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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Separate and peculiar: Old Order Mennonite life in Ontario = Bei sich selwer un ungwehnlich: alt Mennischde Weg vun Lewe in Ontario
Type: BookYear of publication: 2001Export options:The Hunsbergers
Type: BookAbstract: The original version of a comprehensive family history that includes descendants of Abraham and his son Abram who came to the Waterloo area from Pennsylvania in 1801.Keywords: GenealogyFamiliesMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaHunsberger AbrahamHunsberger AbramHunsberger Mollie Janzen (m. Abram)Wilmot TownshipNew HamburgBadenYear of publication: 1925Historical Period: 1801-1920Export options:The Hunsbergers
Type: BookAbstract: Most Waterloo County Hunsbergers in this book are descendants of Abraham and his son Abram who settled in Wilmot Towmship after migrating from Pennsylvania in 1801.Keywords: GenealogyFamiliesMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaHunsberger AbrahamHunsberger AbramHunsberger Mollie Janzen (m. Abram)Waterloo CountyNew HamburgBadenYear of publication: 1941Historical Period: 1801-1940Export options:Thou art Peter: a story of the pioneer Peter Martin and the Woolwich Mennonites
Type: BookAbstract: A short history of Peter Martin's family, beginning with his grandfather's birth in Switzerland. The main focus is on Peter Martin himself, his accomplishments, interests, and religious devotion, but ...Keywords: FamiliesGenealogyFarmersMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesFolk artPoetsWoolwich TownshipLancaster County PennsylvaniaSwitzerlandYear of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1800-1983Export options:Up the Conestogo
Type: BookAbstract: An historical account of the lifestyles of the Old Order Mennonites in North America, with particular reference to Waterloo County. Beginning with the settlement years, the author notes events, ...Keywords: DiseasesMapsEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)AgricultureWorld War IWorld War IIYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1800-1974Export options:Was Grossdaudy un Grossmammy gsaht hen: stories, poems and proverbs
Type: BookYear of publication: 1994Export options:Why, Grossdaudy?
Type: BookAbstract: A sequel to "Separate and peculiar", using the convention of a conversation between grandfather and grandson, supported by biblical texts, to explain differences between Mennonites and the larger ...Keywords: Mennonites (Old Order)Customs and traditionsEthnic identityFood customsWaterloo CountyWaterloo RegionYear of publication: 1985Export options: