Edward Thomas

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324387

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41573421
• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: 00121-7510.4
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator, Shoe Factory
• Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1963, 222 Madison Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1969, 400 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Russell Thomas

Russell Thomas of 400 Wellington St., N., Kitchener, died on Thursday at his home at the age of 78.

Mr. Thomas was born Nov. 3, 1891, at Bloomingdale. He was a lifelong resident of the Twin City area.

He was employed with Hogg Fuel and Supply Co. Ltd, for 35 years prior to his retirement, in 1958. He was a member of First Mennonite Church and served overseas in the First World War with the Canadian 133rd Infantry Battalion and attained the rank of sergeant.

He was predeceased by his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Thomas, and his wife, the former Clara Shantz; two sons, Edward and William and one daughter, Clara, three brothers, Harold, Warren and Arthur and one sister, Mrs. Albert (Jessie) Moser.

Surviving are five sons, Walter, Kenneth and Grant, all of Kitchener and Milton and Russell, both of Ayr; three daughters, Mrs. John (Lillian) Neilly of Kitchener, Mrs. Edward (Barbara) Giilck of Conestogo and Mrs. Harry (Mary Lou) Falkenstern of Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Jane) Gies of New Dundee and Mrs. Agnes Livoch of Detroit, 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

New Hamburg Independent, December 10, 1969

Russell married Clara Mabel Shantz 10 Jun 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Henry Shantz and Catharine Frey) was born 25 Jul 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Mabel Thomas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169621
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework
• Residence: 1963, 222 Madison Ave. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Russell Thomas

Mrs. Russell Arthur Thomas, 56, of 222 Madison Ave. South, died today at her home after a brief illness.
Born in Woolwich Township. she was the former Clara Mabel Shantz, a daughter of Mrs. E. Gingrich of Shakespeare, and the late Harry Shantz. She moved to her present residence

in 1943. Mrs. Thomas was a member of First Mennonite Church.

Her marriage to Mr. Thomas. who survives, took place in Kitchener in 1924.

Surviving are five sons, Milton and Russell Jr., both of Ayr, Walter of Wellesley, Grant of Bridgeport and Kenneth of Kitchener; four daughters, Mrs. John (Lillian) Neilly, Mrs. Ed. ward (Barbara Giilck and Mrs. Harry Mary Lou Falkenstern, all of Kitchener: two sisters. Mrs. Melvin Gingrich of New Hamburg and Mrs. Daniel Schmitt of Kitchener, and 20 grandchildren

Two sons, a daughter and a sister predeceased her The body is at Keffer Funeral Home until Tuesday acon when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church for service at 230 pm Rev Robert N Johnson will officiate in terment will be in First Mennonite Cemetery

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• Name: Eli Thomas
• Eby ID Number: 00121-7510
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Elijah S. Thomas, "was born October 8th, 1861. He is married to Lydia Jane Underwood and resides near Bloomingdale where he is engaged in carpentering. To them are born four children, namely: Warren, Jezebel, Bursell, and Harold A."


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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Elijah Snyder Thomas - Elijah Snyder Thomas, 95, of 369 King St. East, died Thursday at K-W Hospital. Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 8, 1861, in Rosedale. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mr. Thomas was retired. His wife, the former Lydia Jane Underwood, whom he married May 4, 1886, in Linwood, died in 1936. Surviving are two sons, Warren of Kitchener, Russell of new Dundee; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Jessie) Moser of Kitchener, Mrs. Albert (Jane) Gies of Petersburg, 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Three sons, a daughter, two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. The body is at the Keffer Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted Saturday at 3: 30 pm by Rev. J.H. Getz of Calvary Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial will be in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

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Elijah married Lydia Jane Underwood 4 May 1886, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Benjamin Underwood and Matilda Brighton) was born 13 Jun 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Jane Thomas
• Eby ID Number: 00121-7510.1
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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THOMAS. -- Lydia Jane Thomas was born on June 13, 1869, at Breslau, Ont.; died Oct. 14, 1935, at Kitchener, Ont., Hospital; aged 66 y. 4 m. She was married to Elijah Thomas on May 4, 1886. She leaves her sorrowing husband, 4 sons, and 2 daughters: Warren, Russel, Arnott of Kitchener; Harold of Waterloo; Mrs. Albert Moeser of Kitchener; and Mrs. Albert Geis of Bridgeport. One son predeceased her in infancy. She also leaves 28 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 brother (Edward Underwood of Bridgeport), and 1 sister (Mrs. Geo. Lichty of Wellesley). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, and will be missed in the church, home, and community. Funeral services were conducted by Brethren C. F. Derstine and Jonas Snyder

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 32 - November 7, 1935, pp. 686--688

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6949.7
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cemment Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz. - Henry D., son of Mr. and Mrs. David Shantz, was born near Mannheim, Ont.; died at his home in Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 21, 1946; aged 64 y. 10 m. His first wife, Catherine Fry, preceded him 17 years ago. In 1932 he married Barbara Bender, who survives. He was a faithful member of Shantz Church. Surviving besides his wife are 4 daughters: (Elvina -- Mrs. Wesley Metzger, Elmira; Clara -- Mrs. Russel Thomas, Kitchener; Lillian -- Mrs. Daniel Schmitt, Waterloo; Dorothy at home); one brother (Rudy, Hespeler, Ont.); and 2 sisters (Mrs. Jacob Fry, Williamsburg, and Mrs. Herbert Klemmer, Rosetown, Sask.). Eleven grandchildren also survive. Six sons preceded him. Funeral services and burial were conducted by L. H. Witmer and C. F. Derstine at Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 46 - February 15, 1946, pages 894,895.

Henry — Catharine Frey. Catharine (daughter of Jacob S. Frey and Esther B. Martin) was born 15 Feb 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4585.3
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz. - Cathrine Frey Shantz was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 15, 1877; died at Elmira, May 26, 1928; aged 51 y. 3 m. 11 d. Deceased was married to Hy Shantz. To this union were born 8 children, 3 of whom survive. One child was adopted by the family. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Church with Bishop Ab. B. Gingerich in charge.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 19 - August 9, 1928, pages 414, 415

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• Name: Wilhelm B. Thomas
• Eby ID Number: 00121-7506
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 071, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• 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

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William B. Thomas, "son of Ezra and Elizabeth (Bomberger) Thomas, was born in Dundas, Wentworth County, Onario, February 7th, 1825. In spring, 1836, he was adopted by Peter Erb who resided on the old 'Erb Farm' about two miles north of Bridgeport. In 1843, when he was eighteen years of age, he came to Jonas C. Shantz's, Wilmot Township, where he was engaged as farm hand for one year. From here he went to Copetown, Wentworth County, where he served his apprenticeship at the shoemaking trade for three years with one Jasper Dresser. In 1847 he returned to Waterloo County and engaged himself to Mr. John Salyards of Preston to work at his trade, in whose service he remained one year. In fall of 1849 he engaged the Reist school (S.S. No. 14) and in 1850 he taught the River Bank School (S.S. No. 15). On June 10th, 1851, he married to Hannah, daughter of John and Judith (Bingeman) Schneider. After his marriage he worked at his trade for three years, having his shop in his present residence. After the expiration of the three years, he, in 1854, commenced to teach again and taught almost steadily up to 1884 when he retired from the profession. He is now on the superannuated list, receiving a yearly pension of $132. He resides at his old home near Bloomingdale where he has spent many a happy day in his life, and is quite well yet considering his age and the great amount of mental work he has performed in his time. Many good wishes for his happiness in the evening of his far advanced life. (Since writing the biography of Mr. Thomas he died suddenly, May 8th, 1895) To him and his wife was born a family 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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On June 10, 1851, he married Hannah, daughter of John and Judith (Bingeman) Schneider of near Bloomingdale. On Oct. 16, 1852, he acquired from his father-in- law John Schneider, two acres of land in Lot #71 G.C.T. -Rosendale. The 1861 Census shows him living in a one storey round log house built in 1845. This house was at some later date converted into a storey and half and covered with boards. A small barn was also erected. He worked at his trade for three years, having his shop in his residence. In 1854 he commenced to teach again. He taught in Bloomingdale S.S.#12 - 1850, 1859 and in 1867. He also acted as Enumerator for District No. 4 in the 1861 Census. He purchased 31 acres and 17 perches of land in Lot #71 from John Schafer April 11, 1874, and along with his teaching, farmed until he disposed of this acreage Dec. 20, 1878, to Henry B. Wahl. He taught almost steadily in various township schools up to 1884 when he retired. He was superannuated, receiving a yearly pension of $132. They resided here until their deaths - William B. Thomas -May 8, 1895 and his wife Hannah, Aug. 29, 1907. Both buried in the Mennonite cemetery, Bloomingdale. They had six children:

Women's Institute - Tweedsmuir History Rosendale

William married Hannah Snyder 10 Jun 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of John Snyder and Judith Bingeman) was born 12 Jul 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1907, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Artifact: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doll
• Name: Hannah Thomas
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6289
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Hannah Snyder, "was born July 12th, 1831. On June 10th, 1851, she was married to William B. Thomas, a teacher"


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.].

Artifact:
According to a descendant, this doll belonged to Hannah Schneider (Snider) Thomas (1831-1907). She was the granddaughter of "Yoch" Schneider, a pioneer from Pennsylvania. The donor, Altie Witmer, was a niece of one of Hannah's sons, John S. Thomas.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143598
• Residence: 1851, Yardley Hastings, , Northampton, England
• Residence: 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Servant
• Occupation: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

Benjamin married Matilda Brighton 13 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson) was born 3 Jul 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Oct 1842, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario; died 16 Nov 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Underwood
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75741
• Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6949
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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David Shantz, "was born May 29th, 1845. He was married to Susannah Detweiler, November 16th 1869. They reside near Strasburg 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.].

David married Susannah Detweiler 16 Nov 1869. Susannah (daughter of Rudolph W. Dettweiler and Susannah Bingeman) was born 12 Feb 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1900; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00029-2260
• 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

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Susannah Detweiler," is married to David Shantz. They reside near Strasburg, 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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• Name: Jacob S. Fry
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4585.1
• Immigration: 1846, , Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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

Jacob married Esther B. Martin 26 Mar 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Jacob G. Martin and Esther Bauman) was born 28 Feb 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1904; was buried , North Woolwich Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther B. Frey
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4585
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Esther B. Martin, "the third daughter of Jacob Martin, was born February 28th, 1849. She is married to Jacob Fry. They reside on a farm three miles north of Elmira. 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.].