Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Samuel E. Shantz

Samuel E. Shantz

Male 1859 - 1938  (78 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Samuel E. ShantzSamuel E. Shantz was born 16 Feb 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6775
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Elected Office: 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor of Waterloo Township
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Samuel E. Shantz, "was born February 16th, 1859. On October 5th, 1880, he was married to Lucinda Shoemaker who was born August 9th, 1861. They reside on part of his father's homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them are born three 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    S. E. SHANTZ is a native of the County of Waterloo, where he was educated and has since been engaged in farming. He was elected township councillor in 1901, which office he has held continually ever since. Mr. Shantz was a member of the board of health of the township of Waterloo for five years.

    Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906 (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Chronicle-Telegraph Newspaper, 1906)pg 32

    Samuel married Lucinda Shoemaker 5 Oct 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of David Miller Shoemaker and Jane Ann Hammacher) was born 9 Aug 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sylvia Norma Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Feb 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1973, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Bella May Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Aug 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1965; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Percy Gordon Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1967; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sylvia Norma Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born 10 Feb 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1973, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Sylvia Norma Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6775.2
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Notes:

    Sylvia Snyder

    Funeral service was conducted in Kitcdhener Thursday for the former Sylvia Norva Shantz, following her death October 23 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs.

    She was the wife of the late Milton Milo Snyder.

    She was the last surviving member of her family.

    The Elmira Signet 31 Oct 1973 pg 10

    Sylvia married Milton Milo Snyder 12 Sep 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Milton (son of Jonathan S. Snyder and Susannah Snider) was born 20 May 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bella May Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born 25 Aug 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1965; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Bella May Shuh
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6775.3
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Bella married Clayton H. Shuh 18 Sep 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clayton (son of Franklin "Frank" Shuh and Catharine Shantz) was born 29 Oct 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1955, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. John Edward Shuh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1998, Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Dorothy Mae Shuh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 2005, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Reformed Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Region of Waterloo, Ontario.
    3. 7. Donald Clayton Shuh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Percy Gordon Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born 25 Oct 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1967; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Percival G. Shantz
    • Name: Percival Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6775.4
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Percy married Hilda Elizabeth Weber 26 May 1915, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Ezra Weber and Catherine Rapp) was born 26 Aug 1889, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Ruby Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 9. Samuel "Bruce" Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Hugh Bertram Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 1992.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  John Edward Shuh Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bella2, 1.Samuel1) was born 10 Aug 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1998, Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-297863
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    John married Evelyn Rose Snider 1 May 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Evelyn was born 21 Oct 1918, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 9 Sep 1999. [Group Sheet]


  2. 6.  Dorothy Mae Shuh Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bella2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 2005, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Reformed Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Region of Waterloo, Ontario.

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    • Name: Dorothy Mae Honderich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78022
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Dorothy HONDERICH, May - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at her residence, Greenwood Court, Stratford. Dorothy was formerly of RR#2 New Hamburg. She was born 87 years ago in Waterloo on March 31, 1917, a daughter of the late Clayton and Bella (Shantz) Shuh. Dorothy was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg. She and Cameron farmed at the Honderich Homestead for 29 years and were dedicated supporters of Jersey Canada. Dorothy was a charter member of the Haysville Women's Institute and a member of the Wilmot Horticulture and Wilmot Agricultural Societies. Dorothy enjoyed flowers, sewing, quilting, embroidery and music. Beloved wife of the late Grant Cameron Honderich who predeceased her February 2, 1999. Loving mother of Kathryn and Patrick Wall of RR#1 New Hamburg, Marilyn and Murray McCaig of Huntingdon, Quebec, Dave and Anne Honderich of RR#2 New Hamburg, Virginia and Paul Warwick of Exeter. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Kevin and Ann Marie, Sean and Karla, Derrick and Allison, Joanne, Scott and Jenn, Rebecca, Megan, Dana, Andrew, Teresa and Brett. Also remembered by sister-in-law, Jeanne Shuh of Waterloo and a number of nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by an infant son, Cameron Ross; brothers, Edward and his wife Evelyn Shuh and Donald Shuh. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2005 at Zion United Church, New Hamburg at 1: 00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Thaler officiating. Burial to follow in Wilmot Reformed Mennonite Cemetery, Baden. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Greenwood Court or Zion United Church.


    The Record newspaper 3 Mar 2005

    Dorothy — Grant Cameron Honderich. Grant (son of Rev. Abraham Honderich and Lydia R. Shantz) was born Abt 1920; died 2 Feb 1999; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Kathryn Ann Honderich  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 7.  Donald Clayton Shuh Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bella2, 1.Samuel1) was born 23 Feb 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73097

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    SHUH, Donald C. - At K-W Hospital, on Monday, Sept. 2, 1991, age 68 years, of 106 Viewmont Close, Kitchener.

    Mr. Shuh was born in Waterloo and was a son of the late Bella Shantz and Clayton Shuh. Until his retirement he farmed the family farm "Wavertree" at RR 1, Waterloo. He was very active in the farming community, serving as past president of the Waterloo County Junior Farmers, the Banner Counties Ayrshire Club and the Waterloo Cattle Breeders Association. He was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo and a member of the Kitchener Golden K Kiwanis Club.

    Beloved husband of Jeanne B. (Kropf); loving father of Margaret and Bill Boyd of Parry Sound, Richard Shuh and his wife Linda Woolley of Port Colborne, Linda and Bob Boyd of Orillia, Karen and Don Couchie of Hamilton, Allan and Ethel Shuh of Cambridge, Larry and Corinna Shuh of Sheffield and Elizabeth and Brian Feil of Kitchener. Loving Pa to Heather Boyd-Moore and her husband Robert Moore of Ottawa, Ruth and Sarah Boyd, Jalna and Caroline Boyd, Laura Jeanne and Sandra Couchie, Matthew and Phillip Shuh, Laura, Sharon and Kevin McKeown, Amy Ann Shuh, Cameron and Rachel Fell. He is also fondly remembered by one brother, Edward Shuh and his wife Evelyn of Turo, N.S. and a sister, Dorothy and her husband Cameron Honderich of New Hamburg.

    Cremation has taken place. Mr. Shuh's family received friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. A memorial service for friends and relatives will be held in Emmanuel United Church, 22 Bridgeport Rd. W., Waterloo, today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m., with Rev. Heidi Sievert and, Rev. Bill Boyd officiating. A graveside service for the interment of ashes will follow at Mount Hope cemetery, Waterloo, to which everyone is invited to attend.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sep 4 1991 pg A11

    Donald married Jeanne Bernice Kropf 1945. Jeanne (daughter of Henry Kropf and Mynetta Gies) was born 5 Mar 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 2014, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 8.  Ruby Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Percy2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298110
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  5. 9.  Samuel "Bruce" Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Percy2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Bruce Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298111
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Samuel — Marjorie Rastel. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Ronald Bruce Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1945; died 18 Jan 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 10.  Hugh Bertram Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (4.Percy2, 1.Samuel1) was born 14 Feb 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 1992.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298112
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Hugh — Mary Margaret Hill. Mary was born 1919, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 2014; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Kathryn Ann Honderich Descendancy chart to this point (6.Dorothy3, 3.Bella2, 1.Samuel1)

    Kathryn married Dr. Patrick Bruce Wall [Group Sheet]


  2. 12.  Ronald Bruce Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 4.Percy2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1945; died 18 Jan 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73033

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, Ronald Bruce - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Winston Park Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Linda Shantz. Loving father of Kelly. Predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Marjorie Shantz. Dear brother of Luanne DeJesus (Johnny), Ginny Moor and June Taylor (Ian). Son-in-law of Henry and Roma Rastel. Brother-in-law of Don Rastel (Michelle) and Wendy Sutherland (Jay). Dear uncle of Raul, Miranda, Jason, Shannon, Jenn, Sarah, Kathryn and great-uncle of Angelo and Tyson. Fondly remembered by his many friends. Ronald's family will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 and again on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 12: 30 p.m. Reception to follow. Rev. Tom Watson officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or to Sheffield United Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Special thanks to the staff at Winston Park Nursing Home and St. Mary's Hospital Fourth Floor. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Ronald's memorial.

    Waterloo Region Record 19 Jan 2009