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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The changing functions of Elmira
Type: ThesisAbstract: An historical account of the establishment and growth of the community from a crossroads settlement to an independent centre, in three phases: the pioneer period (1835-1890), diversification and ...Keywords: Community historiesPopulationLand useTradeLabour forceRailwaysIndustriesFarmers' marketsCities and townsYear of publication: 1965Historical Period: 1835-1965Export options:The Daniel and Annie (Weber) Horst family book, 1876-1955
Type: BookAbstract: Reminiscences and genealogies of Daniel, Annie and their twelve children, Mennonites of North Woolwich Township. Topics include an interlude in Florida for Daniel's health, financial hardships and ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesHorst familySt JacobsElmiraWoolwich TownshipMennonitesHorst DanielHorst SamuelHorst MagdalenaYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1876-1990Export options:The differential growth rates of urban centres in Waterloo County, 1800-1910
Type: ThesisAbstract: An assessment of ethnicity, railway systems, technological change and industrialization as factors in the growth of Berlin, Galt, Hespeler, Preston, Ayr, Elmira and New Hamburg.Keywords: SettlersEthnic identityWaterloo TownshipWellesley TownshipWoolwich TownshipWilmot TownshipDumfries North TownshipBerlin (Ontario)HespelerPrestonYear of publication: 1980Historical Period: 1800-1910Export options:The golden Bible looking-glass
Type: BookAbstract: A translation of the autobiography of the Elmira resident who considered himself to be the Second Moses. The work focuses on his life's experiences, but also includes passages from the Bible and ...Year of publication: 1913Historical Period: c1868-1913Export options:The Mayer-Moyer family tree (1818-1981): a record of the descendants of Adam Mayer (1818-1895)
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogical account of the family that came to Waterloo County in the 1850s from Niederstetten, Germany. The work is primarily a name index providing birth, marriage, and death dates of the ...Keywords: GenealogySettlers GermanBiographiesMayer AdamMayer Regina Stumpf (m. Adam)Moyer JohnMoyer Rachel Cress (m. John)Moyer familyMayer familyBricker familyYear of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1855-1981Export options:The Mennonites of St. Jacobs and Elmira: Understanding the Variety
Type: BookKeywords: MennonitesSt JacobsElmiraYear of publication: 2010Export options:The Noah B. Martin family history
Type: BookYear of publication: 2014Export options:The Wideman family in Canada and the United States: a genealogical record, 1803-1955
Type: BookAbstract: The second chapter lists descendants of Jacob Wideman and Barbara Lichty who settled in Woolwich Township in 1822. Others of the family settled in Markham Township.Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesPennsylvania GermansBiographiesWoolwich TownshipElmiraWideman familyWideman JacobWideman Barbara Lichty19th centuryYear of publication: 1955Historical Period: 1822-1955Export options:The yesteryears, 1902-1989: a collection of memories
Type: BookAbstract: A family history of Duretta and Harry Wolfhard who lived in Elmira and Kitchener. Information is presented about their life together and their community activities, such as Red Cross fundraising ...Keywords: World War IGenealogyPoetsWolfhard Duretta LeslieWolfhard HarryLeslie familyCasino BridgeportBerlin (Ontario)GaltKitchenerYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1902-1989Export options:The yesteryears, 1902-1989: a collection
Type: BookAbstract: A family history of Duretta and Harry Wolfhard who lived in Elmira and Kitchener. Information is presented about their life together and their community activities, such as Red Cross fundraising ...Keywords: World War IGenealogyPoetryWolfhard Duretta LeslieWolfhard HarryLeslie familyBerlin (Ontario)GaltKitchenerElmiraYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1902-1989Export options: