Solomon Gehman family

Classification scheme:

Hist. Mss. 1.169 (s.c.)

Title: Solomon Gehman family fonds

Dates of creation: 1864-[ca. 1960]

Physical description: 16 photographs; 1 cm of textual records

Biographical sketch: Solomon B. Gehman (1841-1912) was ordained a Mennonite preacher in 1882 for the Detweiler and Blenheim appointments. He lived in North Dumfries Township and was married to Angeline Shantz; the couple had six children.

Scope and content: The fonds consists of family photos and marriage certificates, and photos relating to the Sherkston Mennonite Church. A large birth certificate is located in Hist.Mss. 23 - Visual Arts.

Note: Last modified Jul 2012 by Laureen Harder-Gissing.