Shantz, Guernsey, Sask.; Rebekah ( Mrs. Ananias Martin) Peel Twp.; Blandina ( Mrs. Seranus Martin Floradale; Leah .( Mrs. Edwin Snyder) Waterloo Twp.; Ozias, Elmira; Amos, Waterloo Twp.; Eli on the old homestead. Also surviving are one sister ( Mrs. David Martin) 57 grandchildren, and 46 great grandchildren. One son, Urias, predeceased her 32 years ago. Funeral services were held April 19, at the North Woolwich Mennonite Church of which she was a member, in charge of Bishop Amsey Martin, assisted by Bro. George Brubacher.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXVII, No . 5 - MAY 5, 1944 PAGES 95, 96