Clare Laverne Shantz

Clare — Marlene Idella Bast. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201297
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, Lorne, 85, Baden, Ont. Born: March 11, 1906, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to David and Saloma (Schmitt) Shantz. Died: Aug. 7, 1991, Baden, Ont., from an automobile accident. Survivors-wife: Ada Wismer; children: Ralph, Marilyn Martin, Clare, Harold, Doreen; 10 grandchildren; brother and sister: Stanley, Ilene Burkhardt. Funeral and burial: Aug. 11, Shantz Mennonite Church, by Doris Gascho and Jim Loepp Thiessen.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 41 - October 15, 1991 - page 15.

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Shantz, Lorne - On Wednesday, Aug 7, 1991 as the result of an accident. Lorne Shantz of Baden. He was formerly of RR 2 Baden, where he had farmed prior to moving to Baden. Lorne was born in Wilmot Township, 85 years ago, a son of the late David Shantz and the former Saloma Schmitt. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church. Lorne had served the church and the community in various ways, including; director of Mennonite Aid Union, Federation of Agriculture, Vesper Springs Manor and the Baden Chamber of Commerce. He had also been a Wilmot Township school board trustee and president of the Baden Seniors. Beloved husband of the former Ada Wismer, whom he married September 22, 1931; dear father of Ralph and his wife Dorothy of RR 2 Baden, Marilyn and her husband Laurence Martin of Scottsdale, PA, Clare and his wife Marlene of St. Agatha, Harold and his wife Judy of Milverton, and Doreen of Windsor. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren; one brother, Stanley of RR 2 Baden; one sister Ilene Burkhardt of Kitchener; three sisters-in-law, Lydia Shantz of Baden, Elmina Wismer of New Hamburg, Maude Wismer of Kitchener. Lorne was predeceased by one brother, Walter; one sister-in-law Doris Shantz and one brother-in-law, Gordon Burkhardt. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. today (Friday) and until Sunday at noon when transfer will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Pastor Doris Gascho and Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shantz Mennonite Church Building Fund or the Mennonite Central Committee.


The Record Newspaper 8 Aug 1991

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SHANTZ, Lorne-On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1991, as the result of an accident, Lorne Shantz of Baden.

He was formerly of RR 2 Baden, where he had farmed prior to moving to Baden. Lorne was born in Wilmot township, 85 years ago, a son of the late David Shantz and the former Saloma Schmitt. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church. Lorne had served the church and the community in various ways, including; director of Mennonite Aid Union, Federation of Agriculture, Vesper Springs Manor and the Baden Chamber of Commerce. He had also been a Wilmot township school board trustee and president of the Baden Seniors.

Beloved husband of the former Ada Wismer, whom he married September 22, 1931; dear father of Ralph and his wife Dorothy of RR 2, Baden, Marilyn and her husband Laurence Martin of Scottdale, PA., Clare and his wife Marlene of St. Agatha, Harold and his wife Judy of Milverton, and Doreen of Windsor. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren; one brother, Stanley of RR 2, Baden; one sister, Ilene Burkhardt of Kitchener; three sisters-in-law, Lydia Shantz of Baden, Elmina Wismer of New Hamburg, Maude Wismer of Kitchener.

Lorne was predeceased by one brother, Walter; one sister-in-law, Doris Shantz and one brother-in-law, Gordon Burkhardt.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. today (Friday) and until Sunday at noon, when transfer will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Pastor Doris Gascho and Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shantz Mennonite Church Building Fund or the Mennonite Central Committee.

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Baden man dies in crash

BADEN (Staff)- A Baden man is dead and his wife in stable condition after a car-pickup truck accident on Highway 7 Wednesday afternoon.

Lorne Shantz, 85, died at the scene of the crash, police said.

His wife, Ada, 82, who was a passenger in his car is in stable condition at K-W Hospital.

Cambridge OPP said Shantz was southbound on Wilmot Township Road 16 and he had stopped for the stop sign at Highway 7.

He then proceeded on to the highway into the path of a westbound pickup truck driven by Charles Miles, 36, of Tavistock. Miles received minor injuries. Highway 7 was closed for 2 ½ hours.

Shantz was the father of two girls and three boys, including Ralph Shantz, the former mayor of Wilmot Township, said Wilmot Coun. Harold Schmidt.

Shantz was a trustee of the Shantz Mennonite Church in Baden, a former school trustee and one-time director of the Baden and District Chamber of Commerce, Schmidt said.

Lorne — Ada Wismer. Ada (daughter of Rev. Orphen Henry Wismer and Sarah E. Bechtel) was born Oct 1909, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1997, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Ada Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24167
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz, Ada - on Monday, May 12, 1997 at People Care Centre, Tavistock, Ada Shantz, who was formerly of Baden. She was born in Wilmot Township 87 years ago, a daughter of the late Orphen and Sarah (Bechtel) Wismer. Ada was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, RR 2 Baden where she had been a member of the WMSC. She was a member of the Baden Senior Citizens and a member of the Haysville Sunshine Club. Beloved wife of Lorne Shantz who predeceased her August 7, 1991. Loving mother of Ralph and his wife Dorothy Shantz of RR 2 Baden, Marilyn and her husband Laurence Martin of Kitchener, Clare and his wife Marlene Shantz of St. Agatha, Harold and his wife Judy Shantz of Milverton, Doreen and her husband Edward Stofega of Windsor. Also remembered by 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Elmina Wismer of New Hamburg. Ada was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters, Byron, Milton, Elmer, Herbert, Jeremiah, Florence Snyder and Alice Shantz. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, May 15, 1997 at noon transfer will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m., with Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Shantz Mennonite Church (Building Fund) or the Mennonite Central Committee (Manitoba Flood Relief).


The Record Newspaper Newspaper 13 May 1997

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6661.6
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz, David, son of Wendell and Mary Ann Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Apr. 3, 1879; died at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. I, 1978; aged 98 y. On May 17, 1905, he was married to Saloma Schmitt, who died on Aug. 2, 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Lame and Stanley), one daughter (Ilene Burkhardt), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother (Manasseh), and one sister (Florence). He was preceded in death by one son (Walter). He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Ed Kauffman and Leslie Witmer; interment in Shantz Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 5 - January 31, 1978 page 102

David married Salome Schmitt 17 May 1905. Salome (daughter of Jacob B. Schmitt and Magdalena Snyder) was born 23 Jun 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1972, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Salome Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086.11
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, Saloma, daughter of Jacob B. and Saloma [should read Magdalena] Schmidt, was born in Waterloo, Ont., June 23, 1882; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Aug. 2, 1972; aged 90 y. 1 m. 10 d. On May 17, 1905, she was married to David Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lorne and Stanley), one daughter (Eileen--Mrs. Gordon Burkhardt), 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. One son (Walter) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Leslie H. Witmer; interment in Shantz Cemetery.

Gospel Herald, August 29, 1972 - Vol. LXV, No.34 - page 683, 684

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• Name: Henry Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Head Miller
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Orphan Henry Wismer, "born August 30th, 1869."


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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Wismer, -- Orphen H., son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses E. Wismer, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Aug. 30, 1869; died Oct. 14, 1951; aged 82 y. 1m. 14 d. He was ordained to the ministry on July 10, 1893, and served as pastor of the Shantz Mennonite Church for over forty years. His wife, the former Sarah Bechtel, predeceased him in January, 1951. They were married May 10, 1892. Surviving are 5 sons (Byron, McCallisburg, Iowa; Milton, Windsor, Ont.; Herbert, Baden, Ont.; Elmer, Kitchener, Ont.; and Jeremiah, Bright, Ont.), 3 daughters (Florence- Mrs. Isaac Snyder, Adams. Lorne Shantz, both of Baden; Alice- Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Waterloo, Ont.), 3 brothers (Addison, Grimsby, Ont.; Nelson, London, Ont.; and Herbert, Doon, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. I. B. Erb, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Nathaniel Snider, also of Kitchener; and Mrs. Phelps McNab, Owen Sound, Ont.), 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Lorne Shantz and at the Shantz Mennonite Church on Oct. 18 by L. H. Witmer and Manasseh Hallman, assisted by J. B. Martinand Peter Nafziger. Burial was made in the Shantz Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 47 - November 20, 1951-page 1133, 1134

Orphen married Sarah E. Bechtel 10 May 1892. Sarah (daughter of Jacob S. Bechtel and Salome "Sarah" Devitt) was born 26 Jul 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1951; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah E. Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0696
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Sarah E. Bechtel "is married to Orphan Wismer, a miller. They reside in Baden, Ontario."


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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Pastor and Wife Are 50 Years Wed

An interesting event took place Sunday when Rev. and Mrs. Orphen Wismer of Baden celebrated their golden anniversary. They has as attendants 50 years ago Mr. And Mrs. N. Snyder of Stasburg and they attended Sunday's anniversary. All of Mr. And Mrs. Wismer's eight children are living. Seven were present Sunday, Bryon of McCallsbury, Iowa, Mrs. Isaac Snyder of Baden, Herbert of Baden, Elmer of Kitchener, Jerry of Ayr, and Mrs. Lorne Shantz of Baden. Milton of Windsor was not able to attend. Dinner was served at Forest Hill Gardens, after which the family spent the afternoon at the old homestead near Baden, where their son Herbert now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Wismer were presented with two lovely gifts, one from the family and one from Mr. And Mrs. Snyder, for which Mr. Wismer gave hearty thanks.


Kitchener Daily News 13 Feb 1942

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6661
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Wendel S. Shantz, "was born May 4th, 1843. On November 28th, 1869, he was married to Mary Ann, daughter of David and Barbara(Stauffer) Shantz. She was born July 31st, 1846. They reside in Wilmot Township, north of Baden, where he is engaged in farming. His family consists of eight 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 was born in Wilmot Springs, Ontario, May 4, 1843. He was married to Mary Ann Shantz Nov. 28, 1869. (She died Feb. 13, 1924.) This union was blessed with 10 children. He died after a short illness of pneumonia on Mar. 1, 1927; Aged 83 y. 9 m. 24 d. He leaves 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted March 5, by Orphen Wismer and Manasseh Hallman. Text, II Cor. 5: 1, 8. Interment in the Shantz Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 51 - March 17, 1927, page 1086 - 1088

Wendel married Mary Ann Shantz 28 Nov 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of David Y. Shantz and Barbara Stauffer) was born 31 Jul 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1924; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6661.1
• Residence: 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Shantz, "was born July 31st, 1846. She is married to Wendel S. Shantz. They reside near Philipsburg, Ontario."


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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Mary Ann Shantz, beloved wife of Wendell Shantz, was born near Baden, Ont., July 31, 1846; died Feb. 13, 1924; aged 76 y. 6 m. 12 d. She was married to Wendell Shantz, Nov. 28, 1870. This union was blessed with ten children of whom 2 sons and 2 daughters preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 17 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.Four years ago they observed their golden wedding anniversary with their family and relatives. In December, 1922, she was stricken with paralysis and was rendered almost helpless for 14 months until the message came, "Come home." Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16 by Orphen Wismer and Manasseh Hallman. Text, Psa. 27: 10. Interment in the Shantz cemetery.


The Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 2 - April 10, 1924 - page 47

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41851958
• Name: Jacob B. Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: 00104-5808
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Jacob B. Schmitt
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Schmidt " was born November 28th, 1845. He was married to Magdalena, daughter of Christian Schneider, and after her decease he was married to Catharine, daughter of Simon Shantz. With the first he had a family of nine children and with the second wife there is one child. He resides on the old homestead."

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

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Schmitt. - Jacob B. Schmitt was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 28, 1845; he was married to Magdalena Snyder Oct. 20, 1867. This union was blessed with 9 children, three of whom died in infancy. His companion died July 25, 1885. On Oct. 31, 1886, he was married to Catharine Shantz. This union was blessed with three children, of whom only one survives. On Oct. 16, 1924, his second wife was also laid to rest, whose loss he felt keenly. He died Dec. 20, 1925, after a brief illness of heart trouble and dropsy; aged 80 y. 22 d. He leaves 7 children, 35 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister. The family has lost a loving father, the Church a faithful pillar, the community a kind neighbor, one who was ever ready to be of service to others. Bro. Schmitt was born on the farm, where he lived all his years, and reached the ripe old age of four score years. On Nov. 28 it was his desire that his family and a few others help celebrate his 80th, and as it proved, his last birthday. "This shall be my last birthday," he said, and he lived just 22 days longer. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 24th, by Orphen Wismer, Manassah Hallman, and C. F. Derstine. Text, Eccl. 12: 5.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XVIII, No. 43 - January 21, 1926, pages 878, 879.

Jacob married Magdalena Snyder 20 Oct 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian C. Snyder and Anna Cressman) was born 8 Dec 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Schmitt
• Name: Magdalena Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6086
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Snyder, "was born December 8th, 1845. On October 20th, 1867, she was married to Jacob B. Schmitt, a farmer. They resided in Wilmot Township, at the Schmitt Mennonite Meeting House, on his father's old homestead, where she died July 25th, 1885, leaving a family of nine 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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• Elected Office: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Preston
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8168
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harnes
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses E. Wismer, "was born April 9th, 1846. On February 16th, 1868, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Snyder) Snider. She was born near Bloomingdale December 6th, 1847. After their marriage they moved on the old 'Wismer Farm' three miles south-east of Berlin where they resided for nineteen years, thence they moved to Doon where he went into partnership with T. & A. B. Snyder. From here he moved on a farm near Preston where he at present resides. His family consists of nine 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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SUDDEN DEATH OF MOSES E. WISMER

One of the town's best known and most highly respected citizens, Moses E. Wismer; one of Preston's outstanding citizens, was removed by death late Saturday afternoon. He had been a resident of the town for 32 years, and there was no citizen who was more highly respected than the late Mr. Wismer. He possessed a very kind and pleasing disposition and made many friends. He was a man who had a good word to say for everyone, was well read, and always took a great interest in town affairs. He was an outstanding figure at nomination meetings for many years and it is doubtful if there was a nomination meeting in the past twenty years at which he was not nominated for some municipal office. He had served in the Council as Deputy Reeve and filled that office to the satisfaction of the ratepayers, proving a valuable representative of the town of Preston at the County Council. In religion he was a Mennonite and in politics he was a staunch Liberal.

The late Mr. Wismer was in his seventy-sixth year and in spite of his advanced age he was hale and hearty. For years he had done all the work on his farm. He had always enjoyed good health, and only on Friday last, complained of not feeling well, but he then would not have a doctor called because he said it was nothing serious. On Saturday, he did his work around the barn during the day and at five o'clock went to the barn to do the evening chores. He had about completed the work around the barn when he suddenly passed away. It was six o'clock when Mrs. Wismer noticed that the cattle were still out in the barnyard, and feeling uneasy she went to the barn to investigate and discovered the lifeless body of her husband lying in the stable. Medical aid was immediately summoned but life was extinct.


The late Mr. Wismer was a son of the late Bishop Daniel Wismer and was born in the vicinity of New Hamburg, on April 9, 1846. Shortly afterwards his parents moved to Lexington, where he obtained his education. On February 16, 1868, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob Wismer. Following their marriage they moved to the old Wismer farm three miles southeast of Kitchener where they resided for 19 years. Then he and his family moved to Doon where he entered into partnership with T. and A.B. Snyder and from Doon he moved to the farm at Preston, where he died. The news of his death came as a great shock to the family and the citizens of the town. He leaves to mourn his loss, a widow and the following children: Orphan H. Wismer, near Baden in Wilmot Township; Addison M. Wismer, Millroche; Mrs. N. Snider, Blair; Nelson A. Wismer, Seattle, U.S.A. Mrs. Phelps McNabb, Village of Massey, Mrs. Isaac Erb, Kitchener; Herbert D. Wismer, German Mills.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1: 30, with a short service at the house, thence to the East End Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where a service will be held and interment will take place at the East End Mennonite Cemetery.

Moses married Magdalena Snider 16 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob S. Snider and Magdalena Snyder) was born 6 Dec 1847, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1931, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Magdalena Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6120
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00007-0692
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teamster
• Business: 1888, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Centreville Hotel
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Carrier
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teamster

Notes:

Jacob S. Bechtel "was born February 12th, 1840. On February 28th, 1865, he was married to Sarah, daughter of James and Salome (Roos) Devitt. She was born May 11, 1844. They reside in the town of Waterloo, where he is engaged in Kuntz's Brewery. Their family consists of eight 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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Bechtel.-Bro. Jacob S. Bechtel was born in Bloomingdale, Ont., July 2, 1914; aged 74 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Feb. 28, 1865, he was married to Salome (Roos) Devitt. This union was blessed with 8 children, 2 dying in infancy, leaving to mourn their loss a wife, 5 daughters, and 1 son. He had been ailing for about 2 years with cancer of the stomach. All his life was spent without God and no hope for the future until about 2 months before the death summons came he desired a minister to visit him, being deeply concerned about his soul's salvation. About two weeks later he sent for a bishop and wanted to be baptized and received into the church, which was done. He mourned his misspent life, but rejoiced in the saving power in the blood of Jesus. Funeral services were held July 4 at the home by Noah Hunsberger and at the Berlin Church by Jonas Snider in German, and by Pastor Burns of the Evangelical Church, Waterloo, in English.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 24 - September 10, 1914, page 391

Jacob married Salome "Sarah" Devitt 28 Feb 1865. Salome (daughter of James Devitt and Salome Roos) was born 11 May 1844, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Salome "Sarah" Bechtel
• Name: Sarah Devitt
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0692.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite