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

Selinda H. Cressman

Female 1892 - 1974  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Selinda H. Cressman was born 16 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1974, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44832694
    • Name: Selinda H. Bowman
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2190.4

    Notes:

    Celinda Cressman," born February 16th, 1892."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    Bowman, Selinda, daughter of Enos and Lovina (Hallman) Cressman, was born in Wilmont[sic] Twp., Ont., Feb. 16, 1892; died at the Fairview Home, Preston, Ont., June 9, 1974; aged 82 y. On Dec. 6, 1916, she was married to Aaron Bowman, who preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1968. Surviving are 4 children (Stanley, Mary, Delton, and Anna), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Manasseh, and Abner), and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger, and Katie - Mrs. Orphan Weber). Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 28 - July 16, 1974 - page 558

    Selinda married Aaron Bowman 6 Dec 1916. Aaron (son of Rev. Benjamin S. Bowman and Hannah Shantz) was born 6 Dec 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1968, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Stanley Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Sep 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Delton Bowman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stanley Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Selinda1) was born 3 Sep 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121285

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    Bowman, Stanley, 72, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Sept. 3, 1918, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Aaron and Selinda (Cressman) Bowman. Died: July 31, 1991, St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-wife: Lillian Axt; child: Cheryl Lowe; brother and sisters: Delton, Mary, Anna. Funeral and burial: Aug. 2, First Mennonite Church, by Rudy Baergen.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 36 - September 10, 1991 page 14.

    Stanley — Lillian Axt. Lillian (daughter of Jacob Axt and Livia Cressman) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Delton Bowman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Selinda1) was born 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25671

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    BOWMAN, Delton - Passed away, on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Delton resided in New Hamburg and was formerly of RR 2, New Hamburg where he had a dairy farm. He also worked as a parts manager for a number of farm equipment dealers in the area until his retirement. He was born 83 years ago in Wilmot township and was the son of the late Aaron S. and Selinda (Cressman) Bowman. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Brenneman) Bowman who predeceased him December 22, 2002. Loving father of Lynda Reier of Waterloo, Paul and Dorothy Bowman of Baden, Kathy and Ron Nafziger of Brunner and Jim and Sue Bowman of Ayr. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Kristen and Mark, Phil, Jon, Jennie, Matt, Mark, Aaron and Natalie, and Megan; and also his great-granddaughter Kailey Anne Falkenberger. Dear brother of Anna Bowman of Kitchener. Also remembered by his mother-in-law, Reta Gingerich of New Hamburg; brothers-in-law, Ray and Nelda Brenneman of New Hamburg, Walter and Arlene Brenneman of Kitchener, Keith Reier; and a number of nieces and nephews. Delton was predeceased by Stanley and Lillian Bowman, Mary Bowman and Helen Brenneman. Delton was an active member of Wilmot Mennonite Church and very much enjoyed his volunteer activities in New Hamburg. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg Monday, December 8, 2008 (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Delton's life will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Wilmot Mennonite Church with Pastor David Rogalsky officiating. A private family interment will take place prior to the memorial service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation (to support research in the areas of pulmonary fibrosis and lung transplant) or Mennonite Central Committee.


    The Waterloo Region Record 8 Dec 2008

    Delton — Jean Kathryn Brenneman. Jean (daughter of Christian S. Brenneman and Edna Maryann Lichti) was born Abt 1925; died 22 Dec 2002; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]