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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
History and descendants of Josiah Martin and Sarah Clemmer
Type: BookAbstract: A history of a Mennonite family who first farmed near Floradale, later moving to Iowa with other Stauffer Mennonites from Woolwich Township. Josiah was an ordained minister and the grandson of Peter ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaFarmersClergyReligious dissensionMartin familyMartin PeterMartin Anna Zimmerman (m. Peter)Martin DavidYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1819-1988Export options:History of the Boehm (Beam) family
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the migration of ancestors of Charles Adam Boehm to Pennsylvania and later to Canada.Keywords: ImmigrationGenealogyMennonitesBoehm C.A.Boehm M.S.Boehm JacobBeam AbrahamBeam AdamBoehm MartinWaterlooYear of publication: 1936Historical Period: 1700-1929Export options:Joseph Stauffer
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of Stauffer (1852-1936), the salesman who worked his way up to be president of Newlands and Company and, with Andrew Newlands, founded the Galt Robe Company. Family information about the ...Keywords: BiographiesGenealogyBusinessesTextile IndustryAssociations and clubsPennsylvania GermansDoonBlairGaltBowman NancyYear of publication: 1936Historical Period: 1852-1936Export options:The Old Order Mennonite community in the early twentieth century
Type: ReportAbstract: A report intended for the use of interpreters at Doon Heritage Crossroads, where the Peter Martin house represents an Old Order Mennonite farm. Information is presented on family and social units, ...Keywords: Educational publicationsMennonites (Old Order)German languageReligionEthnic groupsEthnic identityFood customsAgriculturePennsylvania GermansFuneralsYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1900-1920Export options: