Stanley Bowman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121285

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Bowman, Stanley, 72, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Sept. 3, 1918, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Aaron and Selinda (Cressman) Bowman. Died: July 31, 1991, St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-wife: Lillian Axt; child: Cheryl Lowe; brother and sisters: Delton, Mary, Anna. Funeral and burial: Aug. 2, First Mennonite Church, by Rudy Baergen.

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 36 - September 10, 1991 page 14.

Stanley — Lillian Axt. Lillian (daughter of Jacob Axt and Livia Cressman) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44832748
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106644

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AARON BOWMAN

A well-known farmer of Wilmot Township, Aaron Bowman of Preston, died Saturday in South Waterloo Hospital. Galt. He was 75.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bowman, he was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Selinda Cressman; two sons. Stanley of RR 2. Petersburg and Delton of RR 2. New Hamburg; two daughters. Mary of Kitchener and Anna of Toronto: one brother. Weston of Kitchener, one sister, Annie of Kitchener and five grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his twin hrother and a sister.

Funeral service was held at the Geiger Mennonite Church on Wednesday

Burial was held in the church cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent

Aaron married Selinda H. Cressman 6 Dec 1916. Selinda (daughter of Enos M. Cressman and Lovina Hallman) was born 16 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1974, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44832694
• Name: Selinda H. Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2190.4

Notes:

Celinda Cressman," born February 16th, 1892."

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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Bowman, Selinda, daughter of Enos and Lovina (Hallman) Cressman, was born in Wilmont[sic] Twp., Ont., Feb. 16, 1892; died at the Fairview Home, Preston, Ont., June 9, 1974; aged 82 y. On Dec. 6, 1916, she was married to Aaron Bowman, who preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1968. Surviving are 4 children (Stanley, Mary, Delton, and Anna), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Manasseh, and Abner), and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger, and Katie - Mrs. Orphan Weber). Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz.

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 28 - July 16, 1974 - page 558

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-130
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Servant
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Benjamin S. Bowman, "was born January 15th, 1858. He is married to Hannah Shantz. They reside in the town of Berlin."


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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Bowman.-Benjamin Bowman was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 15, 1858; died at his home near New Hamburg, Ont., Sept. 7, 1936, after an illness of seven and a-half months; aged 78 y. 8 m. 23 d. Nearly 53 years ago he was married to Hannah Shantz. This union was blessed with 5 children, who with their mother survive him. This was the first time their home was visited by the messenger of death. The children are Weston of Toronto, Aaron on the homestead, Tobias of Kitchener, Minerva (Mrs. Titus Rosenberger) of Sask., and Annie at home. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and many other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years and was seldom absent from church services until he was physically unable to attend. He lived in Waterloo Co., all his life with the exception of eleven years, when he with his wife and family lived in Michigan. Before he passed away he left testimony that all was well and that be was ready to meet his Lord. Funeral services were held Sept. 10 at the home and the Geiger Mennonite Church with Bros. M. Hallman and M. H. Roth in charge. The body was laid in the adjoining cemetery, there to rest till He comes.


Gospel Herald, October 1, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.27 - page 575

Benjamin married Hannah Shantz 30 Oct 1883. Hannah (daughter of Aaron S. Shantz and Barbara Nahrgang) was born 10 Apr 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Shantz
• Name: Hannah Bowman
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5036.2
• 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

Notes:

Bowman -- Hannah, daughter of the late Aaron and Barbara (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., on April 10, 1864; died Dec. 12, 1938, at her home near Haysville, Ont., in her 75th year. She had been in failing health for a number of years. On Oct. 30, 1883, she was married to Benjamin Bowman who predeceased her a little over two years ago. Sister Bowman was a faithful, active member of the Mennonite Church since her youth. Surviving are 3 sons (Weston of Toronto, Tobias of Kitchener, and Aaron on the homestead), 2 daughters (Mrs. Titus Rosenberger of Saskatchewan and Anna at home), 5 sisters, and 14 grandchildren. One sister predeceased her. Funeral services were held Dec. 15 from the home to the Geiger Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. M. H. Roth, assisted by Bro. M. Hallman. Text, John 14: 1-3. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald January 12, 1939 - Vol. XXXI, No. 41 - pages 886, 887

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19850589
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2190
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Enos Cressman, "was born September 17th, 1864. He is married to Lavina Hallman and resides near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. They have a family 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.].

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Enos M., son of Bishop Amos and Ann (Martin) Cressman, was born Sept. 17, 1864; died Aug. 27, 1935; aged 70 y. 11 m. 10 d. On Feb. 1, 1887, he was united in marriage to Lovina Hallman who predeceased him Feb. 1, 1931. The Lord blessed their union with 9 children. One daughter (Clara) died in infancy. There remain 4 sons (Jacob of Petersburg, Manasseh of Strasburg, Edmund and Abner of the home community) and 4 daughters (Mrs Manasseh Shantz and Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger of Baden, Mrs. Aaron Bowman of New Hamburg and Mrs. Orphan Weber of Vineland), besides 41 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Moses and Noah) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Eli Good and Mrs. Chris Fretz). Bro Cressman had been a lifelong resident of the community around New Hamburg, Ont., and his passing removes from among us one who was widely known and respected. In his early twenties he accepted his Lord and united with the Mennonite Church, in which fellowship he lived until the Lord called him. Until about a year ago he enjoyed good health, having a strong constitution. During the last year of his life he endured periods of intense suffering through a complication of disorders and often expressed a desire to go to his reward. Although our brother keenly felt his own shortcomings, he assuringly [sic] pillowed his head in God's promises of a full and free salvation. Funeral services were held Aug. 30 at the home and at the Beihn Church. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Brethren Moses Roth and Curtis C. Cressman had charge of the services.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVIII, No. 28 - October 10, 1935, p. 607, 608

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Death of Enos Cressman.

Enos Cressman, well-known and highly successful farmer of this district, died on Tuesday morning at his home here following a lingering illness He was in his 71st year.

He is survived by eight children. His wife, Lavina Hallman, predeceased him four years ago.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from his late residence at 2 p.m. to Bean's Mennonite Church for services, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle, 29 Aug 1935, p. 4

Enos married Lovina Hallman 1 Feb 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Jacob S. Hallman and Catharine Shantz) was born 24 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Feb 1931, Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19850663
• Name: Lovina Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3532
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Lovina Hallman, "was born March 24th, 1867. She is married to Enos 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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Hallman was born March 24, 1867. She was married to Enos Cressman Feb. 1, 1887. At the age of 63 y. 10 m. 9 d. she passed to her eternal reward, leaving a sorrowing husband, 4 daughters, 4 sons, 34 grandchildren, beside many other relatives and friends. One daughter died in infancy. In 1888 she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member to the end. In a recent testimony she expressed much joy in the assurance of eternal life. In her bodily affliction she manifested true Christian fortitude. Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at the Biehn Mennonite Church in charge of Bros. Oscar Burkholder and Curtis C. Cressman.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIII, No. 50 - March 12, 1931, page 1070, 1071, 1072

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Death of Mrs. Enos Cressman

The death occurred at her home about four miles south of New Hamburg on Monday, February 2nd, of Lovina Hallman, beloved wife of Mr. Enos M. Cressman, at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 9 days. She had been ill for several weeks. Her death came as a shock to her many friends. The deceased was a valuable member of Bean's Mennonite Church and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Hallman and was born on the homestead on the corner of Bleam's and the Petersburg road in Wilmot. On February 1st, 1887, she was married to her now bereaved husband. Their union was blessed with nine children, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining children are Jacob, Manassah and Edmond of Wilmot, Abner at home, Mrs. Mannasah Shantz, Mrs. Aaron Bowman, Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger and Mrs. Orphen Weber, all of Wilmot. She is also survived by one brother, Bishop Mannassah Hallman, and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Schmitt, both of Wilmot. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon to Bean's Church for service followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. A very large gathering of sorrowing relatives from near and far attended the funeral.

New Hamburg Independent Feb 6 1931 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-127
• Occupation: 1853, 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, 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
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister

Notes:

Tobias Bowman, "the fourth son of Benjamin Baumann, was born June 26th, 1829. On April 24th, 1853, he was married to Anna, daughter of Christian and Anna (Cressman) Schneider. She was born February 19th, 1832. They reside near St. Agatha, Wilmot Township, where he is engaged in farming. Some years ago he was ordained as a minister of the Gospel for the Mennonite body. He is a fluent speaker and a good worker in the Lord's vineyard. His sermons always make a deep impression upon the minds of the attentive audience. His family consists 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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BOWMAN - Tobias Bowman was born June 26, 1829; died Sept. 2, 1909; aged 80 y. 2 m. 6 d. On April 24, 1853, he was united in holy matrimony with Anna Snyder. To this union were born 12 children of whom 8 are living, who with the mother mourn the loss of one who has been kind and affectionate as husband and father. Bro. Bowman was ordained to the ministry in the Mennonite church of Waterloo Co., Ont., in 1875, in which office he labored faithfully for many years. Though for a number of years he had not done any active ministerial work, yet he kept the faith and was glad to be with the brethren in worship and at communion. The end did not come unexpectedly. Last winter he believed the end of his life was near, and had chosen the text and also who was to officiate at his funeral. But when Spring came he recovered considerably again until about two weeks before his death. Funeral on Sunday, Sept. 5. Services at the house and at the Cressman Mennonite Church near Breslau, Ont. Services were conducted in English by C. B. Snyder from Rev. 14: 13, and in German by Jacob Woolner, Sr., from Isa. 3: 10.


GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. II, No. 27 - Sept. 30, 1909, page 431

Tobias married Anna Schneider 24 Apr 1853, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Christian C. Snyder and Anna Cressman) was born 19 Feb 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1918; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Bowman
• Name: Hannah Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6068
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mennonist
• Residence: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6725
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• 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; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Aaron Shantz, "was born May 27th, 1839. On June 10th, 1863, he was married to Barbara Nahrgang who was born December 31st, 1841, and died June 21st, 1876. On December 23rd, 1877, he was again married to Mary Biehn who was born November 21st, 1847. He resides in Wilmot Township, 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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Shantz. - Aaron Shantz was born near Haysville, Ont., May 27, 1839; died May 27, 1917; aged 78 y. He was twice married. On June 10, 1863, he was united in marriage with Barbara Nahrgang, which union was blessed with 5 daughters. After the decease of his first wife he was again married to Mary Biehn on Dec. 23, 1877. To this union were born 2 daughters. He is survived by a sorrowing widow, 7 daughters, 30 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Osias Cressman and Manasseh Hallman at the Geiger Church, Waterloo, Ont. By a daughter.


Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 19 - August 9, 1917, page 367

Aaron married Barbara Nahrgang 10 Jun 1863, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang, daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider) was born 31 Dec 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5036
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Nahrgang, "was born December 31st, 1841. On June 10th, 1863, she was married to Aaron Shantz who was born May 27th, 1839. They resided near Wilmot Township where she died June 21st, 1876. To them was born 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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33662953
• Eby ID Number: 00028-2186
• 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; Minister
• 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
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Amos S, Cressman, "the eighth and youngest son of Abraham and Mary (Schneider) Cressman, was born September 4th, 1834. On March 25th, 1856, he was married to Anna, daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin who was born March 12, 1836. They reside in the township of Wilmot, south of New Hamburg, Ontario, where he followed farming for many years but now lives retired. When a young man he joined the church of his choice, "The Mennonite", and after being a member for some years he was, June 19th, 1864, ordained as deacon at the Blenheim Church by Bishop Henry Shantz. With the increase in the membership of the Mennonite body it was deemed expedient by the ministry to have a co-laborer appointed, so Mr. Cressman was ordained to the ministry, June 30th, 1867, at the Shantz Meeting House, Upper Road, Wilmot Township, by Bishop Henry Shantz. And after Bishop Henry Shantz's incapacity (He was a corpulent man and in his old age was very heavy, so much so that he could hardly help himself. This, connected with age and besides being troubled with asthma, caused his inability to attend to the duties of his diocese.) to attend to his large field of labour it became necessary to appoint a younger man to have charge over his diocese, to which Mr. Cressman was ordained as bishop, January 24th, 1875, at the Detweiler church, Dumfries, (being the old Bishop's home) by Bishops Shantz,* Hagey, and Martin, which position he still holds. Since his ordination as minister and bishop the church has had many and severe trials and difficulties and he has met with much opposition from some of his co-religionists, yet up to the present he has proved faithful, according to his views, to the doctrines of the church over which he is presiding as bishop. To him and his wife were born 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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Cressman - Bishop Amos Cressman died at his home near New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday morning, Jan. 17, 1909; aged 74 y. 4 m. 13 d. He had been a patient sufferer from neuralgia in the face for several years, which gradually became worse, affecting other parts of the body and finally settled on his heart, causing death. He suffered great pain at times but was patient through it all, having a desire to depart and be with the Lord. The end came very peacefully. He passed away without a struggle. A few weeks before his death he assisted in the funeral services of Bro. John Cassel and also attended the funeral of Bro. Joshua Nahrgang at the home church. Bro. Cressman was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years, uniting with the church when a young man. On June 19, 1864, he was ordained deacon at the Blenheim Church by Bish. Henry Shantz. He served the church as deacon for three years, and on June 30, 1867, he was ordained to the ministry at the Schantz M. H. by Bish. Henry Schantz.[sic] Seven years later, Jan. 24, 1875, he was ordained bishop, serving the church in this capacity for 34 years, holding the office up to the time of his death. As deacon, minister and bishop he was faithful in the discharge of his duties, having the welfare of the church at heart, faithfully upholding the doctrines according to his views of what the Bible teaches, warning much against pride and exhorting to humility. He is survived by a loving companion, four sons and four daughters, all being members of the same household of faith. One of the sons, Moses, is a deacon in the church, and another one, Osiah, is a minister. Funeral services were held at the Geiger Church, Jan. 20, where a large number of friends had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Services at the house were conducted by Orphen Wismer and at the church by M. C. Bowman in English; text, Phil. 1: 20, and in German by Bish. Jonas Snyder from Heb. 13: 7. After the burial, many returned to the house for refreshments after which the brethren J. S. Gerig in English and D. J. Wyse in German, gave short exhortations. These brethren are from Ohio. M. C. C.

Gospel Herald - Vol. I, No. 45 - February 6, 1909, page 719

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BISHOP AMOS CRESSMAN.

On lot No. 25, on south side Bleam's road, a half mile southwest of New Hamburg, one hundred and sixty acres in extent, lives this honored and well- known citizen of Wilmot township. The farm was purchased from the Canada Company by Dennis Devitt, and from the latter it was purchased by the late Abraham Cressman, father of the subject of this sketch, in 1850 Amos took possession on April 1, 1856. On March 25 of tue same year he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Annie, daughter of John and Nancy (Weber) Martin, of Woolwich township. She was born March 12, 1836. At the present writing her mother is still living at the advanced. age of 88 years. Her father died in 1879, aged 73 years.

The venerable bishop first came into the light of the world on September 4, 1834, being a son of Abraham and Mary (Snyder) Cressman. His father died a the old homestead near Strasburg in 1871, aged eighty-two years and thirteen days. The mother still survives him.

The subject of this sketch is a staunch and faithful adherent of the Mennonite church, with which he has been identified since youth, and to- day stands conspicuously prominent among its counsellors and advisers. He was ordained as a deacon June 14, 1864, a minister in July, 1867, and a bishop on February 18, 1875. Here in his typical Mennonite home he has lived the life of a humble farmer and constantly served his church for nearly half a century. His home is most beautifully situated on a bluff overlooking the Nith river bottoms, and from which a magnificent birdseye view of the village of New Hamburg can be had. Here in the newer addition to the old homestead. erected for their special accommodation, he and his kind and devoted wife live a happy an contented life, with the assurance that their past life has not been misspent. While Mr. Cressman has retired from active farm life he is still an energetic worker in the church for which he has so zealously labored for many years. That he has an inordinate affection for his children and a desire to see them on the road to well doing, we have good proof in the fact that his four sons have been assisted by him to a promising start in life, all being in possession of beautiful farms within a few miles of the parental homestead. It seems to have been his ambition to settle his sons as near together as possible, for three of them are in possession of three of the finest farms in Wilmot township, all adjoining each other, and the fourth has possession of the old homestead.

His sons are decidedly energetic and show good training. It is seldom that we hear of so many sons in a family possessed of such an industrious and enterprising spirit as do the four young Cressman brothers. And it is not often that we find a more clever lot of young men who give better evidence of good breeding in the presence of the stranger who may invade their respective homes. It gives the writer pleasure to refer to euch of them as follows.

Moses M., the eldest son, owns and resides on part of lot 25, 3rd concession, block A, three miles southwest of Haysville, about four miles northwest of Plattsville, and about five miles north of Bright Station. It comprises 130 acres and is classed among the best farms of the township.

He was born in 1859 and was reared to manhood on the old homestead. In June, 1881, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz. They have two sons. The mother was born in 1861. They removed to their present home some time in 1884. That their patience and toil are bearing fruitful results we have no occasion to doubt. Their premises bear a comfortable and decidedly neat appearance, an evidence of good farming and clever management. In the in the breeding and raising of live stock his ambition sees to run in favor of horses, for it is not likely you will find a finer lot of animals than those kept, in his stables. They are kept in superb condition both for the road and the far.

His farm was originally purchased from the Canada Company by one Daniel M. Potter, and subsequently transferred from the latter to the late John Bean, who in the course of time deeded it to his son John S. Bean. From the latter it passed into the hands of Bishop Cressman on March 9, 1874, and subsequently it became the property of Moses M. He has vastly improved it, being now a home that any person of domestic tastes would be glad to own. Both he and his wife are members of the Mennonite church, and their home is conducted on principles espoused by that denomination.

Enos M. On the adjoining farm to the north lives the subject of this sketch. He also has an inclination to improve his home and to make labor in cultivating the soil count to the best advantage. That he is making most valuable improvements the writer found ample proof in visiting his farm. On the occasion of the writer's visit he was busily engaged with a number of hands laying down a substantial Thor -old content flooring throughout his entire stables. The barn, which has been almost entirely rebuilt recently, is now one of the most conveniently arranged structures of the kind in the township. The stal's substantial and neatly finished, high ceilings and plenty of room and light, are features in this barn well worth the consideration of others who contemplate rebuilding or remodeling their barns. In addition to the barn a commodious driving shod has been erected for the housing of vehicles and farm implements. In fact, the entire premises have been renovated since the present owner took charge in 1887. From an aspect of delapidation and decay it has been transformed into a home that appears attractive to those who pass along on the public highways In 1893 the fine brick residence now occupied by the family was erected and completed, and old trees and other objects that were an eyesore to the pretty lawn it now affords removed.

This farm comprises one hundred acres of the south half of los No. 25, 3rd concession of block A, about two miles southwest of Haysville. It was purchased from the Canada Company by the late John Green on May 9, 1851, for $618. Enos M. took possesion in 1887. It is certain that it could not be purchased for ten times that amount to-day. Enos M. was born in 1864. and was married in 1887 to Lovina, daughter of County Councillor Jacob S. Hallman. Their family at this writing numbers five children, three sons and two daughters. The mother was born in 1867 on the farm now occupied by Mr. Charles Montag, the former home of her parents. As a wife, mother and housekeeper she is well worthy of high praise. She and her husband still cling to the old Mennonite faith taught them from their infancy up.

The view to be obtained from the portals of this home is one of more than usual distance and beauty. In a clear atmosphere the blue outlines of the Doon pinnacle can be plainly seen nearly twenty miles away to the east, and the Baden hills about ten miles to the northeast.

Osias M., the third son of the Cressman family, has possession of the old homestead, and as I have already described it in the forepart of this sketch a repetition is not necessary. He was born on November 30, 1866, and on November 5, 1889, he was married to Annie, daughter of Joseph and Betsy Gingrich. She was born July 12, 1867. They have four children, three sons and one daughter. They took charge of the old farm in 1895. In their hands the old homestead that has stood the storms of more than half a century will not decline into dilapidation and decay, for both are amply possessed of that strictly industrious nature for which the Cressman family is noted, to continue to keep it up in that comfortable and homelike condition it presented in days gone by.

Osias and wife are also members of the Mennonite church.

Noah M., the fourth and youngest son of the Cressman family. It was a source of great pleasure to the writer when he visited the home of this rising young farmer, for it brought to him pleasant memories of long ago. It was here that he occasionally played in his boyhood days. That was some forty years ago when the late Jacob Bean, founder of the home, was yet in the prime of his manhood. Here we periodically visited him and greatly enjoyed his generous hospitality and basked in the smiles of his genial countenance. He passed to his reward more than twenty years ago, the victim of a paralytic stroke. His bones repose in the family graveyard a short distance east of the home he hewed out of the wilderness.

To-day we see new and younger faces around the venerable homestead, but typical Mennonite hospitality and kindness yet predominates, for no where in my travels through the township have I met with more cordial treatment than that at the hands of the industrious young couple who now occupy it.

Noah M. was born on July 9th, 1870, and worked on the parental homestead until his marriage. He was married on March 12th, 1895, to Mary Ann, daughter of Aaron and Annie (Good) Snider. She was born near Kossuth, June 6th, 1872. They have been blessed with one child,a bright little son. On the April following their marriage they moved to the homestead where they now reside with bright prospects for their future properity. The farm is described as the north half of lot 25, 3rd concession, block A., and comprises 100 acres. It is two and a half miles southwest of Haysville and three miles southwest of Hamburg.

Mr. Cressman has since made quite a number of valuable improvements, especially in the barn. That has been built considerably higher and the stables completely remodelled, the ceiling being made higher and cement flooring put in.Galvanized iron watering troughs of the latest improved type are among the convenient fixtures added. The stables are well lighted and supplied throughout by waterpipes. for the distribution of water by wind- power. A well 292 feet deep gives abundance of that most necessary article on the farm. There are two large wind-mills, one being used for pumping water and the other for grinding feed and operating the turnip pulper. On the upper floor a room is set apart, for the chopper where plenty of feed is kept constantly on hand.

While he raises a large amount of grain annually Mr. Cressman is also a successful stock feeder. He generally manages to turn out from ten to twelve choice export cattle and from fifty to sixty hogs each season. In hogs he is decidedly to the front. The fine and thrifty lot of porkers in his stables at the time of my visit would be hard to beat, especially for the export market. His favorite breed appears to be the Tamworth and Berkshire cross, though he has a number of fine throughbred specimens of the former breed. Those oprosed to be Berkshire and Tamworth cross wonld undoubtedly change their opinions should they visit the hog stables of Noah M. Cressman.

The remainder of Bishop Cressman's family are daughters,named as follows: Mary, at home; Nancy is the wife of Eli Good near New Hamburg, Lydia is the wife of Christian Fretz at the Twenty Lovina at home

Waterloo County Chronicle, 2 Nov 1899, p. 6

Amos married Annie Martin 25 Mar 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of John Z. Martin and Anna Weber) was born 12 Mar 1836, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33662989
• Name: Annie Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4453
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot 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 Martin, "the second daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Martin, was born March 12th, 1836. On March 25th, 1856, she was married to Bishop Amos, son of Abraham and Mary (Schneider) 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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CRESSMAN. - At the home of her son near New Hamburg, Ont., Annie (Martin) Cressman, widow of the late Bishop Amos Cressman. She was born on March 12, 1836; died Feb. 8, 1914; aged 77y. 10m. 27d. She leaves to mourn her departure 8 children, 31 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She had been ill only a few days, but nothing serious. She was taking her dinner and when found by her daughter-in-law life was extinct. Her desire had been that she might go home and her request had been granted. She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and lived an exemplary Christian life to the end. Funeral Feb. 11 from her son,s residence to Geiger,s Church for services. Buried in adjoining cemetery. Services by Bro. Moses H. Shantz and at the church by Bro. Jonas Snider in German (Text, Heb. 11: 13,14) and Bro. Manasseh Hallman in English (Text, Acts 20: 24). A large concourse of people had gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one^.

Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 50 - March 12, 1914 - page 779, 780

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• Eby ID Number: 00048-3531
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Elected Office: 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob S. Hallman, "was born June 26th, 1842. On October 21st 1862 he was married to Catharine, daughter of Joshua Y. and Magdalena (Martin) Shantz. She was born October 1st, 1842. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm now possessed by Chas. Muntag, about two miles south of Petersburg where they resided until January 7th, 1891, then he moved on the old "Hunsberger Farm" which he had previously purchased. Here he is engaged in farming on an extensive scale. In 1885 he was nominated as councillor for the township of Wilmot. At the close of the polls at election it was found that he was elected by a majority of 180. In 1886 he was elected second deputy reeve for the township by acclamation, and in 1889 he was elected reeve for the township, and is now serving his eleventh year in the township council, three of which he served in the capacity of deputy reeve and now is serving his seventh year as reeve. During his long period of membership of the municipal council he has rendered valuable assistance in its deliberations. His 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.].

Jacob married Catharine Shantz 21 Oct 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Joshua Y. Shantz and Magdalena Martin) was born 1 Oct 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1905; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharina Schantz
• Name: Catharine Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6739
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Catharine Shantz, "was born October 1st, 1842. On October 21st, 1862, she was married to Jacob S. Hallman."


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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HALLMAN. - Catharine (Shantz) Hallman died Dec. 1, 1905, aged 63y., 2m. She was the wife of Jacob Hallman, who still survives. Beside her husband she leaves three children and eight grandchildren. A week or two before death came she wished to have the family gathered back to the old home and remarked that she thought it was the last time they would be together here. She was a member of the Mennonite church for many years and a faithful Christian to the end. For years she was a patient sufferer and we now praise God for the good evidence and the bright hope that she is now free forever from all suffering. The children and one grandchild are in the service of Christ. Pray for the husband that he may heed the loud call to keep the commandments of the Lord. A large congregation assembled at the funeral services which were held Dec. 5 at the Latschar church, near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., where Noah Stauffer and A. D. Wenger spoke from II Cor. 4: 17-5: 1.


Gospel Witness - Volume 1, Number 38 - December 20, 1905 - page 335.