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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
An example of an Amish Mennonite family history
Type: ReportAbstract: A genealogy of the author's families, the Gaschos who settled east of Baden and in Wellesley and the Nafzigers who farmed in Perth County. Both families were members and clergy of Amish Mennonite ...Keywords: GenealogyReligious dissensionClergyMennonitesAmishSettlers FrenchNafziger familyGascho familyGascho ChristianGascho Christina Petersheim (m. Christian)Year of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1854-1981Export options:Ancestors and descendants of Moses Hostetler
Type: ReportAbstract: An updated version of the 1912 Hostetler family history by Harvey Hostetler, including brief biographical information on the descendants of Moses Hostetler, a Mennonite who settled in Wilmot Township ...Keywords: GenealogyHostetler familyHostetler MosesHostetler Margaret Latshaw (m. Moses)AmishTunkersMennonitesSettlersReunionsIndigenous peoplesYear of publication: 1955Historical Period: 1820-1955Export options:Boundary maintenance among Ontario Amish Mennonites
Type: ReportAbstract: An analysis of the challenge to the Amish Mennonites' ethnic identity by external economic forces and internal differences in ideology, during the period of increasing prosperity between 1940 and ...Keywords: AmishEthnic groupsOccupationsEthnic identityCustoms and traditionsEducationAcculturationPerth CountyWaterloo RegionWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1940-1970Export options:Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery (CC#4528): West Concession III, Lot 12, Wellesley Township
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions with index of about 180 markers. An introduction notes that the older stones bearing only initials are being replaced by plain white stones with more complete information.Keywords: CemeteriesGenealogyMennonitesAmishYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1915-1988Export options:Das Deutschtum in der Provinz Ontario
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A comprehensive study of German ethnicity in the province, including an outline of the settlement and development of the Waterloo area. Strong German influences on local place names, cultural ...Keywords: OntarioAmishMennonitesDemographic statisticsEmigrationEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGermansPlace namesYear of publication: 1931Historical Period: 1800-1930Export options:Family Life
Type: MiscellaneousYear of publication: 1968Export options:Family of Joseph Lichti and Veronica Bosiger
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions of letters dated from 1877 to 1914 from family members in Ontario to relatives in Nebraska and Michigan. John B. and Daniel B. Lichty wrote letters from Wellesley, though Daniel later ...Year of publication:Historical Period: 1877-1914Export options:German communities in Southern Ontario
Type: MiscellaneousAbstract:This book describes the history, architecture and contemporary characteristics of settlements founded by German immigrants who settled in Waterloo and Southern Bruce Counties. Many places retain ...
Keywords: GermansGerman CanadiansOntarioPennsylvania GermansEuropeCustoms and traditionsAmishMennonitesYear of publication: 2020Export options:Historic settlement patterns by ethnicity
Type: ReportAbstract: A map showing the date of settlement, ethnic group, and predominant religion of locales in Waterloo Region. Accompanying documentation lists the township or town and gives an historical summary.Keywords: Ethnic groupsEthnic identitySettlersGermansPennsylvania GermansMennonitesLutheransAmishWaterloo CountyMapsYear of publication: 1975Historical Period: 1800-1974Export options:Historical Sketch of the County of Waterloo
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A general survey of geology, topography and history to about 1880. Leading pioneers and enterprises are named and the importance of early mills, schools and roads is stressed. Though the author notes ...Year of publication: 1972Historical Period: 1800-1881Export options: