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

Elmer Cressman

Male 1916 - 1990  (73 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elmer Cressman was born 23 Jun 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Josiah M. Cressman and Lucinda S. Bauman); died 1990; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259911
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Elmer — Barbara C. Reinhart. Barbara (daughter of William Henry Reinhart and Phillipena Schermund) was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ross Eric Cressman
    2. George David Cressman was born 5 Nov 1942, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1977, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario.
    3. Ronald K. Cressman

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Josiah M. Cressman was born 18 Oct 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David E. Cressman and Lydia Martin); died 30 Sep 1955; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2124
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Josiah Cressman," was born October 18th, 1882."


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

    Josiah married Lucinda S. Bauman 29 Dec 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of Owen S. Bauman and Esther W. Shantz) was born 19 Mar 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lucinda S. Bauman was born 19 Mar 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Owen S. Bauman and Esther W. Shantz); died 23 Dec 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lucinda S. Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6921.2
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    A sad event occurred last Monday when Mrs. Josiah Cressman departed this life after a short illness with pneumonia. Deceased was well known and highly respected in this neighborhood. Her early demise has left a vacancy in her home circle that can never be filled. She leaves to mourn their loss a sorrowing husband, a daughter and three sons the two youngest of which (twin sons) aged about two years were both ill with influenza when they were bereft of their mother. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at the Mennonite church which adjoins the homestead.

    Elmira Signet Dec 26 1918

    Children:
    1. Elbina Cressman died 24 May 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Velina Cressman died 24 May 1924; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rachel Cressman was born 16 Nov 1909; died 13 Jan 1913; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rebecca B. Cressman was born 16 Nov 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Ann B. Cressman was born 23 Dec 1911; died 26 Apr 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Addison B. Cressman was born 4 May 1914; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 1. Elmer Cressman was born 23 Jun 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. David B. Cressman was born 23 Jun 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David E. Cressman was born 14 Jun 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Daniel Cressman and Annie Eby); died 13 Mar 1926; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2118
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    David Cressman, "was born June 14th, 1843. On October 4th, 1864, he was married to Mary Martin who was born December 10th, 1842, and died January 25th, 1876. After her decease he was married to Lydia Martin, (she is a first cousin of his deceased wife) February 13th, 1877. She was born May 11th, 1850. They reside near Elmira, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. On October 4th, 1872, he was ordained deacon of the Mennonite body. His family consists of eight children of whom four were of the first wife and four of the second"


    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.].

    David married Lydia Martin 13 Feb 1877. Lydia (daughter of Deacon David Z. Martin and Rebecca Shantz) was born 11 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lydia Martin was born 11 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Deacon David Z. Martin and Rebecca Shantz); died 7 Apr 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4500
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lydia Martin, "was born May 11th, 1850. On February 13th, 1877, she was married to David Cressman. They reside at the Elmira Meeting House, on the old "Isaac Musselman Farm", and have had a family 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.].

    Children:
    1. David M. Cressman was born 9 Nov 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1964, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Josiah M. Cressman was born 18 Oct 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1955; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia Cressman was born 16 Nov 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1887; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Cressman was born 18 Nov 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1962, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Owen S. Bauman was born 23 Jan 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Eli H. Bauman and Rebecca S. Snider); died 23 Dec 1931; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00002-163
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Owen Baumann, "the third son of Eli and Rebecca Baumann, was born January 23rd, 1859. On January 15th, 1882, he married Esther daughter of Daniel and Esther (Wismer) Shantz. They moved to May City, Osceola County, Iowa, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of three 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.].

    Owen married Esther W. Shantz 15 Jan 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Daniel Shantz and Esther Wismer) was born 26 Mar 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1946; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Esther W. Shantz was born 26 Mar 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Shantz and Esther Wismer); died 12 Jun 1946; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Schantz
    • Name: Esther W. Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6921
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Esther W. Shantz, "was born March 26th, 1863. On January 15th, 1882, she was married to Owen H. Baumann. They reside at May City,"


    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. 3. Lucinda S. Bauman was born 19 Mar 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Alvin S. Bauman was born 19 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1918, DAY, Montcalm, Michigan.
    3. Luanna Bauman was born 16 Dec 1891; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Mary Ann Bauman was born 25 Nov 1895, South Haven, Van Buren, Michigan, United States; died 12 Dec 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rebecca Bauman was born 26 Oct 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1990; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel Cressman was born 17 Mar 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider); died 19 May 1886, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2108
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Cressman, "the eldest in family, was born March 17th, 1815. On March 27th, 1837, he was married to Anna, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Eby. She was born February 2nd, 1818, and died November 27th, 1848. After her decease he was married to Veronica Eby, sister to his deceased wife, February 13th, 1849. She was born September 26th, 1821, and died June 15th, 1878. After his marriage he moved on his farm a little south-east of New Hamburg where he died May 19th, 1886. His family consisted of six children, five of whom were born unto his first wife and one son unto his second wife."


    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.].

    Daniel married Annie Eby 27 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of David Eby and Elizabeth Bechtel) was born 18 Feb 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1848, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Annie Eby was born 18 Feb 1818, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Eby and Elizabeth Bechtel); died 27 Nov 1848, Near New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00031-2381
    • Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Annie Eby, "was born February 18th, 1818. On March 27th, 1838, she was married to Daniel Cressman who was born March 17th, 1815, and died May 19th, 1886. They resided about a mile east of New Hamburg where she died November 27th, 1848. Their family consisted of five 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. Rev. Menno E. Cressman was born 13 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1919.
    2. Mary Cressman was born 1 Nov 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Cressman was born 13 Feb 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1917, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. David E. Cressman was born 14 Jun 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1926; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Daniel E. Cressman was born 29 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Deacon David Z. Martin was born 30 Aug 1815, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Peter Martin and Anna Zimmerman); died 23 Sep 1894; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4493
    • Residence: 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Ordained: 21 Jun 1857
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Deacon David Martin, "the ninth son of old Peter Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 30th, 1815, came to Canada with his parents in 1819 and was raised on the old "Martin Farm" now possessed by Menno Gingerich. On September 2nd, 1838, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz. Some time during October of the same year they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 6, Woolwich Township, one-half mile north of the Martin Meeting House. Here he has resided until his death which took place September 23rd, 1894. His first wife was born March 3rd, 1815, and died June 23rd, 1876. After her decease he was again married to Mary Johnson, widow of the late Henry Rittenhouse of South Cayuga, Welland County, Ontario. After Mr. Martin's decease she returned to South Cayuga,Ontario, where she now has her home with her son, Freeman. On June 21st, 1857, he was ordained as deacon of the Mennonite Church which position he held unto his death. His family consisted of nine children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    David married Rebecca Shantz 2 Sep 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul) was born 3 Mar 1815, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1876, South Of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rebecca Shantz was born 3 Mar 1815, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Schantz and Hannah Paul); died 23 Jun 1876, South Of St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca Martin
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6971
    • Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Shantz, "the youngest daughter of old Christian and Hannah (Paul) Shantz, was born March 3rd, 1815. She was married to David Martin. They resided south of St. Jacobs where she died June 23rd, 1876."


    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. Rachel Martin was born 7 May 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1921; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Absalom Martin was born 1 Nov 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry Martin was born 4 Sep 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1845.
    4. Rev. Josiah Martin was born 13 Aug 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1918; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
    5. David Martin was born 22 Apr 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1850; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Rev. Paul S. Martin was born 14 Feb 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 5. Lydia Martin was born 11 May 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1915; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Martin was born 6 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Rebecca S. Martin was born 10 Oct 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1947; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Manasseh Martin was born 29 Sep 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Eli H. Bauman was born 23 Dec 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Bauman and Elizabeth Hoffman); died 16 Nov 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00002-159
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Eli Baumann, "the second son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Baumann, was born December 23rd, 1828. On February 24th, 1852, he married Rebecca, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Shantz) Schneider. She was born August 13th, 1831. On March 16th, 1852 they moved on their farm, being composed of lot No. 84, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, two miles north of the village of St. Jacobs, and about the same distance south of Elmira. Here they are still residing and spending the evening of their lives in peace and comfort. Their family consists of twelve children, of whom three died young"


    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.].

    Eli married Rebecca S. Snider 24 Feb 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz) was born 13 Aug 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Rebecca S. Snider was born 13 Aug 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian J. Schneider and Magdalena Schantz); died 27 Oct 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rebecca S. Bauman
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6165
    • Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Rebecca Snider, "was born August 13th, 1831. On February 24th, 1852, she was married to Eli H. Baumann, a farmer."


    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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    Bauman.-In Waterloo, Co., Ont., Mrs. Eli Bauman, aged 90 y. 2 m. 27 d., her beloved companion preceding her four years ago. To this union were born 12 children (8 surviving), 69 grandchildren (51 surviving), 144 great-grandchildren (126 surviving), 2 great-great-grandchildren (both surviving).This family is spread all over Canada and the United States. Both were faithful members in the old order Mennonite Church. May we as their family seek to spread the name of Jesus wherever we are. One of the Grandchildren.


    Gospel Herald - Volume XIV, Number 35 - December 1, 1921 - p. 687

    Children:
    1. Rev. Jesse S. Bauman was born 6 Jan 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1942, , Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States.
    2. Amos S. Bauman was born 19 Oct 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1911, Mayton, Alberta.
    3. Magdalena Bauman was born 18 Sep 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1944, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Owen S. Bauman was born 23 Jan 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1931; was buried , McBride Cemetery, McBride, Montcalm, Michigan, USA.
    5. Elizabeth Bauman was born 9 Feb 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1933; was buried , Wellesley Mennonite (David Martin)Cemetery, near, Wallenstein, Waterloo County, Ontario.
    6. Rebecca Bauman was born 26 Jun 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Ann Bauman was born 16 Jan 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1946; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Hannah Bauman was born 24 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1874; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Blandina S. Bauman was born 27 Nov 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1929; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Leah Bauman was born 13 Apr 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Sidney Bauman was born 3 Nov 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Eli S. Bauman was born 7 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1877; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Daniel Shantz was born 30 Mar 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Shantz and Susannah Schneider); died 24 Jun 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Daniel Schantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6914
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Daniel Shantz, "was born March 30th, 1827. On October 29th, 1849, he was married to Esther C. Wismer who was born June 1st, 1826, and died November 20th, 1881. The first year after his marriage he resided in the wash-house on his father's place. The next year (1851) new buildings were erected on farm composed of part of lot No. 69, German Company's Tract, about two miles east of Bloomingdale where he resided many years. At present he resides near Bloomingdale with his daughter, Mary. To him and his wife was born a family"


    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.].

    Daniel married Esther Wismer 30 Oct 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Henry Wismer, Sr. and Mary Cressman) was born 1 Jun 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Esther Wismer was born 1 Jun 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Wismer, Sr. and Mary Cressman); died 20 Nov 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8202
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Esther Wismer, "was born June 1st, 1826. She was married to Daniel Shantz who was born March 30th, 1827. She died November 20th, 1881, leaving a family of eight 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. - Nov. 20th, in Waterloo Co., Ont., of typhoid fever, Esther, wife of Bro. Daniel Shantz, aged 55 years, 5 month and 19 days. Buried at Schneiders.

    Herald of Truth - Volume XIX, Number 2 - January 15, 1882 - page 29,30

    Children:
    1. Jacob W. Shantz was born 3 Sep 1850, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1931, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry W. Shantz was born 16 Feb 1852, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1879, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Noah W. Shantz was born 10 Aug 1854, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Susannah W. Shantz was born 17 Nov 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary W. Shantz was born 17 May 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1923, Edmore, Montcalm, Michigan, United States; was buried , Solon Township Cemetery, Cedar Springs, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    6. Daniel W. Shantz was born 8 Apr 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1940, Sand Lake, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Pierson Township Cemetery, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan, United States.
    7. 7. Esther W. Shantz was born 26 Mar 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1946; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Barbara W. Shantz was born 16 Jun 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1935, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Menno W. Shantz was born 26 May 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1927; was buried , Brutus Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA.