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

Myrtle Mae Woolner

Female 1930 - 1930  (0 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Myrtle Mae Woolner was born 18 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Vernon "Vernon" Woolner and Orpha Shantz); died 19 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259315


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Abraham Vernon "Vernon" Woolner was born 18 Jun 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Woolner and Hannah Clemmer); died 13 Jun 1990, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Vernon Woolner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24117
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Abraham Vernon Woolner
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Woolner, A. Vernon, son of John and Hannah (Clemmer) Woolner was born at Waterloo, Ont., June 18, 1898; died at Cambridge, Ont., June 13, 1990; aged 91. On Jan. 6, 1925, he was married to Orpah Shantz, who died on Sept. 6, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Lyall and Vernon Ross) and 2 daughters (Grace and Ruth). Preceding him in death are 2 daughters (Mary Fern and Myrtle Mae). He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 15, in charge of Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Erb Street Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald -- Volume 83, Number 29 - July 17, 1990 - page 502.

    Abraham married Orpha Shantz 6 Jan 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Orpha (daughter of Herbert Shantz and Selina Shantz) was born 25 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Orpha Shantz was born 25 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Herbert Shantz and Selina Shantz); died 6 Sep 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Orpha Woolner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70316
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Orpha
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Children:
    1. 1. Myrtle Mae Woolner was born 18 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John S. Woolner was born 23 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Jacob Hembling Woolner and Hannah Schiedel); died 29 Mar 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Residence: 748 Old Zeller Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 000136-8361
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of John S. Woolner
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Woolner, "was born August 23rd, 1855. He is married to Hannah Clemmer. They reside near Chicopee, on the farm formerly owned by Peter M. Weber, and have had 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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    Woolner. - John S. Woolner was born near Kossuth, Ont., Aug. 23, 1855; died at the home of his son-in-law, Geo. A. Weber, near Kitchener, Ont., on March 20, 1925; aged 69 y. 6 m. 28 d. In 1878 he was married to Hannah Clemmer, who with three sons (Addison, Nelson, and Vernon) and three daughters (Mrs. Geo. A. Weber, Mrs. Levi Cressman, and Mrs. Herbert Burkhart), together with 26 grandchildren and three brothers (Jacob, Martin, and Solomon) are left to mourn his departure. Bro. Woolner united with the Mennonite Church in 1885, of which he remained a consistent member. During the last number of years his mental powers failed him, having been deprived of speaking for nearly three years. Funeral services were held on the 23rd at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with the brethren, C. F. Derstine and Oscar Burkholder, in charge. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XVIII, Number 2 - April 9, 1925, pages 46, 47.

    Residence:
    The Woolner Farmstead buildings, located at 748 Zeller Drive, are situated in the north end of the City of Kitchener on 6.47 acres off scenic Zeller drive. The original Mennonite Georgian farmhouse and outbuildings were constructed in 1830. The farmhouse addition was built circa 1858, and the barn and concrete silo were built circa 1870.

    John married Hannah Clemmer 24 Feb 1878. Hannah (daughter of Abraham B. Clemmer and Lydia Shantz) was born 24 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Hannah Clemmer was born 24 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham B. Clemmer and Lydia Shantz); died 31 Aug 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hannah Woolner
    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1929
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Hannah Clemmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Clemmer, "was born February 24th, 1857. On February 24th, 1878, she was married to John Woolner. They reside on a farm near Chicopee. They have 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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    Woolner. - Hannah (Clemmer) Woolner was born near Breslau, Ont., Feb. 24, 1857; died after a brief illness at the home of her son-in-law, Bro. and Sister Geo. A. Weber near German Mills on Aug. 31, 1931; aged 74 y. 6 m. 7 d. Sister Woolner was the last of the seven children of the Abram Clemmer family. She was married to John Woolner who predeceased her over 6 years ago. Seven children were born to this union, one of whom (Luanna) died in infancy. Those surviving are, Malinda (Mrs. Geo. A. Weber) of German Mills; Elmina (Mrs. Levi Cressman) of Breslau; Addison and Nelson of Natchez; Irene (Mrs. Herbert Burkhart) of Breslau, and Vernon of Manheim. There are also 29 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister Woolner was converted and united with the Mennonite Church about 46 years ago and remained faithful to the end. The services were conducted at the First Mennonite Church, by C. F. Derstine and E. S. Hallman, a former pastor. Texts, Hebrews 12: 23; John 12: 3


    Gospel Herald Newspaper - September 17, 1931 - Vol. XXIV, No.25 - page 559, 560

    Children:
    1. Irvin Woolner was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Sarah Woolner was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Malinda Woolner was born 28 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elmina Woolner was born 2 Aug 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Addison Woolner was born 28 Aug 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nelson C. Woolner was born 7 Mar 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Luanna Woolner was born 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1889; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Unnamed Baby Woolner was born 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Irena Woolner was born 26 Mar 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 2. Abraham Vernon "Vernon" Woolner was born 18 Jun 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1990, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Herbert Shantz was born 6 Dec 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Aaron S. Shantz and Leah Snyder); died 28 Feb 1955; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6872
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Herbert Shantz
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz, --Herbert, eldest son of the late Aaron and Leah (Snider) Shantz, was born Dec. 6, 1874; passed away at his home Feb.28, after a long illness; aged 80 y. 2 m. 22 d. Early in his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the David Eby Church, and later the Erb Street Mennonite Church. On Dec. 12, 1900, he was united in marriage to Selina Shantz, Manheim, with whom he shared life's joys and sorrows for 54 years. Surviving him are his companion, 4 daughters, (Orpha-Mrs. Vernon Woolner, Kitchener; Lona-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Elimira; Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, Kitchener; and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst, Waterloo), 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother (Ephraim), and one sister (Mrs. Urias Snider, Waterloo). One sister preceded him in death in 1935. He was faithful Christian and always interested in the work of the church. Services were conducted at the Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., by Clare Shantz and J. B. Martin, with burial in the Erb Street Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 13 - March 29, 1955 page 310, 311

    Herbert married Selina Shantz 12 Dec 1900. Selina (daughter of Amos M. Shantz and Esther C. Cressman) was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Selina Shantz was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Amos M. Shantz and Esther C. Cressman); died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Selina Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6741.7
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Selina Shantz
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz, Selina, daughter of Amos and Esther (Cressman) Shantz, was born March 22, 1877, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 11, 1958, after a lengthy illness; aged 81 y. 8m. 19 d. On Dec. 12, 1900, she was married to Herbert Shantz, who died Feb. 28, 1955. Surviving are 4 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Vernon Woolner, Lona-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Maggie, Barbara, and Elminda Shantz). Preceding her in death were 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., where services were held, in charge of Wilfred Ulrich and J. B. Martin.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 2 - January 13, 1959, page 46

    Children:
    1. 3. Orpha Shantz was born 25 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lona Shantz was born 7 May 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Erma Shantz was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Wilma Shantz was born 19 Sep 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Jacob Hembling WoolnerRev. Jacob Hembling Woolner was born 25 Sep 1826, , Suffolk, England (son of Isaac Woolner and Sarah Hembling); died 6 Oct 1917, Natchez (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19071898
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 103, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 111, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ontario; minister
    • Eby ID Number: 000136-8357
    • Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Woolner, "the third son of Isaac and Sarah (Hembling) Woolner, was born in Suffolk, England, September 25th, 1826. He came to America with his parents in June,1832. After the arrival in Canada he had the misfortune of losing his mother. He was raised by Deacon Samuel Eby. On September 30th, 1849, he was married to Hannah, daughter of Mattias and Susannah (Ries) Schiedel. She was born March 15th, 1828. On March 16th, 1854, they moved on the farm composed of parts of lots Nos. 103 and 110, German Company's Tract, about one mile west of Kossuth, where they still reside with their son, Jacob. On May 30th, 1867, he was ordained, by Bishop Joseph Hagey, as a minister of the Mennonite body which position he has held ever since. He proved himself to be an able speaker and a good worker in the cause of the Lord. Of late years he suffered much through sickness and bodily weakness so that he was not able to fill his pastoral appointments. His family consisted 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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    Woolner.-Pre. Jacob Woolner was born on Sept. 25, 1826; died Oct. 6, 1917; aged 91 y. 11 d. He was born in St. Andrew's parish, Suffolk County, England, and emigrated to Canada with his parents in the year 1832, arriving in Waterloo Co., on June 28, where his mother soon died of the cholera. On May 14, 1848, he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church. On May 30, 1867, he was called to the ministry in which capacity he served the Church as long as health permitted him to do so and was an earnest laborer to help spread the Gospel to all until his end came. He was the oldest minister in the Ontario Conference, being ordained over 50 years ago. On the 30th of May, 1849, he was married with Hannah Shiedel. To this union were born 6 sons and 4 daughters, 2 of whom died in infancy. His first wife died in March, 1897, and in May, 1899, he was united in marriage with Nancy Kramp (whose maiden name was Reist). She died on Apr. 23, 1913. There remain to mourn his loss 5 sons, 46 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held on Oct. 9. Services at the house conducted by Bro. Noah Stauffer and at the Cressman Mennonite Church at Breslau by the Brethren Jonas Snider and U. K. Weber using the following texts which had been selected by the departed brother, Job 5: 26 and II Tim. 4: 7, 8. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Peace to his ashes.

    Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 30 - October 25, 1917 - p. 559

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    Breslau (Cressman) Mennonite Church


    Services were begun in Breslau in 1815. In 1834, Benjamin Eby's log meeting house, which had been built in Berlin in 1813, was moved to Breslau to the Cressman farm. Preaching services which were held every four weeks began in the reconstructed meeting house in 1837. A new brick church was built in 1856, at which time the old log meeting house was moved to Frederick Schaefer's brickyard. The old building may have been used for storage or an office until approximately 1880 when it was clad with white "Breslau Brick" from the brickyard, and used as a home by Frederick Schaefer and his family. The address of the house is reported to have been 18 Woolwich Street; it was still standing in 1985, according to Alder 1985, with the original log walls possibly preserved within the brick ones.

    A summer Sunday School was begun in June of 1872. It was held in the Breslau schoolhouse until 1877 when it was moved to the church. Sunday School continued on in the summers only until 1889 when Sunday School classes began to be held all year.

    The 1856 white brick church was taken down in March 1908, and was replaced with a new white brick church. In 1968 the name of the church was changed from Cressman Mennonite Church to Breslau Mennonite Church. Major renovations were made to the church in the same year. It is of interest to know that land amounting to approximately three acres was deeded to the congregation by Christian C. Snyder in three parcels, in 1837, 1859, and 1870.

    Joseph Hagey, the first minister at Cressman's, was ordained on February 10, 1839. He was ordained bishop in 1851. Ministers who followed him in serving the church at Breslau were Jacob Woolner Sr., Elias Weber, Isaac A. Wambold, Jacob S. Woolner, and Oscar Burkholder. Services were held every four weeks from 1837-1867, and bi-weekly from 1867-1894 when weekly services were begun

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

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    In Loving Memory Died At Natchez, on Saturday, October 6th, 1917 Rev. Jacob Woolner Aged 91 Years and 11 days. The Funeral will be held from his late residence at Natchez, on Tuesday, October 9th, 1917 at one o'clock in the afternoon to the Breslau Mennonite Church and cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation

    Funeral Card

    Jacob married Hannah Schiedel 30 Sep 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of Martin Schiedel and Susannah Ries) was born 15 Mar 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1897, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Hannah Schiedel was born 15 Mar 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Martin Schiedel and Susannah Ries); died 18 Mar 1897, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19071968
    • Name: Hannah Woolner
    • Eby ID Number: 00102-5730
    • Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Hannah Schiedel, "was born March 15th, 1828. She is married to Rev. Jacob Woolner."

    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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    WOOLNER - At Kossuth, on Thursday, March 18th., Hannah Woolner, aged 70 years.

    The Weekly News-Record 25 Mar 1897, Thu Page 5

    Children:
    1. Sarah Woolner was born 30 Jun 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1905; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Noah Woolner was born 20 Jan 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1884; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Isaac Woolner was born 24 Jan 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 4. John S. Woolner was born 23 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Martin Woolner was born 4 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Rev. Jacob S. Woolner was born 15 Nov 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Leah Woolner was born 1 Feb 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Solomon Woolner was born 10 Feb 1863, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1933, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Hannah Woolner was born 8 Aug 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Lydia Ann Woolner was born 7 Jun 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1872; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ellen Woolner was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Abraham B. Clemmer was born 2 Mar 1819, Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (son of Henry M. Clemmer and Sarah Bergey); died 15 Jul 1908, Chicopee (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: life story, misfortune
    • Misfortune: lost two son poisoned by eating wild parsnips
    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1923
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Abraham B. Clemmer, "was born in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, March 2nd, 1819. In 1822 he came to Canada with his parents. He was raised near Preston. In 1837 his father moved from Preston to the "Clemmer Farm" two miles north of the town of Waterloo. On October 28th, 1845, he was married to Lydia Shantz who was born March 1st, 1825. In 1846 they moved on the farm now possessed by Lorentz Spitiz, a few miles north of Bloomingdale. Here they resided until 1862 when they purchased Jacob B. Betzner's farm, one mile north of Breslau. Here he still resides with his son, Abraham B. She died April 15th, 1887. They had a family 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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    The 26th of April, in Waterloo Township, two sons of Abraham B. CLEMMER, aged 16 years and 7 months, and 14 years and 7 days respectively. They were engaged in hauling stone, and, driving through marshy ground where the wheels of the wagon turned up wild parsnips. The younger took up some of the roots, and ate them, and also induced his brother to eat some; and in an hour and a half they were both dead, having been poisoned thereby. They were buried on the 28th. A large concourse of people were present, so that there was not room for them in the house. The funeral sermons were, therefore, delivered by Joseph Hegy and John Bear in the grave yard. ELIAS SNYDER.

    HERALD OF TRUTH
    - Volume IV, Number 6 - June 1867, Page 95

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    DEATH OF ABRAM B. CLEMMER

    The death occurred on Wednesday, July 14, 1908, of one of Waterloo County's old pioneers, in the person of Abraham B. Clemmer, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. John Woolner, near Chicopee. Deceased was born in Montgomery County Pennsylvania, March 3, 1819. In the year 1823, he came with his father and mother, to Waterloo County and settled near Preston. Later they moved north of Waterloo on the farm which is yet known as the old Clemmer farm. In 1845 he was married to Lydia Shantz, daughter of the late Jacob Shantz, two miles east of Bloomingdale, where he resided till the year 1863, when he moved on the old Jacob Betzner, farm, 2 miles east of Breslau where he lived until the death of his son, Abram S. Clemmer, after which he resided at the home of John Woolner. Deceased was blessed with a family of 8 children, two of whom survive. Mrs. John Woolner and Mrs. Josiah Martin, Michigan. There are also 21 grandchildren, 9 great-grand-children, who mourn the loss of a kind father and grandfather. Deceased had reached the rip age of 89 years 4 months and 13 days. Eight weeks prior to his death, he suffered a paralytic stroke, which with the infirmities of old age caused death. The funeral which was very largely attended was held on Saturday, July 18, from his late residence, to the Mennonite Church and cemetery, Bloomingdale.

    Chronicle-Telegraph 23 Jul 1908 pg 8

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    1901 Abraham lived with his daughter Hannah Woolner in Waterloo Township.

    Abraham married Lydia Shantz 28 Oct 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Jacob Shantz and Susannah Schneider) was born 1 Mar 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Lydia Shantz was born 1 Mar 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Shantz and Susannah Schneider); died 15 Feb 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Clemmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6913
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Shantz, "was born March 1st, 1825. On October 28th, 1845, she was married to Abraham B. Clemmer and died April 15th 1887."


    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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    CLEMMER - On the 15th of February, near Breslau, Waterloo county, Ontario, of typhoid fever, Sister Lydia, wife of Abraham b. Clemmer, aged 61 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was buried on the 18th in Synder's grave-yard near Bloomingdale. Services by A. Martin and J. Woolner. Sister Clemmer was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was blessed with general good health throughout her life. She was ever ready to lend assistance to the sick and the needy and will be missed by a large circle of friends. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Bro. Clemmer, who has been sickly for some months, was unable to follow the remains of his beloved companion to their last resting place, notwithstanding that he is better than he had been for some time previous to her death

    Herald of Truth , Vol. XXIV, Number 6, March 15, 1887 - Page 94, 95

    Children:
    1. Susannah Clemmer was born 23 Jul 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Clemmer was born 18 Oct 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1921, Near Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan, USA; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
    3. Amos S. Clemmer was born 15 Sep 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1867, Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Menno S. Clemmer was born 5 Sep 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1867, Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rebecca Clemmer was born 22 Jan 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 5. Hannah Clemmer was born 24 Feb 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Abraham B. Clemmer was born 10 Jul 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1900, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David Clemmer was born 17 Sep 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Aaron S. Shantz was born 3 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider); died 28 Sep 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6871
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Aaron S. Shantz
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Aaron Shantz, "the second son, was born March 3rd, 1851. On February 9th, 1874, he was married to Leah, daughter of Benjamin and Magdalena (Shantz) Snyder. She was born November 27th, 1850. After their marriage they moved on the farm they still occupy, the old 'Christian Martin Farm', about one-half mile from the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. They have a family 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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    Shantz - Aaron, was born 3 miles north of Waterloo, March 3, 1851; died Sept. 28. 1943; aged 92 y. 6 m. 25 d. He was married to Leah Snider who predeceased him 2 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons, Herbert and Ephraim, and a daughter, Sabina (Mrs. Urias Snider), all of Waterloo. One daughter, Lucina, died a little over 7 years ago. Nine grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren also survive. Bro. Shantz in his early years after his conversion united with the Mennonite Church and lived a faithful devoted Christian life until the Lord called him home. He attended church services as long as his strength enabled him. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. J. B. Martin at the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont.


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 37 - December 9, 1943, pages 767 and 768

    Aaron married Leah Snyder 10 Feb 1874, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Benjamin B. Snyder and Magdalena Shantz) was born 27 Nov 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah Snyder was born 27 Nov 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Benjamin B. Snyder and Magdalena Shantz); died 20 Jun 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Schneider
    • Name: Leah Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6187
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Leah Snider
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz.--Leah Shantz (nee Snider), beloved wife of Aaron Shantz, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 27, 1849; died June 20, 1941; aged 91 y. 6 m. 24 d. She is survived by her aged husband, 2 sons (Herbert and Ephraim of near Waterloo), 1 daughter (Mrs. Urias Snyder of Waterloo), 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Lucina, predeceased her a little over five years ago. She was converted in her early youth and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. She was bedfast over five years. Funeral Services were held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of Bros. Jonas Snider and J. B. Martin. Text: II Cor. 4: 10.
    "All is over, hands are folded,
    On a quiet, peaceful breast;
    All is over, pain is ended,
    And dear Mother is at rest."

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIV, No . 19 - August 7, 1941-page 407

    Children:
    1. 6. Herbert Shantz was born 6 Dec 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1955; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lavina Shantz was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lucinda Shantz was born 8 Jul 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1936; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ephraim S. Shantz was born 31 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1958, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sabina Shantz was born 30 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1964, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Amos M. Shantz was born 15 Jun 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin); died 9 Feb 1920; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6741
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • 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, 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, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Amos M. Shantz, "was born June 15th, 1847. On August 16th, 1870, he was married to Isabella Nahrgang who was born June 9th, 1850, and died October 14th, 1871. On December 3rd, 1873, he was again married to Esther Cressman who was born January 20, 1848. He resides near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged 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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    Died/ At Petersburg, Ont., on Monday, Febuary 9th, 1920/ Amos M. Shantz/ aged 72 years, 7 months and 25 days/ The Funeral/ will take place from his late residence on/ Friday, February 13, 1910/ at two o'clock, p. m./ to the Latschar church and cemetery for service/ and interment/ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


    Funeral Card of Amos M. Shantz

    Amos married Esther C. Cressman 3 Dec 1873. Esther (daughter of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman) was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Esther C. Cressman was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman); died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther C. Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2138
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, 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

    Notes:

    Esther C. Cressman, "was born January 20th, 1848. On December 3rd, 1872, she was married to Amos M. Shantz. They reside near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their 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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    Shantz. - Esther (Cressman) Shantz was born at New Dundee, Ont., Jan. 20, 1848; died at her home near Petersburg, Ont., Sept. 4, 1919 ; aged 71 y. 7 m. 16 d. She was united in marriage to Amos M. Shantz. To this union were born 3 sons and 6 daughters. One daughter preceded her to the spirit world. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, 5 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Latschar Church by Bro. Jonas Snider. Text, Phil. 2: 21.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 28 - October 9, 1919 - page 527

    Children:
    1. Jonathan Shantz was born 12 Oct 1873, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1939, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Near Guersey, Saskatchewan.
    2. Nancy C. Shantz was born 24 Jan 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1958; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Selina Shantz was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Addison Cressman Shantz was born 22 Aug 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1958, Watrous, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried 18 Apr 1958, Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    5. Samuel C. Shantz was born 29 Feb 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1947; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Shantz was born 29 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Barbara Shantz was born 22 Sep 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Elminda Shantz was born 6 Jan 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Silva Shantz was born 26 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1892; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.