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Raymond Harold Cressman

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Raymond Harold Cressman was born 12 Oct 1948 (son of Donald Cressman and Shirley Mader); died 15 Jul 2010; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213000

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    CRESSMAN, Raymond Harold October 12, 1948 - July 15, 2010 "Resting in the arms of Jesus" Survived by his wife and soul mate of 42 years, Eleanor Cressman (Reist) and their three children Joseph of Kitchener, Vicky (Marty) Newbigging of Wallenstein, and Peter of Dorking; Grandpa to Calvin and Cory Cressman, and Papa to Claire and Carter Newbigging. He is survived by his mother Shirley Cressman Mader, his sister Peggy Worboys (Russ) of Cambridge, his brother Terry Cressman of Calgary, sisters-in-law Bonnie (Wally) Yantz, and Gail (Stubby) Stahlbaumn, brothers-in-law Jim (Shirley) Reist, and Jeff Reist as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his father Donald Cressman and step-dad Cecil Mader. Ray worked as an Ironworker for Aecon Engineering prior to his accident. Ray was a member of Zion Mennonite Fellowship in Elmira and in earlier years filled many positions at Glen Allan Mennonite. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday, July 18th from 6 - 9 p.m. A celebration of Ray's life will take place at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church, Elmira on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, please donate to "Meda 100 hrs" or the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

    Raymond — Eleanor Reist. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Donald Cressman was born 4 Jan 1926 (son of Jacob Cressman and Lavina Cressman); died 30 Oct 1965; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25053

    Notes:

    Probe Not Decided In Gravel Pit Death

    It has not been decided whether an inquest will be held into the death of Donald Cressman, 39, of RR 2, Preston, who was killed Saturday when his front-end loader overturned in a gravel pit on the farm of Alfred Schnaeringer, RR 2, Breslau. A post-mortem was conducted Saturday.

    Mr. Cressman, who was found by Mrs. Rex Weber, was pinned beneath the rear wheels of the tractor. The pit is operated by brothers Rex and Paul Weber, through R.and P. Weber Concrete Products Ltd.

    Mr. Cressman was born at Breslau Jan 4, 1926, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cressman of Kitchener, A resident of the Breslau area all his life, he was employed at R. and P. Concrete Products, RR 2, Breslau. He was a member and trustee of Breslau United Missionary Church.

    Surviving besides his parents are his wife, the former Shirley Mader; two sons, Raymond and Terry, both at home; one daugh- ter, Peggy, also at home; two brothers, Willard Cressman, Hanover, and Leonard of Edson, Alta.; and three sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Verda) Lichty, Hespeler, Mrs. Harold (Erla) Brubacher, Waterloo, and Mrs. Roy (Florence) Kreider, serving as a missionary in Israel.

    The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Wednesday at 11 a.m. when removal will be made to Breslau United Missionary Church where friends may pay their respects until the service at 3 p.m. Rev. Harold Boadway, minister of the church, will have charge of the service. Interment will be in Cressman Mennonite cemetery, Breslau.

    Donations to the Women's Missionary Society of Breslau United Missionary Church will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    Donald — Shirley Mader. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Shirley Mader
    Children:
    1. 1. Raymond Harold Cressman was born 12 Oct 1948; died 15 Jul 2010; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Cressman was born 30 Nov 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Cressman and Villina Snider); died 15 Mar 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2175.6
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    CRESSMAN, Jacob, son of Jacob and Villina (Snider) Cressman, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 30, 1887; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Mar. 15, 1981; aged 93 y. He was married to Lovina Cressman, who died on Nov. 7, 1937. He was later married to Seleda Heckendorn, who died on May 14, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Leonard), 3 daughters (Verda - Mrs. Gordon Lichty, Erul - Mrs. Harold Brubacher, and Florence - Mrs. Roy Kreider), 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (Sam), and one sister (Lizzie). He was preceded in death by one son (Donald, Oct. 30, 1965) and one daughter (Mary, May 11, 1919). He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 19, in charge of Jim Ruesser and Erwin Wiens; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 16 - April 21, 1981 page 326

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    CRESSMAN, Jacob -- Peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Sunday, March 15, 1981, following a brief illness, Jacob Cressman, aged 93 years, of 799 Concession Rd., Cambridge. He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church. Lovingly remembered by sons, Willard of Hanover, Leonard of Edson, Alta and daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Verda) Lichty of Allenford, Mrs. Harold (Eral) Brubacher of RR 1, Waterloo, Mrs. Roy (Florence) Kreider of Israel; brother of Sam and Mrs. Lizzie Ann Stevanus, both of Cambridge. Sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by his first wife Lovina Cressman; his second wife the former Seleda Heckendorn; one son, Donald; one daughter, Mary; three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after Tuesday at 7 p.m. until noon Thursday, when removal will be made to the Breslau Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Erwin Wiens officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Mar 1981

    Rsrch. Note:
    1.Jacob Cressman was born 30 Nov 1887 in Woolwich Twp Waterloo Co. Ont. Can., and died 15 Mar 1981 in FAirview Menn Home, Cambridge, North Dumfries Twp, Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. He was buried May 1981 in Breslau Mennonite Ch. Woolwich Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. He married Seleda (Otterbien) Heckendorn 18 Oct 1940 in Breslau Mennonite Ch. Woolwich Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can., daughter of Moses (Good) Heckendorn and Amanda (Kolb) Otterbein. She was born 2 Oct 1903 in McKinley (Caseville) Twp., Huron Co., Michigan, USA, and died 14 May 1974 in Kitchener, Waterloo Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. She was buried May 1974 in Breslau Mennonite Ch. Woolwich Twp. Waterloo Co. Ont. Can.. He married Lovina Unknown . She died 7 Nov 1937. Children of Jacob Cressman and Seleda (Otterbien) Heckendorn are: 2 i.Verda Cressman died Aft Apr 1961. 3 ii.Willard Cressman died Aft 21 Apr 1961. 4 iii.Leonard Cressman died Aft Apr 1961. 5 iv.Earl Cressman died Aft Apr 1961. 6 v.Donald Cressman died Bef Apr 1961. 7 vi.Florence Cressman died Aft Apr 1961.

    Jacob — Lavina Cressman. Lavina (daughter of Cyrus Cressman and Maria M. "Mary" Horst) was born 18 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lavina Cressman was born 18 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Cyrus Cressman and Maria M. "Mary" Horst); died 7 Nov 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lavina Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2086.11
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Cressman.-Lovina Cressman was born April 18, 1889; died in St.Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 7, 1937; aged 48 y. 6 m. 20 d. Dec. 2, 1914 she was married to Jacob Cressman. To this union were born 7 children. There remain to mourn her early departure, her loving husband, 3 daughters (Verda, wife of Gordon Lichty, Eral and Florence), 3 sons (Willard, Leonard, and Donald), besides a large relationship and many friends. Sister Cressman was converted in her 19th year and united with the Mennonite Church in which communion she remained a faithful loyal member until she was called home. The funeral was held Nov. 10 from her late home near Breslau, to the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, for services. Minister in charge, Bro. Oscar Burkholder. Texts, Job 16: 25; II Tim. 1: 12.

    Gospel Herald, November 25, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.35 - page 750, 751, 752

    Children:
    1. Verda Cressman was born 25 Feb 1916; died 26 Jan 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Cressman was born 3 May 1918; died 11 May 1919; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Florence Cressman was born CA 1919.
    4. Willard "Ward" Cressman was born 29 May 1919; died 1998, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leonard Cressman was born 23 Nov 1921; died 19 Aug 2001, Edson, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Edson, , Alberta, Canada.
    6. Eral Cressman was born 3 Jun 1923; died 11 Jan 2016, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. Donald Cressman was born 4 Jan 1926; died 30 Oct 1965; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Orville Harold Mader was born 20 Mar 1897, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Menno Mader and Annie Marie Geiger); died 29 Dec 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1977, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00102-5743.0010
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mechanic, Automobile
    • Residence: 1921, 82 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mader, Orville H. - At his home, Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge (P), on Thursday, December 29, 1977, after a brief illness, Orville Harold Mader, formerly of Melrose Avenue, age 80 years. Mr. Mader was born in Breslau, a son of the late Menno Mader and the former Anna Geiger. A member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and formerly service manager at Orr Automobiles for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Flossie Schiedel, March 30, 1966, and by a brother, Earl. Surviving are three sons, Harold of Breslau, Orville and Frank, both of Kitchener , and by five daughters, Elaine (Mrs. William Wolff) of New Hamburg, Norma (Mrs. John Dessler) and Frances (Mrs. Bruce Shields) both of Breslau, Ferne (Mrs. Wilfred McKenzie) of Waterloo and Shirley (Mrs. Donald Cressman) of Cambridge (P); two sisters, Pearl (Mrs. Arthur Lithgow) of Thedford and Daisy (Mrs. Fred Mitchell) of Stratford; 28 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Saturday, when removal was made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, for funeral and committal service at 2: 30 pm; with Rev. L.E. Wentzlaff officiating. Interment in Cressman Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau.

    Elmira Signet Jan 4 1978 pg 25

    Orville married Flossie May Schiedel 16 Apr 1919, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Flossie (daughter of Jacob M. Schiedel and Samantha Shantz) was born 10 Nov 1895, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Flossie May Schiedel was born 10 Nov 1895, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob M. Schiedel and Samantha Shantz); died 30 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Flossie May Mader
    • Eby ID Number: 00102-5743.009
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, 82 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Orville H. Mader, 70, of Kitchener, died Wednesday, Mar. 30, at K-W Hospital, following a short illness. The former Flossie May Schiedel, she was horn in Breslau and lived there until moving to Kitchener seven years ago. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Women's Guild of the Church.

    Among the survivors are her husband; three sons, Orville Jr., and Frank, Kitchener; Harold of Breslau; five daughters, Mrs. William Wolff (Elaine), New Hamburg; Mrs. Wilfred (Ferne) McKenzie, of Kitchener; Mrs. John (Norma) Dessler, Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Cressman, Mrs. Bruce (Frances) Shields, all of Breslau; a brother, Floyd, Kitchener; 28 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers and a sister.
    Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Friday, with Rev. L. E. Wentzlaff officiating. Burial was in Cressman Mennonite Cemetery in Breslau.

    New Hamburg Independent, April 7, 1966

    Children:
    1. Harold Mader
    2. Orville Mader
    3. Frank Mader
    4. Elaine Mader
    5. Norma Mader
    6. Ferne Mader
    7. Veranne (?) Mader was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.
    8. Norma Mader was born 1921, , Ontario, Canada.
    9. 3. Shirley Mader
    10. Frances Mader was born 15 Jul 1931; died 26 Mar 2019, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob S. Cressman was born 11 Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Isaac S. Cressman and Barbara Snyder); died 24 Jan 1926, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2175
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob S. Cressman, "the second son, was born September 11th, 1859. On October 21st, 1884, he was married to Villina, daughter of Isaac and Nancy (Sitler) Snider. She was born August 24th, 1863. They reside on the west side of the Grand River, about two miles south of Conestogo where he is engaged in farming. To them are born seven children, (In December, 1893, Jacob was ordained as deacon for the Schneider field of labor of the Mennonite body)"

    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-Jacob S. Cressman was born near Strasburg, Ont., 1859; died Jan. 24, 1926; Aged 66 y. 4 m. 13 d. He died of heart failure in the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church where he had gone to kindle a fire for the morning service. He walked about one-half mile to the church and was near the furnace just about in the act of lighting the fire when the unseen messenger called. He leaves his companion, 5 sons, 5 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 7 sisters. He united with the Mennonite Church in his 28th year and later was ordained deacon, in which capacity he served until death.

    "For tho from time and place
    The flood may bear me far,
    I hope to see my Pilot's face
    When I have crossed the bar."


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XVIII, No. 47 - February 18, 1926 - pages 974, 975

    Jacob married Villina Snider 21 Oct 1884, German Mills (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Villina (daughter of Isaac B. Snider and Nancy Sitler) was born 24 Aug 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1952; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Villina Snider was born 24 Aug 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac B. Snider and Nancy Sitler); died 10 May 1952; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Villina Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-5841
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Cressman, --Villina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Snider, was born at Parkway, Ont., Aug. 24, 1863; passed away May 10, 1952; aged 88 y. 8m. 17 d. She was united in marriage to Jacob Cressman on Oct. 21, 1884, and together they were converted and united with the church. Surviving are 4 sons (Herbert and Ivan, Breslau, Ont.; Samuel, Preston, Ont.; and Jacob, Kitchener, Ont.), 4 daughters (Viola, Bloomingdale, Ont.; Elma-Mrs. Leslie Witmer, Preston, Ont.; Ida-Mrs. Eugene Brubacker, Kitchener, Ont.; and Lizzie Ann-Mrs. Howard Stevanus, Bloomingdale, Ont.), 4 brothers (Allan and Leander, Parkway, Ont.; Isaac, Winnipeg, Man.; and Elam, Montreal P.Q.), one sister (Mrs. Edward Schaefer, Breslau, Ont.), 39 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. Her husband passed away in 1926, and she was also preceded in death by one son (Alson) and 2 daughters (Villina and Hilda). Funeral services were in charge of Oscar Burkholder and John W. Snyder at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Ont., with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 41 - October 7, 1952- page 997, 998

    Children:
    1. Alson Cressman was born 5 Apr 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1951, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1951, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac Herbert "Herbert" Cressman was born 17 Aug 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1964, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Jacob Cressman was born 30 Nov 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Viola Cressman was born Nov 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elma Cressman was born 4 May 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ida Cressman was born 21 Dec 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Ivan Cressman was born 21 Dec 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Lizzie Ann Cressman was born 21 Jul 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Villina Cressman was born 5 Oct 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1949, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Samuel Cressman was born 15 Feb 1900, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Hilda Cressman was born 15 May 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Cyrus Cressman was born 13 Jun 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Cressman and Magdalena Bowman); died 9 Feb 1928, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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]


  4. 11.  Maria M. "Mary" Horst was born 26 Apr 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Horst and Magdalena Martin); died 26 Apr 1909, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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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.].

    Children:
    1. Noah H. Cressman was born 24 Jan 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Levi H. Cressman was born 15 Jun 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1947, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Isaiah Horst Cressman was born 2 Apr 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1942, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena Cressman was born 26 Jan 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Susannah Cressman was born 4 Oct 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Cressman was born 12 Sep 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1941, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. David Cressman was born 1 Jun 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Cyrus H. Cressman was born 15 Jun 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Mary Ann Cressman was born 17 Apr 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1969, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.
    10. 5. Lavina Cressman was born 18 Apr 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Allan Cressman was born 24 Jul 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1977, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sasktchewan.

  5. 12.  Menno Mader was born 4 Jan 1868, , Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Mader and Elizabeth Becker); died 10 Jan 1951; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30115
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Menno — Annie Marie Geiger. Annie was born 26 Jan 1870, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1945; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Annie Marie Geiger was born 26 Jan 1870, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1945; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Marie Mader
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30116
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Orville Harold Mader was born 20 Mar 1897, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1977, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Daisy Ransom Mader was born 1899, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Earl W. Mader was born 29 Apr 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1950; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Pearl Mader was born Nov 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Jacob M. Schiedel was born 15 Oct 1864, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob R. Schiedel and Magdalena Miller); died 4 Aug 1921, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Aug 1921, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00102-5743
    • 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; Painter
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; shipper
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retail, General Store
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob M. Schiedel, "was born October 15th, 1864. He is married to Samantha Shantz. They reside in Breslau and 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.].

    Jacob married Samantha Shantz Nov 1889. Samantha (daughter of Abraham C. Shantz and Catharine Goetz) was born 2 Dec 1870, Shantz Station, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1936, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1936, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Samantha Shantz was born 2 Dec 1870, Shantz Station, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Abraham C. Shantz and Catharine Goetz); died 30 Jan 1936, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1936, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Samantha Schiedel
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6698.4
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Samantha Schiedel

    Taken to Toronto General Hospital two months ago, where she under-went two operations, Mrs. Samantha Schiedel of Breslau, passed away there on Jan, 30 in her 66th year. Mrs. Schiedel was the relict of the late Jacob M. Schiedel, who passed a was 15 years ago. She was born at Shantz Station, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram C. Shantz and attended the Breslau M.B.C. Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Orville H. Mader, Breslau, two sons, Roy and Nelson, Breslau, and 19 grandchildren. Four brothers, Nelson and Irvine Shantz, Kitchener, Joseph and Abram, Breslau, and four sisters, Mrs. John Shiry, Kitchener, Mrs. Joel Gole, Richan, Ont., Mrs. Daniel Brox, Spruce Grove, Alta., and Mrs. Peter Martin, R.R. 3, Kitchener, also survive. The funeral was held Sunday from the home at 2 o'clock and thence to Cressman Mennonite Church followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Waterloo Chronicle 6 Feb 1936 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Roy Garfield Schiedel was born 28 May 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1960; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ray Shannon Schiedel was born 27 Apr 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1927; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Flossie May Schiedel was born 10 Nov 1895, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Gordon Stanley Schiedel was born 16 Feb 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1910; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Nelson Schiedel was born Jan 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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