Daniel Adam Shantz

Daniel — Eleanor Kemkes. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198889
• Residence: 1953, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Vernon — Helen M. Hammer. Helen (daughter of Henry Adam Hammer and Lucinda Hertel) was born 1918; died 16 Jan 1979; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen M. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198901

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40652615
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5038.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Joseph Shantz - Baden

Joseph Shantz, 60, of R.R. 2 New Hamburg , died at his home yesterday afternoon following a lengthy illness. Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Shantz, he was a well known district farmer. He was a member of the Geiger Mennonite Church. Besides his wife, the former Lydia Snyder, two sons, Vernon of Victoriaburg and Wayne of Baden, and to daughters, Louise and Alice at home, survive. Here brothers, Norman and Simeon of Haysville and Uzziah of Strasburg and two sisters, Mrs. Ephraim Schmidt and Mrs. John McKenzie of Baden and one grandchild also survive. A sister Annie, died 34 years ago. The remains will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 7 o'clock tonight when removal will be made to the residence near Baden until 1: 30 p.m. Monday. The funeral with Rev. Moses Roth officiating will be held at the Geiger Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener Daily News 16 Mar 1942

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Joseph Shantz

A lifelong and well known resident of Wilmot Township, Mr. Joseph Shantz, passed away at his home east of Wilmot Centre on Friday, May 15, aged 60 years. He had been ill for some time and two months ago sold his farm, stock and implements, owing to poor health.

The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shantz, pioneer residents of the district. He was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church.

Besides his wife, the former Lydia Snyder, he is survived by two sons, Vernon, Victoriaburg, Wayne, Baden, two daughters, Louise and Alice, at home. He is also survived by three brothers, Norman and Simeon Shantz, of Haysville, Ussiah, Strasburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Eph. Schmidt, and Mrs. John McKenzie, Baden, and one grandchild.

The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from his late home to Geiger Mennonite Church for service, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Moses Roth conducted the funeral service, which was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.

New Hamburg Independent, May 22, 1942

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Joseph, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., on Dec. 30, 1881, and lived in the said township his entire lifetime. He passed away at his home near Baden, Ont., on May 15, 1942; aged 60 y. 4 m. 15 d. Bro. Shantz had been in failing health for some time, but was not confined to the house until the last several weeks before his death. He was a faithful member of the Geiger Mennonite congregation near Baden for the past 45 years. His place at church was seldom vacant. During his last illness he expressed his desire to go Home. On Feb. 8, 1911, he was married to Lydia Snider who survives him with four children: Vernon of Petersburg, Wayne of Baden, and Louise and Alice, at home. There also remain: 1 granddaughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters: Norman and Simeon of Haysville, Uzziah of Strasburg, Mrs. Ephraim Schmitt and Mrs. John McKenzie of Baden. One sister, Annie, predeceased him 34 years ago. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. M. Hallman and then at the Geiger Mennonite Church, where the Bros. C. C. Culp of Brethren, Mich., and M. H. Roth spoke from the texts found in John 14:1-7 and Matt. 5:12a. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 10 - June 4, 1942 - pages 206, 207 Shantz.

Joseph married Lydia Snyder 11 Feb 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Amos B. Snyder and Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser) was born 28 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40652666
• Name: Lydia Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060.1
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, --- Lydia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Snyder, passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness, March 22, 1953, in her seventy-fourth year. On Feb. 11, 1911, she was united in marriage to Joseph Shantz, who preceded her in death 11 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Wayne, Petersburg, Ont.), 2 daughters (Louise-Mrs. David Jantzi, Kitchener, Ont.; and Alice-Mrs. David Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 6 grandchildren. She was converted in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church to which faith she was loyal until her death, seldom being absent from church services. She was keenly interested in the work of the church, having been a Sunday-school teacher for many years and an active member of the local sewing circle at the time of her departure from this world. Funeral services were conducted, March 25, at the Geiger Mennonite Church, by C. C. Cressman and M. H. Roth. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 17 - April 28, 1953 --- page 405, 406

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NEW HAMBURG - Mrs. Lydia Shantz, 73, of RR 2, New Hamburg, died yesterday at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness. She was born at Baden, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Snyder. Her husband, Joseph Shantz, died May 15, 1942. Mrs. Shantz was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church. Surviving are two sons, Vernon, and Wayne, both of RR 2, Petersburg; two daughters, Mrs. David (Louise) Jantzi, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Alice) Cressman, RR 2, New Hamburg, and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from her home, RR 2, New Hamburg, to Geiger Mennonite Church for services at 2: 30. Rev. Moses H. Roth, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home until 4 p.m. tomorrow when it will be taken to the home at RR 2, New Hamburg

Kitchener Waterloo Record 22 Mar 1953

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184444

Henry — Lucinda Hertel. Lucinda (daughter of Franklin "Frank" Hertel and Mary Moss) was born 31 May 1890, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda Hammer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158270
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6727
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Daniel Shantz, "was born January 4th, 1844. He was married, March 10th, 1868, to Mary Nahrgang who was born November 2nd, 1847. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. 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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Shantz.-Daniel Shantz was born in Wilmot Tp., Jan. 4, 1844; died at his home near Haysville, Ont., where he had spent the greater part of his life, Oct. 7, 1936; aged 92 y. 9 m. 3 d. On March 10, 1868, he was married to Mary Nahrgang, who preceded him in death 14 years ago. One daughter (Annie) also preceded him. He leaves 4 sons (Norman, Uzziah, Joseph and Simeon), 2 daughters (Ella-Mrs. E. Schmitt, and Clara-Mrs. J. Mackenzie), 4 sisters, 29 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. He united with the Mennonite Church in youth and remained a faithful member till death. He was blessed with good health and was seldom absent from church or Sunday school until the last year of his life, being bedfast the last few months. Funeral services were held Oct. 11 at the home and in Geiger Mennonite Church in charge of Bros. Manasseh Hallman, Henry King, and Moses H. Roth. Remains laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, November 12, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.33 - page 718, 719

Daniel married Marie "Mary" Nahrgang 10 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marie (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider) was born 2 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1921; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie "Mary" Shantz
• Name: Mary Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5038
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Nahrgang, "was born November 2nd, 1847. On March 10th, 1868, she was married to Daniel Shantz who was born January 4th, 1844. They reside near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of seven children"


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

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Amos B. Snyder, "was born September 30th, 1854. On February 18th, 1879, he was married to Mary Ann Kunsenhauser and resides a little north of Baden where he is engage 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.].

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Snyder. -Amos B., son of the late Moses K. and Lydia (Bechtel) Snyder, was born in Waterloo, Co., Ont., Sept. 30, 1854; died Dec. 26, 1937; aged 83 y. 2 m. 26 d. He was married to Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser Feb. 18, 1879. This union was blessed with 6 sons and 2 daughters. His beloved wife died March 7, 1896. Three sons died in infancy, Eli died in 1909 and Hannah in 1924. He stayed at the home of his daughter Lydia (Mrs. Joe Shantz) where he died after a brief illness. He leaves 1 daughter (Lydia), 2 sons (Isaac from the old homestead, and Arthur of near Wilmot Centre), 11 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 at the Shantz Church by Orphen Wismer and Manassah Hallman, and at the house by Moses Roth. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

"Rest on, dear father, thy labors are o'er,
Those loving hands will toil no more;
A faithful father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like him we'll find."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXX, No. 42 - January 13, 1938

Amos married Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser 18 Feb 1879, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac Kunsenhauser and Hannah) was born 1854, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Kunsenhauser
• Name: Mary Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6060.7
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Quite unexpected came the report on Saturday that Mrs. Amos Snyder, north of Baden, had died after a week's illness. The funeral took place on Monday morning. She was buried in the Erb's street Mennonite cemetery. Her age was about 41 years, and she leaves sorrowing husband and five children, sons and two daughters, the youngest months old.

New Hamburg Independent 13 Mar 1896

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• Name: Frank Hertel
• Name: Franklin Hatel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93753
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Carpenter
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hertel.-- Bros. Franklin Hertel died at his home near Kitchener, Ont., on March 24 in his 77th year. In 1890 he was converted and joined the Mennonite Church, of which he remained faithful to the end. The cause of his death was dropsy and heart failure. He leaves to mourn his passing away, his devoted wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, in charge of Bro. C. F. Derstine.

The Gospel Herald April 30, 1931 - Vol. XXIV, No.5 - page 110, 110

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Frank Hertel was born May 3, 1854, at Mitchell, Ont.; died March 24, 1931; aged 76 y. 10 m. He was a healthy man until heart trouble and dropsy developed recently, and death ensured. Bro. Hertel had a wide circle of friends and his passing away is mourned by them. He is survived by his wife (Mary Moss Hertel, to whom he was married in 1876), 2 sons, 2 daughter, 13 grandchildren, and 2 sisters. Two sons preceded him in death. He united with the Mennonite Church in 1890 and was a loyal member of the Church. The consolations of the Christian faith sustained him in his last illness. May the Lord sustain the sorrowing ones. The funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., by Bro. C. F. Derstine. Theme: The Doorway to a Better World.

The Gospel Herald April 9, 1931 - Vol. XXIV, No.2 - page 46, 47

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Frank Hertel

One of Waterloo County's pioneer farmers in the person of Frank Hertel of Centreville passed away on Tuesday. Mr. Hertel, well known in the district, while in failing health. was able to be about until a few days before his death. He was a member of the East Mennonite Church. There survive: his wife, two sons, Herbert of Centreville. Edward of Blair. two daughters. Mrs. Adam DeBrusk, Blair, and Mrs. Henry Hammer of Roseville also thirteen grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. August May of Saskatchewan, and Mrs. Gus May of Calgary.

The funeral will be held Friday with private services at his home at 2 o'clock, and thence to the East Mennonite Church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle 26 Mar 1931, p. 4

Franklin married Mary Moss 12 Mar 1876. Mary was born 10 Aug 1858, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 24 Dec 1935, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Hertel
• Name: Mary Lopp
• Name: Mary Maas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158269
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Hertel.-Mary Moss Hertel, widow of the late Frank Hertel passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Henry Hammer of Centerville, Ont., Tuesday evening Dec. 24, 1935; aged 77 y. 4 m. 14 d. She was born in Germany Aug. 10, 1858, coming to this country with her parents, Charles and Mary Moss when a young girl. On March 12, 1876 she was united in marriage to Frank Hertel, who predeceased her in death 4 years ago. This union was blessed by 4 sons and 2 daughters, 2 sons having predeceased her in death in infancy. She leaves 2 sons (Edward of Blair and Herbert of Kitchener), 2 daughters (Mrs. Adam DeBrusk of Blair and Mrs. Henry Hammer of Centerville), 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild to mourn her loss. One brother, John Moss of Kitchener also survives. Sister Hertel made her contribution to the Church and community by her substantial and consistent life, and passed her sojourn here with honor and respect. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church of which she was a member. Bro. C. F. Derstine had charge of the services. Theme, "The Living Hope."

Gospel Herald, January 16, 1936 - Vol. XXVIII, No.42 - page 895, 896