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Marjorie Rose Witmer

Female 1924 - 2003  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Marjorie Rose Witmer was born 22 Nov 1924 (daughter of Vernon H. Witmer and Vinetta Rose Shantz); died 22 Aug 2003.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marjorie Rose Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48096

    Marjorie — Ralph Emerson Shantz. Ralph (son of Mervin Shantz and Florence B. Burkhard) was born 10 May 1927; died 15 Aug 1990. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Carolyn Yvonne Shantz
    2. Murray Ralph Shantz
    3. Rosemary Denise Shantz
    4. Ronald Gary Shantz

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Vernon H. Witmer was born 25 Jul 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. John Wesley Witmer and Almeda Hallman); died 20 Sep 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Preston Mennonite Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86995
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Witmer.- Vernon H., son of J. Wesley and Almeda (Hallman) Witmer, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 25, 1902; died at Cambridge (Ont.) Hospital on Sept. 20, 1989; aged 87. On June 20, 1923, he was married to Vinetta Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marjorie Shantz, Margaret Hoover, and Dorothy Phillips), 3 sons (Robert, Ross, and Glenn), 3 brothers (Edward, Eldon, and Melvin), and one sister (Grace Sider). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fairview Centre on Sept. 23, in charge of Amzie Brubacher; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 42 - October 17, 1989, page 742

    Vernon married Vinetta Rose Shantz 20 Jun 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Vinetta (daughter of Wendel R. Shantz and Priscilla Swartz) was born 24 Aug 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Vinetta Rose Shantz was born 24 Aug 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Wendel R. Shantz and Priscilla Swartz); died 2 Aug 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Vinetta Rose Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244062
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Notes:

    Witmer, Vinetta Rose Shantz, 94, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Aug. 24, 1902, Berlin, Kitchener, Ont., to Wendel R. and Priscilla Swartz Shantz. Died: Aug. 2, 1997, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors - children: Marjorie Shantz, Margaret Hoover, Robert, Ross, Fred, Dorothy Phillips; brother and sister: Clayton Shantz, Dorothy Snyder; 23 grandchildren, 48 greatgrandchildren, 3 great-greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Vernon Witmer (husband). Funeral: Aug. 6, Preston Mennonite Church, by Paul Martin. Burial: Mannheim Mennonite Church Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 35 - September 9, 1997

    Children:
    1. Margaret Witmer
    2. Dorothy Witmer
    3. Robert Witmer
    4. Ross Witmer
    5. Glenn Witmer
    6. 1. Marjorie Rose Witmer was born 22 Nov 1924; died 22 Aug 2003.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rev. John Wesley Witmer was born 27 May 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac Witmer and Leah Bear); died 14 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13892587
    • Name: J. Wesley Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-605.9
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1929, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Witmer, J. Wesley, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Witmer, died at Hespeler, Ont., Feb. 14, 1960, after a lengthy illness; aged 80 y. 8 m. 18 d. He was married four times and his wives (Almeda Hallman, Selina Knechtel, Ada Bechtel, and Minnie Brooks) predeceased him. A son also preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 sons (William and Eldon, Kitchener; Vernon, Petersburg; Edward, Hespeler; and Melvin, Waterloo), 2 daughters (Luella--Mrs. Vernon Schott, Kitchener; and Grace--Mrs. Lloyd Sider, Wainfleet), one brother, 3 sisters 37 grandchildren, and 50 great-grandchildren. For 18 years he was superintendent of the Sunday school. In 1916 he was ordained deacon for the Latschar Church at Manheim and in 1922 was ordained as minister for the church, where he served as pastor until 1939. Later he moved to Hespeler and served as pastor of the Wanner congregation for 11 years. In his later years the conference appointed him as pastor of the Fairview Home for the aged at Preston. He served the Ontario Conference for many years on the Bible School Board and on the Rural Mission board, now known as the Mission Board of Ontario. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Mennonite Church. Waterloo, in charge of Osiah Horst and J. B. Martin; burial at Latschar near Manheim.

    Gospel Herald - March 15, 1960 - Vol. LIII, No.11 - page 246, 247

    John — Almeda Hallman. Almeda (daughter of John B. Hallman and Caroline Thaler) was born 25 Dec 1878, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1920, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Almeda Hallman was born 25 Dec 1878, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John B. Hallman and Caroline Thaler); died 5 Dec 1920, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13892983
    • Name: Almeda Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3578.3
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Witmer. - Almeda Hallman, beloved wife of J. W. Witmer, was born in Howick, Ont., and died in Petersburg, Ont., Nov. 28, 1920, in her 42nd year. She united with the Mennonite church when yet in her teens and was a faithful member till death. She leaves a deeply stricken husband, seven children (Vernon H., Luella Mae, Grace Viola, Edward H., William I., John E., and Melvin C.) and many relatives and friends. Morgan R. preceded her in death 2 years ago. Services were conducted at house and church by Bro. Manasseh Hallman. Buried in adjoining cemetery.

    "We think of her in silence,
    No eye may see us weep;
    But deep in our hearts concealed,
    Her memory we will keep.
    We miss her kind and tender voice,
    Her fond and tender care;
    Our home is dark, now, Mother,
    We miss you everywhere."
    A friend.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 45 - February 3, 1921 - page 887, 888

    Children:
    1. 2. Vernon H. Witmer was born 25 Jul 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Luella Mae Witmer was born 22 May 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Grace Viola Witmer was born Sep 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Edward Hubert Witmer was born 24 Nov 1908, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2001; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William Erwin Witmer was born 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Eldon Witmer was born 17 Oct 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Melvin Witmer was born Abt 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Morgan Ray Witmer was born 24 Dec 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1919; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Wendel R. Shantz was born 1 Mar 1870, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Levi S. Shantz and Lydia Rosenberger); died 25 Oct 1949, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46059248
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6660.7
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    "Wendell R. Shantz, 79, of Nine Pines, died suddenly at his home early this morning. Born in Wilmot tp., he was a s/o the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shantz. Hewas a well-known farmer in the community and was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Priscilla Swartz; three sons, Lloyd of Breslau, Ward of Kitchener and Clayton of Baden; three daughters, Mrs.Edwin (Leota) Feick, Nine Pines, Mrs. Vernon (Vinetta) Witmer,Petersburg, and Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Schmitt, New Dundee; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren...")

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Oct 1949

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    Shantz. -- Wendell R., last surviving member of the Levi Shantz family, was born March 1, 1870, at Philipsburg, Ont.; died suddenly Oct. 25, 1949, at the home of his son (Clayton); aged 79 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Feb. 8, 1899, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Swartz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Breslau, Ont.; Ward, Kitchener, Ont.; Clayton, Baden, Ont.), 3 daughters (Leota - Mrs. Edwin Feick, Nine Pines, Ont.; Vinetta - Mrs. Vernon Witmer, Petersburg, Ont.; and Dorothy - Mrs. Lloyd Schmitt, New Dundee, Ont.), 21 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In 1904 he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member until death. He was interested in spiritual things, the fellowship and activities of the church, and made a contribution to the community in which he lived. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of C. F. Derstine and John H. Hess. Text: Ps. 134:4. Burial was made in the cemetery there.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 49 - December 6, 1949 - page 1206:

    Wendel — Priscilla Swartz. Priscilla (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey) was born 13 Jun 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Priscilla Swartz was born 13 Jun 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham H. Swartz and Susannah Bergey); died 1 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46059659
    • Name: Priscilla Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-896.4
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1968, 170 Pandora Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MRS. WENDELL SHANTZ

    Mrs. Wendell R. Shantz. 170 Pandora Ave., died Friday at K-W Hospital. She was 90.

    A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Swartz, she was born in Blenheim Township and lived most of her life in Kitchener. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She was predeceased by her husband in 1949 and by one sister.

    Survivors include three sons. Lloyd S.. Waterloo; Ward. Port Credit, and Clayton. Roseville; three daughters. Mrs. Edwin (Leota) Feick, Kitchener. Mrs. Vernon (Vinetta) Witmer, Wilmot Township, and Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Schmitt, New Dundee; a brother. Wellington. Waterloo; three sisters. Mrs. Jemima Witmer and Mrs. Clifford Cressman. both of Kitchener, and Mrs. Susan Weber. Waterloo; 22 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren. and two great-greatgrandchildren.

    New Hamburg Independent

    Children:
    1. William Hearth was born 4 Dec 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Leota Lucille Shantz was born 25 Dec 1900, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Mar 1994, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Vinetta Rose Shantz was born 24 Aug 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lloyd Stanley Shantz was born 22 Oct 1904, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1994, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Shantz was born 23 Nov 1906; died 23 Nov 1906.
    6. Ward Lyle Shantz was born 24 Sep 1909, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    7. Clayton Arthur Shantz was born 11 May 1914, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 2004; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Dorothy Marie Shantz was born 1916, Williamsburg (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 2005, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Isaac Witmer was born 3 Apr 1842, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham E. Witmer and Catharine Groh); died 10 Jan 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00135-8304
    • Residence: 1867, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • 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; Dunkard
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
    • Retired: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Isaac Witmer, "is married to Leah Bear. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Huron Road. He is a farmer."


    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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    Witmer. - Isaac Witmer was born April 3, 1842; died Jan. 10, 1929, at the home of his son J. Wesley, near Petersburg, Ont. On Nov. 5, 1867, he was united in marriage to Leah Baer and to this union were born ten children: Mrs. Wm. Spaetzel, New Dundee, Ont.; Mrs. Jacob Spaetzel, Petersburg, Ont.; Jonas, who died in his fourteenth year; Isaiah, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Enoch Gingerich, Preston, Ont.; Mrs. Samuel Schmitt, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Noah Otterbein, Petersburg, Ont.; J. Wesley, Petersburg, Ont.; Edmund, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Herbert Herner, who preceded him in death twenty-three years ago. These with 3 brothers (John, Listowel, Ont.; Benjamin of Sask.; Henry, Preston, Ont.), 1 sister (Mrs. Edward Grabiel, Fordwick, Ont.), 72 grandchildren, and 59 great-grandchildren survive. On Aug. 17, 1908, his wife was called to her eternal home. He was married on Feb. 1, 1910, to Elizabeth Doner of Stayner, Ont., who also passed to her reward on May 31, 1918. He was converted when forty-four years of age and united with the Brethren in Christ Church and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life. He served in the office of deacon in the Waterloo, Ont., district for a number of years. Because of a lingering illness he was confined to his bed for the past three years, yet he always bore his suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the Rosebank church on Jan. 14, 1929, in charge of E. J. Swalm assisted by Simon Cober and Manasseh Hallman. Text, Psa. 107: 30. Interment in cemetery near by.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 48 - February 28, 1929 - page 1005, 1006, 1007

    Isaac married Leah Bear 5 Nov 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. John G. Bear and Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker) was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Leah Bear was born 2 Sep 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. John G. Bear and Anna "Nancy" Pannabecker); died 17 Aug 1908; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leah Witmer
    • Eby ID Number: 00003-605
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

    Notes:

    Leah Bear, "was born September 2nd, 1839. She is married to Isaac Witmer. They reside in Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists 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.].

    Children:
    1. Emma Jane Witmer was born 14 Aug 1868, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1961, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nancy C. Witmer was born 30 Aug 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albertina "Tina" Witmer was born 7 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jonas Witmer was born 17 Jan 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1886; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Deacon Isaiah B. Witmer was born 16 Mar 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1950; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rebecca Witmer was born 8 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1967, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Witmer was born 25 Sep 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Rev. John Wesley Witmer was born 27 May 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Edmund B. Witmer was born 3 Mar 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Minerva Witmer was born 23 Jan 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1906; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John B. Hallman was born 15 Jul 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Hallman and Sarah Elizabeth Bergey); died 22 Dec 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3578
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1880, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    John B. Hallman, "was first married to Catharine Thaler and after her decease to Alvina Gingerich. They resided about two miles south-west of Berlin where he died December 22nd, 1882 (He was born July 15th, 1855). His family consisted of two children, namely: Almeda, of the first wife, and Wellington of the second wife."


    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.].

    John married Caroline Thaler 20 Nov 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Johann David "David" Thaler and Rosina Mader) was born 6 Jun 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1878; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Caroline Thaler was born 6 Jun 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann David "David" Thaler and Rosina Mader); died 18 Feb 1878; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline Hallman
    • Eby ID Number: 00048-3578.1
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. 5. Almeda Hallman was born 25 Dec 1878, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1920, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Levi S. Shantz was born 8 May 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder, son of Jonas Shantz and Hannah Snyder, son of Jonas C. Shantz and Mary Snyder); died 6 May 1929; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6660
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Levi S. Shantz
    • 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: 1865, 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
    • 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Levi S. Shantz, "was born May 8th, 1841. On March 28th, 1865, he was married to Lydia, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Strome) Rosenberger. She was born May 27th, 1845. They resided on Upper Road, Wilmot Township, 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.].

    Levi married Lydia Rosenberger 28 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger, Sr. and Nancy Strome) was born 27 May 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1918; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lydia Rosenberger was born 27 May 1845, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham Rosenberger, Sr. and Nancy Strome); died 30 Mar 1918; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5381
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Lydia Rosenberger
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Rosenberger, "youngest daughter of Abraham Rosenberger, was born May 27th, 1845. She is married to Levi S. Shantz. They reside near Philipsburg, Ontario, and have a family of twelve 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.].

    Children:
    1. Veronica Shantz was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Abraham R. Shantz was born 8 Jan 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1927, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Nancy Shantz was born 8 Jan 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1932, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jessie (?) Shantz was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Isaiah R. Shantz was born 11 Apr 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    6. 6. Wendel R. Shantz was born 1 Mar 1870, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1949, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Barbara R. Shantz was born 27 Jan 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Susannah R. Shantz was born 14 Aug 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1928, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Samuel Shantz was born 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Lydia R. Shantz was born 1 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1948, RR2, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    11. Sarah R. Shantz was born 9 Feb 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1895; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Emery Rosenberger Shantz was born 20 Oct 1881, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 May 1948, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Noah Shantz was born 20 Jul 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Hannah Shantz was born 20 Jul 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. Hiram Shantz was born 23 Mar 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1886; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Abraham H. Swartz was born 12 Mar 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schwartz and Maria Hunsperger); died 12 Oct 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Abram Swartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00108-6499
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1932, 9 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Abram Schwartz, "was born March 12th, 1852. He is married to Susannah Bergey. They reside on the old "Betzner Farm" near Doon."

    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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    Swartz.--Abraham Swartz of Kitchener, Ont., was born Mar. 12, 1852; died at the age of 80 y. 7 m. Bro Swartz was converted in early manhood, joined the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to his faith until death. He was predeceased by his wife (Susannah Bergey), nearly 8 years ago. He is survived by 1 son, 5 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Bro. Swartz was known for his optimism, ever looking on the better side of things, expecting things to come, and ever had faith in the Lord, the cause and His people. He will be missed in the church circles. The funeral was conducted at the First Mennonite church by Bro. C. F. Derstine, the pastor. Burial at Latchaw Cemetery, Petersburg, Ont.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 31 - November 3, 1932, Pg. 671

    Abraham married Susannah Bergey 19 Nov 1872. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby) was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Susannah Bergey was born 5 Oct 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Bergey and Elizabeth Eby); died 9 Feb 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Swartz
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-896
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Bergey, "was born October 5th, 1854. She is married to Abram, son of Jacob Schwartz. They reside on the old "Betzner" farm near Doon. They have a family of nine children".

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

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    Susannah E. (Bergey), wife of Abram Swartz, was born Oct. 5, 1854; died Feb. 9, 1925; aged 70 y. 4 m. 3 d. She was united in matrimony to Abram Swartz Nov. 19, 1872. This union was blessed with ten children, four dying in infancy. She left a beloved husband, six children, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She has been a faithful member and much concerned for the welfare of the Church. She was a member of the Kitchener congregation. Her body was laid away at the Manheim Cemetery where Brethren C. F. Derstine and Manassah Hallman conducted the funeral service. Peace to her ashes awaiting the resurrection morn.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 47 - February 26, 1925, page 943

    Children:
    1. Isaiah Swartz was born Abt 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jemima Schwartz was born 5 Sep 1875, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Priscilla Swartz was born 13 Jun 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Minerva Swartz was born 13 Aug 1880, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; died 15 Oct 1954, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Ann Swartz was born Abt 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hannah Swartz was born Abt 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Susannah "Susie" Swartz was born 30 May 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1979, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Wellington Bergey Swartz was born 9 Mar 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Oliver Swartz was born Abt 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Mary Elizabeth Swartz was born 3 Feb 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Reginald Gushard was born 13 Jan 1898, Bright, Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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