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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Died in 1968
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A list of notable people who died in 1968, including Miss Sara Elizabeth Barrett, Mrs Frederick Claire, William H. Gillespie, Mrs Louis L. Lang, John D. Murray, John A. Schmidt, R.K. Serviss, William ...Keywords: ObituariesWomenPoliticiansAssociations and clubsGaltPrestonWilmot CentreAyrSt JacobsElmiraYear of publication: 1968Historical Period: 1868-1968Export options:Dr Otto Klotz: Director of the Dominion Observatory, Ottawa
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An obituary of Otto Julius Klotz (1852- 1923), the son of Otto Klotz of Preston, recording his education, scientific achievements and writings. The article was separately printed in 1924 by the ...Year of publication: 1924Historical Period: 1852-1923Export options:Ephraim Weber
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the family of Ephraim Weber, a writer from Waterloo County who later moved to Alberta.Keywords: GenealogyAuthorsMennonitesTeachersBiographiesKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)BadenFreeportPrestonYear of publication: 1962Historical Period: 1895-1962Export options:E.W.B. Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of Snider (1842-1921), mill owner, promoter of the Waterloo Junction Railway and "father of hydro power" in Ontario. Special mention is made of a German roller machine, the "Walzenstuhle ...Keywords: BiographiesRailwaysFamiliesGenealogyMillsChurches EvangelicalRussian MennonitesPolitical partiesFlour mill industryFoundriesYear of publication: 1921Historical Period: 1842-1921Export options:Founder of Preston commemorated
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short account of the founding of Preston by John Erb, including biographical information and a description of the unveiling of a plaque in 1960.Year of publication: 1960Historical Period: 1805-1960Export options:Frederick Robert Shantz
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An obituary of Shantz (1875-1932) who worked for his father's foundry business and presided over the Shantz family reunion at Waterloo in 1930. He also served on the Preston Town Council and was ...Year of publication: 1932Historical Period: 1875-1932Export options:Gilbert Bergey era
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A profile of the eldest son of David Bergey and chief assistant to his mother in the family cheese business. He and his wife marketed cheese and other farm produce at the Stratford Farmers' Market ...Keywords: AgricultureCustoms and traditionsMusicTunkersMennonitesBergey GilbertStratfordPrestonBerlin (Ontario)New DundeeYear of publication: 1995Historical Period: 1897-1946Export options:Henry Brubacher Bowman, 1900-1991
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of the secretary-treasurer of the Waterloo Historical Society from 1967- 1973, including a sketch of his working life as an engineer with various industrial businesses. His ...Keywords: OccupationsMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesPublic transportIndustriesBusinessesGerman languageBowman Henry BrubacherBowman AbrahamBowman Catherine Brubacher (m. Abraham)Year of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1900-1991Export options:Historical notes, 1936
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A note of the removal of graves in the second Preston Roman Catholic cemetery to an area near the Speedsville Road, because of the widening of the highway between Galt and Preston.Keywords: RailwaysCemeteriesRoadsChurches CatholicYear of publication: 1936Historical Period: 1857-1936Export options:Historical sketch of the Clemens family
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A history of the Clemens family, especially those members who became pioneers of Waterloo Township.Keywords: Settlers PennsylvaniaUnited Empire LoyalistsGenealogyAmerican Revolution 1775-1783Diseases CholeraTextile IndustryClergyChurches MethodistChurches EvangelicalWater powerYear of publication: 1921Historical Period: 1800-1921Export options: