Lydia Shantz

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• Name: Lydia Bowman
• Name: Lydia Schantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6745
• 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

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Lydia Shantz, "was born January 22nd, 1858. On February 5th, 1878, she was married to Rev. Moses C. Bowman who was born January 1st, 1855"


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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 the 27th of March 1899, near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., Sister Lydia, daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and wife of Pre. Moses C. Bowman, aged 41 years, 2 months and 6 days. Buried on the 30th in the Latschar graveyard. Funeral services by Bish. Amos Cressman in German, and by Noah Stauffer in English from Phil. 1: 21. Besides her husband she leave four sons, one daughter and many other relatives and friends to mourn the lose of one who was dearly beloved. God comfort the bereaved ones in their affliction.


The Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVI, No. 13, July 1, 1899 - pages 205,206

Lydia — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.2
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer

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Bowman.-Alva Schantz Bowman was born near Mannheim, in Waterloo County, Ont., Feb. 23, 1879; died of a heart attack while working in his farmyard, Oct. 7, 1946; aged 67 y. 7 m. 14 d. In his youth he accepted Christ and was faithful to Him to the end. He was married to Angeline Knechtel. One son (William) preceded him in death in June. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters: Eldon, Waterloo, Ont.; Alfred, Fred, Clayton, Mabel-Mrs. Dave Deckert, Bertha-Mrs. Elmer Snider, Florence-Mrs. Earl Gingerich, all of Guernsey, Sask. In 1905 he moved to Saskatchewan, where he resided until his death. He was prominent in the community and church, having served as vice-chairman of the Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization since 1929. He was much concerned about the hungry in Europe, and in 1945 and 1946 he and Dan Schlabach canvassed the district to raise funds to feed the starving. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Church, Guernsey, Oct. 11, in charge of Dan Schlabach and Stanley Shantz, assisted by Jacob Dyck (in German), and J. J. Thiessen, chairman of the Colonization Board. Scriptures used: Ps. 90: 9, 10; I Thess. 5: 1, 2, 4-6; I Pet. 1: 3-5; II Cor. 1-3, 4; Ps. 116: 15. Interment was made in the Sharon Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 33 - November 12, 1946 - page 719

Alvah — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.3
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot 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

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Bowman. --- Henry S., son of the late Moses C. and Lydia (Schantz) Bowman, was born Dec. 8, 1880, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; passed away at the K-W Hospital, Waterloo, Ont.; Sept. 12, 1950; aged 69 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Dec. 12, 1906, he was married to Lydia Ann Weber at Guernsey, Sask, who died Jan. 23, 1937. Surviving are 3 children (Walter, Mervin, and Edna), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Edwin and Moses), and one sister (Melinda). Three children (Norman, Clare, and Paul), and one brother (Alvah) predeceased him. He was a faithful Christian and interested in the church. He was always willing to serve in a humble way, and was a regular attendant and member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., conducted by Clare Shantz and J. B. Martin.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 40 - October 3, 1950 ---- page 990.

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bowman, Edwin S., son of Moses C. and Lydia (Shantz) Bowman, was born at Mannheim, Ont.; died at Freeport Hospital, Jan. 22, 1975; aged 90 y. He was married to Laura Eby, who preceded him in death in July 1973. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Alvan, Henry S., and Moses S. Bowman), and one sister (Melinda). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Robert N. Johnson and Stanley Shantz; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 7-- February 18, 1975 - p. 130

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BOWMAN, Edwin S. - At the Freeport Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1975, after a lengthy illness, Edwin S. Bowman, formerly a resident of Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, aged 90 years. Mr. Bowman was born in Mannheim, a son of the late Rev. Moses C. Bowman and the former Lydia Shantz, Mr. Bowman, along with his wife, farmed at Guernsey, Sask., for many years; retired and returned to Kitchener in 1948; a member of First Mennonite Church. Mr. Bowman was the last surviving member of his family; he was predeceased by his wife, the former Laura Eby in July of 1973, and by three brothers, Alvah, Henry S., and Rev. Moses S. Bowman, and one sister Melinda. Friends may call at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after noon on Thursday, until noon on Friday, when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Rev. Rob- ert Johnson officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan may be made as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, 24 Jan 1975

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-107.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dressmaker
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76370
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1938, Roseville Mennonite Church, North Dumfries Township, Ontario; lay minister

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Roseville Mennonite Church (Detweiler Meeting House)

Services began in homes in the area with the arrival of the first settlers around 1822. A first meeting house was built about 1830 approximately a half-mile west of Roseville, on the south side of the road. One acre of land on the northeast corner of Lot 37, Concession 11, North Dumfries Township, was transferred from Samuel C. Snyder. The deed for the property was dated 1830, but it was not registered until August 1842. A stone meeting house was built in 1855 just slightly east of the old log meeting house; the church was dedicated on November 25, 1855 by the congregation's first minister, Jacob F. Detweiler. Henry Shantz, Enoch Detweiler and Solomon Gehman were the ministers who followed Jacob F. Detweiler.

Sunday School began in 1924 and in 1933 Young People's Bible Meetings were organized. The latter meetings were held in conjunction with those of the Blenheim Mennonite Church. A Sunday School classroom was added to the Detweiler church in 1956.

Moses Bowman, a layman from First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, was ordained minister to Detweiler Mennonite Church in 1938 where he continued to serve until the time of his death in 1964. The small congregation was served by visiting ministers until it disbanded in January 1966. Some of the remaining families are reported to have joined with Blenheim Mennonite Church at that time.

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

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Bowman, Moses S., son of Moses C. and Lydia (Shantz) Bowman, was born at Mannheim, Ont., March 12, 1899; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Aug. 14, 1964; aged 65 y. 5 m. 2 d. On March 4, 1926, he was married to Mildred Schisler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Harold, Stuart, and Enid-Mrs. Alex Crowley), 8 grandchildren, one brother and one sister (Edwin and Melinda). In 1939 he was ordained as minister at the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener. He served 25 years at Roseville and 3 years at Blenheim. He was a member of the Roseville Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church , Kitchener, Aug. 17, in charge of Vernon Leis and C. F. Derstine; interment in Roseville Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 39 - October 6, 1964 - pp 877-879

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28541

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Bowman, Eldon K., died at his home on Oct. 27, 1973; aged 70 y. He was married to Mabel Rosenberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Edgar, Vernon, Gilbert, and Cleo), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Clayton and Alfred), and 3 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Elmer Snider, Mabel-Mrs. Dave Deckert, and Mrs. Florence Gingrich). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Robert N. Johnson; interment in Manheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 50 - December 25, 1973, page 974, 975, 976

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76244