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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The Rev. Albert Lawrence Zinger, C.R., Ph.D.
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the pastor of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Kitchener and former head of St Jerome's College.Keywords: BiographiesChurches CatholicSchools SeparateCollegesClergyZinger Albert Rev.St Mary's Roman Catholic Church KitchenerSt Jerome's CollegeKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1901-1926Export options:The settlement of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A survey of pioneer settlement by Mennonites from Pennsylvania in the early nineteenth century, including the families of Schoerg, Eby, Erb, Betzner, Brubacher, Baumann, Bechtel, Biehn, Bergey, ...Keywords: SettlersWaterloo CountyPennsylvania GermansMennonitesScotsAmishEby Ezra E.Young JamesSherk A.B. Rev.Beasley RichardYear of publication: 1948Historical Period: 1800-1856Export options:The settlement of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the early settlement of Block Number 2, Waterloo Township by Pennsylvania Mennonites, with brief mentions of the first pioneers in the other townships.Year of publication: 1925Historical Period: 1800-1850Export options:Thou art Peter: a story of the pioneer Peter Martin and the Woolwich Mennonites
Type: BookAbstract: A short history of Peter Martin's family, beginning with his grandfather's birth in Switzerland. The main focus is on Peter Martin himself, his accomplishments, interests, and religious devotion, but ...Keywords: FamiliesGenealogyFarmersMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesFolk artPoetsWoolwich TownshipLancaster County PennsylvaniaSwitzerlandYear of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1800-1983Export options:Up the Conestogo
Type: BookAbstract: An historical account of the lifestyles of the Old Order Mennonites in North America, with particular reference to Waterloo County. Beginning with the settlement years, the author notes events, ...Keywords: DiseasesMapsEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)AgricultureWorld War IWorld War IIYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1800-1974Export options:Walter George Rumpel
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of the Rumpel Felt Company of Kitchener, in succession to his father George Rumpel.Keywords: BiographiesManufacturersFelt industryRumpel GeorgeRumpel Felt Co. KitchenerKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1885-1926Export options:Walter John Fleischauer
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the secretary-treasurer of the Baetz Brothers Furniture Company and of his father, Louis Fleischauer, a Wellesley blacksmith.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industryBlacksmithsFleischauer Walter J.Fleischauer LouisBaetz Brothers Furniture Co. KitchenerKitchenerWellesleyYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1865-1926Export options:Was Grossdaudy un Grossmammy gsaht hen: stories, poems and proverbs
Type: BookYear of publication: 1994Export options:Waterloo County history
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A summary history of Waterloo County and its five townships. Topics include local historians, the Attiwandaronk Indians, various groups of settlers, education, newspapers, railways, and Waterloo ...Keywords: Indigenous peoplesMennonitesAmishMillsFlour mill industryEthnic groupsImmigrationSettlementSettlement processFurniture industryYear of publication: 1919Historical Period: 1800-1918Export options:Why, Grossdaudy?
Type: BookAbstract: A sequel to "Separate and peculiar", using the convention of a conversation between grandfather and grandson, supported by biblical texts, to explain differences between Mennonites and the larger ...Keywords: Mennonites (Old Order)Customs and traditionsEthnic identityFood customsWaterloo CountyWaterloo RegionYear of publication: 1985Export options: