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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: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: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: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: