Robert James Shantz

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99499
• Residence: 1952, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, 721 East Ave, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Oliver Shantz, 51, of 721 East Ave. died suddenly at his home Thursday as the result of a heart attack.

Mr. Shantz, who operated a service station for many years, was born in Wilmot Tp., a s/o the late Mr./Mrs. William R. Shantz. He had lived in Kitchener for the past 26 years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby C. Cressman, whom he married in Kitchener, Sept. 14, 1937; two sons John and Robert, both of Kitchener; a twin brother Orville of Kitchener, and one sister Seleda of Kitchener. He was predeceased by one sister...First Mennonite Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Jul 1964

Oliver married Ruby Catherine Cressman 14 Sep 1937. Ruby (daughter of Noah H. Cressman and Catharine Brubacher) was born 29 Jul 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruby Catherine Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204334
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1964, 721 East Ave, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz, Ruby Catharine Cressman, 87, Cambridge, Ont. Born: July 29, 1910, Breslau, Ont., to Noah and Catharine Brubacher Cressman. Died: Nov. 21, 1997, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-sons: John, Robert; brothers: Eben, Cecil; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Predeceased by: Oliver Shantz (husband). Funeral and burial: Nov. 26, First Mennonite Church, by Rudy Baergen.

Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 51 - January 6, 1998 - - page 14

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6810
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultual Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

William married Veronica Shantz 15 Mar 1899. Veronica (daughter of Wendel S. Shantz and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 9 Oct 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Franceska Shantz
• Name: Veronica Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6661.2
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, 91 Brock St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz, --Veronia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Shantz, was born in Baden, Ont., Oct. 9, 1870; passed away at her home in Kitchener, Ont., July 12, 1952; aged 81 y. 9 m. 3 d. She was united in marriage on March 15, 1899 to William R. Shantz, who predeceased her in 1922. Surviving are 2 sons (Oliver, New Hamburg, Ont., and Orville, Kitchener, Ont.), one daughter (Seleda, Kitchener, Ont.), 3 brothers (David, Manasseh, and Jeremiah, of Baden, Ont.), 2 sisters (Selina and Florence, Kitchener, Ont.), and 3 grandchildren. One daughter (Mary Ann-Mrs. Leonard Snider) predeceased her in 1928. She was received into church membership at the Shantz Church, Baden, Ont., and later transferred to Latschar, Mannheim, Ont., where she was a member until her death. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., July 15 in charge of John H. Hess, assisted by Osiah Horst and J. W. Witmer. Burial took place at the David Eby Cemetery in Waterloo, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 36 - September 2, 1952-page 878

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Mrs. Veronica Shantz, 81,of 91 Brock St., died early today at her home after a brief illness. Born Oct. 9, 1870, at Baden, she was a d/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Shantz. She was a member of Latchar Mennonite Church, Mannheim. Her husband, William R. Shantz, died Aug. 27, 1922. Surviving are two sons, Oliver, New Hamburg; Orville, Kitchener; one daughter, Seleda, Kitchener. There are three brothers, David, Manassah and Jeremiah, all of Baden; two sisters, Selina and Florence, both of Kitchener, and 3 grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Snider, died in Sept. 1928...

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jul 1952

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28023185
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2086.2
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Poultry Man
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Noah Cressman," born January 24th, 1873."

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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Cressman, -- Noah H., Breslau, Ont., eldest son of Cyrus and Mary (Horst) Cressman, was born Jan. 24, 1873, and departed this life July 20, 1953; aged 80 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Oct. 23, 1900, he was united in marriage to Catherine Brubacher who predeceased him on June 23, 1945. He was born at Natchez, near Kitchener, Ont., where he resided until after his marriage, then farmed near Breslau, Ont., from 1908 to 1920, when he and the family moved to the village of Breslau. Here he operated a flour mill and served as postmaster. He accepted Christ in his youth during the early days of evangelistic fervor in Ontario, and was a member of the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont. Bro. Cressman was well and active until a few days before his death which took place at the home of his daughter Ruby, New Hamburg, Ont., where he had resided for the last 5 months. Surviving are 3 sons (Aylmer, Toronto, Ont.; Eben, Preston, Ont.; and Cecil, Kitchener, Ont.), 2 daughters (Ella, Kitchener, Ont.; and Ruby;Mrs. Oliver Shantz, New Hamburg, Ont.), one brother (Allan, Guernsey, Sask.), one sister (Maryann;Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Didsbury, Alta.), and 7 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two infant sons and by a son (Mervin), who died in 1933, also by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Cressman Mennonite Church by Oscar Burkholder, assisted by Carl Rudy. Interment took place in the First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 33 - August 18, 1953 --- page 798

Noah married Catharine Brubacher 23 Oct 1900. Catharine (daughter of Rev. David M. Brubacher and Catharine Beechy) was born 10 Jun 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1945; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28023186
• Name: Catharine Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1458
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1905, Berlin-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; head cook
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20862050
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6806
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, , Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Menno E. Shantz, "was born March 11th, 1841. On September 18th, 1864, he was married to Barbara Rudy. They reside in Wilmot Township, about a mile east of Petersburg, Ontario, where he is the owner of two farms. His family consists of six 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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Menno E. Shantz

The death took place on Monday evening last at the home of his son, Mr. Wm. Shantz, east of Petersburg, Mr. Menno E. Shantz, a well-known and highly respected retired farmer, in his 80th year. Deceased had been in good health until Thursday last when he suffered a stroke and remained unconscious until his death. He was born on the old Shantz farm a few miles west of Waterloo. In 1864 he was married to Barbara Rudy, who predeceased him twenty years ago. After their marriage they took up their residence on the farm near Petersburg where he continued farming until the death of Mrs. Shantz, when he retired and has since made his home with his son William on the old homestead. There survive three sons and three daughters, namely: Cleason and Nelson of Waterloo, William R., Petersburg; Angeline (Mrs. Sam Snyder), New Dundee; Maria, (Mrs. Weber), Natchez; Clara (Mrs. Ivan Cressman), Wilmot. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to the Waterloo Mennonite church and cemetery

New Hamburg Independent, May 14, 1920

Menno married Barbara Rudy 18 Sep 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Daniel Rudy and Barbara Rosenberger) was born 18 Jun 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20862086
• Name: Barbara Shantz
• Residence: Mennonite
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5487
• Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Rudy, "was born June 18th, 1842. On September 18th, 1864, she was married to Menno E. Shantz who was born March 11th, 1841. They reside in Wilmot Township, about a mile west of Petersburg, 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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SHANTZ - On the 15th of Jan., 1900, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of liver complaint, Sister Barbara (Rudy) Shantz, beloved wife of Menno E. Shantz, aged 57 years, 6 months and 28 days. She was born June 18th, 1842. She leaves behind a husband, six children and nine grandchildren. She has been a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. During her last illness she bore her afflictions with Christian patience and was waiting for the summons: "Come up higher." Although mother will be missed greatly at home, still the Lord will never leave us nor forsake us. Funeral services were held in the D. Eby M. H. by E.S. Hallman in English from Rev. 22: 14, and Jonas Snyder in German from Rev. 21: 7. The meeting house was probably never so crowded as upon this occasion.

HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 3, February 1, 1900 pages 44-46

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• 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/28023183
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2086
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 12 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cyrus Cressman, "was born June 13th, 1845. On December 24th, 1871, he was married to Mary Horst who was born April 26th, 1851. They reside about three miles east of Berlin where he is the owner of two farms. His family consists of eleven children"

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

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Cressman.-Cyrus Cressman was born June 13, 1845; died at the home of his son, Isaiah, near Kitchener, Ont., on Feb. 9, 1928; aged 82 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Dec. 24, 1871, he was married to Mary Horst, who predeceased him 19 years. To this union were born 7 sons and 4 daughters, 2 sons, David and Cyrus, having preceded him in death. There remain to mourn his departure 5 sons (Isaiah, of Kitchener; Noah, Levi, and John of Breslau; Allan of Alberta), 4 daughters, (Mrs. Enoch Bauman, Elmira; Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Maggie of Alberta; Mrs. Jacob Cressman, of Breslau), and one sister, Mrs. Mary Clemens, Breslau. Before his marriage he united with the Mennonite Church in which communion he spent his closing years. He left a testimony of peace with God, and a desire to depart this life and be with Him. Funeral services were held on Feb. 13 at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with the brethren C.F. Derstine and Oscar Burkholder in charge of the services. Text, II Kings 20: 1. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 48 - March 1, 1928 - pg 1039

Cyrus married Maria M. "Mary" Horst 24 Dec 1871. Maria (daughter of David Horst and Magdalena Martin) was born 26 Apr 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria M. "Mary" Cressman
• Name: Mary Horst
• Eby ID Number: 00058-3903
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria M. Horst, "was born April 26th, 1851. She is married to Cyrus Cressman. They reside two miles east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. To them were born eleven children"


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

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• Business: Hollinger`s Hotel, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17820593
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1450
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

David M. Brubahcer, "the third son of John W. Brubacher, was born November 6th, 1836. On July 22nd, 1860, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Louis and Barbara (Wanner) Beeshy. They reside two miles south of St. Jacobs, on the Heidelberg Road where he possesses one of the fine Woolwich farms. 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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This week it becomes my duty to chronicle the death of one of our old settlers in the person of David Brubacher, who was born in the Township of Woolwich on November 6^th, 1836. When about 18 years old he learned the trade of carriage maker, and about 48 years ago he started business on his own account in St. Jacobs, where he continued a very successful business for 7 or 8 years. He then sold out and removed to the place on the Heidelberg road known at that time as "Hollinger's Hotel." The little place contained three residences and a hotel. Here he successfully carried on carriage-making and blacksmithing business for about 23 years, when he sold out to two of his sons, Messrs. Aaron B. and Isaiah Brubacher, who formed a partnership under the name of Brubacher Bros, and removed the business back to St. Jacobs where their father, had first founded it. After that Mr. Brubacher devoted all his time to his two farms on lot 9, Woolwich township until a few years ago he sold one farm to his son, Auson and rented the homestead farm to his son Noah and retired from active work. For the past three years he has been feeling the effects of declining years. Diabetes started its deadly work and becoming acute caused his death in the early morning of July 14^th. He leaves a sorrowing widow and 8 children, all of whom are married but David, the youngest son, telegraph operator at St. Catharines. The others not named above are: Annie (Mrs. David L. Martin), near the old homestead; Barbara, (Mrs. Israel Brubacher,) Elmira; and Catharine, (Mrs. Noah Cressman), head cook at the Berlin-Waterloo hospital. The funeral took place on Sunday and was one of the largest held in this neighborhood for a long time; there were over 100 teams in the funeral procession and probably 100 more at the church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church 2 miles northwest of St. Jacobs, Rev'ds Tobias Martin, Joseph Gingrich ad Abr. Brubacher officiating^.

Elmira Signet 20 Jul 1905

David married Catharine Beechy 5 Jul 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Ludwig Louis "Louis" Beeshy and Barbara S. Wanner) was born 5 Sep 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17820830
• Name: Catharine Brubacher
• Name: Katharine Biesche
• Name: Katherine Beechy
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1450.1
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catherine Beeshy, "is married to David M. Brubacher, a farmer. They reside near St. Jacobs."

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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Brubacher. - Katherine Beechy was born Sept. 5, 1841. On July 22, 1860, she was married to David Brubacher. This union was blessed with 9 children, of whom 8 are still living; also 38 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. From early youth she was a member of the Mennonite Church and always attended services when she could, but being subject to attacks of gall stones, there was many a time in the last 10 or 12 years when she could not leave home. She had a very active mind and when not suffering too much, always found great pleasure in reading her Bible and the Gospel Herald. She bore her sufferings patiently, but had no desire to recover from her late illness which was a complication of rheumatism and pneumonia. She died Mar. 20, 1915; aged 73 y. 6 m. 15 d. Her husband preceded her about 10 years. Funeral services March 22, at the Conestoga Church, conducted by Ezra Martin and Tobias Martin. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 2 - April 8, 1915 - pages 30,31