Daniel Cressman Wismer (1820 - 1909)

Born 29 Jul 1820 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Erb) Wismer — married 1843 (to 1885) in Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Husband of Lydia (Musselman) Brubacher — married 8 Sep 1889 in Fort Erie, Niagara, Ontario, Canada

Descendants

Died 4 May 1909 at age 88 in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada

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Biography

From FindAGrave^[1]

Wismer. - Bishop Daniel Wismer died at his home in Berlin, Ont., May 4, 1909 of old age. He was born in Waterloo county July 29, 1820. In 1843 he was married to Sallie Erb with whom he lived in holy matrimony 41 y. 6 m. 26 d. This union was blessed with five sons and two daughters of whom three sons and two daughters survive him. Bro. Wismer was ordained to the [Mennonite] ministry Aug. 1, 1860, some time after this he moved to Marion county, Kans. On April 9, 1887 he was ordained to the office of Bishop. After the decease of his wife he returned again to Canada where he married Lydia Musselman, ^[2] widow of the late Sam. Brubaker, with whom he lived in holy matrimony nearly twenty years. Bro. Wismer was an earnest preacher of the Gospel for 48 years. Six weeks before he died he preached his last public sermon. During the last few weeks of his life he appeared to be much concerned for the welfare of the Church. His mind was almost constantly upon the Word of God. While lying in bed in a semi-conscious condition he would preach for several hours at a time. His funeral took place on Thursday, May 6. It was very largely attended, the church being crowded to the doors and many still outside. Services at the house were conducted by Samuel S. Bowman and at the church by Bish. Jonas Snider in German, Text, Phil. 1:21: "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Bro. Noah Stauffer in English, from Rev. 21:1.The loss sustained by the church and community through the death of Bro. Wismer is his eternal gain. May God comfort and bless the bereaved widow and sorrowing friends. M. C. C.

Children

1. Noah Erb Wismer (1844-1867) never married.
2. Moses Erb Wismer (1846-1921) married Magdalena Snyder.
3. Isaac Erb Wismer (1847-1923) married Susanna Snider.
4. Esther Erb Wismer Kraft (1849-1928) married John B. Kraft.
5. Henry Erb Wismer (1851-1887) married Mary Ann Martin.
6. Lydia Erb Wismer Moyer (1852-1926) married Samuel S. Moyer.
7. Daniel Erb Wismer (1860-1934) married Theresa Geckel.

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Sources

1. ↑ Daniel Wismer Find A Grave
2. ↑ "Canada, Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMVZ-CKK : Sat Mar 09 16:07:10 UTC 2024), Entry for Daniel Wismer and Henry Wismer, 08 Sep 1889.

See Also

• Family Search Profile Daniel Wismer