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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:History of Waterloo County
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: An outline history of the county's settlement by various ethnic groups and of industrial development, electrification, publishing and printing, and cultural activities such as music and singing ...Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1798-1926Export options:John Metz Schneider
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A brief biography of the Kitchener meat packer and sausage manufacturer, including a summary family history and an account of the growth of his business.Keywords: BiographiesMeat packing industrySchneider familySchneider Anna MetzSchneider Helena R. Ahrens (m. J.M.)Schneider J.M.Schneider Charles A.Schneider Fred H.Schneider NormanJ.M. Schneider Ltd KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1859-1926Export options:Louis J. Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of Kitchener's leading businessman, including summaries of Breithaupt family history and business interests.Keywords: BiographiesMayorsPoliticiansLeather industryChurches EvangelicalBreithaupt familyBreithaupt A.L.Breithaupt Catharine Hailer (m. Louis)Breithaupt E. CarlBreithaupt Emma Devitt (m. L.J.)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1855-1926Export 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:William Henry Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the engineer who managed the Breithaupt family interests in public utilities and promoted the causes of local history, public libraries, town planning and Grand River conservation.Keywords: BiographiesEngineersPublic utilitiesLibrariesElectricityStreet railwaysGas CoalAssociations and clubsBridgesRailwaysYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1861-1926Export options: