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Rosetta Shantz

Female 1898 - 1953  (54 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rosetta Shantz was born 8 Oct 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Levi M. Shantz and Nancy Cressman); died 1953; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6783.8
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Operator, White Wear Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
    • Residence: 1921, 58 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Levi M. Shantz was born 10 Dec 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Amos Y. Shantz and Nancy Moyer); died 25 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6783
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butter Maker
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Turner
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drummer, Button Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawing, Button Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 58 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Levi Shantz, "was born December 10th, 1853. He is married to Nancy Cressman and resides in Berlin where he is engaged with the J. Y. Shantz & Son Button Co., To them were born 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Levi — Nancy Cressman. Nancy (daughter of John S. Cressman and Mary Shantz) was born 28 Aug 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Cressman was born 28 Aug 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Cressman and Mary Shantz); died 9 Apr 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nancy Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2169
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, 58 Brubacher St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Cressman, "the second in family, is married to Levi Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township, near New Dundee."


    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. Lanson Shantz was born 28 Jul 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1880; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Elminda Shantz was born 12 May 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Shantz was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Diana Shantz was born 6 Feb 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1935; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Shantz was born 11 Apr 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ida Shantz was born 27 May 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Morgan C. Shantz was born 3 Nov 1888, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leander C. Shantz was born 15 Apr 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1964; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Arthur C. Shantz was born 25 Aug 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 1. Rosetta Shantz was born 8 Oct 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1953; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Amos Y. Shantz was born 31 May 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Mary Yost); died 19 May 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Amos Schantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6781
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amos Shantz, "the youngest son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz, was born May 31st, 1829. On March 2nd, 1852, he was married to Nancy, daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shantz) Moyer. She was born September 2nd, 1835. Shortly after their marriage they moved on a farm four miles west of New Dundee, where he was engaged in farming until March, 1883, when they moved to Berlin where they still reside. 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.].

    Amos married Nancy Moyer 2 Mar 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Abraham Moyer and Barbara Shantz) was born 2 Sep 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy Moyer was born 2 Sep 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Moyer and Barbara Shantz); died 30 Jan 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Moyer
    • Name: Nancy Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00081-4822
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Moyer, "was born September 2nd, 1835. On March 27th, 1852, she was married to Amos Shantz. They reside in 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.].

    Children:
    1. Moses Shantz was born 28 Nov 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1852.
    2. 2. Levi M. Shantz was born 10 Dec 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1930; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lovina Shantz was born 19 Jul 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1931; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jacob M. Shantz was born 16 Apr 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Abraham Shantz was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Abraham M. Shantz was born 29 Sep 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1913; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Shantz was born 22 Apr 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1945, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1945, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Amos M. Shantz was born 29 Apr 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Malinda Shantz was born 4 Jun 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sarah Shantz was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John S. Cressman was born 22 Jun 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider); died 18 Nov 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75092031
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2167

    Notes:

    John Cressman, "the sixth son of Abraham and Mary (Schneider) Cressman, was born June 22nd, 1829. On November 16th, 1852, he was married to Mary, daughter of Henry and Lydia (Martin) Shantz. She was born April 15th, 1832. They reside in Blenheim Township, near Washington P. O., where he is engaged in farming. Their family consisted 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.].

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    In 1901 John lived with his son Abraham in Blenheim Township, Oxford, Ontario.

    John married Mary Shantz 16 Nov 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin) was born 15 Apr 1832, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1894, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Shantz was born 15 Apr 1832, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz and Lydia Martin); died 29 May 1894, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75092048
    • Name: Mary Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6944
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Shantz, "was born April 15th, 1832. She was married to John Cressman, November 16th, 1852."


    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. Lydia Cressman was born 28 Jul 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1851; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 3. Nancy Cressman was born 28 Aug 1854, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Eli Cressman was born 17 Aug 1857, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1934, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Abraham "Abram" Cressman was born 12 Aug 1860, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1928, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Amelia Cressman was born 3 Oct 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob ShantzJacob Shantz was born 11 Oct 1781, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Isaac Shantz and Barbara Rife); died 1 Jul 1867, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26915942
    • Name: Jacob Schantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6690
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Jacob Shantz
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 001, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 008N, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Shantz, "the third son of Isaac and Barbara (Reiff) Shantz, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, October 11th, 1781. In 1805 he was married to Mary Yost who was born in the same county, March 12th, 1784, and died near Berlin, Ontario, October 22, 1869. In 1810 they left their native home and moved to Canada. They settled a little south-east of Berlin, on the farm now owned by their grandson, Jacob B. Shantz. This place old Mr. Shantz purchased from old George (Yarrick) Eby who had settled thereon in 1804. Here Mr. and Mrs. Shantz resided until their deaths. He died July 1st, 1867, leaving 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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    On the first of July, 1867, in Waterloo Township, C. W., Br. JACOB SHANTZ, aged 85 years, 8 months, and 20 days. He was a native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and removed to Canada with his family in the year 1810. He lived in wedlock sixty-two years, and leaves eight children, eighty-four grand-children, and fifty-six great-grand-children. He took an active part in converting the wilderness of Waterloo Township into fruitful country. He was energetic and courageous in what he did, and is his works were according to the will of God, he is now at rest. DAVID SHERK.


    HERALD OF TRUTH - Volume IV, Number 8 - August 1867 pages 115, 116

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    A LARGE FAMILY

    The family of the late Jacob Shantz, father of our well-known Mr. Jacob Y. Shantz, was most remarkable for its size and long life. There were eight brothers in this family, named Isaac, John, Joseph, Joshua, David, Jacob, Samuel and Amos - all good scriptural names. They all write Y. as a middle name, after their mother's maiden name, which was Yost. These brothers all lived up to about two weeks ago when Isaac, the eldest, died at the advance age of about 70, the youngest being about 50. They all raised large families, some of them even beyond the orthodox dozen, and we believe all with perhaps one exception rejoice in the possession of numerous grand-children. The family have also been remarkably successful in their business matters, each having not only a comfortable home of his own but a sufficient surplus to start his children on the road to prosperity. These worthy brothers had one sister, wife of the late Abraham D. Clemens, Williamsburg, who is also still living though considerably over sixty years old. It is a very rare thing to find so large a family attaining the ages of these excellent brothers who are most of them yet in the prime of manhood.

    BERLIN DAILY NEWS OCTOBER 17th, 1878

    Jacob married Mary Yost 1805. Mary was born 12 Mar 1784, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Oct 1869, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary YostMary Yost was born 12 Mar 1784, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 22 Oct 1869, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26916095
    • Name: Mary Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6690.1
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    On the 22nd of November, in Waterloo county, Ontario, Mary, widow of Jacob Shantz (who died some two years ago), aged 85 years, 7 months, and 11 days. She leaves a posterity of 159 souls.


    Herald of Truth - Volume VI, Number 11 - November 1869 - page 175

    Children:
    1. Mary Shantz was born 23 Mar 1807, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 May 1809.
    2. Isaac Y. Shantz was born 31 Jan 1809, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 6 Oct 1878, Near Shantz Station, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Yost Shantz was born 6 Feb 1811, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1891, Near, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica "Fanny" Shantz was born 23 May 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1887, Near Williamsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph Y. Shantz was born 10 Jul 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    6. Joshua Y. Shantz was born 11 Sep 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. David Y. Shantz was born 29 Aug 1819, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mayor Jacob Yost Shantz was born 2 May 1822, near, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Samuel Y. Shantz was born 15 Jan 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 4. Amos Y. Shantz was born 31 May 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Abraham Moyer was born 14 Jul 1803, , Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (son of Henry Moyer and Susannah Souder); died 20 Nov 1893; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: pioneer, story
    • Eby ID Number: 00081-4812
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Abraham Moyer, "the eldest in the family, was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, July 14th, 1803. On March 7th, 1825, he, in company with Samuel Fried, left his home and walked to Canada, arriving at Preston, Ontario, March 20th, making the trip in thirteen days. He purchased the farm on which his parents moved a few months later. On November 28th, 1830, he was married to Barbara, daughter of Isaac and Esther (Bechtel) Shantz. She was born May 6th, 1812, and died April 22nd, 1887. They resided on a farm within the corporation of Berlin. Their old homestead is now owned by Joseph Schohn. He died November 20th, 1893. To him and his wife were born thirteen 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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    District News: Another Pioneer Gone. - Mr. Abram Moyer, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Amos Shantz, at Berlin on Monday night, aged 90 years. The deceased was born in Buck's Co. Pa., and emigrated to Waterloo Co in 1825 where he has lived ever since. A large family of grown up children are left to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Thanksgiving Day.

    Elmira Signet 30 Nov 1893 pg 8 col 1

    Abraham married Barbara Shantz 28 Nov 1830. Barbara (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel) 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. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Shantz was born 6 May 1812, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel); died 22 Apr 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Moyer
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6827
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Barbara Shantz, "was born May 6th, 1812, and died April 22nd, 1887. On November 28th, 1830, she was married to Abraham Moyer."

    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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    Berlin Loses an Old Resident

    The news of Saturday says: - "We have to notice today the death of another of our eldest citizens, Mrs. Abraham Moyer, Sen. She was the eldest daughter of the late Isaac Shantz one of the earliest settlers of this neighborhood, and has lived in wedded life with her husband, who survives her, nearly sixty years. They have had a large family of sons and daughters, most of whom are living. Deceased has been suffering for a number of years from paralysis, which finally took her off. She was a pious and devoted Christian woman, who will always be held in the kindest remembrance and respect by her children, grandchildren, and almost an unlimited number of friends and acquaintances.

    Galt Reporter Apr 29 1887 pg 1

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Moyer was born 9 Jan 1833, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1857, West Of Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac Moyer was born 8 Mar 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1916, near, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Nancy Moyer was born 2 Sep 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron S. Moyer was born 8 May 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1907, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Esther "Hettie" Moyer was born 4 Nov 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died May 1930, , Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Moyer was born 12 Oct 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Moses Moyer was born 6 Apr 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1925, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David S. Moyer was born 29 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1916, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; was buried , Dickson Hill Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario.
    9. Sarah Moyer was born 1 Jan 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1934; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Lavina Moyer was born 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Samuel S. Moyer was born 1 Mar 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1941, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lovina Moyer was born 12 Feb 1851, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1914, Peabody, Marion, Kansas, United States.
    13. Abraham Moyer was born 9 Nov 1853, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1927; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Levi Moyer was born 25 Jun 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1880, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    15. Adaline Bowman Moyer was born 29 May 1870, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    16. Annie Moyer was born 1 Aug 1875, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1936, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Abraham Cressman was born 13 Dec 1789, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (son of Daniel Cressman and Esther Bechtel); died 29 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202659390
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2107
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Unnumbered Lots Doon, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Bef 1831, Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Abraham Cressman, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Decenber 13th, 1789. In 1806, when in his seventeenth year, he came to Canada. On June 21st, 1814, he was married to Mary, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Erb) Schneider. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, June 9th, 1794, and died near Strasburg, Waterloo County, Ontario, May 19th, 1864. He died December 29th, 1871. To them was born a family of twelve children".

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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    On the 29th of December, in Waterloo county, Ontario, Abraham Cressman, aged 82 years and 16 days. His remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives on the 31st to Eby's burying-ground. He was a beloved brother in the Mennonite church.

    Herald of Truth - Volume IX, Number 2 - February 1872, page 29, 30

    Abraham married Mary Schneider 21 Jun 1814, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian Schneider and Elizabeth Erb) was born 9 Jun 1794, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; died 19 May 1864, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Schneider was born 9 Jun 1794, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Christian Schneider and Elizabeth Erb); died 19 May 1864, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202659056
    • Name: Maria Schneider
    • Name: Mary Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5974

    Notes:

    Mary Schneider, "was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, June 9th, 1794. She was married, in Waterloo County, June 21st, 1814, to Abraham Cressman and died near Strasburg, Ontario, in 1864."

    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. Daniel Cressman was born 17 Mar 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1886, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Samuel S. Cressman was born 30 Mar 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Elizabeth Cressman was born 4 Oct 1818, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph Cressman was born 15 Nov 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maria "Mary" Cressman was born 17 Dec 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Apr 1867, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Cressman was born 21 May 1823, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1877, Near, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Esther Cressman was born 12 Oct 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Abraham S. Cressman was born 27 Nov 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1911; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. 6. John S. Cressman was born 22 Jun 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1903, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    10. Isaac S. Cressman was born 6 Jul 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1894, Near Strasburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Bishop Amos S. Cressman was born 4 Sep 1834, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    12. Nancy Cressman was born 5 Feb 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Bishop Heinrich "Henry" Schantz was born 3 Nov 1804, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (son of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul); died 4 Oct 1877, South Of Roseville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Shantz
    • Occupation: Roseville Mennonite Church, North Dumfries Township, Ontario; minister
    • Residence: North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 35, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6942
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry Shantz, "the second youngest son of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, November 3rd, 1804. In 1810 he came to Canada with his parents and spent his boyhood days on his father's farm on the west side of the Grand River at the Toll Bridge (Freeport). On September 23rd, 1828, he was married to Lydia, daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin. She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 2nd, 1810, and came to Canada when nine years old (1819). In 1829 they moved to North Dumfries Township, about two miles south of Roseville, where they resided until his death which took place October 4th, 1877. He was a minister of the Mennonite Church for a number of years and later on he was ordained bishop which position he filled with honor unto his end. He 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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    Roseville Mennonite Church (Detweiler Meeting House)

    Services began in homes in the area with the arrival of the first settlers around 1822. A first meeting house was built about 1830 approximately a half-mile west of Roseville, on the south side of the road. One acre of land on the northeast corner of Lot 37, Concession 11, North Dumfries Township, was transferred from Samuel C. Snyder. The deed for the property was dated 1830, but it was not registered until August 1842. A stone meeting house was built in 1855 just slightly east of the old log meeting house; the church was dedicated on November 25, 1855 by the congregation's first minister, Jacob F. Detweiler. Henry Shantz, Enoch Detweiler and Solomon Gehman were the ministers who followed Jacob F. Detweiler.

    Sunday School began in 1924 and in 1933 Young People's Bible Meetings were organized. The latter meetings were held in conjunction with those of the Blenheim Mennonite Church. A Sunday School classroom was added to the Detweiler church in 1956.

    Moses Bowman, a layman from First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, was ordained minister to Detweiler Mennonite Church in 1938 where he continued to serve until the time of his death in 1964. The small congregation was served by visiting ministers until it disbanded in January 1966. Some of the remaining families are reported to have joined with Blenheim Mennonite Church at that time.

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

    Heinrich married Lydia Martin 23 Sep 1828. Lydia (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman) was born 24 Aug 1810, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 12 Feb 1899; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Lydia Martin was born 24 Aug 1810, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 12 Feb 1899; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Schantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4463
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Martin, "the sixth daughter of Peter and Anna (Zimmerman) Martin, was born August 2nd, 1810, and came to Canada in 1819. On September 23rd, 1828, she was married to Bishop Henry Shantz. He was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, November 3rd, 1804, and died October 4th, 1877. Since the decease of her husband she has her home with her daughter, Rececca (Mrs. Martin Baumann). She is quite well and seems to enjoy life, but of late, through a mild stroke of paralysis, she lost the use of her lower limbs.":


    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. Peter Shantz was born 7 Aug 1829, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Mary Shantz was born 15 Apr 1832, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1894, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Rebecca Shantz was born 24 Jan 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1897; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hannah Shantz was born 10 Jun 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1891; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Jonas Shantz was born 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Nancy Shantz was born 11 Oct 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Elizabeth Shantz was born 15 Mar 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1911; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. David Shantz was born 29 May 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1909; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia Shantz was born 31 Aug 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1908; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Henry Shantz was born 7 Oct 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1928; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    11. Rev. Christian Shantz was born 7 Feb 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1940, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.


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