This site is a work in progress. Tell us what you think.
German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
History and genealogy of the Witmer family
Type: BookAbstract: A book by the president of Spae-Naur Inc. of Kitchener. The Witmer family came from Pennsylvania to Waterloo Township in 1804 and is connected by marriage with the Groh, Gingerich and Reichert ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesTunkersSettlersPennsylvaniaFarmersMennonitesWaterloo TownshipRosebank19th centuryYear of publication: 1977Historical Period: 1804-1977Export 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 Witmer story
Type: BookAbstract: A brief history of the Witmer family, Tunkers who came to Preston from Pennsylvania in 1804 and intermarried with the Grohs and Gingerichs. It includes reminiscences of the Isaac Witmer family who ...Keywords: GenealogyTunkersFarmersSettlers PennsylvaniaMennonitesWitmer familyPrestonWilmot TownshipWaterloo Township19th centuryYear of publication: 1962Historical Period: 1804-1910Export options: