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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The puzzle tombstone and Rushes Cemetery
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the cryptic tombstone which marks the graves of the two wives of Dr Samuel Bean in the Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Township. Replicas were placed beside the original weathered markers in ...Keywords: CemeteriesRushes Cemetery Wellesley TownshipBean Henrietta FurryBean Samuel DrBean Susanna CleggYear of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1848-1982Export options:The search for Dr Klinkert
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief account of the research to identify the man described in Uttley's history of Kitchener as the first doctor. The author provides information on both Dr Edward Klinckhardt and Dr Theodore ...Year of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1809-1974Export options:The Sherk family
Type: BookAbstract: A well-documented history of the Sherk family from 1635 to 1982. Most of the book refers to members in the United States, but two chapters refer to Canadian descendants. These include: Joseph Sherk ...Year of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1800-1982Export options:The Waterloo Township cadastre in 1861:
Type: BookAbstract: An explanation of the complex survey system and pattern of landownership from 1800 to 1861 in an introductory essay, with computer-assisted reproductions of Tremaine's map in 22 detailed sections. A ...Keywords: Land ownershipOccupationsMapsIndexesTremaine's Map of the County of Waterloo Canada WestSettlersWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1994Historical Period: 1800-1861Export options:Transylvanian Saxons: Historical Highlights
Type: BookKeywords: GermansTransylvaniaYear of publication: 1982Export options:Trinity Lutheran Church, Shantz Station Cemetery (CC#4595): German Company Tract Lot 85, Waterloo Township (now Woolwich)
Type: ReportAbstract: Alphabetical index to about 520 burials since 1862. The author notes that Trinity Lutheran Church was organized in 1860 by the Rev. Immanuel Wurster and that the cemetery was dedicated in 1863. The ...Keywords: CemeteriesGenealogyInscriptionsYear of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1860-1982Export options:Twenty-five fine books at the University
Type: BookAbstract: A catalogue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the University. Items relevant to the history of Waterloo County are the hymnal and juvenile instruction book compiled by Benjamin Eby and printed in ...Year of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1836-1920Export options:Und keiner hört hin : ein zweisprachiges Schauspiel
Type: BookYear of publication: 1982Export options:Was Grossdaudy un Grossmammy gsaht hen: stories, poems and proverbs
Type: BookYear of publication: 1994Export options:Wilhelm cairn restored
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief history of the cairn, built in 1931 to commemorate German pioneers Michael and Margaret Wilhelm who settled in Wilmot Township in 1837.Keywords: Settlers GermanWilhelm MichaelWilhelm ValentineWilhelm Margaret Wettlaufer (m. Michael)Vogel HenryClaire George A.Clair CameronPannabecker GordDaniells FredDahmer CarlYear of publication: 1994Historical Period: 1837-1994Export options: