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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Gaukel, Friedrich
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of the emigrant from Württemberg who came to Waterloo Township in 1820, first farming and operating a distillery near Bridgeport. In 1833 he purchased land in the small settlement of ...Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1820-1853Export options:Genealogical resources: census records
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A guide to Ontario census records with particular reference to Mennonite families. Information available from the records is discussed, using Waterloo County examples. It mentions an index, compiled ...Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1838-1985Export options:Genealogical resources: land records
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An outline of the information available from land deeds and wills at Registry Offices, with a description of the research procedures used at the Kitchener Registry Office. The author also refers to ...Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1805-1985Export options:Genealogy of Jakob Rempel, 1766-1984
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of a Russian Mennonite family, many of whom settled in Manitoba after coming to Canada in 1925. Reminiscences by family members include the realization, on arrival in Kitchener- Waterloo ...Keywords: GenealogyRussian MennonitesReminiscencesRempel familyWillms familyRempel JohannRempel Justina Enns (m. Johann)Rempel John J.Rempel Margaret A.Rempel George G.Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1925-1984Export 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:Germans in Canada
Type: BookYear of publication: 1985Export 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:Globus
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A photocopy of an issue containing three articles relating to the achievements of German immigrants in Canada, including those who came to the Waterloo area. The articles are entitled "Die deutsche ...Keywords: Russian MennonitesYear of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1800-1985Export options:Grace Schmidt honoured
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A summary of the local history achievements that won Grace Schmidt a provincial Outstanding Achievement Award at a Volunteer Service Award ceremony.Keywords: WomenOccupationsAssociations and clubsHistoric sitesSchmidt GraceLibrariansJoseph Schneider Haus Gallery and Museum KitchenerWaterloo County Hall of FameYear of publication: 1995Historical Period: 1972-1995Export options: