Howard Wilson Cressman

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19768525
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218302
• Residence: 1969, RR1, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Howard — Gladys Irene Cressman. Gladys (daughter of Edmund H. Cressman and May Hunsberger) was born 18 Nov 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Elizabeth Anne Cressman

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19768754
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736.3
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bishop Curtiss C. Cressman

New Hamburg - Bishop Curtiss C. Cressman of RR 1, New Hamburg, died Wednesday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. He was 77.

Born May 31, 1894, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Cressman.

He farmed in Wilmot Township for many years and was bishop of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church.

Bishop Cressman was predeceased by his first wife, the former Amanda Ethel Byler in 1956 and his second wife, the former Clarice Cressman in 1969; by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Strubhar in 1955; a son and a daughter in infancy, and two brothers.

Surviving are a son, Howard of RR 1, New Hamburg; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Lillian) Bean of New Dundee and Elsie Cressman, a missionary in Somali, Africa; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The body is at the Bruce A. Omand Funeral Home here until noon Friday when removal will be made to the church for service at 2 p.m. Rev. Earl Koch will officiate.

Burial will be in Biehn Mennonite cemetery, Wilmot Township.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Aug 28 1971 pg 29

Curtis — Amanda Ethel Byler. Amanda was born 29 Apr 1893, Pulaski, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States; died 11 Aug 1956, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amanda Ethel Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90865

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Mrs. C. C. Cressman Died After Brief Illness

(By Southwest Wilmot corres.) Mrs. Curtis C. Cressman, 63, of R.R. 1, New Hamburg, wife of Bishop Curtis C. Cressman, died suddenly on Friday night at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, following a very brief illness which was a complication of a diabetic condition. Mrs. Cressman, the former Amanda Ethel Byler, was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Byler. In 1919 she was married to Bishop Cressman, and since that time has lived in the New Hamburg area. She served in various capacities in the Biehn Mennonite Church by wise counsel and spirtual guidance as well as the many manual tasks which she encountered. She was well loved by all her neighbors who learned over the years to admire and respect her cheerful disposition and unbiased opinion. She recently assisted with four weeks of summer Bible school work, two weeks at the Bright Mennonite Mission, and two weeks at the Biehn Community Summer Bible School.

Surviving Surviving beside her husband are one son, Howard, of New Hamburg; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Lillian) Bean, New Dundee; Miss Elsie, a missionary in Tanganyika, East Africa; four brothers, Elmer, Freeport, N.Y.; Joseph, Clarence Centre, N.Y.; Archie and Raymond, of LaGrange, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Amos (Mary) Yoder, of Aberdeen, South Dakota; Mrs. Christopher (Alice) Miller, of Lindville, Virginia; Mrs. Roy (Elsie) Frey, Akron, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by two children in infancy, Paul and Lydia, and by Mrs. Clifford (Ruth) Strubhar.

A very large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral service which was held at the Biehn Mennonite Church on Tuesday afternoon with Bishop Moses Roth and Rev. Moses N. Baer conducting the service. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mourners were in attendance from LaGrange, Ind.; Freeport, 111.; Akron, N.Y.; Lindville, Va.; Uniontown, O.; Culp, Ark.; St. Clair, Mich., and from many Ontario centres.

New Hamburg Independent 17 Aug 1956

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2110
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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

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Ezra M. Cressman, "was born November 13th, 1860. He is married to Louisa Shantz. They reside near New Hamburg where he is engaged in farming. To them are born 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 - Ezra, son of Menno and Lydia (Martin) Cressman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 13, 1860; died very suddenly April 29, 1938; aged 77 y. 5 m. 16 d. On March 23, 1886 he was united in marriage to Louisa Shantz who survives him. This union was blessed with 3 sons, 2 having preceded him, namely, Leander and Howard. There survive him besides his companion, 1 son (Curtiss), on the homestead; also 12 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, being a member of the Bean congregation. He was faithful to the end. He was loved and respected, always ready with his counsel. He will be missed in the home, in the Church, and in the community. Funeral services May 1, at the home by Bro. Moses H. Roth and at the Bean church by Moses H. Shantz, assisted by M. Hallman. Text, Psa. 90: 12. Burial in adjoining cemetery.


GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 7 - May 19, 1938, Page 158, 159

Ezra married Louisa Shantz 23 Mar 1886. Louisa (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 17 Dec 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1950; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Louisa Shantz, "was born December 17th, 1865. On March 23rd, 1886, she was married to Ezra M. Cressman, a farmer. They reside near New Hamburg 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.].

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Cressman. --- Louisa, daughter of the late Joseph Y. and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., in 1865; passed away June 20, 1950; aged 85 y. In 1886 she was married to Ezra Cressman, who preceded her in death. She and her husband were residents of Wilmot Twp., their entire lifetime, having farmed for many years. Soon after marriage she became a Christian and joined the Biehn Mennonite Church, where she continued as an active member until her passing. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Their home was blessed with 3 sons (Leander and Howard, who predeceased her, and Curtis, a bishop in the Mennonite Church, who resides on the home farm). She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She and her husband established a family altar so that the family might worship the Lord together as the children grew up. She had comparatively good health until a month before her death, when she suffered a stroke. Funeral services were conducted June 23 at the home and at the Biehn Church by Manasseh Hallman and M. H. Roth. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 31 - August 1, 1950 ---- page 774.

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2109
• Residence: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, 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; Minister
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Menno E. Cressman, "the eldest son of Daniel Cressman, was born April 13th, 1838. On November 8th, 1859, he was married to Lydia Martin who was born September 1st, 1840. They resided in Wilmot Township, about six miles south of New Hamburg where she died January 3rd, 1876. After her decease he married, November 7th, 1876, to Anna Good who was born December 18th, 1847. On January 3rd, 1869, he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite body by Bishop Henry Shantz, and on October 2nd, 1870, he was called to the ministry. He was ordained at Blenheim by the same bishop. He is a good man and is a favorite among all who know him. As a minister he carries the best report. The writer heard him preach twice and both times he delivered both an impressive and spiritual sermon."


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. - Menno Cressman was born near New Hamburg, Ont., April 13, 1838; died May 6, 1919; aged 81 y. 23 d. Funeral at Biehn's church conducted by Jonas Snider in German and Manassah Hallman in English. Burial in Church cemetery. Nov. 8, 1859, he was united in marriage to Lydia Martin. To this union four children were born, of whom three survive. Jan. 3, 1869, he was ordained deacon of Biehn's congregation. Later, Oct. 2, 1870, he was ordained minister. He faithfully filled this place as long as health permitted. Jan. 3, 1876, his companion passed away. Afterward he was united in marriage with Anna Snyder. To this union one daughter was born. He leaves 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 step-daughter, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. His pain during a brief illness was not severe and he longed to depart.

"Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our songs shalt know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed."

Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 16 - July 17, 1919 - page 295

Residence:
Staying with Joseph & Magdalena Eby, innkeepers

Menno married Lydia Martin 8 Nov 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of John Z. Martin and Anna Weber) was born 1 Sep 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4455
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Lydia Martin, "the fourth daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin, was born September 1st, 1840, and died January 2nd, 1876. On November 8th, 1859, she was married to Menno Cressman."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35218222
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6724
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Joseph Y. Shantz
• Residence: 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Saw
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, 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

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Joseph Y. Shantz, "was born July 10th, 1815. On May 15th, 1838, he was married to Elizabeth Stauffer who was born January 5th, 1820. They reside in Wilmot Township where he followed farming many years but now lives retired. To them were born the following 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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SHANTZ - Joseph Y. Shantz, son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz, was born July 10, 1815, in Waterloo Co., Ont. He was married to Elizabeth Stauffer on the 15th of May, 1838. To them were born twelve children, of whom four sons and five daughters survive, all living in Wilmot Twp., near the paternal home. Bro. Shantz passed away on the 8th of May at the ripe old age of 84 ys., 9 ms., and 28 ds. A large circle of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at Geiger's M. H. on the 11th. Deceased united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was a consistent member until death. Funeral services were held by E.S. Hallman from Psa. 39: 4, and Amos Cressman from Rev. 14: 13. Sister Shantz preceded her husband several years ago. May the Lord comfort the family and friends.

HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XXXVII, No. 11, June 1, 1900, pages 174, 175

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Joseph Y. Shantz.

Under the hospitable roof of this pioneer citizen I spent a few pleasant hours. He is one of the specimens of noble manhood, through whose instrumentality vast sections of the wilds of Western Canada have been made to blossom as the rose. He was born July 10th, 1815. His wife, nee Elizabeth Stauffer, was born near Doon, in Waterloo township, January 10th, 1820. They were married on May 15th, 1838, and now live a quiet and retired life on the old homestead, which through years of hard toil and privations they accumulated that in after years they and their offspring might enjoy. That they have faithfully responded to the Divine injunction to replenish and multiply the earth, is proved by the fact that they are the parents of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, and have fifty grand children to their credit. They have lived here for about sixty years Besides securing sufficient of this world's goods to enable them to live in ease and comfort during their declining years, their nine children now living have been amply provided for, their sons all having good farms and in well- to-do circumstances. The old saw-mill, some distance below the old homestead, was built about fifty years ago. In this pioneer industry Mr. Shantz expended countless drops of perspiration, and when sawing logs not entirely beyond his strength to handle he would operate it single-handed and alone. At that time there was a large amount of custom sawing and he did not waste time in taking advantage of it. Mr. Shantz was evidently a young man of extraordinary physical endurance and of strong mental capacity, for now in the eighty-third year of his age we find him still vigorous in mind and not what may be called infirm physically. Mrs. Shantz is yet hail and hearty in the seventy-eighth year of her age. They are both devout adherents of the Mennonite faith.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Apr 1898, p. 8

Joseph married Elizabeth Stauffer 15 May 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Stauffer and Susannah Kinzie) was born 5 Jan 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00117-7374
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elizabeth Stauffer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Elizabeth Stauffer, "was born January 5th, 1820. She is married to Joseph Y. Shantz, a farmer. They reside in Wilmot Township and have had a family of twelve 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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SHANTZ.- In Wilmot, Waterloo Co., Ont., of paralysis, beloved wife of Joseph Y. Shantz. She lived to be over79 years of age. She lived in matrimony over 60 years, and leaves a loving husband, nine children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister Shantz was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. In her last sickness she bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. May her life long be remembered. Funeral services were held by Bro. E. S. Hallman, in English, from Rev.14: 13, and Bro. Amos Cressman, in German, from Phil. 1: 21, at Geiger's M. H., where her remains were laid to rest.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 17, September 1, 1898, page 269