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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The family history and genealogy of Christian Steinman(n) and Veronica Eyer
Type: BookAbstract: An account of an Amish family who came to Wilmot Township in 1827. The genealogy of each family is prefaced with biographical information, and illustrations include photographs and facsimiles of ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesAmishSteinmann ChristianSteinmann Veronica Eyer (m. Christian)Steinman familySteinmann Christian JrSteinmann Maria Honderich (m. Christian Jr)Erb Jacob S.Erb Catherine Steinman (m. Jacob S.)Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1827-1990Export options:The life and times of George Hendel Sr
Type: ReportAbstract: The autobiography of George Hendel Sr who was born in Austria-Hungary in 1904 and came to Kitchener in 1929. He started farming in the 1930s but by the 1950s had changed to construction. He recounts ...Keywords: FarmersGenealogyBiographiesRomaniaEconomic conditionsNew Apostolic ChurchWaterlooEmigrationYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1904-1990Export options:The Mennonite heritage of the Huber family, Oxford and Waterloo Counties, Ontario
Type: ReportAbstract: An unpublished student essay on an influential Berlin family. There are biographical sketches of many members, including Henry S., Jacob, James T. and his wife Emmaline Schlichter, Benjamin S., Allen ...Keywords: MennonitesHuber familyGenealogySettlers PennsylvaniaBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerOxford CountyWaterloo County19th century20th centuryYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1820-1990Export options:The {New Hamburg Independent}'s first century
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A history of the community's first English-language weekly newspaper which began as a campaign publication for local businessman Samuel Merner. The author describes the involvement of George W. ...Year of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1878-1978Export options:The Old Order Mennonite community
Type: BookAbstract: A workbook designed for teachers of Grade Four classes. Rich in information about Old Order customs and traditions, the book has eleven appendices containing historical background, maps, stories, ...Keywords: Educational publicationsEthnic groupsReligionCustoms and traditionsMennonites (Old Order)Food customsMusicYear of publication: 1978Export options:The Petworth Emigration Scheme: a preliminary list of emigrants from Sussex and neighbouring counties in England to Upper Canada 1832-1837
Type: BookAbstract: A working list of emigrant families from southern English counties (such as Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire) who were assisted to come to Upper Canada in the 1830s. Among those who settled in ...Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1832-1837Export options:The Wenger book: a foundation book of American Wengers including variant spellings such as Winger, Wanger, Whanger, Wegner, Wengert, Wengerd, Wingart, Wingard, Wingert, Wangerd, Wengar, Wencker, and names spelled with "V" rather than "W"
Type: BookAbstract: A history of the family in America, particularly descendants of Christian Wenger and Eve Graybill who came to Pennsylvania in 1727. Among those who came to Waterloo County were Elizabeth Zimmerman ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesTunkersBiographiesWenger familyPennsylvaniaWaterloo County19th century20th centuryYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1825-1978Export options:The yesteryears, 1902-1989: a collection
Type: BookAbstract: A family history of Duretta and Harry Wolfhard who lived in Elmira and Kitchener. Information is presented about their life together and their community activities, such as Red Cross fundraising ...Keywords: World War IGenealogyPoetryWolfhard Duretta LeslieWolfhard HarryLeslie familyBerlin (Ontario)GaltKitchenerElmiraYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1902-1989Export options:The yesteryears, 1902-1989: a collection of memories
Type: BookAbstract: A family history of Duretta and Harry Wolfhard who lived in Elmira and Kitchener. Information is presented about their life together and their community activities, such as Red Cross fundraising ...Keywords: World War IGenealogyPoetsWolfhard Duretta LeslieWolfhard HarryLeslie familyCasino BridgeportBerlin (Ontario)GaltKitchenerYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1902-1989Export options:Wanner Mennonite Cemetery (CC#6479): Concession B, Lot 11, Beasley's Old Survey, Woolwich Township, Waterloo County (formerly Waterloo Township)
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions with index of some 950 names. The cemetery, dating from 1814 on Wanner family land, was enlarged in 1880 to serve the larger community.Keywords: CemeteriesGenealogyMennonitesYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1814-1988Export options: