Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Richard James Cressman

Male 1953 - 2020  (67 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard James Cressman was born 8 Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Clayton S. Cressman and Gladys B. Bauman); died 23 Nov 2020, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179765

    Notes:

    Richard James Cressman

    Richard Cressman died on Monday November 23rd in New Hamburg, Ontario at the age of 67. He struggled with mental health for half his life and that struggle became too great. He died by suicide.

    Loving husband of Susan (Bearinger). Father of Sara Cressman (David Martin), Amanda Cressman (Bryan Peters), and Karrie Cornies (Dan). Adored Papa to Addison, Maisie, Elaina and Caleb. He was predeceased by his parents Gladys and Clayton Cressman and parents-in-law Jessie and Howard Bearinger. He is mourned by his siblings and siblings-in-law Ralph Cressman (Lois), Kevin Cressman (Janet), Chris Cressman (Dale Scott), Karen Martin (Willard), Dave Bearinger (Debbi), Jim Bearinger (Barb), Judy Osborne (Pete), Larry Bearinger (Karen), and Kevin Bearinger (Dory) and many nieces and a few nephews.

    Richard wore many hats during his life - farmer, public speaker, counsellor, advice giver, thinker, designer/builder/tinkerer of many interesting machines and contraptions, shoe modifier, boat navigator, and collector of wooden roosters. He loved selling Pioneer Seeds and the opportunity it provided for him to connect with farmers. He was involved in the New Hamburg Lions Club, Waterloo Federation of Agriculture and Nith Valley Mennonite Church.

    He was a good listener and really enjoyed getting to know people. He valued every friend, neighbour, and farmer in his life. He cared for all of you.

    Richard was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, neighbour and friend. He will be missed by so many. To those of you who knew and loved Richard, take your time to mourn and grieve your loss knowing that he is at peace.

    There are two ways to mourn with the family. Video visitation messages can be made to the family and a drive-by visitation will take place on Sunday November 29th from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at Nith Valley Mennonite Church at 1355 Bean Rd, New Hamburg.


    "Richard CRESSMAN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2021. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/richard-cressman/4436658/.

    Richard married Susan Bearinger [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clayton S. Cressman was born 2 Nov 1925 (son of Omar Cressman and Mary Anne Shantz); died 21 Aug 1996, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179766

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    Cressman, Clayton S., 70, Plattsville, Ont. Born: Nov. 2, 1925, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Omar and Mary Ann Shantz Cressman. Died: Aug. 21, 1996, Toronto, Ont., of a heart attack. Survivors-wife: Gladys Bauman Cressman; children: Richard, Ralph, Kevin, Christine; sister: Ethel Woolner; 8 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Aug. 24, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk.

    Clayton — Gladys B. Bauman. Gladys (daughter of Emanuel M. Bauman and Ida Frey Bauman) was born 15 Nov 1930; died 2 Feb 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Gladys B. Bauman was born 15 Nov 1930 (daughter of Emanuel M. Bauman and Ida Frey Bauman); died 2 Feb 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Gladys B. Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179767

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    CRESSMAN: Gladys \endash With thanksgiving for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Gladys (Bauman) Cressman, on Friday, February 2, 2018 at her home at Nithview Community.

    Dear mother of Richard & Susan, Ralph & Lois, Kevin & Janet, Chris & Dale. Special Grandma of Sara, Amanda, Karrie, Mary Anne, Jesse, Daniel, Bethany, Heather and Philip. "Great" Gladys to 17 great-grandchildren.

    Faithful member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, enthusiastic 4-H Leader, life member of New Dundee Women's Institute, volunteer at Mennonite Relief Sale and New Hamburg Thrift Centre. In addition to giving her time to family, Gladys enjoyed travelling, baking, catering and quilting. She will be missed by many friends, neighbours and her Nithview Community.

    She is remembered by brother-in-law Lester Bauman, Indiana; sister-in-law Ethel Woolner, Kitchener and also missed by Emil Broni, Indiana. Predeceased by her husband of 45 years Clayton (1996), parents Emmanuel & Ida (Bauman) Bauman, step-mother Violet Bauman, sister Florence (Walter) Burkholder, Orvie (Adell) Bauman, Howard (Pauline) Bauman, sister Carol Bauman, brother-in-law Lyall Woolner.

    Friends may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Monday, February 5 2018 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. Cremation has taken place.

    A family burial service will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 prior to the celebration of life at 11:00 am at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, 1355 Bean Road, New Hamburg. In memory of Gladys' life, charitable donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (cheques accepted). A special thank you to Nithview Community staff for their loving care of Gladys over the years.
    Personal condolences can be sent at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    "Gladys Cressman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2021. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/gladys-cressman/4021118/.

    Children:
    1. 1. Richard James Cressman was born 8 Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 2020, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ralph Dennis Cressman


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Omar Cressman was born 5 Nov 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Osias Cressman and Anna Gingrich); died 30 Jun 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2191.4
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amer Cressman," born November 5th, 1894."


    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, Omar -- Of 790 Concession Rd., Cambridge(P), Monday, June 30, 1980, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 86th year, Omar Cressman, beloved Husband of the late Mary Ann Shantz. Dear father of Clayton of RR 2, New Hamburg, Ethel (Mrs. Lloyd Woolner) of RR 2, Petersburg; also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, a brother, Joseph of Cambridge and a sister, Elmina (Mrs. Willis Wideman) of Stoufville. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Cressman was born in Wilmot Township and lived there all his life, where he farmed until moving to Cambridge five years ago. A member of Preston Mennonite Church. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge(P) until noon Thursday, then to the Preston Mennonite Church, for funeral service at 2 pm. Interment in Blenheim cemetery, New Dundee.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Jul 1980

    Omar married Mary Anne Shantz 4 Jan 1922. Mary (daughter of Norman Shantz and Mary Ann Rosenberger) was born 13 Jan 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Anne Shantz was born 13 Jan 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Norman Shantz and Mary Ann Rosenberger); died 20 Nov 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Mary Anne Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24820
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Cressman.- Mary Ann, daughter of Norman and Emma Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 13, 1897, died at her home in Cambridge, Ont., Nov. 20, 1979; aged 82 y. On Jan. 4, 1922, she was married to Omar Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clayton), one daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Lyle Woolner), 4 sisters (Iona Leis, Reta Gingerich, Edith Nahrgang, and Erlene Leis), 4 brothers (Elmon, Irvin, Layton, and Delton), 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where the funeral service was held on Nov. 22, in charge of Willis Breckbill; interment in the Blenheim Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 2 - January 8, 1980, page 30.

    Children:
    1. 2. Clayton S. Cressman was born 2 Nov 1925; died 21 Aug 1996, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Emanuel M. Bauman was born 26 Sep 1889, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno S. Bauman and Susannah Martin); died 14 Sep 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00002-152.7
    • Residence: 1891, Menninite
    • Occupation: 1910, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1925, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Bauman, Emanuel M., son of Menno and Susannah (Martin) Bauman, was born in Floradale on Sept. 26, 1889; died at Elmira Nursing Home on Sept. 14, 1975; aged 85 y. He was married to Mary Ann Frey, who preceded him in death in 1921; to Adeline Weber, who died in 1928; to Ida Martin, who died in 1952; and to Violet Metzger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Walter Burkhart, Gladys - Mrs. Clayton Cressman, and Carol - Mrs. Lester Bauman), one son (Howard), 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Orvie) on Feb. 5, 1975, one grandson, 2 brothers (Sidney and Abraham), and 2 sisters (Selina - Mrs. Daniel Bowman and Veronica - Mrs. Henry Gingrich). He was a member of the Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of Gerald Good and Lester Bauman; interment in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 39 - October 7, 1975 , p. 722

    Emanuel married Ida Frey Bauman 24 Aug 1929. Ida (daughter of Jacob S. Bauman and Christina Frey) was born 21 Nov 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1952, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Ida Frey BaumanIda Frey Bauman was born 21 Nov 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob S. Bauman and Christina Frey); died 27 May 1952, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: military, public service, charity, life story
    • Military: As president of the Floradale sewing circle during WW2
    • Name: Ida Frey Bauman
    • Name: Ida Frey Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-152.701
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bauman, -- Ida, daughter of Mrs. Christian Hoffman and the late Jacob Bauman, was born Nov. 21, 1900; died at her home in Floradale, Ont., May 27, 1952; aged 51 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Dec. 14, 1921, she was married to John Martin who predeceased her in 1926. On Aug. 24, 1929, she was united in marriage to Emmanuel Bauman. Surviving are her husband, 3 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Walter Burkholder, Markham, Ont.; Gladys-Mrs. Clayton Cressman, Plattsville, Ont., and Carol , at home), 2 sons (Orvie, Waterloo, Ont.; and Howard, Floradale, Ont.), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Ion, Jacob, Cleason, and Irvin), one sister (Minerva-Mrs. Henry Brubaker), and her mother. Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church, active in Sunday school work, sewing circle, and relief work. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church in charge of Oliver D. Snider and Rufus Jutzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 37 - September 9, 1952 page 902, 903

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    Ida Frey Martin Bauman 1900 - 1952


    As president of the Floradale sewing circle during World War II, Ida watched for sales of suitable material to make clothing for relief. She also began buying in bulk, because that was cheaper. She then sold this material to other women in the area. Thus the idea of the "Cutting Room" was born, and Ida nurtured it through its early years.

    Change and Tragedy

    Ida was born on November 21, 1900, the first child of Jacob and Christian (Bauman) Frey. Since Jacob was not a robust man, the family moved to Elmira at a time when few Mennonites lived in town. Illness and death stalked the family at every turn. Ida was a sickly child and, as a result, attended school very little. Several children did not survive infancy. More difficult, however, were the deaths of 16-year-old Lydia, a boy by drowning, and another child and their father who both died of tuberculosis within a week of each other. The Frey family was Old Order Mennonite. In 1921 Ida married John Martin, also from the Old Order community. In 1924 the conference congregation built a new meetinghouse in Elmira, and regularly held revival meetings. In the spring of 1926 John and Ida attended the revival meetings held by C. F. Derstine, experienced conversion, and subsequently joined the Elmira Mennonite Church. In the fall of the same year, John was fatally electrocuted. Ida did not receive much consolation from their families who considered the accident as punishment for their apostacy. Ida suffered a great deal of insomnia after the death of her husband. She began writing poetry during the sleepless hours of the night. In later years, people frequently came to talk to her in times of grief. Having passed through the valley of the shadow of death herself, they knew she would understand their loneliness and grief. In 1929 Ida married Emanuel Bauman, a widower with three teenage children. They lived on the western outskirts of Floradale, and eventually transferred their membership from the Elmira Mennonite congregation to Floradale. After her marriage to Emanuel, Ida gave birth to two daughters.

    Service in the Church and Community

    The church and her activities were very special to Ida. Although she did not have much formal schooling, she read and wrote well. Her daughters remember that she spent much time preparing her lessons. In Sunday school she taught the older women, but she also taught children at summer Bible school. She was often asked to write obituaries and essays. The essays were the women's contribution to the Sunday evening services. The sewing circle was a very important avenue of service for Ida. During the war years she was president of the group at Floradale. Carol and Gladys remember that during the busiest time, their parents would put the sewing machine in the back of the car and take it to church - sometimes twice a week. Ida purchased suitable material at sales in Elmira, Waterloo and Kitchener. She would buy two or three thousand dollars worth and resell it to neighbouring circles. Buying in quantity was cheaper as well. Ida was also involved in large-scale relief canning. Ida was on the Ontario District executive at this time, and her efforts finally resulted in the opening of the cutting room. As a member of the cutting room committee, she placed orders through a store in Floradale and continued to do this until her illness no longer permitted her to leave the house. The Ontario Sewing Circles purchased a cutting machine in 1942 so they could supply the women with pre-cut garments. At that time Mrs. Amos Gingerich made a room available in her house to serve as a cutting room, and Barbara Eby operated the cutting machine. This gave the women more time to sew rather than spending it on cutting, and also helped to regulate the styles and types of garments. Ida's work on the sewing circle committee at Floradale was not only a means of getting a great deal of work done at the time of much need, but served as a model for the younger women. Leah Brubacher recalls Ida's encouragement when Leah was a young mother and not always able to attend sewing circle. Ida assured her that the day would come when the children were no longer at home and then there would be plenty of time to devote to sewing circle, and so it was! To Leah, Ida was a good example, and she followed in her footsteps. Carol described her mother as "not a well person but very strong." She had several major illnesses, but they seemed to leave her strengthened. Her last one was cancer, which caused her premature death on May 26, 1952. With the work of the cutting room so dear to her heart, she instructed her daughters to give a sizeable portion of her estate to that fledgling institution; She had also told her daughters not to mourn too long as she felt she had done after the death of her first husband. Life goes on, and Ida's life goes on in the lives of those she touched.

    Sources of information: W.M.S.A. Cutting Room Minutes 1942-1965; interviews with Carol (Bauman) Bauman, Gladys (Bauman) Cressman, Leah (Mrs. Tobias) Brubacher

    From Willing Service: Stores of Ontario Mennonite Women by Lorraine Roth. Published September 1992 by Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario, Waterloo, Ontario in cooperation with Women's Missionary and Service Commission of Eastern Canada, pp.13-15. With permission from author and publisher. Pg 19-21

    Children:
    1. 3. Gladys B. Bauman was born 15 Nov 1930; died 2 Feb 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Rev. Osias Cressman was born 30 Nov 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Bishop Amos S. Cressman and Annie Martin); died 3 Apr 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33662856
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2191
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, 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, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Osiah Cressman, "was born November 30th, 1866. He is married to Annie Gingerich. They reside about one mile south of New Hamburg 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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    Death of Mr. Osias Cressman

    A well-known and highly esteemed resident of this community passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital early on Monday morning in the person of Osias Cressman at the age of 66 years. Mr. Cressman had been ill with stomach trouble and submitted to an operation at the hospital last Wednesday. Other complications set in which caused his unexpected demise. The deceased was a son of the late Bishop and Mrs. Amos Cressman, and was born on the homestead on the southern outskirts of this village where he spent his whole earthly career. He was a devout adherent of the Mennonite faith and for many years, and up to his death, was a preacher at Geiger's Church on Bleams road. He leaves in deep bereavement his widow and a family of two daughters and four sons, namely, Elmina at home Mrs. S. Shantz, Haysville, Joseph on the homestead, Amos, of East Zorra, Omar of Wilmot and Simeon in Waterloo. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters, Moses, Noah and Menno Cressman, Mrs. Good of Wilmot, Mrs. Fretz of Vineland and Miss Mary Cressman on the homestead. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to Geigers' Church and cemetery. .A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends from near and far, assembled to attend the funeral service, which .was conducted by Bishop Manassah Hallman.

    New Hamburg Independent Apr 7 1933 pg 5

    Osias married Anna Gingrich 5 Nov 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Rev. Joseph Gingerich and Elizabeth Good) was born 12 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1964; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Gingrich was born 12 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Joseph Gingerich and Elizabeth Good); died 4 Feb 1964; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33662856
    • Name: Anna Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00039-3182
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Anna Gingerich, "was born July 12th, 1867. She is married to Osiah Cressman. They reside near New Hamburg, Wilmot Township, on Amos Cressman's farm. They have two 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, Annie, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Gingerich, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., July 12, 1867, died at the Elmira (Ont.) Private Hospital, Feb. 4, 1964; aged 96 y. 6 m. 23 d. Her husband died in April, 1933. Surviving are 3 children (Omar, Joseph, and Elmina - Mrs. Willis Wideman), 26 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Geiger Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Lester Bauman and Osiah Horst.


    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 14 - April 14, 1964, Page 327

    Children:
    1. Celina Cressman was born 9 Feb 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1963; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Amos G. Cressman was born 6 May 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Omar Cressman was born 5 Nov 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Joseph Cressman was born 25 Nov 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1987; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Simeon Cressman was born 11 Jun 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Alvina Cressman was born Jan 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Norman Shantz was born 3 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Shantz and Marie "Mary" Nahrgang); died 6 Dec 1949; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6727.2
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz. Norman, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., Nov. 3, 1870; departed from this life Dec. 6, 1949; aged 79 y. 1 m. 3 d. In 1893 he was married to Mary Ann Rosenberger. To this union was born one son (Elmon, Kitchener, Ont.). In 1896 he was married to Emma Rosenberger, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons (Irvin and Leighton, New Hamburg, Ont.; Delton, Elmira, Ont.), and 6 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Omar Cressman, Plattsville, Ont.; Erra-Mrs. Walter Nahrgang, Ebenezer, N.Y.; Edith-Mrs. Melvin Cressman, Thorold, Ont.; Iona-Mrs. Joe Lies, Kitchener, Ont.; Reta-Mrs. Chris Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Erleen-Mrs. Walter Lies, Wellseley, Ont.). Surviving besides his wife and children, are 33 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Simeon, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ephraim Schmit, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. John McKenzie, Kitchener, Ont.). About fifty years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour during revivals at the Blenheim congregation. During the years his place was seldom vacant in the service and he sought to support the church to the best of his ability. Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Blenheim Church on Dec. 9 with Moses Bowman and Curtis C. Cressman in charge Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 5 - January 31, 1950-page 118, 119.

    Norman married Mary Ann Rosenberger 7 Nov 1893. Mary (daughter of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz) was born 1870, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1894; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann Rosenberger was born 1870, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz); died 9 Feb 1894; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.4
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Anne Shantz was born 13 Jan 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Elmon R. Shantz was born 2 Feb 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Menno S. Bauman was born 19 Mar 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Wendel H. Bauman and Magdalena Schneider); died 18 Aug 1920; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00002-152
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1909, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Menno Baumann, "the third member of Wendel and Magdalena (Snyder) Baumann's family, was born March 19th, 1856. On January 6th, 1878, he married Susannah, daughter of Elias and Susannah (Shantz) Martin. They reside on a farm in the township of Woolwich, near Floradale. The family consists of four 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.].

    Menno married Susannah Martin 6 Jan 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Elias Martin and Susannah Shantz) was born 11 Apr 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1936; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Susannah Martin was born 11 Apr 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Elias Martin and Susannah Shantz); died 17 Mar 1936; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susannah Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4310
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Susannah Martin, "was born April 11th, 1857. She is married to Menno Baumann."


    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.].

    Children:
    1. Selina M. Bauman was born 5 Feb 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1940, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sidney Bauman was born 30 Mar 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1933, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abraham M. Bauman was born 19 Feb 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 May 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Emanuel M. Bauman was born 26 Sep 1889, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica M. Bauman was born 31 Jul 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Jacob S. Bauman was born 26 Dec 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac H. Bauman and Magdalena Schneider); died 29 Jan 1920; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-178
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor, Sash & Door Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob S. Baumann, "the second and youngest son of Isaac H. Baumann, was born December 26th, 1865. He is a mechanic and has his shop at home on his father's place. He manufactures quite a variety of small woodenware which he disposes of by wholesale to the retail merchants of this and other counties of the province. He is unmarried."

    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.].

    Jacob married Christina Frey 4 Mar 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer) was born 22 Feb 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Christina Frey was born 22 Feb 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Frey and Leavea "Levy" Stauffer); died 22 Mar 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christina Bauman
    • Name: Christina Hoffman
    • Name: Christina Wideman
    • Eby ID Number: 00129-8056.600
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 7. Ida Frey Bauman was born 21 Nov 1900, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1952, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Leavea Bauman was born 6 Nov 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1918; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ion F. Bauman was born 18 Jun 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria F. Bauman was born 1 Dec 1906, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1935; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Cleason Bauman was born Jun 1908, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Jacob F. Bauman was born Mar 1910, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Irvin F. Bauman was born 30 Dec 1914; died 25 Dec 2007, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.