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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
From forge to farm
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A history of the emigration of Valentin and Anna Gertrude Ratz from Germany in 1828, based largely on the memories and family traditions contained in a 1918 letter by Jacob Ratz, who was an infant ...Keywords: Settlers GermanBlacksmithsSaw mill industryGenealogyRatz JacobRatz ValentinRatz Anna Gertrude (m. Valentin)Wilmot Centre CemeteryHessen GermanyAlsfeld Hessen GermanyYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1828-1918Export options:Grandmother Kaufman: Mary Ratz Kaufman, December 14, 1856 - December 24, 1943
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Recollections of Mary Kaufman by the youngest of her grandchildren, who describes her practicality in the household and her dedication to her church and to community causes such as the Y.W.C.A.Keywords: Kaufman Mary Ratz (m. Jacob)BiographiesChurches EvangelicalCharitiesFamiliesOccupationsAssociations and clubsWomenZion Evangelical Church KitchenerKitchener Y.W.C.A.Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1931-1943Export options:Pioneer settlers of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An address at the dedication of the Memorial Tower in August 1926, listing Waterloo County settlers of German origin.Keywords: GermansPennsylvania GermansMennonitesOccupationsWorld War IWaterloo CountySchoerg JosephBetzner Samuel JrGaukel FrederickEnslin JacobYear of publication: 1926Historical Period: 1800-1926Export options:The four faces of John Ratz, Elmira
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An appraisal of Ratz's roles as Reeve, railway promoter, miller, real estate entrepreneur and family man.Keywords: RailwaysBiographiesFinancial institutionsFlour mill industryPoliticiansMapsPhysiciansSettlersLand ownershipElmiraYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1833-1889Export options: