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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:Excerpts from letters by Abraham Sherk
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Observations about the roles of Jacob Bechtel and the Sherks in the pioneer settlement of Waterloo Township.Keywords: Indigenous peoplesPennsylvania GermansMennonitesLand ownershipEmigrationWaterloo TownshipSherk AbrahamBuckler LucyBreithaupt William Henry (1857-1944)Bechtel JacobYear of publication: 1959Historical Period: 1799-1944Export options: