David W. Martin Old Order Mennonite Meetinghouse #1 (Wallenstein, Ontario, Canada)
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R.R. 3, Wallenstein, ON. Located 1.5 km east of Wallenstein at 7188 Line 86. Bishop Abraham Frey served in 1986 as a non-salaried congregational leader. In 1925 there were 64 members; in 1950, 89. The congregation has been affiliated with the David Martin Old Order Mennonites. The language of worship is German.
The congregation began services and formally organized in 1917. The first building was occupied in 1918. David W. Martin is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from the South Peel Old Order Mennonites over a desire for stricter discipline and doctrine.
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