In 1881 , he baptized 118 Kleine Gemeinde Mennonites in Manitoba who had migrated from southern Russia ( now Ukraine ) to North America some years before .
In 1878 , Holdeman baptized 78 of members of the McPherson County group .
In 1881 , Holdeman baptized 118 Kleine Gemeinde Mennonites in Manitoba who had migrated from southern Russia ( now Ukraine ) to North America some years before .
In 1878 , Holdeman baptized 78 of members of the McPherson County group .