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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Early Mennonite migrations from Pennsylvania and subsequent settlements in Canada
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A useful summary of settlement in what became Waterloo, Woolwich and Wilmot Townships, in the context of Upper Canada generally. The author recounts the dealings with Richard Beasley and other ...Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1800-1900Export options:Family research in Waterloo and Wellington Counties
Type: BookAbstract: A handbook for genealogical researchers, including chapters on libraries and archives, other historical and genealogical organizations, census records, wills, place names and local histories, atlases ...Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1800-1985Export options:Linwood Mennonite Cemetery (CC#4544), West Concession 10, Lot 12, Wellesley Township, Waterloo County
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions of 21 markers in a recently opened cemetery beside the yellow brick Mennonite meeting house just east of Linwood. In almost all cases, the family name is Martin.Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1965-1985Export options:Martin's Mennonite Cemetery (CC#4533): East Concession 12, Lot 7, Wellesley Township, Waterloo County
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions with index of 29 stones in a small cemetery adjoining a traditional Mennonite meeting house on the Linwood road. More than half the stones have the family name Martin; other names ...Keywords: CemeteriesGenealogyMennonitesYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1945-1985Export options:Miriam Snyder Sokvitne
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief biographical sketch of the descendant of Joseph Schneider, one of the county's first settlers. The author describes Sokvitne's interests in heritage preservation including her service as ...Year of publication: 1980Historical Period: 1913-1980Export options:Three Pennsylvania German pioneer homesteads in Ontario: the families and their way of life
Type: BookAbstract: Illustrated accounts of three Pennsylvania German pioneer homesteads, including the Shantz family homestead in Wilmot Township. Each family is described with its crops, livestock and farm buildings, ...Keywords: Shantz familyShantz JacobShantz Amos Y.Shantz Noah S.Shantz Walter C.AgricultureCustoms and traditionsMapsFood customsFolkloreYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1781-1955Export options: