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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Memories of yesteryears
Type: BookAbstract: The autobiography of Lorne Shantz, born in 1906 on a farm near Philipsburg, describing his childhood and farm life. There are also genealogical charts and photographs of the Shantz family.Keywords: Shantz LorneShantz familyBiographiesFarmersGenealogyPhilipsburgWilmot Township20th centuryYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1906-1987Export options:Mennonite Central Committee: early days
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: The history of a Mennonite relief centre in Kitchener, from its opening in 1944 at the home of Dr J. Hett, to 1964. The organization, operation, buildings and personnel are described and illustrated.Year of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1920-1964Export options:Mennonite genealogical resources: the Grace Schmidt Room, Kitchener Public Library
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An outline of materials available, including books, periodicals, census and assessment records, naturalization records, Tweedsmuir histories and birth, marriage and death records.Year of publication: 1986Export options:Mennonite women slowly gain equality
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A general review with no specific references to Waterloo County except that one of the two photographs shows Mennonites picking berries in Berlin, circa 1912.Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1800-1985Export options:Mennonites in Ontario: a Mennonite bicentennial portrait, 1786-1986
Type: BookAbstract: A contemporary portrait of all the Mennonite, Amish, and Brethren in Christ groups in Ontario, illustrated with many large coloured photographs. Short essays on history, faith, farming, education, ...Keywords: Waterloo CountyOntarioMennonitesEducationAmishEthnic groupsTunkersMapsSchoolsMennonites (Old Order)Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1800-1986Export options:Mennonitische Namen / Mennonite names
Type: BookAbstract: An alphabetical listing of Mennonite surnames giving their probable derivation and meaning. Mennonite nicknames are discussed, as are the 20 most common Mennonite family names in Canada. There are no ...Keywords: GenealogyGerman languageMennonitesYear of publication: 1987Export options:Methodist baptisms: Preston Circuit (St Paul's United Church) 1907-1915
Type: ReportAbstract: Alphabetical and chronological lists of persons baptized between 1907 and 1915 at the German Methodist Church which became St Paul's United Church in 1933.Year of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1907-1915Export options:Methodist burials: Preston Circuit (St Paul's United Church), 1908-1929
Type: ReportAbstract: Alphabetical and chronological lists of persons buried between 1908 to 1929, from the German Methodist Church which became St Paul's United Church in 1933.Year of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1908-1929Export options:Methodist marriages: Preston Circuit, part 1: 1897-1912; 1923-1927; part 2: 1912-1923
Type: ReportAbstract: An index and chronological list of marriages performed at the church. Each part is prefaced by a brief historical outline of the church condensed from the booklet, {History of St Paul's United Church ...Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1897-1927Export options:Moser families of Waterloo County
Type: BookAbstract: Genealogies of several Moser families who settled in Hespeler, Bamberg, Heidelberg and Berlin, and near Paradise Lake. Genealogical information is also given on the Musselmans who intermarried with ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaMoser familyMusselman familyMusselman DavidMusselman FrederickFrey Anna Musselman (m. Christian)Musselman Esther Martin (m. David)Moser MichaelYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1800-1987Export options: