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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Descendants of Hans Jacob Bechtel, better known as Rev. Jacob Bechtel
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy which includes Joseph Bechtel, a Mennonite who moved from Pennsylvania to Waterloo Township with his wife Magdalena Allebach in 1802. Documents such as wills and inventories are ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesBiographiesSettlersPennsylvaniaBechtel JacobBechtel familyWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1916Historical Period: 1802-1916Export options:The anglicizing of German surnames - a frustrating genealogical experience
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A summary of the topics, followed by a discussion of the name Empey, for which the author finds over 65 spellings.Year of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1709-1983Export options: