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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
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:Tragedy and comedy in Mennonite life
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract:[Magdalene Redekop] is a specialist in Low German, and since many in attendance also know the language, she indulges in a Low German-themed question structure based on the fingers on one's hand. ...
Keywords: WritingMennonitesHumorNovelsYear of publication: 2013Export 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:Wanner family: a preliminary report
Type: BookKeywords: GenealogyWanner familyWaterlooYear of publication: 2013Export options:Weber family: a preliminary report
Type: BookKeywords: GenealogyWaterlooWebber familyYear of publication: 2013Export options:What's in a Name? Questions of Loyalty in Berlin, Ontario during World War One
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Examines the attitudes of the citizens of Berlin, Ontario towards German nationality and loyalty in this community during the events leading up to and surrounding the first world war. Anti-German ...Keywords: Hett John Emil (1870-1956)PoliticiansBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerGross DavidDiseases InfluenzaPlace namesElections FederalElections MunicipalEthnic identityYear of publication: 2013Historical Period: 1912-1918Export options:Wilson A. Hunsberger
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A profile of the president of the Waterloo Historical Society in 1963-64, noting his contributions in teaching and social work as well as his service with the Mennonite Central Committee and the ...Keywords: BiographiesAssociations and clubsTeachersHunsberger WilsonHunsberger Edith BeyerMennonite Central CommitteeWaterloo Tp SS 25 Bearinger'sWaterloo Region Lung AssociationChildren's Aid SocietyWaterlooYear of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1919-1982Export options: