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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
How to live without wars and wedding rings
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of a week the author spent living with an Old Order Mennonite family in Waterloo County, and what she learned about their way of life. This article was included in a collection of Staebler ...Keywords: Mennonites (Old Order)Ethnic groupsConscientious objectionMarriageCustoms and traditionsWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1950Historical Period: 1950Export options:The descendants of Henry S. Bauman
Type: ReportAbstract: The third edition of a 1965 mimeographed report listing the descendants of Henry S. Bauman (1867-1935). It was also revised in 1979. Henry, the fifth son of Martin H. Bauman, first married Judith ...Year of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1867-1987Export options:The part played by immigrants from Waterloo County to the Didsbury, Alberta, settlement in 1894
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short account of the migration which was arranged by Jacob Y. Shantz and included the families of Mr Hunsberger, J.B. Shantz, Ephraim Shantz, M. Weber, Elias Shantz and Rev. J.B. Detwiler.Year of publication: 1950Historical Period: 1893-1950Export options:The pineapple quilt
Type: BookAbstract: A novel about Nancy Martin and her experiences with family and friends in the Old Order Mennonite community of Waterloo County.Year of publication: 1987Export options:The settlement of the German Block in Wilmot Township, Upper Canada
Type: ReportAbstract: A paper given at the Mennonite Experience in America Conference VI, November 5-7, 1987, at Bluffton, Ohio. The author relates the efforts of Christian Nafziger, and of Canadian Mennonites on his ...Keywords: AmishMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesSettlersLand economicsLand ownershipGerman BlockWilmot TownshipYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1820-c1850Export options: