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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A geographic study of the Mennonite settlement in Waterloo County
Type: ThesisAbstract: A comprehensive study of early history, population, Mennonite churches and Mennonite farmsteads, and the economic and cultural patterns of Mennonite life. Charts, graphs and tables provide concise ...Keywords: Russian MennonitesYear of publication: 1961Historical Period: 1800-1961Export options:Confirmation lists from the parish registers of the Church of St John the Evangelist, Church of England
Type: ReportAbstract: Lists of confirmations for the years 1870, 1873, 1875, 1877, 1880, 1882, 1884 and 1888, with dates and names of Bishops of Huron officiating and incumbent clergyman.Keywords: Church recordsChurches AnglicanClergyYear of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1870-1888Export options:Marriages from the parish register of St John the Evangelist, Church of England, Berlin, now Kitchener, Ontario, 1878-1889
Type: ReportAbstract: Details extracted from the original register, including date and place of marriage, age, marital status, profession, residence, denomination, with names of the bride and groom, their parents, ...Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1878-1889Export options:The Mennonite communities of Waterloo County
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A summary of early Mennonite history and the founding of settlements in Waterloo and Wilmot Townships, followed by some discussion of differences in farming practices and general way of life between ...Keywords: Census recordsYear of publication: 1971Historical Period: 1861-1961Export options:The Mennonites of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the religion, education, dress, architecture and farming techniques of Old Order Mennonites in Waterloo County. The authors discuss threats to this lifestyle from urbanization and ...Keywords: AcculturationEthnic groupsEthnic identityCustoms and traditionsMennonites (Old Order)ReligionMennonitesAgricultureGerman languageEducationYear of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1800-1970Export options: