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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Sir Adam Beck plaque
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A note of the dedication of a plaque honouring Beck, the Baden native who was the first chairman and organizer of the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario.Keywords: BiographiesBadenBeck AdamYear of publication: 1962Historical Period: 1960Export options:The Jacob Bernhardt family history
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of Philip and Barbara Bernhardt who came from Alsace to Preston in 1855, including details of their ten children.Year of publication: 1957Historical Period: 1817-1881Export options:The printer of Roseville
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short article indicating that Louis M. Kaiser at the age of 90 was the oldest active printer in Canada. He had operated his printing business in Roseville for 65 years.Year of publication: 1957Historical Period: 1867-1957Export options:The trail of the black walnut
Type: BookAbstract: An account of the migration to North America by ten different European religious groups, notably the Mennonites. The references to Waterloo County (pp. 108-113 and 122-124) relate initial ...Keywords: SettlersGermansPennsylvania GermansAgricultureAmishLutheransMennonitesTunkersEthnic identityMapsYear of publication: 1957Historical Period: 1800-1830Export 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:W.H.S. salutes William H.E. Schmalz
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Photograph and outline of achievements of Schmalz, architect and active member of the Waterloo Historical Society.Year of publication: 1962Historical Period: 1890-1962Export options: