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

Abraham H. Wideman[1]

Male 1891 - 1939  (47 years)


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  • Name Abraham H. Wideman 
    Born 24 Aug 1891  , Osceola Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1931  Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-23214 
    Died 1939  Calgary, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I23214  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Abraham B. Wideman,   b. 15 Nov 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1931, Near Kingman, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Anna Hembling,   b. 6 Feb 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1925, near, Kingman, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Married 6 Feb 1876  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Family ID F3664  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harriet "Hettie" Kilmer,   b. 8 May 1893, , Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jul 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Children 
     1. Delmer Allen "Del" Wideman,   b. 28 Feb 1929, Kingman, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2022  (Age 92 years)
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F51148  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Wideman - Abram H., son of the late Abraham B. and Anna (Hembling) Wideman, was born in Osceola Co., Iowa, Aug. 24, 1891; died Oct. 27, 1939; aged 48y. 2m. 3d. He with 3 others in a car were on their way home from a S. S. Conference held at Duchess, Alberta, Oct. 22, where he had been enjoying himself, feeding on spiritual food. On the way home they were caught in a severe snowstorm 37 miles east of Calgary. After great difficulty they found refuge in a farm home, and stayed there 2 1/2 days because of the impassible roads. He was taken seriously ill at this home, and as soon as possible was rushed to the hospital in Calgary, where he died a day and a half later, death caused by cerebral hemorrage. He was unconscious until death relieved him. Why one who was so much needed in the home was taken so suddenly is hard to understand, but sometime, somewhere, these mysteries will be unfolded. He was married to Hattie Kilmer Dec. 15, 1911. To this union were born 5 sons and 4 daughters: Floyd, Kenneth, LaVern, Delmer Allen, Ronald, Alice Louella at Kitchener, Ont.; Arvilla Nancy, Vera (Mrs. Lloyd Yoder), and Bernice LaVonne. He leaves his loving companion, 9 children, 1 grandchild, 3 brothers (Ed, Sheridan, Oreg.; Ivy and Menno, Tofield), 3 sisters (Mrs. Milton Sitler, Mrs. Will Boettger, Mrs. Lee Roth). His parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters predeceased him. He with his parents moved to Mayton, Alberta in 1901. After his marriage he moved to Suffield where he homesteaded. He lived there 2 years, moving back to Mayton, where he resided until 1918, when he moved to Tofield. From 1923 to 1927 he lived at Petoskey, Mich. He returned to Tofield for 2 years and then from 1929 to 1932 he again resided at Petoskey. The remaining years he lived at Tofield where he resided until his death. Bro. Wideman united with the Mennonite Church in his youth, remaining a faithful member until death. His children are all members of the church of his choice with the exception of two who are yet in their tender years. The funeral services, conducted at the home and at Salem Mennonite Church were largely attended. Brethern J. B. Stauffer and M. D. Stutzman in charge. Text, Job 30: 23. Buried in Mennonite Cemetery.

      Gospel Herald November 16, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 33 - pages 719

  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Abraham Wideman Vol. XXIV, No. 37- December 10, 1931 - p. 814, 815.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 11147-76.
      11147-76, (Waterloo Co..), Abraham WIDEMAN, 25, laborer, Woolwich, of Woolwich, s/o John & Susan WIDEMAN [nee BRANDT], married Anna HEMBLING, 16, Woolwich, of Woolwich, d/o William & Elisabeth HEMBLING [nee MARTIN], witn: John & Elisabeth WIDEMAN both of Wellesley, on 6 February 1876, at Woolwich

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Aug 1891 - , Osceola Co., Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1931 - Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1939 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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