Douglas Francis Cressman

Douglas — Nancy Snyder. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89407

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Cressman.- Cecil, 82, Waterloo, Ont., died March 20. Spouse: Violet Francis Cressman. Parents: Noah and Catharine Brubacher Cressman (deceased). Other survivors: children Doug, Rob; two grandchildren. Funeral: March 23 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.

The Mennonite, April 18, 2000, pages 16-17, Vol. 3, No. 15.

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CRESSMAN, Cecil - At A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, in Kitchener, on Mon. March 20, 2000. Cec was in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Violet Francis; dear father of Doug and Nan of Sault Ste Marie and Rob of Kitchener. He is lovingly remembered by two grandchildren, Sarah and Paul. Brother of Eben Cressman of Cambridge. He was predeceased by a son Jim in 1961; his parents, Catharine Brubacher and Noah Cressman; two brothers, Aylmer and Mervin Cressman and two sisters, Ruby Shantz and Ella Cressman. Cec owned and operated Sunshine Motors Ltd. in Waterloo. After his retirement from Sunshine, Cec and Vi managed Chesley lake Mennonite Camp and then operated Cressman Guest House. He was a member of First Mennonite Church in Kitchener....First Mennonite Cemetery....

The Record 20 Mar 2000

Cecil — Violet "Vi" Francis. Violet (daughter of John William Francis and Eva Baer) was born 2 Jun 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Violet "Vi" Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-302327
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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CRESSMAN, Violet (nee Francis) 1918 - 2016

After 98 years of a full and joyful life, on October 21, 2016, Vi received her final wish to "sleep the way Home".

Dear mother of Rob Cressman and Doug (Nan) Cressman. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Annette) and Paul (Rebecca). Loving great-grandmother of Ava, Arlo, Clyde and Pascale. Beloved sister of Grace Cressman. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Cecil Cressman (2000), her parents John and Eva Francis and brother John "Ed" Francis.

Vi's gift for friendship and hospitality shone in her hosting at Chesley Lake Camp, welcoming friends, family, and B & B guests at home until the age of 89, encouraging new residents at Parkwood Suites, and maintaining long friendships through First Mennonite Church. She will be deeply missed by many. Friends are invited to share their memories of Vi with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church, 800 King Street East, Kitchener on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nancy Brubaker officiating.

Interment immediately following in the church cemetery.

A reception will follow in the church hall.

"Obituary Of Violet Cressman | Erb & Good Funeral Home". 2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/13128/Violet-Cressman/obituary.html.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28023185
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2086.2
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Poultry Man
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Noah Cressman," born January 24th, 1873."

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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Cressman, -- Noah H., Breslau, Ont., eldest son of Cyrus and Mary (Horst) Cressman, was born Jan. 24, 1873, and departed this life July 20, 1953; aged 80 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Oct. 23, 1900, he was united in marriage to Catherine Brubacher who predeceased him on June 23, 1945. He was born at Natchez, near Kitchener, Ont., where he resided until after his marriage, then farmed near Breslau, Ont., from 1908 to 1920, when he and the family moved to the village of Breslau. Here he operated a flour mill and served as postmaster. He accepted Christ in his youth during the early days of evangelistic fervor in Ontario, and was a member of the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont. Bro. Cressman was well and active until a few days before his death which took place at the home of his daughter Ruby, New Hamburg, Ont., where he had resided for the last 5 months. Surviving are 3 sons (Aylmer, Toronto, Ont.; Eben, Preston, Ont.; and Cecil, Kitchener, Ont.), 2 daughters (Ella, Kitchener, Ont.; and Ruby;Mrs. Oliver Shantz, New Hamburg, Ont.), one brother (Allan, Guernsey, Sask.), one sister (Maryann;Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Didsbury, Alta.), and 7 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two infant sons and by a son (Mervin), who died in 1933, also by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Cressman Mennonite Church by Oscar Burkholder, assisted by Carl Rudy. Interment took place in the First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 33 - August 18, 1953 --- page 798

Noah married Catharine Brubacher 23 Oct 1900. Catharine (daughter of Rev. David M. Brubacher and Catharine Beechy) was born 10 Jun 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1945; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28023186
• Name: Catharine Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1458
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1905, Berlin-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; head cook
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59609P
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John married Eva Baer 1915. Eva (daughter of Deacon Henry Baer and Leah C. Bowman) was born 16 May 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171800775
• Name: Eva Francis
• Eby ID Number: 00002-103.12
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Farm
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Eva Bear, "born May 16th, 1886."

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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Francis.- Eva, daughter of Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Mannheim, Ont., May 15, 1886; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 23, 1984; aged 98 y. She was married to John Francis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Cecil Cressman and Grace-Mrs. Carl Cressman), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one son (John) and one grandson. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 38 - September 18, 1984, page 666.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28023183
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2086
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo 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
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 12 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Cyrus Cressman, "was born June 13th, 1845. On December 24th, 1871, he was married to Mary Horst who was born April 26th, 1851. They reside about three miles east of Berlin where he is the owner of two farms. His family consists of eleven 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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Cressman.-Cyrus Cressman was born June 13, 1845; died at the home of his son, Isaiah, near Kitchener, Ont., on Feb. 9, 1928; aged 82 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Dec. 24, 1871, he was married to Mary Horst, who predeceased him 19 years. To this union were born 7 sons and 4 daughters, 2 sons, David and Cyrus, having preceded him in death. There remain to mourn his departure 5 sons (Isaiah, of Kitchener; Noah, Levi, and John of Breslau; Allan of Alberta), 4 daughters, (Mrs. Enoch Bauman, Elmira; Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Maggie of Alberta; Mrs. Jacob Cressman, of Breslau), and one sister, Mrs. Mary Clemens, Breslau. Before his marriage he united with the Mennonite Church in which communion he spent his closing years. He left a testimony of peace with God, and a desire to depart this life and be with Him. Funeral services were held on Feb. 13 at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with the brethren C.F. Derstine and Oscar Burkholder in charge of the services. Text, II Kings 20: 1. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XX, Number 48 - March 1, 1928 - pg 1039

Cyrus married Maria M. "Mary" Horst 24 Dec 1871. Maria (daughter of David Horst and Magdalena Martin) was born 26 Apr 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28023184
• Name: Maria M. "Mary" Cressman
• Name: Mary Horst
• Eby ID Number: 00058-3903
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria M. Horst, "was born April 26th, 1851. She is married to Cyrus Cressman. They reside two miles east of Berlin where he is engaged in farming. To them were born eleven 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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• Business: Hollinger`s Hotel, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17820593
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1450
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

David M. Brubahcer, "the third son of John W. Brubacher, was born November 6th, 1836. On July 22nd, 1860, he was married to Catharine, daughter of Louis and Barbara (Wanner) Beeshy. They reside two miles south of St. Jacobs, on the Heidelberg Road where he possesses one of the fine Woolwich farms. His family consists of nine 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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This week it becomes my duty to chronicle the death of one of our old settlers in the person of David Brubacher, who was born in the Township of Woolwich on November 6^th, 1836. When about 18 years old he learned the trade of carriage maker, and about 48 years ago he started business on his own account in St. Jacobs, where he continued a very successful business for 7 or 8 years. He then sold out and removed to the place on the Heidelberg road known at that time as "Hollinger's Hotel." The little place contained three residences and a hotel. Here he successfully carried on carriage-making and blacksmithing business for about 23 years, when he sold out to two of his sons, Messrs. Aaron B. and Isaiah Brubacher, who formed a partnership under the name of Brubacher Bros, and removed the business back to St. Jacobs where their father, had first founded it. After that Mr. Brubacher devoted all his time to his two farms on lot 9, Woolwich township until a few years ago he sold one farm to his son, Auson and rented the homestead farm to his son Noah and retired from active work. For the past three years he has been feeling the effects of declining years. Diabetes started its deadly work and becoming acute caused his death in the early morning of July 14^th. He leaves a sorrowing widow and 8 children, all of whom are married but David, the youngest son, telegraph operator at St. Catharines. The others not named above are: Annie (Mrs. David L. Martin), near the old homestead; Barbara, (Mrs. Israel Brubacher,) Elmira; and Catharine, (Mrs. Noah Cressman), head cook at the Berlin-Waterloo hospital. The funeral took place on Sunday and was one of the largest held in this neighborhood for a long time; there were over 100 teams in the funeral procession and probably 100 more at the church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church 2 miles northwest of St. Jacobs, Rev'ds Tobias Martin, Joseph Gingrich ad Abr. Brubacher officiating^.

Elmira Signet 20 Jul 1905

David married Catharine Beechy 5 Jul 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Ludwig Louis "Louis" Beeshy and Barbara S. Wanner) was born 5 Sep 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17820830
• Name: Catharine Brubacher
• Name: Katharine Biesche
• Name: Katherine Beechy
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1450.1
• Residence: 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catherine Beeshy, "is married to David M. Brubacher, a farmer. They reside near St. Jacobs."

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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Brubacher. - Katherine Beechy was born Sept. 5, 1841. On July 22, 1860, she was married to David Brubacher. This union was blessed with 9 children, of whom 8 are still living; also 38 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. From early youth she was a member of the Mennonite Church and always attended services when she could, but being subject to attacks of gall stones, there was many a time in the last 10 or 12 years when she could not leave home. She had a very active mind and when not suffering too much, always found great pleasure in reading her Bible and the Gospel Herald. She bore her sufferings patiently, but had no desire to recover from her late illness which was a complication of rheumatism and pneumonia. She died Mar. 20, 1915; aged 73 y. 6 m. 15 d. Her husband preceded her about 10 years. Funeral services March 22, at the Conestoga Church, conducted by Ezra Martin and Tobias Martin. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 2 - April 8, 1915 - pages 30,31

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36526340
• Name: Henry Bear
• Eby ID Number: 00003-616
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1877, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Henry Bear, "was born October 21st, 1842. He was married February 28th, 1868, to Leah Bowman. They reside near Manheim, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Some years ago he was ordained as a deacon of the Mennonite church. Their family consisted of fourteen 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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Baer.--Henry Baer was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 21, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1927; aged 84 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Leah Bowman. To this union were born 14 children of whom 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 6 sons, 4 daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Hay Township, Huron Co., where they resided for 10 years. From there they moved to Waterloo Co., where they resided till his death. In 1872 he was ordained Deacon in the Latschar Mennonite Church near Manheim, Ont., which office he filled faithfully for 55 years, when the Lord called him to his eternal reward. On Jan. 25 short funeral services were held at his late residence by Bro. J. W. Witmer. Further services were held at the Latschar Church by Bishop Mannasseh Hallman. Texts, Gen. 5: 24; Heb. 11: 5. His remains were laid in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 48 - February 24, 1927, pages 1022, 1023

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MANNHEIM

Pioneer Passes. - One by one the old pioneers of Waterloo County are constantly moving from realms of usefulness to higher kingdoms of bliss. Death claimed a highly esteemed pioneer in our immediate vicinity in the person of Henry Baer. On Saturday morning, Jan. 22, he passed peacefully away. He 'was born Oct. 21st, 1842, in the township of Wilmot, about 3 miles west of Mannheim. Like many of the early settlers in this county he began in humble circumstances but by hard, honest toil and frugality he forged ahead to own a splendid homestead. possessing all the latest improvements on his farm. His early education was obtained at Hamacher's school. Having early chosen carpentering as a trade he erected his first barn at the age of 14. At the age of 18. Henry with his parents where they engaged in clearing the forest to provide land for crops moved to Blandford township At the age of 21 he began carpentering for himself. He made shingles near German Mills to earn enough to provide for board and clothing. Becoming a skilled framer he erected many barns and houses. Mr. Baer in those early days endured and overcame many hardships. While following his trade he had to walk on poor roads with a heavy kit of tools on his back, 7 miles before breakfast and often after a day's work 14 miles to a home. He married Miss Leah Bowman, daughter of Rev. M. Bowman at the age of 26. Two years later he united with the Mennonite Church of which he has been a consistent and valued member. Moving to Hay Township, Huron Co., in 1872 he became a deacon of that church and continued faithful to his ordination these 55 years. Remaining in Huron for ten wears, he returned to Waterloo In 1882 and purchased the farm on which he and his estimable wife have lived since. The union was blessed with 14 children, three sons and one daughter having predeceased him. The six sons and four daughters surviving are Angeline (Mrs. Dan Eby) of Petersburg: Elvina (Mrs. Wm. Bachert) of Kitchener; Louisa (Mrs. Irvin Shantz) of Freeport; Eva (Mrs. John Francis) of Kitchener; Moses. of New Dundee: Ephraim, of Haysville; Simon, of Breslau; Josiah, of Alberta, and Norman and Ezra of Mannheim, the latter residing on the homestead.

Mr. and Mrs. Baer lived happily in the bonds of matrimonial life for full 60 years. The deceased was in the best of health until last March. He was not confined to the house. however, until about two months before his death. He bore his sickness with Christian courage and patience.

The funeral was held on January 25th, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. J. W. Witmer and at Latchar Mennonite Church. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Witmer, prayer was offered by Bishop Derstine and Bishop Manasseh Hallman preached the sermon from the words of Gen. 5:24 - Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him. It was an eloquent sermon for the living with some reference to his old friend and Sunday School teacher, and one from whom he (the preacher) had received excellent counsel. The pallbearers were six grandchildren Edwin and Gordon Eby, Clayton Bacher, Clarence Shants, Manasseh and Arthur Baer. His age was 84 years, 3 mos. and 1 day. He leaves to mourn his sorrowing companion who is also past the four score years, ten children, fifty grandchildren and four great grandchildren. "Truly a father in Israel has fallen at the very hush of night when life's heat and ordor are over, to inherit a well earned rest.

Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Feb 1927, p. 8

Henry married Leah C. Bowman 27 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman) was born 16 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807415
• Name: Leah C. Baer
• Eby ID Number: 00002-103
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Bowman, "the second daughter, was born May 16th, 1847. She is married to Henry Baer who was born October 21st, 1842. They reside at Manheim where he is engaged in farming."

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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Mrs. Henry Baer Dies in 91st Year

In Good Health Until Ten Days Ago When She Fell and Fractured Her Hip.

Death claimed the third oldest resident of this community in the person of Mrs Henry Baer who passed away at the home of her son, Mr Moses Baer and Mrs. Baer, one and one-half miles west of the village on Friday The late Mrs Baer had been in good health until the preceding Sunday when she fell and fractured her hip. Mrs. Baer whose maiden name was Leah Bowman, was born at Mannheim on May 16, 1847, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Moses Bowman. She was married to Mr. Henry Baer in 1868 and they engaged in farming near Zurich and Petersburg for many years. Her husband predeceased her in 1928 and Mrs. Baer has resided with her son Mr Moses Baer for the last number of years The late Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church at Mannheim. She is survived by nine of her fourteen children four daughters and five sons. namely Mrs. Daniel Eby of Petersburg, Mrs. William Bachert of Kitchener Mrs Ervin Shantz of Freeport, Mrs John Francis of Kitchener, Moses Baer of New Dundee. Ephraim of Haysville Simon of Mannheim, Josiah of Wainwright, Alta, and Norman of Rosebank: fifty-three grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren, two sisters. Mrs. Susannah Shantz of Kitchener and Mrs. John Berry of Langley Prairie, B.C.; and three brothers Aaron Bowman of Mannheim, Noah of Guernsey, Sask, and Ezra of Lynn Mo

The funeral in charge of Bishop M. Hallman of Mannheim was held at the Latschar Mennonite Church on Monday afternoon following a brief service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Baer. Interment was made in the adjoining remetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 30 Nov 1937, p. 4