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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
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:The John B. Leis Family History and Genealogy
Type: BookAbstract: A history of a family founded by Joseph, a German orphan who came to Canada in 1817 and began farming in Wellesley in 1844. His grandson, John B., was a farmer, an implement dealer, and the owner of ...Keywords: GenealogySettlersGermansFarmersLand ownershipTextile IndustryFinancial institutionsCensus recordsMennonitesAmishYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1844-1979Export options: