Leah Martin

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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

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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.

Leah married David M. Cressman 13 Jan 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of David E. Cressman and Lydia Martin) was born 9 Nov 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1964, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: accident, life story
• Military: WW2 nurse American Army
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167941P
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1947, Seattle, King, Washington, USA; killed in bus accident

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MISS LYDIA CRESSMAN

Elmira - April 8 An Elmira woman who served overseas as a war nurse with the United States Army was one of nine victims in last night's bus accident in Seattle, Wash., it was learned today.

Relatives of Miss Lydia Cressman, Reg. N., were informed by telephone early this morning that she had been killed. The bus in which Miss Cressman was riding collided with an oil truck and plunged into a shall river on the outskirts of Seattle. Born in Elmira in 1905, Miss Cressman was the daughter of David Cressman and the late Leah Martin. Her father and stepmother were informed of the tragedy about 3 a.m. by a roommate of their daughter. After graduating from the Elmira schools, Miss Cressman did some practical nursing in the district for some time. In 1927 she left for the United States and worked for a time in hospitals in Quakertown and Souderton, Pa. Five years later she went to Philadelphia where she completed her training as a nurse while jointly concluding studies which would graduate her from high school.

She attained both goals, being graduated from nursing school and high school studies in the same year. When the United States became involved in the war, Miss Cressman joined the nursing service, and was in the first convoy to leave the United States with assault troops for the North African invasion in the fall of 1942. During her overseas service she served for 18 months in Egypt. She had been taking a postgraduate course in Seattle when she was killed. Miss Cressman last visited her home here in September of 1945.

Besides her father she is survived by two brothers, Enos of Stratford and Elam of Elmira; and three sisters, Saloma of Montreal, Annie, who is a missionary in Liberia, and Mrs. Mahlon Shantz of Breslau. The body is being returned here for burial, but funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

\bThe Kitchener Daily Record 9 Apr 1947

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4594.800

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167939
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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Enos M. Cressman, RR 4, Stratford, died Saturday in Victoria Hospital, London, Ont. He was 61. Born in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Cressman, he had lived in the Stratford area for the past 24 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception RC Church and of the Holy Name Society. He had been a president of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture, a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association and of other farm organizations. Surviving besides his wife, the former Mary Herman, are his stepmother, Mrs. David (Judith) Cressman of Elmira; a brother, Elam of Waterloo and three sisters, Annie of Liberia, Salome of Val d'Or, Que., and Mrs. Malan (Mary) Shantz of Stouffville. The body was at the Heinbuck Funeral Home until 10: 15 a.m. Tuesday when removal was made to Immaculate Conception Church for requiem mass, at 10: 30 a.m. Burial was in St. Martin's RC Church cemetery, Drayton. Parish prayers were said at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday.

Elmira Signet 14 Jan 1970 pg 2

Enos — Mary Winnifred Herman. Mary was born 1915, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 2002, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Martin's RC Cemetery, Drayton, Wellington, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167940
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elam — Viola Grace Brenneman. Viola (daughter of Daniel Brenneman and Lydia Schwartzentruber) was born 30 Mar 1911; died 1995. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: religion, travel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184499
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, , Liberia; Missionary
• Residence: 1964, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1970, Val D' Or, , Quebec

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WITH CHRIST Annie Cressman

Annie Cressman, affectionately known as "Ma" to the Liberians she loved, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 2, 1991.

Annie was born February 22, 1913 in the Mennonite community of Elmira, Ontario. As a young girl she felt God's call to missions, and overcoming many difficulties, she sailed for Liberia in 1940 where she served seven four-year terms (1940-1978).

In the early days when there were no roads, she undertook many jungle treks to preach the gospel. Annioe was a great communicator and saw the need to get the scriptures in the language of the people. First she reduced the Tchien language to writing and produced a primer for the day school she began. Later she translated portions of the New Testament in the Tchien language. Another major project was the Simple English New Testament under the auspices of the United Bible Society. Annie, always practical, also wrote simple booklets on the doctrines of the church for use by national pastors. Liberians and missionaries of all denominations held Annie in highest esteem.

After returning to Canada, Annie was active in missions promotion, in her home church at Elmira and as chaplain to the Chateau Gardens Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 5 in Elmira Pentecostal Church led by Pastor Ronald Baker. Following Mennonite tradition Annie was laid to rest at a private ceremony preceding the memorial service in the church. Rev. James MacKnight, General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada brought the message pointing out that Annie will be greeted by many of her Liberian friends who lost their lives in the recent civil unrest. Rev. Gerald Cressman, Annie's nephew, brought the eulogy. Tributes by Rev. William Cornelius, Rev. Carman Lynn, Rev. Larry Broughton, Rev. William Morrow and representatives of the Elmira Ministerial and the Chateau Garden Nursing Home all pointed to a life of dedication that began when a young girl from Elmira said, "God, if you will make me a missionary, I will go."

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• 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

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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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184498
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec
• Residence: 1964, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec

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Salome Cressman

Funeral service will be conducted later this week at the Elmira Pentecostal church for Salome Cressman. Formerly of Elmira. Miss Cressman died Monday at Val D'Or. Quebec. at the age of 55. Burial will be in the Elmira Mennonite cemetery.

She was the daughter of Judith Cressman of Elmira and the late David Cressman.

She was the sister of Elam of Waterloo. Annie of Liberia (presently on furlough in Elmira), and Mary Mrs. Mahlon Shantz of Stouffville.

She was predeceased by a sister and two brothers.


The Elmira Signet 27 Jun 1973 Pg 19

David — Susannah M. Martin. (daughter of David A. B. Martin and Susannah M. Martin) [Group Sheet]