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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
John Metz Schneider
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A brief biography of the Kitchener meat packer and sausage manufacturer, including a summary family history and an account of the growth of his business.Keywords: BiographiesMeat packing industrySchneider familySchneider Anna MetzSchneider Helena R. Ahrens (m. J.M.)Schneider J.M.Schneider Charles A.Schneider Fred H.Schneider NormanJ.M. Schneider Ltd KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1859-1926Export options:John R. Eden
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the general manager of the Ott Brick Company, with details of civic improvements during his terms as Mayor of Kitchener, especially between 1899 and 1903.Keywords: BiographiesBrick making industryRailwaysMayorsOtt Brick and Tile Co. KitchenerKitchener Canadian Pacific RailwayMcBrine Luggage Co. KitchenerTuerk Engine and Tool Co. BerlinBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1858-1926Export options:Joseph H. Wuest
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of the Fischmann Spring Co. of Kitchener.Keywords: BiographiesMattress industryWuest Joseph H.Fischman Spring Co. KitchenerKitchenerWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1854-1926Export options:Julian Beaty and Abraham Z. Buehler: a record of their descendants
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy with brief biographies of John Beaty and Mary Cress, parents of Julian, who settled in Waterloo Township. Descendants of the six surviving children of Julian and Abraham Z. Buehler ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesSettlers IrishSettlers PennsylvaniaWar 1812TeachersMennonitesCress familyBuehler AbrahamBeatty JohnYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1800-1988Export options:Koch: some ancestors and descendants of David Ludwig Koch, 1801-1889, and Barbara Reist, 1801-1890
Type: BookAbstract: An account of the family of an early settler of Woolwich Township who was ordained a minister for the Conestogo Mennonite Meeting House in 1845. There is information on Ludwig's ancestors and the ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesSettlers GermanFarmersChurches MennoniteBiographiesClergyConestogo Mennonite ChurchGerman CompanyWoolwich TownshipYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1823-1988Export options:Levi Erb Seibert
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin embalmer and funeral director, whose business was merged with that of the Schreiter Furniture Company in 1919.Keywords: BiographiesFuneralsSeibert Levi ErbSchreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel KitchenerBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1883-1926Export options:Levi Weber Shuh
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the manager and president of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company including a summary Shuh genealogy and a chronology of the company.Keywords: BiographiesInsurance agentsShuh LeviShuh JohnShuh familyWaterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co.WaterlooYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1861-1926Export options:Lloyd Elmo Hagedorn
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Kitchener Suspender Co., founded by Charles K. Hagedorn (1859-1921).Keywords: BiographiesButton industryPoliticiansHagedorn C.K.Hagedorn Emily Cairnes (m. C.K.)Hagedorn L.E.Berlin Suspender and Button Co.Kitchener Suspender Co.Kitchener City CouncilBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1859-1926Export options:Louis Frederick Dietrich
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Waterloo automobile dealer and town councillor.Keywords: BiographiesAutomobile dealersPoliticiansDietrich L.F.St Louis Roman Catholic Church WaterlooWaterloo Town CouncilCatholic Mutual Benefit AssociationSt AgathaWaterlooYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1868-1926Export options:Louis J. Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of Kitchener's leading businessman, including summaries of Breithaupt family history and business interests.Keywords: BiographiesMayorsPoliticiansLeather industryChurches EvangelicalBreithaupt familyBreithaupt A.L.Breithaupt Catharine Hailer (m. Louis)Breithaupt E. CarlBreithaupt Emma Devitt (m. L.J.)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1855-1926Export options: