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Shantz was born and raised in Ebytown, Upper Canada.
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The community subsequently became Berlin and, lastly, Kitchener, Ontario) He was part of that community, and its success, in a large way. He was involved in a variety of successful business ventures during his lifetime. He had been asked by the Canadian government to oversee this exploration.
After his visit to Manitoba, Shantz sent a report of his findings to the government.
Immigration officials liked the report and requested a more detailed accountant The results of this request was a report called Narrative of a journey to Manitoba.
When published and translated into various languages, this narrative became promotional literature for European immigration to Canada. A community in Manitoba, Schanzenfeld, was named in his honour.
