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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:From Pennsylvania to Waterloo: Pennsylvania-German folk culture in transition
Type: BookAbstract: Proceedings of the 10th anniversary symposium, "Continuity and change: Pennsylvania-German folk culture in transition", richly illustrated with photographs of the accompanying exhibit, "Changes in ...Keywords: AmishArt and artistsFood customsCustoms and traditionsEthnic identityAgricultureFolk artFolkloreGenealogyGerman languageYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1750-1950Export options:George Henry Ziegler
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the principal of the Kitchener Conservatory of Music who also directed other musical organizations including the Kitchener Ladies' Band, Kitchener Symphony Orchestra and various church ...Keywords: BiographiesMusicChurchesZiegler George HenryZiegler Mabel Merner (m. George Henry)Kitchener Conservatory of MusicKitchener Ladies' BandKitchener Symphony OrchestraTrinity United Church KitchenerSt Peter's Lutheran Church KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1885-1926Export options:George Rumpel
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin community leader and felt manufacturer.Keywords: BiographiesMayorsFelt industryRumpel GeorgeRumpel Minna Hartman (m. George)Berlin Felt Boot Co.Canadian Consolidated Felt Co. BerlinRumpel Felt Co. BerlinBerlin Park BoardBerlin Water CommissionYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1871-1916Export options:German immigration into Canada: a survey
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An overview of German settlement including the waves of migration to the Waterloo area. It is noted that this article is a translation of the original German work by Werner A. Bausenhart.Year of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1799-c1835Export options:German Sängerfest in Waterloo County during the late nineteenth century
Type: ThesisKeywords: MusicWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1981Export options:Gingrich family genealogy: with limited historical and other data of the Ulrich Gingrich family
Type: BookAbstract: An account of the descendants of Pennsylvania Mennonite Abraham Gingrich and his wife Barbara Hunsicker, who settled in Waterloo Township in 1801.Year of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1801-1981Export options:Guide to local history materials: Doris Lewis Rare Book Room, University of Waterloo Library
Type: BookAbstract: Arranged in three sections: books held in the collection, books (and other sources) relating to Waterloo County available in the Genealogical Society Library of Utah, and archives. References to ...Year of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1830-1940Export options:H. Leslie Staebler
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of the Staebler insurance agency, including an outline of the life and achievements of his father, J.M. Staebler (1846-1906).Keywords: BiographiesInsurance agentsMusicChurches Christian ScientistStaebler H.L.Staebler J.M.Staebler Angeline Ziegler (m. J.M.)H.L. Staebler Co. BerlinBerlin Park BoardBerlin Town CouncilYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1875-1926Export options:Hallman family history in Canada
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy containing portions of family histories by H.S. Hallman and Dr Bergey. Biographical data and photographs of family farmsteads precede the genealogical data for each branch of the family.Keywords: GenealogySettlersPennsylvania GermansBiographiesFarmersMennonitesRosevilleNew DundeeMannheimDumfries North TownshipYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1825-1991Export options: