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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Philipp Lautenschlager's letter
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Translation of a German letter from a new Canadian resident to his family in Herchenrode, Hesse. The letter describes the passage to North America and the way of life, wages and prices in Waterloo ...Keywords: CorrespondenceOccupationsWomenTaxationCustoms and traditionsGerman languageLautenschlager PhilippWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1831Export options:Reminiscences of Grandmother Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A detailed account of a Mennonite family in Waterloo County over a period of nearly 150 years, based on the recollections of the author's mother-in-law. Births, deaths, marriages, illnesses, ...Keywords: BiographiesFood customsElectricityFarmersFuneralsGenealogyGerman languageMennonites (Old Order)Settlers PennsylvaniaTransportationYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1967Export options:Reuben Snyder Oberholtzer (O.G.S. #1): origin of the Ontario Genealogical Society
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A profile of the founder and first member of the Ontario Genealogical Society. He was also a member of the Waterloo Historical Society and a leader in the formation of the Pennsylvania German ...Keywords: GenealogyOntario Genealogical SocietyBiographiesOberholtzer Reuben SnyderWaterloo Historical SocietyPennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario20th centuryYear of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1904-1981Export options:Waterloo Township, German Company Tract lot number 16
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A portrait of the Weber family who settled in Waterloo Township in 1805. The author defines German Company Tract lot 16, which was owned by various members of the Weber family from 1805 to 1853. In ...Year of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1805-1853Export options: