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John "Jack" Cress

Male 1896 - 1958  (62 years)


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  1. 1.  John "Jack" Cress was born 14 Jul 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Hudson Cress and Hannah Wismer); died 18 Dec 1958; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340406
    • Residence: 1923, Wolverton, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Hudson Cress was born 15 Jun 1864, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Cress and Janet Hutson); died 23 Dec 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338401
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer'sSon
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Demise of Mr. Geo. H. Cress

    The death took place on Sunday, Dec . 23 at 5.20 a.m., of one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Ayr in the person of George Hudson Cress, in his 60th year. The deceased, who had been ill for about six months, was born near Blair and came to this village some 40 years ago, about which time he married Hannah Wismer, who survives. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and did a good deal of work in Ayr and vicinity, in municipal and educational affairs he invariably took deep interest, being a member of the Council for 15 or 16 years and of the School Board for a shorter period. In religion he was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church and in politics a Liberal. Besides his widow, he is survived by the following family: Mrs. Blackie, Ayr; Mrs. Loree, Kitchener; Mrs. Runstetler, Preston; Bessie, Margaret and Lena, at home; Geo. A., Calgary; Jack, WoIverton; Ernest and Clarence at home. The funeral took place from his late residence, Willison street, yesterday, at 2.30 p.m., Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service.

    The Ayr News Dec 27 1923 pg 1

    George — Hannah Wismer. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt) was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Hannah Wismer was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt); died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hannah Cress
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.7
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. George Cress

    The death occurred, suddenly, in Toronto on Friday of Mrs. George Cress, in her 64th year. Mrs. Cress had gone to Toronto on the Sunday previous, in apparent good health, to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Robson, and was taken ill on Thursday. In spite of all that medical aid could do, however, her condition became steadily worse and she passed away on the following day. She was born in Woolwich Township, but had lived in Ayr for the greater part of her life. Deceased was a member Of Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends. She was a good neighbor and a kind mother. She is survived by the following family: George, Calgary; Mrs. W. Dennis, Kitchener; Mrs. H. Runstedler, Preston; Mrs. R. Luce, London; Mrs. G. Kaufman, Ayr; Mrs. E. F. Robson, Toronto; Clarence, London; John and Ernest, Ayr; also two grandchildren, Edward and James Blackie, Ayr. Three brothers also survive: Joseph Wismer, Ayr; William Wismer, St. Catharines, and Ben Wismer, Kitchener. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were as follows: John, Ernest and Clarence Cress, Ira and James Loree and W. Dennis.

    The Ayr News Jun 5 1930 pg 1

    Children:
    1. George Alexander Cress was born 3 May 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1968, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
    2. Ethel Cress was born 2 Jul 1888, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Charlotte Cress was born 9 Jul 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Mar 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Janet "Jennie" Cress was born 13 Jul 1894, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 1924, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. John "Jack" Cress was born 14 Jul 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1958; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ernest Cress was born 12 Mar 1900, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1959, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Aug 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Bessie "Betty" Cress was born 13 Apr 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 May 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Caroline "Lena" Cress was born 11 Aug 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Margaret Cress was born 22 Jun 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1978, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Clarence Cress was born Apr 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Philip Cress was born 18 May 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of George Henry Cress and Caroline); died 31 Aug 1923, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153840113
    • Name: Philip Gress
    • Naturalization: UNKNOWN, , Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95304
    • Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Immigration: 1873, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1888, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Carpenter
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Philip is reportedly born in Trimbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, documention needed.

    Philip married Janet Hutson 8 Jan 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Walter Hutson and Elizabeth Marshall) was born 8 Dec 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Janet Hutson was born 8 Dec 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Walter Hutson and Elizabeth Marshall); died 3 Nov 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153840234
    • Name: Janet Cress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24886
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died In Waterloo Township, on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 1918, [Sunday written in, in ink] Janet Hutson Beloved wife of Mr. Philip Cress, In her 73rd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late home on Wednesday, November 6th, at 1. 30 p. m., to Doon Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 2. George Hudson Cress was born 15 Jun 1864, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Walter Cress was born 21 Aug 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1926, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Caroline "Carrie" Cress was born 7 Mar 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. John Cress was born 30 Mar 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Samuel Cress was born 25 Apr 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1953, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 May 1953, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Cress was born 20 Dec 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Robert Charles Cress was born Jul 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1952; was buried , Providence Bay Cemetery, Providence, Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin District, Ontario.
    8. Christina Isabella "Bella" Cress was born 11 Jan 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Nov 1942, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Margaret Ann "Maggie" Cress was born 16 Dec 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Janet L. Cress was born 4 Apr 1889, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Joseph Cressman Wismer was born 20 Apr 1829, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann "John" Wismer and Susannah Cressman); died 12 Aug 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153598387
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238
    • Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer - odd jobs
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Notes:

    Joseph Wismer, "was born April 20th, 1829. He was married to Charlotte Hewitt who was born July 1st, 1836. They reside near Blair, Ontario, where he was engaged in farming for many years. To them were born the following 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.].

    Residence:
    Lived beside his sister`s husband William Abra.

    Joseph married Charlotte Hewitt 10 Sep 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Charlotte (daughter of George Hewitt and Sarah Wildfong, daughter of John Hewitt and Barbara Wildfong) was born 1 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Charlotte Hewitt was born 1 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Hewitt and Sarah Wildfong, daughter of John Hewitt and Barbara Wildfong); died 7 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153603441
    • Name: Charlotte Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.1
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Children:
    1. Susannah Wismer was born 29 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1914, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Pioneer Methodist Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Wismer was born Abt 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Benjamin Hewitt Wismer was born 14 Mar 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1938, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Adaline Wismer was born 14 Nov 1858, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1898; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah Jane Wismer was born 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 3. Hannah Wismer was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joseph Hewitt Wismer was born 14 Jul 1868, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1945, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Hewitt Wismer was born CALC 26 Apr 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Dec 1915, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Henry Wismer was born 28 Nov 1874, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1953; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Henry Cress was born CALC 10 May 1811, , Germany (son of Michael Gress and Catherine); died 12 Oct 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Oct 1888, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262387754
    • Name: George Henry Gress
    • Name: George Kress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353360
    • Residence: 1842, Trimbach, , Alsace, France
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Directory: 1864, Waterloo Township - Biehn's Tract Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    George — Caroline. Caroline was born 1817, , Germany; died 22 Jan 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Caroline was born 1817, , Germany; died 22 Jan 1904, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177440343
    • Name: Caroline Cress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351072
    • Residence: 1842, Trimbach, , Alsace, France
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1904, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 4. Philip Cress was born 18 May 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 Aug 1923, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Cress was born 1842, Trimbach, , Alsace, France; died 1895, Lansdowne, Manitoba.
    3. Magdalena Cress was born 8 Dec 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1937, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , McTavish Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lydia Cress was born 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1879, Bowne, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried , Bowne Cemetery, Alton, Bowne Township, Kent Co., Michigan.
    5. Emma Cress was born 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Anna "Annie" Cress was born 14 Aug 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1940; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George Cress was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Hannah Gress was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1926, Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Oakland Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United States.
    9. Peter Cress was born 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Cornelius Cress was born 3 Jul 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jul 1932, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Elizabeth Cress was born 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1900, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Walter Hutson was born 5 Nov 1804, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 14 Aug 1856; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/260934504
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129831
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian

    Walter married Elizabeth Marshall 9 Jul 1831, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland. Elizabeth was born 10 Nov 1811, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 13 Aug 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Marshall was born 10 Nov 1811, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 13 Aug 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/260934535
    • Name: Elizabeth Hutson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129832
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1889, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday, August 13th, 1889, at ten minutes to two, a.m., Elizabeth Marshall, Relict of the late Walter Hutson, native of Selkirkshire, Scotland, aged 77 years, 9 months and 3 days. Funeral Will take place from her late residence Lot 36, Concession 12, on Thursday the 15th inst., at two o'clock, p.m., to the Cemetery east from Roseville. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, August 13th, 1889.

    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Margaret Hutson was born 1833, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1897, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Hutson was born 1835, , Ontario, Canada; died CA 1860, , USA.
    3. Elizabeth Hutson was born 8 Jun 1838, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Hutson was born 4 Feb 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1917, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isabell Hutson was born 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1907, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hampden Cemetery, Hampden, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario.
    6. Mary Hutson was born 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1932, , Colusa, California, United States; was buried , Stonyford Cemetery, Stonyford, Colusa, California, United States.
    7. 5. Janet Hutson was born 8 Dec 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Walter Hutson was born 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1877; was buried , Hallman Mennonite Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Johann "John" Wismer was born 2 Apr 1799, , Chester Co., Pennsylvania (son of Joseph Wismer and Hannah Fried); died 23 Jul 1890, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153600819
    • Name: John Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8234
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Wismer, "was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 2nd, 1799. He was married, in 1822, to Susannah Cressman who was born in 1801. The resided near Blair where he was engaged in farming. He died July 23rd, 1890, and she died in September, 1838. Their 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.].

    Residence:
    Lived besides his daughter and son Joseph

    Johann married Susannah Cressman 1822. Susannah (daughter of Jacob Cressman and Elizabeth Longennecker) was born 1801, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 8 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Susannah Cressman was born 1801, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of Jacob Cressman and Elizabeth Longennecker); died 8 Sep 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153600865
    • Name: Susannah Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2046

    Notes:

    Susannah Cressman, "was born in 1801. She was married to John Wismer who was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 2nd, 1799, and died in Waterloo County, Ontario, July 23rd, 1890. She died in 1838. 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.].

    Children:
    1. Wismer
    2. Jacob Wismer was born 23 Feb 1823, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1899, Tilden Township, Osborne Co., Kansas; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bloomington, Osborne, Kansas, United States.
    3. Hannah Wismer was born 23 May 1825, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Abraham Wismer was born 29 Mar 1828, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1861, West Williams Twp, Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Sylvan United Cemetery, West Williams Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    5. 6. Joseph Cressman Wismer was born 20 Apr 1829, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Wismer was born 13 Mar 1831, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1924, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Susannah Wismer was born 16 Aug 1833, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1922, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Gaines Cemetery, Cutlerville, Kent, Michigan, United States.
    8. John C. Wismer was born 11 Aug 1835, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1930; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Wismer was born 10 Jul 1837, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1925; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    10. Julia Esther Wismer was born 18 Mar 1840, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  George Hewitt was born Abt 1810, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34572

    George — Sarah Wildfong. Sarah was born Abt 1810, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah Wildfong was born Abt 1810, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Hewitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34573

    Children:
    1. 7. Charlotte Hewitt was born 1 Jul 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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