Notes:
Data source is "The Brenneman History", 1938 by Albert H. Gerberich, p.551. Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, PA
Data source is Virgil Robert Mumaw. 245 Windermere Dr., Broadway, VA 22815. E-mail vrmumaw22@verizon.net
Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 33 - August 15, 1950 ---- page 822.
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Mumaw. --- Catherine, daughter of Amos and Mary (Eicher) Shaum, was born June 13, 1856, in Chester Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio; died July 5, 1950, at Weilersville, Ohio; aged 94 y. 22 d. Death followed two weeks' illness caused by bronchial pneumonia. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church, continuing faithful until God released her from life's activities. She was united in marriage to Amos Mumaw, Winesburg, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1876. After two years in Holmes Co., two in Wayne Co., and two in Allen Co., they moved to Elkhart Co., Ind., near Wakarusa, where her husband was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel. In 1898 they returned to Wayne Co., Ohio. May 15, 1906, her husband died, leaving the responsibilities of home and family to her. From 1934 to 1942 she lived with her daughters in Scottdale, Pa. The remainder of her life was spent at her late home in Weilersville, Ohio. Surviving are 8 children (George, Salem, Ohio; Amos, Orrville, Ohio; Harry and Adam, both of Wooster, Ohio; Daniel, Orrville, Ohio; John R., Harrisonburg, Va.; Martha and Anna at home), 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. J. P. Leaman, Wooster, Ohio). Three children (Levi, Mary, and an infant son) predeceased her. Her children cherish the memory of her great concern for the welfare of the family, both spiritual and physical. She demonstrated great faith in God and resigned to His will to the end. God honored her prayers and gave her a peaceful attitude in life. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Daniel Hilty and at the Orrville Church by George Lapp and I. W. Royer. Text: John 14: 1-3. Burial was made in the Martins Cemetery.