Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Wallace Aulton "Wally" Cressman

Male 1921 - 2013  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wallace Aulton "Wally" Cressman was born 1921 (son of Aulton "Alton" Cressman and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bast); died 26 Aug 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wally Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372896

    Wallace — Jean Caroline Knechtel. Jean (daughter of Frederick Otto Knechtel and Amelia Elizabeth Eidt) was born 22 Dec 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 May 2003, Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Linda Cressman
    2. Nancy Cressman
    3. Margaret Cressman
    4. Mary Ann Cressman

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Aulton "Alton" Cressman was born 12 Feb 1892, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses S. Cressman and Lovina Snyder); died 1966.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2074.6
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 118th Battalion / 256th Battalion, Service #751243
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private
    • Occupation: 1915, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer

    Aulton — Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bast. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Bast and Mary Jantzi) was born 7 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bast was born 7 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Bast and Mary Jantzi); died 1955, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cressman
    • Name: Lizzie Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80050
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. 1. Wallace Aulton "Wally" Cressman was born 1921; died 26 Aug 2013.
    2. Laverne Cressman was born 31 Jul 1921.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Moses S. Cressman was born 3 Aug 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Cressman and Veronica "Fanny" Shantz); died 19 Jun 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 1924, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2074
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1882, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1916, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Moses S. Cressman, "was born August 3rd, 1857. On September 20th, 1882, he was married to Lovina Schneider who was born June 8th, 1864. They resided on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. To them are born five children".


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

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    Cressman. - Moses S. Cressman was born near Breslau, Ont., Aug. 3, 1857; died in the Kitchener Hospital June 19, 1924; aged 66 y. 10 m. 15 d. In 1882 he was united in marriage with Lovina Snyder, who died in 1906. To this union were born six children: Dalton, Ivan, Senetta (predeceased), Era, Aulton and Linean. In 1908 Bro. Cressman was married to Maria Snyder, who with the five children survives to mourn the death of a kind husband and father. Bro. Cressman united with the Mennonite Church in 1889, and remained a faithful member until death called him. Funeral services were held June 22, conducted by Brethren E. Sievenpiper, Jonas Snider, and Oscar Burkholder.


    The Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 15 - July 10, 1924 - page 319

    Moses married Lovina Snyder 20 Sep 1882, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Absalom C. Schneider and Elizabeth Cressman) was born 8 Jun 1864, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1906, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lovina Snyder was born 8 Jun 1864, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Absalom C. Schneider and Elizabeth Cressman); died 1 Oct 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1906, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lovina Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351649
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1882, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lovina Cressman

    Lovina Snyder, daughter of Bro. Absalom and Sister Elizabeth (Cressman) Snyder of Breslau, Ont., was born June 8, 1864; was married to Bro. Moses S. Cressman, Sept. 20, 1882. To this union were born three sons and two daughters. The surviving children, her husband, parents, brother and large circle of relatives and friends mourn not as those who have no hope, for Sister Cressman united with the church in her early youth and was a faithful member until she was called home, on the 1st of October, 1906, at the age of 42 Y., 3 M., 23 D. Her remains were laid to rest on the 3d in the graveyard adjoining the Cressman M. H., Breslau, where services were conducted by Bish. Jonas Snider of Waterloo from Rev. 14: 13 and by Pre. I. A. Wambold from Phil. 1: 21. The esteem in which Sister Cressman was held was shown by the unusually large concourse that gathered at her burial, not nearly all of the people being able to get into the meeting-house. Sister Cressman suffered for some time of dropsical affection, but seemed to be improving until suddenly she became worse and soon passed away. May God bless our bereaved brother and his children, as well as the parents, brother and the other relatives.

    Herald of Truth, Week 2: October 11, 1906, page 389 Vol. XLIII, No. 41

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Otterbein was born 28 May 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1924, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mount View Mennonite Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta.
    2. Dalton Ira Cressman was born 15 Oct 1883, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1953, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ivan Osiah Cressman was born 28 Dec 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Senetta Elizabeth Cressman was born 3 Aug 1887, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1916, near, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
    5. Edith Era "Era" Cressman was born 15 May 1890, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1953, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Aulton "Alton" Cressman was born 12 Feb 1892, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966.
    7. Corroa Cressman was born 20 Sep 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Idella Cressman was born 21 Nov 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Linean Idella Cressman was born 21 Nov 1899, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joseph Bast was born 8 Feb 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Bast and Magdalena Ernst); died 2 Jan 1944, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80043
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    JOSEPH BAST

    By Record Correspondent

    WELLESLEY, Jan 3 - Joseph Bast, 78, widower, died of a heart condition yesterday at 4 am, at the home of Samuel Lebold, third line, Mornington, after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Wellesley in 1865 and was a farmer in St. Agatha until his retirement when he moved to Waterloo. For the past year he had made his home with Mr. Lebold. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Bast.

    He is survived by three sons, John, Waterloo, Joseph, Windsor and Andrew, Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Leah Decoppe and Mrs. Elizabeth Cressman of Waterloo; and four brothers, Peter of Topping, Andrew and Moses of Wellesley and Rudy of Crosshill. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. John Jantzi, Wellesley, Mrs. Moses Roth, Wilmot, Mrs. David Miller, Baden, and Mrs. David Brunk, Wellesley.

    Private funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. Lebold on Tuesday at 1 o'clock followed by church services at the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Peter Mafzigr will officiate. Remains are resting at his late home.

    Kitchener Daily Record 3 Jan 1911 pg 11

    Joseph married Mary Jantzi 6 Feb 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John B. Jantzi and Veronica "Frany" Lichti) was born 25 Sep 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1905; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Jantzi was born 25 Sep 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John B. Jantzi and Veronica "Frany" Lichti); died 5 May 1905; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80044

    Children:
    1. Veronica J. "Fannie" Bast was born 1 Dec 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1931, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Bast was born 1 Sep 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1967.
    3. Joseph Jantzi Bast was born 19 Apr 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lydia Bast was born 22 Dec 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1921; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leah Bast was born 22 Dec 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1995, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bast was born 7 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Andrew Bast was born 8 Jan 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1989, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Cressman was born 4 Aug 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Cressman and Esther Wismer); died 6 Jan 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2067
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo 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
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph Cressman, "the eldest was born August 4th, 1819. On May 11th, 1841, he was married to Veronica Shantz. She was born October 27th, 1819, and died in Breslau, Ontario, September 7th, 1893. They resided on the farm now possessed by their son, Moses, where he died January 6th, 1888. To them were born seven children"


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

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    CRESSMAN. On the 5th of January, near Breslau, Waterloo county, Ont., of paralysis, Joseph Cressman, aged 68 years, 5 months and 2 days. Buried on the 8th at Cressman's Meeting-house, where a large congregation of friends and acquaintances assembled to pay their last respects and adieu to the beloved brother, whom we believe fell asleep in Jesus. He left a widow and 5 children and a number of grandchildren to mourn his departure. Funeral services by E. E. Weber and J. Woolner.


    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXV, Number 3, February 1, 1888, Pages 44, 45

    Joseph married Veronica "Fanny" Shantz 11 May 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel) was born 27 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1893, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Sep 1893, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica "Fanny" Shantz was born 27 Oct 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Shantz and Esther Bechtel); died 7 Sep 1893, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Sep 1893, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fanny Shantz
    • Name: Frances Shantz
    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6831
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Veronica Shantz, "was born October 27th, 1819, and died September 7th, 1893. On May 11, 1841, she was married to Joseph Cressman."


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

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    CRESSMAN - On the 7th of September, 1893, at Breslau, Ontario, sister Veronica, widow of the late Bro. Joseph Cressman, aged 73 y., 10 m., 11 d. She died with a living hope. Buried on the 10th at Breslau, followed to the grave by many relatives and friends. She leaves a number of children and grandchildren to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held by Jacob Woolner in German, and by Amos Eby in English.


    Herald of Truth , Vol. XXX, No. 19, October 1, 1893 - Page 310, 311

    Children:
    1. Barbara Cressman was born 2 Apr 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1919, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isaac Cressman was born 9 Jun 1844, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Cressman was born 16 Jun 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lydia Cressman was born 14 Mar 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1927, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph S. Cressman was born 27 Mar 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1925, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Veronica "Fanny" Cressman was born 29 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1865; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Moses S. Cressman was born 3 Aug 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 1924, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Absalom C. Schneider was born 2 Sep 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian C. Snyder and Anna Cressman); died 7 Jun 1913, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Absalom Snyder
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6083
    • Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Absalom K. Snyder, "was born September 2nd 1841, On March 10th, 1863, he was married to Elizabeth Cressman (No. 2117). They reside on his father's old homestead near Breslau where he is engaged in farming. To them were born two 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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    Snyder.--Absalom C. Snyder was born Sept. 2, 1841; died at his home in Breslau, Ont., June 7, 1913; aged 71 y. 9 m. 5 d. He was married to Elizabeth Cressman over 50 years ago and to this union were born 2 children, Lovina and Ozias. Lovina preceded him to the spirit world some years ago. There are left to mourn his departure his wife, 1 son, 10 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Services were conducted by Enoch Bauman and Oscar Burkholder


    Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 16 - July 17, 1913 - page 255, 256

    Absalom married Elizabeth Cressman 10 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Cressman and Annie Eby) was born 13 Feb 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1917, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Cressman was born 13 Feb 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Cressman and Annie Eby); died 2 Dec 1917, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Schneider
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2117
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Cressman, "was born February 13th, 1842. On March 10th, 1863, she was married to Absalom Snyder who was born September 2nd, 1841. They resided near Breslau on his father's old place. To them were born two 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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    Snyder. - Elizabeth Cressman was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Feb. 13, 1842; died at her home near Breslau on Dec. 2, 1917; aged 75 y. 9 m. 19 d. On March 10, 1863, she was united in marriage to Absalom C. Snyder, who preceded her in death over four years ago.She leaves to mourn her departure 1 son, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren, besides a large number of relatives and friends. Sister Snyder was a faithful and active member of the Mennonite Church at Breslau, the greater part of her life. She was well known for her kindness to those in need, and was intensely interested in the spiritual welfare of those that she befriended. But her interest in the Lord's cause was not confined to her home community alone. Many are the testimonies that might be given by those who came from other parts of the United States and Canada, who not only enjoyed her hospitality, but were also encouraged to be faithful in the Master's work. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bro. J. S. Woolner, and at the church by Bros. Jonas Snyder and Oscar Burkholder.

    Gospel Herald - Volume X, Number 38 - December 20, 1917 - page 703

    Children:
    1. Lavina Snyder was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 5. Lovina Snyder was born 8 Jun 1864, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1906, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1906, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ozias Snyder was born 13 Nov 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1930, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Snyder was born 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  George Bast was born 15 Apr 1821, , Germany (son of Martin Bast and Lizzy); died 13 Sep 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80067
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    George married Magdalena Ernst 15 Aug 1851, , Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian Ernst and Madeleine) was born 20 Apr 1831, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1866; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdalena Ernst was born 20 Apr 1831, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Ernst and Madeleine); died 25 Sep 1866; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10183
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian Bast was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Bast was born 22 May 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Bast was born 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1920, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    4. Martha Bast was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jacob E. Bast was born 12 Mar 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena E. Bast was born 28 Sep 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1919; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George E. Bast was born 5 Jan 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. Joseph Bast was born 8 Feb 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1944, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Bast was born 25 Sep 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1923.

  7. 14.  John B. Jantzi was born 23 Apr 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart); died 24 May 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221079809
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38898
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Veronica "Frany" Lichti 15 Jan 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 10 Sep 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Veronica "Frany" Lichti was born 10 Sep 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 13 Mar 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221079613
    • Name: Fanny
    • Name: Veronica "Frany" Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38899
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catharina L. "Katie" "Catherine" Jantzi was born 4 Mar 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1953, Clarence Center, Erie, New York, USA; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States.
    2. Avery Jantzi was born 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Mary Jantzi was born 25 Sep 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1905; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena "Lena" Jantzi was born 10 Oct 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1943; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica L. Jantzi was born 26 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Moses L. Jantzi was born 7 Mar 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Anna L. Jantzi was born 6 Mar 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Amish Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalene Jantzi was born 10 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.