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

Maurice Carl "Bud" Shantz

Male 1916 - 1960  (43 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Maurice Carl "Bud" Shantz was born 15 Dec 1916 (son of Clayton S. Shantz and Hanna Musselman); died 1960; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191198

    Maurice — Elsie Rhonda "Ronnie" Swanson. Elsie was born 10 Jan 1922; died 1993; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clayton S. Shantz was born 1 Mar 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Elias S. Shantz and Catharine Sitler); died 6 Aug 1948; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7211.2

    Clayton — Hanna Musselman. Hanna (daughter of Joseph G. Musselman and Catharine Hoffman) was born 14 Feb 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Hanna Musselman was born 14 Feb 1893, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph G. Musselman and Catharine Hoffman); died 6 Mar 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hanna Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43833

    Children:
    1. 1. Maurice Carl "Bud" Shantz was born 15 Dec 1916; died 1960; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Eileen Shantz was born 14 Jul 1921; died 21 May 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elias S. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Schantz and Elizabeth, son of Deacon Menno S. Shantz and Elizabeth Snider); died 21 Aug 1937, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6903
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, 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
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elias S. Shantz, "was born September 11th, 1867. He is married to Catharine Sitler and resides on the farm formerly owned by the late Absalom Martin. His family consists of three children VI Hannah, VI Menno, and VI Elam"

    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.-Elias Shantz was born Sept. 11, 1867; died Aug. 21, 1937; aged 69 y. 11 m. 9 d. In October, 1891, he was united in marriage to Catharine Sitler, who predeceased him Apr. 22, 1898. In February, 1900, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Lichty who predeceased him 3 years ago. For a few years he suffered from a weak heart which caused his death. He bore his suffering patiently and his sudden departure came as a great shock to his family. He leaves 2 sons, 7 daughters, 47 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, and a large relationship and many friends. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was always ready to give a helping hand where someone was in need. The funeral was conducted by Brethren B. B. Shantz and H. W. Stevanus.

    Gospel Herald, September 23, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.26 - page 558, 559, 560

    Elias married Catharine Sitler Oct 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Jonathan Sitler and Maria "Mary" Kinsie) was born 23 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1898; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catharine Sitler was born 23 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jonathan Sitler and Maria "Mary" Kinsie); died 22 Apr 1898; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Shantz
    • Name: Catherine Sitler
    • Name: Katherine Sittler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7211
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Catherine Sitler, "was born April 23rd, 1872. She is married to Elias Shantz and resides on her father's old homestead, the old 'Huber Farm'. They have a family of two children, Clayton and Irene."


    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. Hannah Shantz
    2. Menno Shantz
    3. Elam Shantz
    4. 2. Clayton S. Shantz was born 1 Mar 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1948; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Irene Shantz was born 7 Feb 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1965, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Alberta Shantz was born 7 Feb 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Saloma Shantz was born 1896, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joseph G. Musselman was born 15 Apr 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Musselman and Elizabeth, son of Joseph Musselman and Rebecca Gingerich); died 9 Dec 1930; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4502
    • Occupation: 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machinist
    • Residence: 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

    Notes:

    Joseph G. Musselman, "was born April 15th, 1867. He is married to Catharine Hoffman."

    Joseph married Catharine Hoffman 22 Mar 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Magnus Hoffman and Anna Elisabeth Schlitt) was born 8 Apr 1863, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine Hoffman was born 8 Apr 1863, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Magnus Hoffman and Anna Elisabeth Schlitt); died 1942; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4502.1
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. 3. Hanna Musselman was born 14 Feb 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Clayton Musselman was born 28 Mar 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Deacon Menno S. Shantz was born 16 Apr 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph R. Shantz and Catharine Schneider); died 24 Nov 1917; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6896
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Menno S. Shantz, "was born April 16th, 1836. On November 9th, 1858, he was married to Elizabeth Schneider who was born November 29th, 1836, and died January 28th, 1893. On December 2nd, 1894, he was again married to Leah Musselman, widow of the late Absalom Martin. She was born May 3rd, 1844. After his first marriage he resided on the farm now in possession of Paul M. Martin, his son-in-law, where he resided until 1893, then moved on the old 'John Sitler Farm' where he still lives retired. In November, 1874, he was ordained at the David Eby Meeting House as deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Eby, Martin and Conestogo fields of labor, a position which he still holds. To him and his first wife 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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    Erb Street (David Eby) Mennonite Church

    Early services which began around 1837 were held in private homes. Land at the corner of Erb Street and Hallman Road, where the present-day cemetery is located, was donated by David Eby Sr. on July 14, 1851; a red brick church known as David Eby's Church was built in the same year. The first minister in the new church was Jacob M. Oberholtzer who served from 1852 to 1874. He was followed by Elias Schneider (1874-1889), Jonas Snider (1892-1900), Newton Weber (1921-1923), and Noah Hunsberger (1923-1929).
    Due to a difference of opinion in the David Eby congregation, Sunday School classes were held at first in a private home, that of Levi Groff, beginning in 1887. The dissension which resulted culminated in a division in the church in 1889; the minister, Elias Schneider, and the deacon, Menno S. Shantz, left the church and joined with the Old Order Mennonites of Woolwich Township. The following year, 1890, saw the commencement of "Edification Meetings", which were held in the homes of members of the David Eby congregation. These meetings later became the Young People's Bible Meetings.
    By the beginning of the twentieth century, it was recognized that the church building was either in need of repair or in need of complete replacement. Consideration was given to building a new church on the same site or on a site on King Street North. A decision was made to accept from Samuel S. Snider the donation of a parcel of land which was also on Erb Street, but nearer town. Excavation of the foundation for the new church began in the Spring of 1902. A dedication service was held on August 17, 1902. A parsonage was built in 1929 on land donated by Herbert Snider, the son of Samuel Snider. The church building was renovated and enlarged in 1949-1950; a dedication service was held on April 9, 1950. Further renovations were made in 1974.


    Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900
    By Rosemary Ambrose

    Menno married Elizabeth Snider 9 Nov 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman) was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Snider was born 29 Nov 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Elias Snider and Hannah Bingeman); died 28 Jan 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5820
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Snider, was born November 29th, 1836. On November 9th, 1858, she was married to Menno S. Shantz and died January 28th, 1893.


    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. Maria "Mary" Shantz was born 20 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Josiah S. Shantz was born 26 Jan 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1940, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catharine Shantz was born 19 May 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1863; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hannah Shantz was born 15 Oct 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1945; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena "Lena" Shantz 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.
    6. Elias Shantz was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Lydian Shantz was born 27 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1959, RR3 Waterloo, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Elias S. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1937, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Israel S. Shantz was born 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1939; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    10. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shantz was born 8 Feb 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1944; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Velina Shantz was born 6 Mar 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1955; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Menno S. Shantz was born 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Jonathan Sitler was born 8 Jun 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Sitler and Sarah Clemmer); died 29 Jun 1880; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Johnson Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00114-7204
    • Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley 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:

    Jonathan Sitler, "eldest son of John Sitler, was born June 8th, 1835, and was married, November 15th, 1859, to Mary, daughter of Joseph Kinzie. She was born August 11th, 1838. They resided on the old 'Huber Farm' one mile north of Waterloo, where he died June 29th, 1880."


    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.].

    Jonathan married Maria "Mary" Kinsie 15 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Joseph Kinsie and Barbara Devitt) was born 11 Aug 1838, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria "Mary" Kinsie was born 11 Aug 1838, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Kinsie and Barbara Devitt); died 1 Apr 1912; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Sitler
    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4080
    • Residence: 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, 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, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Maria Kinzie, "was born August 11th, 1838. She was married to Jonathan Sitler. They resided about one mile north of Waterloo, on the old "John Huber Farm" where he died, leaving a large family."


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

    Children:
    1. Susannah Sitler was born 10 Jul 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Sitler was born 6 Sep 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1952; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Martha Sitler was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena Sitler was born 19 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Anna Sittler was born 3 Jul 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1953; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Sitler was born 23 Apr 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Noah Sitler was born 5 Mar 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 5. Catharine Sitler was born 23 Apr 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1898; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Sitler was born 24 Sep 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Mary Ann Sitler was born 16 Dec 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Velina Sitler was born 26 Nov 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1896; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Enoch Sitler was born 29 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Joseph Musselman was born 1 Dec 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Musselman and Anna Erb); died 5 Dec 1923; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Joseph Musselman, "was born December 1st, 1838. He was married to Rebecca Gingerich who was born August 15th, 1842. Soon after their marriage they moved on their farm about one mile south of Floradale, Ontario, where she died April 29th, 1871, leaving seven children. After the decease of first wife he was married, May 28th, 1872, to Catharine, daughter of John and Catharine Israel. She was born October 29th, 1854."


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

    Joseph married Rebecca Gingerich 28 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard) was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Rebecca Gingerich was born 15 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Gingerich and Maria Burkard); died 29 Apr 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: 00083-4997.1
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; servant to John Huber
    • Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Musselman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Musselman was born 29 Sep 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1922; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Musselman was born 30 Jan 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1932; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron Musselman was born 23 Aug 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1927; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rebecca Musselman was born 11 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1934, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Joseph Musselman was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 6. Joseph G. Musselman was born 15 Apr 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1930; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob Musselman was born 27 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Musselman was born 10 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Magnus Hoffman was born CALC 17 May 1826; died 3 Jan 1892; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113325P
    • Birth: CALC 14 Jun 1826, , Hessen, Germany
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Death: 31 Jan 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; : Suddenly

    Magnus — Anna Elisabeth Schlitt. Anna was born CALC 9 Feb 1827, , Germany; died 25 Feb 1907; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna Elisabeth Schlitt was born CALC 9 Feb 1827, , Germany; died 25 Feb 1907; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Elisabeth Hoffman
    • Name: Elizabeth Schlitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113326P
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Elizabeth was referred to as Catherine in her daughter Catherine's marriage record.

    Children:
    1. Henry Hoffman was born 1852, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Anthony Hoffman was born 13 May 1855, , Germany; died 23 Oct 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 1932, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ernst Hoffman was born 21 Dec 1856, , Germany; died 6 May 1929; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth Hoffman was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 7. Catharine Hoffman was born 8 Apr 1863, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.