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Male 1920 - 1992  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edward Shuh was born 20 Mar 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Melvin L. Shuh and Grace Geraldine Cressman); died 1992.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298345
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Edward — Gladys Mae Grant. Gladys (daughter of George Edwin Grant and Elizabeth Eleanor "Betty" Kennedy) was born 21 Mar 1917, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Melvin L. Shuh was born 29 Sep 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Shuh and Barbara Bowman); died 15 Mar 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00107-6450
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Melvin Shuh, "was born in Berlin, September 29th, 1889."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    "Melvin L. Shuh, 66, of258 Sheldon Ave. North, died today in KW Hospital after a brief illness.

    Born Sept. 29, 1889 in Kitchener, he was a s/o the late Mr. and Mrs.David Shuh. He was a well known dairy farmer in Waterloo Tp. for many years.

    A member of Bethany United Missionary Church, he was active as a Sunday school worker.

    His marriage to the former Grace Cressman took place June 24, 1914 in Kitchener.

    Surviving are six sons, Earl, Robert, William and Frederick of Kitchener,Ward of Waterloo and Edward of Prescott; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) Barr and Miss Myrtle Shuh, both of Kitchener; a sister, Mrs.Eugene Langs of Preston and 11 grandchildren.

    Two brothers and a sister predeceased him...

    KW Record obit. of Thurs., March 15, 1956

    Melvin married Grace Geraldine Cressman 24 Jun 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Grace (daughter of Menno C. Cressman and Mary Ann Nahrgang) was born 30 Jan 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Grace Geraldine Cressman was born 30 Jan 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Menno C. Cressman and Mary Ann Nahrgang); died 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Grace Geraldine Shuh
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2145.4
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Frederick Shuh
    2. Ruth Shuh
    3. Myrtle Shuh
    4. Earl Shuh was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Ward Shuh was born 18 Jan 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1989; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Robert Shuh was born 31 Jan 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Edward Shuh was born 20 Mar 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1992.
    8. William Shuh was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 2012; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Shuh was born 11 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin Shuh and Leah Bergey); died 27 Jun 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00107-6444
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    David Shuh, "was born March 11th, 1851. On January 8th, 1878, he was married to Barbara, daughter of Rev. Moses and Anna (Cressman) Bowman. She was born March 1st, 1857. On March 18th, 1878, they moved to the township of Wallace where they followed farming until February 14th, 1889, when they moved home on his father's farm, known as the old "David Shantz" or "Shuh" farm. Here they are still residing. Their family consists of six 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 Barbara Bowman 8 Jan 1878. Barbara (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman) was born 1 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1937; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara Bowman was born 1 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Moses B. Bowman and Anna Cressman); died 12 Nov 1937; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Shuh
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-108
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Barbara Bowman, "the fourth daughter, was born March 1st, 1857. She is married to David Shuh. They reside on the old "Shuh" farm near Berlin. Their family consisted of six 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. Lovina Shuh was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Lavina Shuh was born 26 Jan 1879, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1947.
    3. Benjamin Shuh was born 14 Mar 1880, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1949; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    4. Susannah Shuh was born 14 Mar 1882, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Anna Shuh was born 25 Jun 1884; died 10 Jul 1886.
    6. Milton Shuh was born 14 Jul 1886, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1947, Nitawin, Saskachewan, Canada.
    7. 2. Melvin L. Shuh was born 29 Sep 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Menno C. CressmanMenno C. Cressman was born 5 Nov 1861, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel S. Cressman and Barbara Cressman); died 10 Apr 1953; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: M. C. Cressman Dry Goods
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36437255
    • Name: M. C. Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2145
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Famer
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Store Clerk
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Occupation: 1911, 82 King St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Merchant, Dry Goods Store
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Dry Goods
    • Residence: 1921, 38 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Menno C. Cressman, "was born near New Dundee, Ontario, November 5th, 1861. On June 28th, 1887, he was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Nahrgang. They reside in the town of Berlin where he, in company with Mr. Eli Hallman, is engaged in the dry goods business, King Street East, a few blocks east of market building. His family consists of one child named Grace Geraldine, born January 30th, 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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    Cressman, - Menno C., son of Samuel and Barbara (Cressman) Cressman, was born near New Dundee, Ont., Nov. 5, 1861; died at his late residence April 10, 1953; aged 91 y. 5 m. 5 d. He was the last member of his family, having had 12 brothers and sisters. On June 28, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Nahrgang, who preceded him in death in 1948. To this union were born Grace-Mrs. Melvin Shuh and Joseph Boyd. In 1892 he and his wife moved to Berlin (now Kitchener) where he established a dry goods business. He had a book department in the store and procured his literature from the Mennonite Publishing House. He retired from the business in 1927. Soon after coming to Berlin they joined the First Mennonite Church under the influence of Bishop John S. Coffman, where he remained a staunch adherent until death. He took a very active part in church and was deeply interested in missions. He served as superintendent and for over 50 years as a Sunday-school teacher. The beginning of the Sunday-school conference in Ontario owed much to him. He also helped to pioneer young people's meetings and evening preaching in the 1890's. Until the organization of the present board he served as Ontario treasurer of missions. Later he served a term on the executive committee of the Mission Board at Elkhart. In civic affairs he served for more than 25years as treasurer of the Kitchener-Waterloo Orphanage Board. He leaves to mourn his loss, his daughter, son, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. His family and friends will cherish his memory with love and affection as a devoted father and Christian as well as a spirited and generous man. Funeral services were held in the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., April 13, in charge of Merle Shantz and S. F. Coffman, with interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 18 - May 5, 1953--- page 429, 430

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    Menno Cressman

    Menno C. Cressman, 91, of 3 Chapel St., died early today at his home after a brief illness. Born in New Dundee Nov. 5, 1861, he was the last surviving member of the Samuel Cressman family. Mr. Cressman was a member of First Mennonite Church and a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. He was a proprietor of M.C. Cressman dry goods store here from 1892 to 1927 and was treasurer of the K-W Orphanage Board for more than 25 years. Surviving are one son, Boyd, of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Grace) Shuh of Kitchener; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Mary Ann Nahrgang, died in 1948. The body will rest at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home until Sunday at 11 a.m. when it will be taken to his home. The funeral will be held at his home Monday at 2:30 p.m. followed by a service at the First Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Burial will be in First Mennonite Cemetery

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Apr 1953

    Menno married Mary Ann Nahrgang 28 Jun 1887. Mary (daughter of Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 18 Nov 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Ann NahrgangMary Ann Nahrgang was born 18 Nov 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang and Mary Ann Shantz); died 10 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2145.1
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Old Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, 38 Chapel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Cressman.-Mary Ann, daughter of Mary Shantz and Joseph Nahrgang, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Nov. 18, 1864; died at her home, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 10, 1948; aged 83 y. 9 m. 23 d. On June 28, 1887, she was united in marriage to Menno C. Cressman. In 1892 they moved to Berlin (now Kitchener). Surviving are her husband, one daughter (Grace Geraldine-Mrs. M. L. Shuh), one son (Jo-seph Boyd), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchil-dren, one brother (Menno, New Hamburg), and one sister (Nancy-Mrs. Ervin Snyder, Baden, Ont.). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener for fifty-six years and until the end of her earthly life maintained a radiant witness. She was active in the organization of the local sewing circle in 1908 and in the years following served in various official capacities of the local circle as well as the Ontario district circles. She also served for a number of years on the executive committee of the church-wide organization of the American and Canadian circles, part of the time as president. Funeral services were con-ducted Sept. 14 at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, by Merle Shantz, Oscar Burkholder, S. F. Coffman, and John Kehl.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 40 - October 5, 1948, page 942

    Children:
    1. 3. Grace Geraldine Cressman was born 30 Jan 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph Boyd "Boyd" Cressman was born 17 Oct 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Benjamin Shuh was born 15 Nov 1815, York Co., Pennsylvania (son of Rev. Henry Shuh and Mary Kaufman); died 21 Jan 1892, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00107-6443
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin Shuh, "was born November 15th, 1815. In 1824 he came to Canada with his parents and worked for old Abraham Kolb for one year, then he went to Tobias Kolb's. After being at the latter place for some time he went to Preston where he engaged himself to Joseph Erb, proprietor of the Cambridge Mills. Here he remained eight years in all. He was one year with Samuel Bowman of Blair. On December 4th, 1849, he was married to Leah, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagner) Bergey. She was born January 24th, 1824, and when a mere infant she was adopted by old David Shantz who resided on the east end of lot No. 1, German Company's Tract, Waterloo County, where she was raised and still resides with her son, David. Here Mr. Shuh died January 21st, 1892. Their family consisted of three children" 1a

    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.].

    Benjamin married Leah Bergey 4 Dec 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner) was born 28 Jan 1824, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Jul 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Leah Bergey was born 28 Jan 1824, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Joseph Bergey and Elizabeth Wagner); died 15 Jul 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Shuh
    • Eby ID Number: 00004-844
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Bergey, " was born January 28th, 1824. " Leah Bergey, "the youngest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagoner) Bergey, was born January 28th, 1824. On December 4th, 1849, she was married to Benjamin Shuh, who was born November 15th, 1815, and died January 21st, 1892. They resided a mile east of Berlin where the widow still resides with her family. Their family consisted 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.].


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    On the 15th of July, 1899, near Berlin, Waterloo county, Ont., Sister Leah Shuh, wife of the late Benjamin Shuh, in her 76th year. She leaves two sons and one daughter, all living on the old homestead, David working the farm. She was a sufferer for over five years and was "patient in affliction" without murmuring. She died of dropsy. Her life was given to the Saviour many years ago, and she has ever since been a sister in the Mennonite Church. It was the pleasure of the writer to visit her, and in our conversation she expressed her desire to be at rest. She was buried in the C. Eby cemetery, Berlin. Services were hold by Bro. Daniel Wismer In German, text, Phil. 1: 21, and by Bro. E. S. Hallman in English. Text, Job 14: 14,15.


    The Herald of Truth , Vol. XXXVI, No. 16, August 15, 1899 - pages 254

    Children:
    1. Daniel Shuh was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. David Shuh was born 11 Mar 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1920; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Shuh was born 16 Sep 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1916; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Hannah Shuh was born 4 Apr 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1942; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Rev. Moses B. Bowman was born 9 Nov 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin H. Bauman and Susannah Bechtel); died 4 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Moses Baumann
    • Eby ID Number: 00002-101
    • Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Ordained: 2 Jan 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Moses Bowman, "the eldest son of Benjamin Baumann, was born November 9th, 1819. He was married to Anna, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Biehn) Cressman, October 8th 1844. She was born near Freeport, Ontario, on August 7th, 1828. On March 25th, 1845, they moved on their farm (The farm is composed of lot No. 4, north of Bleam's Road, Wilmot) near Manheim where they still reside. On May 1st, 1853, he was ordained deacon of the church of his choice, and on January 2nd, 1859, he was ordained minister of the Mennonite denomination. He was, in his days, one of the best pulpit orators that the church possessed, and even yet in his old days his sermons convince both friends and enemies that he is a man of more than ordinary ability. His family consisted 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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    Pre. Moses S. Bowman.

    Near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ontario, on January 4th, 1898, Pre. Moses S. Bowman, aged 78 years, 1 month and 26 days. He was married to Anna Cressman in 1844, and the union was blest with six sons and six daughters of whom all but one son survive him. He has left also, 53 surviving grandchildren. On May 1st, 1853, he was chosen as deacon, and on January 2d, 1859, he was ordained a minister of the Mennonite church. For upwards of thirty-five years he worked earnestly and faithfully for the Master who had blessed him with a clear intellect, a keen insight into human nature, fluent language, and great spiritual power, so that his sermons were always attentively listened to. His preaching was of the conversational order, and his words thus seemed to be directed to every individual rather than to the congregation as a body, and as he spoke directly to the heart, reason and conscience of his hearer, his words never failed to make a deep impression. He was greatly interested in the cause of temperance, and his efforts in this direction, especially in Sunday school work, have been productive of much good. In the capacity of husband, father, neighbor and friend, his conduct was such as to gain for him the respect and esteem of all who knew him. During the last four years of his life he did not take an active part in the ministry, owing to impaired mental and bodily power, but he looked forward serenely for the coming of his Lord, and when his physician, during his last visit, told him that he had not many hours to live, he expressed his pleasure that he was so soon to be summoned to be in the presence of the King, where we believe he now is, and is to remain forever more.
    On Jan. 7, he was followed to his last resting place in the Latschar cemetery by a large concourse of people, on which occasion Bishop Amos Cressman spoke in German from John 11: 25, 26, and Noah Stauffer in English from Luke 2: 29-32, and Heb. 11: 14, 16.

    "Father, thou art sweetly resting,
    On the lovely Savior's breast,
    Where the wicked cease from troubling,
    And the weary are at rest."

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXV, No. 3, February 1, 1898 - page 44, 45, 46

    Moses married Anna Cressman 8 Oct 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Joseph Cressman and Barbara Biehn) was born 7 Aug 1828, Near Freeport, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anna Cressman was born 7 Aug 1828, Near Freeport, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Cressman and Barbara Biehn); died 22 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2091
    • Residence: 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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:

    Anna Cressman, "was born August 7th, 1828. On October 8th, 1844, she was married to Rev. Moses Bowman who was born November 9th, 1819. To them were born 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.-On the 22d of December, near Mannheim, Waterloo Co., Ont., Anna Cressman, widow of the late Pre. Moses Bowman. She was born near Freeport, Ont., Aug. 7, 1828, and reached the age of 74 Y., 4 M., 15 D. Buried on the 25th at Mannheim, followed to her last earthly resting place by a host of relatives and friends. She was beloved and respected and we mourn not as those who have no hope.


    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 1, January 1, 1903 - pg 7

    Children:
    1. Louisa Bowman was born 28 Nov 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Leah C. Bowman was born 16 May 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1937, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Menno Bowman was born 18 Jan 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nancy Bowman was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Anne "Nancy" Bowman was born 24 Jan 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Samuel C. Bowman was born 23 Dec 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1924, Maple Valley, Sanilac Co., Michigan; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Burnside Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan.
    7. Rev. Moses C. Bowman was born 1 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 5. Barbara Bowman was born 1 Mar 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1937; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Susannah Bowman was born 23 Apr 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Aaron C. Bowman was born 23 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 May 1941, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah C. Bowman was born 26 Feb 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1938; was buried , Aylsham and District Cemetery, Aylsham, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    12. Lydia Bowman was born 7 Oct 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Ezra C. Bowman was born 16 Oct 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Clearfor Cemetery, Garden City, Cass, Missouri, USA.

  5. 12.  Samuel S. Cressman was born 30 Mar 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Cressman and Esther Wismer, son of Abraham Cressman and Mary Schneider); died 5 Jan 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2129
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Samuel Cressman, "the second son of Abraham and Mary (Schneider) Cressman, was born near Strasburg, Waterloo County, March 30th, 1817. On April 13th, 1841, he was married to Barbara Cressman who was born near Breslau, Ontario, July 8th, 1823. They resided in Wilmot Township, near New Dundee, where he is engaged in farming. His death took place January 5th, 1870. Their family consisted of thirteen 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.].

    Samuel married Barbara Cressman 13 Apr 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John Cressman and Esther Wismer) was born 8 Jul 1823, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara Cressman was born 8 Jul 1823, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Cressman and Esther Wismer); died 9 May 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2077
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Female Farmer

    Notes:

    Barbara Cressman, "the fourth in the family, was born July 8th, 1823. On April 13th, 1841, she was married to Samuel Cressman who was born March 30th, 1817, and died in Wilmot Township, near New Dundee, Ontario, January 5th, 1870. They had a family of thirteen 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. Enos C. Cressman was born 23 Mar 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1911; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Anna C. Cressman was born 15 Feb 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1908; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Abraham C. Cressman was born 31 Jan 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry C. Cressman was born 17 Jun 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Esther C. Cressman was born 20 Jan 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Samuel C. Cressman was born 9 Apr 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Ezra (?) Cressman was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. John C. Cressman was born 24 Oct 1851, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1908, High River, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mt. View Cemetery, High View, , Alberta.
    9. Aaron C. Cressman was born 8 Apr 1854, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1913, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Barbara Cressman was born 7 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    11. Mary C. Cressman was born 26 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1917, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Israel C. Cressman was born 2 Jan 1860, Near New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. 6. Menno C. Cressman was born 5 Nov 1861, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1953; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Lucinda Cressman was born 29 Apr 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Rev. Joseph S. Nahrgang was born 26 Jul 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christopher Nahrgang, son of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider); died 16 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Feb 1903, Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33645049
    • Eby ID Number: 00085-5033
    • 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

    Notes:

    Joseph Nahrgang, "was born July 26th, 1834. On December 22nd, 1857, he was married to Mary Ann Shantz who was born August 24th, 1834. They reside near New Hamburg, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them was born a family 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.].
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    Pre. Joseph Nahrgang     was born July 26, 1834, on the old homestead adjoining the village of New Hamburg, Waterloo Co., Ont. He was a son of the late Christopher Nahrgang, who came from Switzerland to Canada in 1825. Dec. 22, 1857, deceased was married to mary Shantz, daughter of the late John C. Shantz. He was ordained to the ministry for the Blenheim district June 16, 1876, and had charge of this congregation up to the time of his death, which took place on Monday, Feb. 16, 1903. On Sunday morning, Feb. 15, he, with his wife, went tot he Geiger M.H., a distance of four miles. After services he took dinner with his nephew, Oliver Nahrgang, returning home in the afternoon. After tea he, accompanied by his granddaughter, went to He. Bean M.H., where he preached a sermon from John 3: 16, and started for home after the service in his usual good health. When a short distance from home he was stricken with paralysis. He was quickly taken home, where he lingered in an unconscious condition until the following morning at about four o'clock, when he passed peacefully away. The funeral took place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from his home to the Geiger M.H. for service and burial. Preaching in German by Noah Stauffer from Luke 2: 29, and in English by E.S. Hallman from Rev. 14: 13. He leaves his wife, five sons and two daughters, two daughters having preceded him in death. Owing to the severe cold weather many of his members at Blenheim could not come to the funeral, so they asked Bro. Stauffer to preach a memorial sermon at the Blenheim M.H. on Sunday, Feb. 22. Text, 2 Tim. 4: 7,8.


    HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 11, March 12, 1903 - pg 87

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    Rev. Jos. Nahrgang, minister at New Hamburg, was thrown from his cutter while going home from church and sustained injuries from which he died a few hours later.

    Elmira Signet Newspaper 26 Feb. 1903 p. 1, col. 4

    Joseph married Mary Ann Shantz 22 Dec 1857. Mary (daughter of John C. Shantz and Nancy Detweiler) was born 24 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Ann ShantzMary Ann Shantz was born 24 Aug 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John C. Shantz and Nancy Detweiler); died 1 Mar 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Nahrgang
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6644
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Ann Shantz, "was born August 24th, 1834. She is married to Joseph Nahrgang."


    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.].

    ___________________________________________


    Nahrgang. - Mary Shantz was born Aug. 24, 1834; died at the home of her son-in-law, Ervin Snider, near Baden, Ont., Mar. 1, 1917; aged 82 y. 6 m. 5 d. She was married to the late Pre. Joseph Nahrgang Dec. 22, 1857. To them was born a family of 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters, of whom 3 sons (Josiah, Menno, and Henry) and 2 daughters (Mrs. M. C. Cressman and Mrs. Ervin Snider) survive, besides 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren - Sister Nahrgang died after a short illness. Her strength gradually failed until she passed peacefully away after saying good-bye to the members of the family in attendance. She endured her last suffering patiently, trusting in her Savior. Her desire was to go to her heavenly home.Funeral services were held at the Geiger Church on Sunday, March 4, conducted at the house by Osias Cressman and at the church by Noah Stauffer in German and Norman Stauffer in English.


    Gospel Herald - Volume IX, Number 51 - March 22, 1917 - page 934, 935, 936

    Children:
    1. Josiah Nahrgang was born 6 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Melinda Nahrgang was born 3 Apr 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1876; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Ephraim Nahrgang was born 5 Sep 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1916; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. Barbara Nahrgang was born 18 Apr 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1865; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. 7. Mary Ann Nahrgang was born 18 Nov 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno S. Nahrgang was born 16 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John Nahrgang was born 16 Feb 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1914; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    8. Nancy Nahrgang was born 11 May 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1952, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry S. Nahrgang was born 25 Jul 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1937; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Matilda Nahrgang was born 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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