Rev. Moses C. Bowman^{[1, 2, 3]}

1855 - 1933  (78 years)

• Name	Moses C. Bowman
  Prefix	Rev.
  Born	1 Jan 1855	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14]
  Gender	Male
  Name	Moses Baumann  [14]
  Residence	1861	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [13]
  	Mennonite
  Residence	1871	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1878	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [14]
  	Farmer
  Occupation	1881	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1881	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1891	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1891	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [12]
  	Mennonite
  Occupation	1900	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	farmer
  Occupation	1901	Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Farmer
  Occupation	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Income
  Residence	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	Mennonite
  Retired	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  Eby ID Number	00002-107
  Died	28 Apr 1933	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6, 9]
  	Cause: stroke
  Buried	Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Person ID	I6888	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Rev. Moses B. Bowman,   b. 9 Nov 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Anna Cressman,   b. 7 Aug 1828, Near Freeport, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 74 years)
  Married	8 Oct 1844	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19]
  Family ID	F2072	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Lydia Shantz,   b. 22 Jan 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Mar 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 41 years)
  Married	5 Feb 1878	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 9, 14]
  Children	1. Alvah Bowman,   b. 23 Feb 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 Oct 1946, Guernsey, Saskatchewan  (Age 67 years)   2. Henry S. Bowman,   b. 8 Dec 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 12 Sep 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)   3. Edwin S. Bowman,   b. 3 Nov 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Jan 1975, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 90 years)   4. Melinda S. Bowman,   b. 19 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 May 1969  (Age 78 years)   5. Rev. Moses S. Bowman,   b. 12 Mar 1899, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 65 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F2079	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Susannah E. Shantz,   b. 5 Apr 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Feb 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 82 years)
  Married	20 Oct 1900	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6, 7, 9]
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F5703	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Moses C. Bowman, "the third son, was born January 1st, 1855. He is married to Lydia Shantz. They reside near Manheim where he is engaged in farming. A few years ago he was ordained as a minister of the Mennonite church. He is a fluent speaker and wherever he preaches his sermons make a good impression on the minds of the audience. His family consists 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.]. _____________ Bowman - The sunset hours of Friday, April 28, saw the passing of Bro. Moses C. Bowman of Kitchener, one of the older and respected citizens of the community. On Thursday he suffered a slight stroke, was unconscious for three hours, but rallied to such a remarkable extent that his recovery seemed probable, when suddenly, after conversing with friends, with no premonition, his spirit slipped away.Bro. Bowman was born on Jan. 1, 1855, at Mannheim, Ont. He was the son of Pre. Moses S. Bowman. He was married the first time to Lydia Shantz, Feb. 5, 1878, who predeceased him in 1899. He was later married to Susanna E. Shantz, Oct. 25, 1900.He is survived by his wife, and 5 children, from his first wife (Alvah S. and Edwin S. of Guernsey, Sask.; Henry S. of Waterloo, Malinda S. of Kitchener, and Moses S. of Mannheim), 16 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Henry Baer, Mannheim, Mrs. David Shuh and Mrs. Menno Shantz, both of Kitchener; Aaron of Mannheim; Noah of Guernsey, Sask.; Mrs. John Berry, Langley, British Columbia; and Ezra of Freedom, Mo.Bro. Bowman was a widely and well known, both as a man and a minister of the Gospel for 44 years. As such he was a consistent Christian, a staunch churchman, and a vigorous minister, whose services were widely used. Besides being one of the pastors of the Mannheim Mennonite Church, he served outlying places such as Zurich, South Cayuga, Sherkston, Bothwell, and Rainham, in his earlier days, he also labored among the local churches. His counsel in Conference work was valuable in many directions, and often sought after by other workers. He was a versatile and apt conversationalist, ready with wisdom and wholesome philosophy, which unraveled many difficult problems. He was a lover of good men, well informed, an interested citizen, a pleasant neighbor, who radiated a good deal of cheer by his remarkable fund of illustrations gathered during his long life, and kept ready by a well trained memory.He was one of the men who kept his faith strong by a constant devotion to the living God. Many men allow the experiences of life and much constant distress to crush them. Bro. Bowman seemed to have learned the art of making such stepping stones to a higher life and greater conquest.The funeral was held Wednesday at the home and at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and interment at the Latschar Mennonite Cemetery at Mannheim. The services were in charge of Bro. C.F. Derstine, assisted by the other bishops in Ontario, M. Hallman, Jonas Snyder, Moses Brubaker, and S.F. Coffman. Texts, Acts. 13: 36. "The Christian Laborer Sleeps." - The Family Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 11 - June 15, 1933, Page 238, 239

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 235. [S10] Book - Vol II 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..., 405. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 482. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 79. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-3 Page 3. [S49] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - Latschaw Mennonite CC#4560 [now Mannheim Mennonite] Internet Link. In loving memory/ Pre. Moses C. Bowman/ born Jan. 1, 1855/ died Apr. 28, 1933/ his first wife/ Lydia Shantz/ born Jan. 22, 1858/ died Mar. 24, 1899/ his second wife/ Susanna E. Shantz/ born Apr. 5, 1862/ died/ Feb. 16, 1945/ rest in peace [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016354-00. Moses BOWMAN, 45, farmer, Wilmot, Waterloo Twp, widower, s/o Moses BOWMAN & Esther ERB married Susana SHANTZ, 38, North Dumfries, Waterloo Twp, single, d/o (no parent's names given), witn: Frank & Selina SHANTZ both of Waterloo Twp, 20 October 1900 in Waterloo Twp. [S140] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1881, Div. 2 Page 15. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, June 15, 1933 - Obituary of Moses C. Bowman. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 30, Pg 1. [S190] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1871, Div. 3 Page 20. [S939] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1891, Div. 2 Page 74. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 8 Page 45. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 10849-78. Moses Baumann, 23, occ. Farmer, b. Wilmot Twp., res. Same, son of Moses and Anna, Married Lydia Schantz, 20, b. Wilmot Twp., res. Same, daughter of Joshua and Magdalena, Witn: William and Catharina Weber of New Hamburg, 5 Feb 1878 at New Hamburg [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 77. [S49] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - Latschaw Mennonite CC#4560 [now Mannheim Mennonite] Internet Link. In memory of/ Moses S. Bowman/ born/ Nov. 9, 1819/ died/ Jan. 4, 1898/ aged 78 years/ 1 mo & 26 dys/ married Oct. 8, 1844/ to Anna Cressman/ lived in matrimony 53 years/ served as a Deacon in the/ Mennonite Church 6 years/ and Minister of the Gospel/ for 39 years/ yet again we hope to meet thee/ when the day of life is fled/ then in Heaven with joy to greet thee/ where no farewell tear is shed [S32] News - Herald of Truth, February 1, 1898 - Obituary of Moses S. Bowman. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Eby, Benjamin Rev. - Minister of the Mennonist Society Report 36. Moses S. Bauman, to Anna Kressman, both of Waterloo. 8 Oct. 1844. Wit. Benjamin Bauman and John B. Kressman. [S244] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Deutsche Canadier (1841-1865) - Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages Announced in the Deutsche Canadier, Berlin, Canada West. originally indexed by Simone Nieuwolt and Sylvie Kuppek..organised by Rosemary Ambrose, 10 Oct 1844 Pg 41. BAUMAN, Moses S. married 8 Oct 1844 To Anna KRESSMAN. minister Benjamin Eby

  
  

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  Born - 1 Jan 1855 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1878 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 5 Feb 1878 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 1900 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 20 Oct 1900 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1901 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Income - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Mennonite - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Retired - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: stroke - 28 Apr 1933 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth