Mary M. Cressman

Other Events:

• Name: Mary M. Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313607
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, Dunnville, Haldimand Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1970, Stouffville, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz.- Mary Cressman, 82, Tavistock, Ont., died Jan. 25, of kidney failure. Survivors: husband, Mahlon; children Robert, Ruth Johnston, Murray, David, James, John, Ron; 21 grandchildren. Burial: Jan. 28 by Steve Drudge.

Mary — Mahlon Shantz. Mahlon (son of Norman S. Shantz and Elmina Weber) was born 18 Feb 1914; died 1 Oct 1999; was buried , Cedar Grove Mennonite Cemetery, Markham, York, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

1. Rev. David Clare Shantz

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00028-2123
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

David Cressman," was born November 9th, 1877. He is at home on the farm."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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David M. Cressman, 86, of RR #1 Elmira, died yesterday at his home.

He was born Nov. 9, 1877 in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David E. Cressman. He married the former Leah Martin in 1903 and she died in 1931. Surviving are his widow, who was his second wife formerly Judith B. Martin; two sons, Enos of Stratford and Elam of Waterloo; three daughters, Annie of Paris, Ont., Mrs. Mahlon (Mary) Shantz of Dunnville and Salome of Montreal. A son and a daughter predeceased him.

A funeral service will be conducted at his home Thursday at 9: 30 am, thence to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for further service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Elmira Signet Feb 19 1964 pg 5

David married Leah Martin 13 Jan 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Levi P. Martin and Barbara Gingerich) was born 7 Mar 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1931, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4594.8
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. Leah Cressman was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., March 7, 1878; died Oct.14,1931 at Elmira, Ont. She was preparing the evening meal when she suddenly passed away of heart failure. She was a daughter of the late Levi P. and Barbara G. Martin. Seven children were born to her of whom six are still living; namely, Lydia of Sonderton, Pa.; Enos, Elam, Annie, Mary and Salome all at home. Three sisters and two brothers also survive.
Not now, but in the coming years -
It may be in a better land;
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And then, sometime, we'll understand.

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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


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

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

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

Notes:

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


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

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00075-4594
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Levi P. Martin, "the eldest son, was born February 22nd, 1844. He was first married, January 23rd, 1869, to Elizabeth Shaefer and after her death to Barbara Gingerich, in May, 1871, and resides at home on his father's place. With his first wife there was one child, a daughter named Elizabeth, married to Tilman M. Martin. With the second wife there are 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.].

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"Due to other Martins who used "B" for identification, Peter gave his family the initial "P" for "Peter". Levi married, moved to Wallace Township, was ordained a deacon in the Mennonite church, had a daughter, and lost his wife, all in the year 1869. In 1884 he returned to his father's farm (Irvin Shantz farm), where he farmed until 1903, when he retired to the "doddy-haus"." Ivan Kraemer, Elora, Ontario 1998

Levi married Barbara Gingerich 7 May 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johannes "John" Gingrich and Anna Burkhard) was born 13 Nov 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3195
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Barbara Gingerich, "daughter of John and Anna (Burkhard) Gingerich, was born November 13th, 1845. She was married, in May, 1871, to Levi P. Martin."


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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OBITUARY, After a long and painful illness extending over a period of twenty-five years, Mrs. Levi P. Martin (nee Gingrich) passed away on Tuesday evening. For the past seven years the deceased had to be handled and care for very tenderly at ties the least touch or strain causing exquisite pain. She bore her sufferings with great Christian fortitude, always cheerful and patiently waiting for the end. A husband and five children survive her, besides a large circle of relatives. The funeral took place on Friday forenoon. The family have the sympathy of the people of the vicinity.


Elmira Signet 14 Jun 1906

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00028-2108
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

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


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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Annie Eby, "was born February 18th, 1818. On March 27th, 1838, she was married to Daniel Cressman who was born March 17th, 1815, and died May 19th, 1886. They resided about a mile east of New Hamburg where she died November 27th, 1848. Their family consisted of five children"


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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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


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

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

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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


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

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16834752
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4593
• Immigration: 1820, , Canada
• Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Peter G. Martin, "the sixth son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 9th, 1816, and came to Canada with his parents when four years of age. On November 15th, 1842, he was married to Maria, daughter of Henry and Maria (Mosser) Baumann. She was born October 13th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. On March 22nd, 1844, they moved on their farm, then all bush, being composed of the north part of lot No. 37, German Company's Tract, Woolwich Township, within one-half mile of St. Jacobs. He cleared nearly the whole of it, and now is the possessor of one of the finest farms in Woolwich Township. He has disposed of 13 acres of his farm to various parties, leaving him 134 acres. On this farm he still resides and enjoys good health, and has an excellent memory for a man of his age. They had a family of eleven 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.].

Peter married Maria Bauman 15 Nov 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Bauman and Maria "Mary" Mosser) was born 30 Oct 1822, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 May 1889, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00002-550
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Maria Bauman
• Residence: 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Maria Baumann, "the third daughter of Henry and Mary (Mosser) Baumann, was born October 30th, 1822, and died May 25th, 1889. She was married to Peter G., son of David and Maria (Guth) Martin, November 15th, 1842. They resided on a farm a little north of St. Jacobs, where she died. They have had a family of eleven 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.].

Other Events:

• Name: John Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3176
• Residence: 1837, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

John Gingerich, "son of John and Anna (Hackman) Gingerich, was born December 26th, 1814, and died December 11th, 1875. He was married to Anna Burkhard who was born November 1st, 1816, and died October 18th, 1883. They resided on their farm a few miles north of the town of Waterloo where they had a family of twelve children"

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

Johannes married Anna Burkhard 7 Feb 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Peter Burkhard and Barbara Guth) was born 1 Nov 1814, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 Oct 1883; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00019-1502
• Residence: 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Anna Burkhard, "was born November 1st, 1816, and died October 17th, 1883. She was married to John Gingerich and resided about two miles from the town of Waterloo, on the farm now occupied by Moses S. Baumann."


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.].