Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 46 - February 10, 1921 - page 918, 919
Shantz. - Cleason Shantz was born July 28, 1870. He was converted in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church, of which body he was a member till death. He united in matrimony with Maria Shantz, Dec. 19, 1894. They were blest with 6 children of whom 2 preceded him, leaving the widow, 2 daughters and 2 sons, but we trust, not as such that have no hope, as he expressed himself as ready to depart if God saw fit. Died Dec. 8, 1920; aged 50 y. 4 m. 10 d. Services at the Waterloo Mennonite Church, conducted by Manasseh Hallman and Jonas Snider.
Contributor: Donna M L W (48594125) :
The Shantz farm c1891 of the Town of Waterloo. It was located where Globe Furniture and Canada Barrels and Kegs/Canbar once stood – the now-empty space (in 2008) between Silver Lake and Father David Bauer Drive. People visiting each other between Wilmot and Woolwich townships would take a break in their travels and stop at the Shantz home to water, feed and rest their horses.
Mariah attended the David Eby and Erb Street Churches and from the beginning of the Charity Circle was very active, serving as president and vice-president. She hosted many Charity Circle meetings in her home, especially in the winter because they always had coal and the rooms were warm! (Cleason was a teamster and had coal.) Mariah knitted socks, mitts and sweaters for conscientious objectors in the work camps, for Mennonite Central Committee workers and relief programs From her large garden she gave produce to the orphanage and to needy families. In 1927 Mariah married Abram Snyder 1866-1938. He is also buried in the Erb Street cemetery.Cleason was very involved and active on boards and committees at Erb Street. He was a member of the Building Committee for the present structure, built in 1902.
Shantz. - Cleason Shantz was born July 28, 1870. He was converted in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church, of which body he was a member till death. He united in matrimony with Maria Shantz, Dec. 19, 1894. They were blest with 6 children of whom 2 preceded him, leaving the widow, 2 daughters and 2 sons, but we trust, not as such that have no hope, as he expressed himself as ready to depart if God saw fit. Died Dec. 8, 1920; aged 50 y. 4 m. 10 d. Services at the Waterloo Mennonite Church, conducted by Manasseh Hallman and Jonas Snider.
Contributor: Donna M L W (48594125) :
The Shantz farm c1891 of the Town of Waterloo. It was located where Globe Furniture and Canada Barrels and Kegs/Canbar once stood – the now-empty space (in 2008) between Silver Lake and Father David Bauer Drive. People visiting each other between Wilmot and Woolwich townships would take a break in their travels and stop at the Shantz home to water, feed and rest their horses.
Mariah attended the David Eby and Erb Street Churches and from the beginning of the Charity Circle was very active, serving as president and vice-president. She hosted many Charity Circle meetings in her home, especially in the winter because they always had coal and the rooms were warm! (Cleason was a teamster and had coal.) Mariah knitted socks, mitts and sweaters for conscientious objectors in the work camps, for Mennonite Central Committee workers and relief programs From her large garden she gave produce to the orphanage and to needy families. In 1927 Mariah married Abram Snyder 1866-1938. He is also buried in the Erb Street cemetery.Cleason was very involved and active on boards and committees at Erb Street. He was a member of the Building Committee for the present structure, built in 1902.
Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 46 - February 10, 1921 - page 918, 919
Shantz. - Cleason Shantz was born July 28, 1870. He was converted in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church, of which body he was a member till death. He united in matrimony with Maria Shantz, Dec. 19, 1894. They were blest with 6 children of whom 2 preceded him, leaving the widow, 2 daughters and 2 sons, but we trust, not as such that have no hope, as he expressed himself as ready to depart if God saw fit. Died Dec. 8, 1920; aged 50 y. 4 m. 10 d. Services at the Waterloo Mennonite Church, conducted by Manasseh Hallman and Jonas Snider.
Contributor: Donna M L W (48594125) :
The Shantz farm c1891 of the Town of Waterloo. It was located where Globe Furniture and Canada Barrels and Kegs/Canbar once stood – the now-empty space (in 2008) between Silver Lake and Father David Bauer Drive. People visiting each other between Wilmot and Woolwich townships would take a break in their travels and stop at the Shantz home to water, feed and rest their horses.
Mariah attended the David Eby and Erb Street Churches and from the beginning of the Charity Circle was very active, serving as president and vice-president. She hosted many Charity Circle meetings in her home, especially in the winter because they always had coal and the rooms were warm! (Cleason was a teamster and had coal.) Mariah knitted socks, mitts and sweaters for conscientious objectors in the work camps, for Mennonite Central Committee workers and relief programs From her large garden she gave produce to the orphanage and to needy families. In 1927 Mariah married Abram Snyder 1866-1938. He is also buried in the Erb Street cemetery.Cleason was very involved and active on boards and committees at Erb Street. He was a member of the Building Committee for the present structure, built in 1902.
Shantz. - Cleason Shantz was born July 28, 1870. He was converted in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church, of which body he was a member till death. He united in matrimony with Maria Shantz, Dec. 19, 1894. They were blest with 6 children of whom 2 preceded him, leaving the widow, 2 daughters and 2 sons, but we trust, not as such that have no hope, as he expressed himself as ready to depart if God saw fit. Died Dec. 8, 1920; aged 50 y. 4 m. 10 d. Services at the Waterloo Mennonite Church, conducted by Manasseh Hallman and Jonas Snider.
Contributor: Donna M L W (48594125) :
The Shantz farm c1891 of the Town of Waterloo. It was located where Globe Furniture and Canada Barrels and Kegs/Canbar once stood – the now-empty space (in 2008) between Silver Lake and Father David Bauer Drive. People visiting each other between Wilmot and Woolwich townships would take a break in their travels and stop at the Shantz home to water, feed and rest their horses.
Mariah attended the David Eby and Erb Street Churches and from the beginning of the Charity Circle was very active, serving as president and vice-president. She hosted many Charity Circle meetings in her home, especially in the winter because they always had coal and the rooms were warm! (Cleason was a teamster and had coal.) Mariah knitted socks, mitts and sweaters for conscientious objectors in the work camps, for Mennonite Central Committee workers and relief programs From her large garden she gave produce to the orphanage and to needy families. In 1927 Mariah married Abram Snyder 1866-1938. He is also buried in the Erb Street cemetery.Cleason was very involved and active on boards and committees at Erb Street. He was a member of the Building Committee for the present structure, built in 1902.
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