Mecosta County MI Archives Biographies.....Shantz, Owen January 27, 1850 - 
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Author: Chapman Brothers

OWEN SHANTZ, farmer, sec. 26, Wheatland Tp., was born in Ontario, Can., near 
the city of Guelph, Jan. 27, 

1850.  His parents, Isaac Y. and Catherine (Clemence) Shantz, were natives of 
Pennsylvania.

Mr. Shantz received a fair education in the common schools of his native 
province, and when 20 years old, 

Feb. 27, 1870, was married to Sarah, daughter of George and Nancy Shoemaker, 
natives of Pennsylvania and 

of German descent.  The year following his marriage, Mr. Shantz resided with 
his father, moving upon a 

farm in the vicinity at the expiration of that time.  Meanwhile he came to 
Mecosta County and bought the 

farm on which he now resides, and where he located in 1880.  Nearly one half 
of this is now improved.  Mr. 

Shantz is a progressive farmer, and is making rapid progress in putting his 
place into the best possible 

condition for agricultural purposes.  Although his residence in the county has 
been brief, his persistent 

efforts to advance its place and position have made known his value to the 
community to which he belongs, 

and he is securing a firm hold upon the respect and consideration of all.

Mr. and Mrs. Shantz have five children, born as follows:  Addison M., May 22, 
1871; Nancy, Feb. 22, 1873; 

Ellen, Jan. 11, 1877; George, Nov. 2, 1879; Lizzie, Nov. 30, 1882.  The 
parents are members of the old 

Mennonite Church.  Mr. Shantz is a Republican in politics, and is present 
Assessor, an office he has held 

for several terms.

Additional Comments:
1883 Portrait & Bio Album of Mecosta Co.

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