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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Canadian Encyclopedia
Type: BookAbstract: Includes major entries for Germans, Germanic literature, Germanic fraktur and calligraphy, Mennonites, and Kitchener- Waterloo with brief entries for Galt, Hespeler, Cambridge, Elmira, New Hamburg, ...Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1800-1980Export options:German immigration from Germany to Waterloo County from 1819 to 1840
Type: ThesisAbstract: A study of the reasons for emigration, the process of migration, and those areas of Germany that produced immigrants to the townships of Waterloo, Wilmot, Woolwich and Wellesley.Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1819-1840Export options:Impressions of a German immigrant
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short article, based on comments made by Waterloo County newcomers in letters to European relatives in the 1830s, about the availability of food, low taxes, free hunting and good pay.Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1840Export options:Peterson, Heinrich Wilhelm
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of the Berlin printer, publisher and editor (1793-1859), who published Canada's first German newspaper, the "Canada Museum" from 1835, as well as various secular and religious titles. ...Keywords: NewspapersGerman languageBiographiesGermansGuelphBerlin (Ontario)Peterson Henry WilliamPeterson Harriet Middleton Clayton Douglas (m. H.W.)Canada Museum und Allgemeine ZeitungWellington DistrictYear of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1834-1840Export options:Philipp Lautenschlager's letter
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Translation of a German letter from a new Canadian resident to his family in Herchenrode, Hesse. The letter describes the passage to North America and the way of life, wages and prices in Waterloo ...Keywords: CorrespondenceOccupationsWomenTaxationCustoms and traditionsGerman languageLautenschlager PhilippWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1831Export options:Reminiscences of Grandmother Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A detailed account of a Mennonite family in Waterloo County over a period of nearly 150 years, based on the recollections of the author's mother-in-law. Births, deaths, marriages, illnesses, ...Keywords: BiographiesFood customsElectricityFarmersFuneralsGenealogyGerman languageMennonites (Old Order)Settlers PennsylvaniaTransportationYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1967Export options:St Boniface's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill (CC#4580): German Company Tract, Lot 81, Waterloo Township (now Woolwich Township)
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions, with index and plan, of nearly 700 markers, 119 of which are inscribed in German script and 90 of which are crosses. A suggested walking tour is included.Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1851-1985Export options:The Gerber family history
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy with an introductory biographical sketch of Michael and Veronica Jantzi, Mennonite farmers near Shingletown. John Gerber, Michael's father, settled in Wilmot Township in 1838. A list of ...Keywords: GenealogyGerman languageBiographiesMennonitesWilmot TownshipShingletownBadenSt AgathaGerber familyGerber JohnYear of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1838-1985Export options:The {New Hamburg Independent}'s first century
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A history of the community's first English-language weekly newspaper which began as a campaign publication for local businessman Samuel Merner. The author describes the involvement of George W. ...Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1878-1978Export options: