Alvin Shantz

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6898.2
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, Alvin, son of the late Josiah and Sophianna (Rudy) Shantz, was born in Woolwich Township, Ont., Jan. 30, 1886; passed away suddenly at his home in Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 12, 1957; aged 71 y. 10 m. 11 d. In March, 1913, he was united in marriage to Mina Eby. Surviving are his wife, one son (Glen, Waterloo, Ont.), and 2 grandchildren. One sister (Mrs. David Bearinger) preceded him in death in 1945. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and was a faithful member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., in charge of J. B. Martin. Burial in the Erb Street Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 2 - January 14, 1958-page 46, 47

Alvin married Elmina "Mina" Eby Mar 1913. Elmina (daughter of Benjamin M. Eby and Esther Brubacher) was born 31 Oct 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1966; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Glen married Elsie Estelle Hunsberger (daughter of Deacon Eldon E. Hunsberger and Mary Cressman) [Group Sheet]