Dr. Edmund George Kaufman
1891 – 1980
Not a direct ancestor — included for context.
Evidence: identity documented
Family
- Spouse: Edna Ramseyer Kaufman (1910–2001)
- Family notes: Edmund G. Kaufman + Edna Ramseyer Kaufman (m. 1965)
Life and evidence
Edna’s husband (m. 10 June 1965, Smithville; she was his third wife). Missionary educator in China 1917–25; president of Bethel College 1932–52; founded Bethel’s Mennonite Library and Archives — which now holds Edna’s papers. Taught at Punjab Agricultural University, India (c.1967). Books: General Conference Mennonite Pioneers (1973); Peter Kaufman and Freni Strausz Kaufman Family Record; Jacob Schrag Family Record. MWR obituary 21 Feb 1980.
In their lifetime
Sources
Narratives and research
- Stories: Edna Ramseyer Kaufman - a life of service
- History: Faith traditions
- Sources: MLA Biograph Wiki, Pioneers - General Conference Mennonite Pioneers (1973)
Record compiled 31 October 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.