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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Early Mennonite migrations from Pennsylvania and subsequent settlements in Canada
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A useful summary of settlement in what became Waterloo, Woolwich and Wilmot Townships, in the context of Upper Canada generally. The author recounts the dealings with Richard Beasley and other ...Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1800-1900Export options:Genealogical, biographical and pictorial history of the Bettschen family and its connections
Type: BookAbstract: An account of many members of the Bettschen family, beginning with David Bettschen in Canton Berne, Switzerland in 1723 and including David's son, Jacob, who settled in Wilmot Township in the early ...Keywords: GenealogySwissMapsBiographiesWilmot TownshipBettschen familyBettschen GottliebBettschen JacobBettschen ChristianBettschen GilgianYear of publication: 1910Historical Period: 1828-1910Export options:Three Pennsylvania German pioneer homesteads in Ontario: the families and their way of life
Type: BookAbstract: Illustrated accounts of three Pennsylvania German pioneer homesteads, including the Shantz family homestead in Wilmot Township. Each family is described with its crops, livestock and farm buildings, ...Keywords: Shantz familyShantz JacobShantz Amos Y.Shantz Noah S.Shantz Walter C.AgricultureCustoms and traditionsMapsFood customsFolkloreYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1781-1955Export options: