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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A memoir of Rev. A.B. Sherk
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of Breslau-born Rev. A.B. Sherk, who became a missionary preacher for the United Brethren in Christ.Keywords: BiographiesSherk A.B. Rev.ClergyUnited Brethrenin ChristTunkersBreslau (Ontario)19th century20th centuryYear of publication: 1916Historical Period: 1832-1916Export options:Col. H.J. Bowman
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of Herbert Joseph Bowman, civil engineer, manager of the Berlin waterworks, and organizer of the 108th Militia Regiment. Information about other members of the Bowman family is ...Keywords: Bowman Herbert J.EngineersPennsylvania GermansBiographiesPoliticians118th Overseas Battalion108 Regiment North WaterlooQueen's Own Rifles29th Waterloo RegimentKitchenerYear of publication: 1916Historical Period: 1865-1916Export options:D.B. Detweiler
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Brief biography of Daniel Bechtel Detweiler (1860-1919), Berlin businessman and promoter of the distribution of hydro- electric power from Niagara Falls.Keywords: BiographiesObituariesPennsylvania GermansSt JacobsBerlin (Ontario)RosevilleKitchenerDumfries North TownshipWoolwich TownshipDetweiler D.B.Year of publication: 1919Historical Period: 1860-1919Export options: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 Amishman
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief history of the origins of the Amish religion with reference to the settlement of Wilmot Township by Christian Nafziger and his followers in 1822.Year of publication: 1919Historical Period: 1799-1913Export options:Transcript of original deed for the German Company Tract, Waterloo Township
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Text of the 1805 deed of sale by Richard and Henrietta Beasley of 60,000 acres of Block Number Two to Daniel and Jacob Erb for 10,000 pounds.Year of publication: 1919Historical Period: 1804-1805Export options:Waterloo County history
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A summary history of Waterloo County and its five townships. Topics include local historians, the Attiwandaronk Indians, various groups of settlers, education, newspapers, railways, and Waterloo ...Keywords: Indigenous peoplesMennonitesAmishMillsFlour mill industryEthnic groupsImmigrationSettlementSettlement processFurniture industryYear of publication: 1919Historical Period: 1800-1918Export options: