Part 3. The granddaughter of Eva Strome. Eva, the daughter of John S. and Mary Hallman, was born January 7, 1854 and grew up in Wilmot Township, Ontario. Her father owned the Hallman family farm. He had inherited it from his father Jacob, and would pass it on to his son Allan. Eva married Henry S. Beane (Biehn). Henry was born in 1848 in Haysville, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.
They were married on March 9th 1880. Their first child, Elma, was born that September. They had 6 more children, 3 girls and 3 boys.
This is Eva and Henry with their children. Oldest to youngest: Elma 1880, Ivan 1882, Edith 1884, Selena 1886, Eldon 1888, Melvin 1890, and Maryanna 1892.
I can only guess at the life this woman had. She was one of 12 children growing up - a large family. Her father was the son of a well respected minister of the Mennonite church, Reverend Jacob H. Hallman. Their family was a long line of farmers - a labor intensive, honest, humble yet respected profession. She was the eldest. Reading the dates carefully it is apparent that Elma was born only 6 months after Eva and Henry were married...the rest of the children followed each 2 years apart with regularity.
Marriage record of Henry Bean and Eva Hallman:
11384-80 (Waterloo Twp) Henry BEAN, 32, farmer, Wilmot Twp, same, s/o John BEAN & Ann SHILEY, married Eva HALLMAN, 26, Wilmot Twp, same, d/o John S. HALLMAN & Mary CLEMENTS, witn: Jacob C. HALLMAN , Wilmot & Amanda BOWMAN, Waterloo, 9 Mar 1880 at Rattsville
I know some of her personality and character from the way she involved herself in her daughter, Elma's, life later on. She was a strong woman who knew her own mind. Though she may have loved more with her heart then her mind when she met Henry, she conducted the rest of her life with clear headed common sense. She was instrumental in changing the course of one church's history because she wanted what was best for her grandchildren.
They were married on March 9th 1880. Their first child, Elma, was born that September. They had 6 more children, 3 girls and 3 boys.
I can only guess at the life this woman had. She was one of 12 children growing up - a large family. Her father was the son of a well respected minister of the Mennonite church, Reverend Jacob H. Hallman. Their family was a long line of farmers - a labor intensive, honest, humble yet respected profession. She was the eldest. Reading the dates carefully it is apparent that Elma was born only 6 months after Eva and Henry were married...the rest of the children followed each 2 years apart with regularity.
Marriage record of Henry Bean and Eva Hallman:
11384-80 (Waterloo Twp) Henry BEAN, 32, farmer, Wilmot Twp, same, s/o John BEAN & Ann SHILEY, married Eva HALLMAN, 26, Wilmot Twp, same, d/o John S. HALLMAN & Mary CLEMENTS, witn: Jacob C. HALLMAN , Wilmot & Amanda BOWMAN, Waterloo, 9 Mar 1880 at Rattsville
I know some of her personality and character from the way she involved herself in her daughter, Elma's, life later on. She was a strong woman who knew her own mind. Though she may have loved more with her heart then her mind when she met Henry, she conducted the rest of her life with clear headed common sense. She was instrumental in changing the course of one church's history because she wanted what was best for her grandchildren.
Eva (Hallman) Beane died
4 Jul 1919 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
1 comment:
Although they all look so serious,they look like a very nice family. I have six children,so I can understand large families. Twelve is a lot! My great grandparents were farm people. They came from Sweden on a boat,and spent their honeymoon under a covered wagon in the Dakotas. She was a midwife,he a farmer. My other relatives were Scottish and my dads relations were German,and Pennsylvania Dutch.
I find people and history,and the way they lived fascinating. When you have as many kids as Eva Hallman did,you must have a clear and common sense mind. I admire her for changing things for her grandchildren. Thank-you for sharing part of your history with us. Wonderful picture.
Christina
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