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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Bishop Benjamin Eby
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A sketch of the spiritual leader of the early Mennonites in Waterloo County.Keywords: MennonitesPennsylvania GermansBiographiesDiseasesClergyTeachersNewspapersIndustriesPublishersSchoolsYear of publication: 1941Historical Period: 1785-1855Export 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:Moses Springer
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical sketch of Moses Springer (1824-1898), emphasizing his political roles.Keywords: Springer MosesBiographiesUnited Empire LoyalistsPoliticiansSheriffsReevesMayorsDiseasesIndigenous peoplesInsuranceYear of publication: 1940Historical Period: 1824-1898Export options:The lively little saint of St Jacobs
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief sketch of Dr Napoleon Bonaparte Wolfe, born in 1823 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who practised in St Jacobs from 1853 to 1857. He later built up a lucrative practice in Cincinnati and ...Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1853-1888Export options:The years of Benjamin Eby, pioneer Mennonite leader in Ontario, Canada
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A study of the life and times of Benjamin Eby (1785-1853), early community and church leader. A chronological account of Eby's accomplishments as a writer, educator, bishop and patron of new ...Keywords: BiographiesMennonites (Old Order)CorrespondenceEconomic conditionsPublishersWritersReligious dissensionTemperance movementTeachersFurniture industryYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1785-1909Export options:What's in a Name? Questions of Loyalty in Berlin, Ontario during World War One
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Examines the attitudes of the citizens of Berlin, Ontario towards German nationality and loyalty in this community during the events leading up to and surrounding the first world war. Anti-German ...Keywords: Hett John Emil (1870-1956)PoliticiansBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerGross DavidDiseases InfluenzaPlace namesElections FederalElections MunicipalEthnic identityYear of publication: 2013Historical Period: 1912-1918Export options: