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Warden Tilman S. Shantz[1, 2]

Male 1850 - 1913  (63 years)


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  • Name Tilman S. Shantz 
    Prefix Warden 
    Born 8 Jan 1850  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Occupation 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Elected Office 1902  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Warden for the County of Waterloo 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18259171 
    Name Dilman S. Shantz 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Evangelical 
    Died 8 Jan 1913  [10, 12] 
    Occupation 1921  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1921  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Evangelical 
    Eby ID Number 00110-6861 
    Buried Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 12] 
    Person ID I19862  Generations
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2024 

    Father Moses Shantz,   b. 22 Aug 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Susannah Snider,   b. 4 Apr 1830, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1916  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 18 Mar 1849  Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 14, 15, 16, 17] 
    Family ID F3930  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Esther Snyder,   b. 14 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 1925  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 20 Mar 1871  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11, 13] 
    Children 
     1. Henry Shantz,   b. 1871, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Harvey Herbert Shantz,   b. 30 Dec 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1937, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     3. Alvin H. Shantz,   b. 11 Feb 1873, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1942  (Age 68 years)
     4. Alfred E. Shantz,   b. 6 Dec 1874, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Apr 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     5. Urias A. Shantz,   b. 26 Sep 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1967, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     6. Angus M. Shantz,   b. 19 Jul 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1941  (Age 62 years)
     7. Walter Wells Shantz,   b. 4 Mar 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1970  (Age 89 years)
     8. Elsie L. Shantz,   b. 3 Feb 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1969, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     9. Clementina "Tina" Shantz,   b. 16 Sep 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     10. Ezra Ervine Shantz,   b. 11 Sep 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1948  (Age 62 years)
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2024 
    Family ID F4980  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Tilman Shantz, "was born January 8th, 1850. On March 20, 1871, he was married to Esther, daughter of Benjamin and Magdalena (Shantz) Snyder. After their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by his brother Aaron S. Shantz. Here they remained for one year, then, on March 6th, 1872, they moved to Maryborough Township, Wellington County, 4th Concession, near Wallace line. Here they resided until March 6th, 1875, when they moved on the farm they now possess, north-east quarter of lot No. 9, German Company's Tract, about three miles north of the town of Waterloo where he is engaged as a farmer and breeder of thoroughbred stock. He has been councillor for two years, 1884-5, deputy reeve for six years, 1886-91, and reeve for the year 1892. He always takes an active part in political matters and strongly advocates the platform taken by the Liberals of this province. His family consists of nine children"

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

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      SALE OF DURHAMS - Mr. Tilman S. Shantz, who lives a few miles north of Waterloo, is one of the most progressive and prosperous farmers in this section. He takes great pride in raising thoroughbred stock. Recently he sold two thoroughbred Durham calves to Mr. Jacob Hux, of Marlborough township, near St. Thomas, for fifty and one hundred dollars, their ages being three and eight months respective'y. Evidently raising thoroughbred stock pays.

      Waterloo County Chronicle 15 Sep 1898, p. 5

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      Late Tilman Shantz Was One of County's Best Farmers

      His Farm a Model Waterloo County Farm.

      Was Also Prominent in County's Civic Affairs.

      In the death of Mr. Tilman S., Shantz, ex-Warden of Waterloo County, one of the most successful farmers in the county has passed away. A native of this county Mr. Shantz was brought up on the farm and engaged in farming practically all his lifetime. As is typical of the good old stock of Waterloo county, Mr. Shantz through thrift and economy attained success in his work. His farm on the Waterloo-St. Jacobs road for many years has been known as one of the finest in the province.

      Although of a quiet and unassuming disposition Mr. Shantz considered it his duty to devote part of his time to the interests of the municipality in which he resided. For a number of years, he was a member of the County council being Warden in 1902 and was highly respected by his associates. Mayor Fischer. who set in the same County Council with him, in conversation with the News Record said: "Mr. Shantz was popular among the members of the County Council and was always ready to give a hearing to his fellow members. His dealings in all matters were fair to all concerned."

      In late years Mr. Shantz was assessor of Waterloo Township. He was also active in local political circles, being a staunch Liberal. He was a member of the North Waterloo Liberal Association Executive for several years and been offered the nomination for both the Provincial and Dominion Houses but declined.

      Those left to mourn his wife, seven sons and two daughters, namely, David, Walter, Alfred, Alvin, Urias, August, Ezra and the Misses Tina and Elsie. There are also five brothers and six sisters who survive him. They are: Menno. Berlin: Frank. Aaron, Amos and Allen, near Waterloo: Mrs. Benjamin Horst. Waterloo: Mrs. Henry Eby, Berlin; Mrs. Frank Shuh. Mrs. David Hoffer, Elmira: Mrs. Henry Groff, Minnesota and Miss Emma in Waterloo.

      The Berlin News Record, Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Fri, Sep 12, 1913 Page 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 424.

    2. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 319.

    3. [S132] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1901, Waterloo C-3 Page 13.

    4. [S177] Census - ON, Waterloo - 1901, ON WATERLOO (North/Nord) (#121) Subdistrict: Waterloo c-3 Page 13.

    5. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 3 pg 141.

    6. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 2 Page 24.

    7. [S214] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1911, Div. 3 Page 1.

    8. [S1943] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1861, Div. 10 Page 78.

    9. [S2088] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1921, Sud District 3 - Lexington 1921 Page 18.

    10. [S232] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Calvary United St. Jacobs 4585 Cemetery Internet Link.
      T. S. Shantz / 1850 - 1913 / Father

    11. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 3 Page 27.

    12. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, C., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, C. (1850). Tilman S Shantz (1850-1913) - Find A Grave.... Findagrave.com. Retrieved 7 July 2018, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18259171/tilman-s-shantz.

    13. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 30 Mar 1871.
      Mar. 21, 1871 Dilman Schantz and Esther Schneider, both of Waterloo Tp., by Rev. Wurster

    14. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 279.

    15. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Bindemann, Frederick W. - Entry 127.

    16. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.
      Moses SHANTZ Res: Waterloo 29 Occupation: Yeoman Susana SNYDER Res: Waterloo 19 married 18 Mar 1849 Waterloo, Greenbush by Banns Witnesses: Daniel C. Snyder, farmer, & Joseph ? Shantz, Waterloo

    17. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 3 Page 18.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Jan 1850 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 20 Mar 1871 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Warden for the County of Waterloo - 1902 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1921 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Evangelical - 1921 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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