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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Jacob Y. Shantz: pioneer of Russian Mennonite immigration to Manitoba
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of Shantz's family background and varied business activities in farming, contracting, milling and manufacturing. His role in the Russian Mennonite migrations to Manitoba in the 1870s is ...Keywords: BiographiesPennsylvania GermansMennonitesEthnic groupsRussian MennonitesShantz Jacob Y.ManitobaBerlin (Ontario)Waterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1924Historical Period: 1800-1909Export options:Study of rural and urban Mennonites in Waterloo County and their participation in traditional and non-traditional leisure activities
Type: ThesisAbstract: An analysis of responses to a questionnaire developed under the direction of J. Winfield Fretz and sent to 21 Mennonite churches in the county. The author finds little difference in the level of ...Keywords: MennonitesLeisure activitiesSportsYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1977-1978Export options:The Mennonite settlements in Pennsylvania and Waterloo with special reference to the Bowman Family
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of Mennonite migration, including some references to the settlement of Bowmans in the Blair area of Waterloo Township.Keywords: MennonitesFamiliesGenealogySettlers PennsylvaniaMillsBowman SamuelBaumann Joseph Rev.Bowman ChristianBaumann WendelWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1922Historical Period: 1800-1857Export options: