Reta Miriam Cressman

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• Name: Reta Miriam Ramseyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124317

Reta — Donald Ray Ramseyer. Donald (son of William Herbert Ramseyer and Gladys Viola Salzmann) was born 7 Apr 1932; died 12 Apr 2003; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2190.6
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Manasseh Cressman," born February 19th, 1895."


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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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

Manasseh — Olivia Gingerich. Olivia (daughter of Daniel M. Gingerich and Veronica S. "Fannie" Lichti) was born 11 May 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive Gingerich
• Name: Olivia Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77177

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Cressman, Olive Gingerich, 95, Kitchener, Ont. Born: May 11, 1898, Baden, Ont., to Daniel and Veronica Lichti Gingerich. Died: Oct. 18, 1994, Kitchener, Ont., of heart failure. Survivors - children: Earl, Clare, Reta Ramseyer, James; siblings: Fannie Mosier, David, Nick, Moses, Samuel, William; 9 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Mannessah (husband). Funeral and burial: Oct. 21, 1994, Mannheim Mennonite Church, by Doris Weber and Elmer Mosier.

Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 19 - May 9, 1995

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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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32912174
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77168
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Mill
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

Gingerich.-Daniel M. Gingerich was born in Baden, Ont., May 12, 1866; died at his home in Baden, Nov. 21, 1929. He was married to Veronica Lichti Jan. 19, 1888. He leaves his wife, 6 sons, and 5 daughters: David, Tillie, Henry, Mrs. Olive Cressman, Moses, Mrs. Rachel Widrich, Samuel, Nicholas, Mrs. Aaron Lehman, William, and Mrs. Aaron Moshier. He also leaves one brother (Jacob) and many other relatives and friends. He was a faithful member of the Steinman A. M. Church. Funeral services were held at the home by Chr. Schrag, and at the church by Daniel Jutzi, Peter Nafziger, and Daniel Steinman. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 38 - December 19, 1929 - page 783

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Until the day break, and the shadows flee away. Died At Baden, Ont., on Thursday, November 21st, 1929 Daniel M. Gingerich Aged 63 years, 6 months and 9 days The Funeral will take place from his late residence at Baden, on Sunday, November 24th, 1929 at 1.30 o'clock, p.m., to the Amish Mennonite Church near Baden. How peacefully lay our Father sleeping, Calmly upon our Saviour's breast; And we shall strive to cease our weeping, For we know our Father is at Rest.

Funeral Card

Daniel married Veronica S. "Fannie" Lichti 19 Jan 1888. Veronica (daughter of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt) was born 29 Sep 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1935, New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Franceska Lichti
• Name: Veronica S. "Fannie" Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77169
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

GINGERICH. - Veronica (Lichti) Gingerich was born Sept. 29, 1867, near St. Agatha, Ont.; died Sept. 25, 1935, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Moshier, near Lowville, N. Y.; aged 67 y. 11 m. 25 d. She was married on Jan. 19, 1888, to Daniel M. Gingerich who passed away Nov. 21, 1929. She leaves 6 sons and 5 daughters: David of Alden, N. Y.; Moses, Samuel, Nicholas, William, Rachel (Mrs. Joel Wideich), Saviera (Mrs. Aaron Lehman), and Fanny (Mrs. Aaron Moshier), all of Lowville, N. Y.; Olive (Mrs. Manassah Cressman), Tillie and Henry of Baden, Ont.; also 33 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of friends. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth, and remained true to the faith till death. Throughout her suffering her faith and trust in God never wavered. She had a deep concern for her children and prayed for them, that they should all be brought into the fold of Jesus Christ. She was always glad to have visitors, desiring them to read the Word of God and have prayer with her. Short funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Moshier of Lowville, N. Y., on the evening of Sept. 26, 1935, after which her remains were brought to Baden, Ont., to the home of her son, Henry, where funeral was held Sept. 28, 1935, with further services at the Steinman Mennonite Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. The services were in charge of Moses Jantzi, assisted by Moses Roth, Christ Schultz, and Moses M. Shantz

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 32 - November 7, 1935, pp. 686--688.

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MRS. FANNY GINGERICH

Born In St. Agatha, Ont., September 29, 1867; Died in New Bremen, September 25, 1935. Mrs. Fanny Lichti Gingerich, 67, died Wednesday night, September 25, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Moshier, New Bremen. She was born in St. Agatha, Ont., September 29, 1867, and resided there until a year ago, when she came to live with her daughter. She is survived by five daughters, Miss Tillie Gingerich, Baden, Ont.; Mrs. Joseph Widrlck, Lowville; Mrs. Manasseh Creesman, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Aaron Moshier, New Bremen; Mrs. Aaron Lehman, Copenhagen; six sons, David Gingerich, Alden, Henry, Baden, Ont; Moses, Samuel, Nicholas and William Gingerich, Lowville; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Zehr, Beaver Falls; Mrs. David Gascho, Mrs. Rudy Kross, Mrs. Moses Meyer, St. Agatha, Ont.; Mrs. Christopher Erb, Kitchener, Ont; three brothers, Nicholas Lichti, Waterloo, Ont.; Abram Lichti, Kitchener, and Noah Lichti, Shakespeare, Ont; 33 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

The Journal and Republican, Lowville, N. Y. October 3, 1935

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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

Other Events:

• 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.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237819427
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77551
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1865, , 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

Christian married Veronica Mayer 18 Apr 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Mayer and Magdalena "Mattie" Petersheim) was born 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1878, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234882938
• Name: Veronica Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77552
• Residence: 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Nicholas Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• 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; Amish
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara S. Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite