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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The history of the Pioneer German Language Press of Ontario, 1835-1918
Type: BookAbstract:This is the story of the rise and eventual disappearance of approximately thirty German weekly newspapers during a period of slightly more than eighty years. It describes the successes and ...
Keywords: OntarioGerman newspapersYear of publication: 2019Historical Period: 1835-1918Export options:The history of the Schaus family in Canada, 1846-1979
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of a German family who farmed near Breslau before moving to Normanby Township in 1854. Family reunions have been held in Kitchener, Waterloo and St Jacobs.Keywords: GenealogySettlers GermanSchaus familySchaus NicholasBreslau (Ontario)Waterloo TownshipKitchenerSt JacobsWaterlooPrestonYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1846-1979Export options:The John B. Leis Family History and Genealogy
Type: BookAbstract: A history of a family founded by Joseph, a German orphan who came to Canada in 1817 and began farming in Wellesley in 1844. His grandson, John B., was a farmer, an implement dealer, and the owner of ...Keywords: GenealogySettlersGermansFarmersLand ownershipTextile IndustryFinancial institutionsCensus recordsMennonitesAmishYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1844-1979Export options:Two second-generation Hessians help Berlin/Kitchener grow: Dr. William J. Schmidt and Casper Braun
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerHessiansYear of publication: 2019Export options:Up the Conestogo
Type: BookAbstract: An historical account of the lifestyles of the Old Order Mennonites in North America, with particular reference to Waterloo County. Beginning with the settlement years, the author notes events, ...Keywords: DiseasesMapsEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)AgricultureWorld War IWorld War IIYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1800-1974Export options:William John Wintemberg
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of the archaeologist born in New Dundee, including references to his research in Ontario prehistory and his many scholarly papers on folklore and Indian artifacts.Keywords: BiographiesArchaeologyFolkloreNew DundeeIndigenous peoplesWintemberg William JohnWintemberg Elizabeth Lederman (m. Francis)Wintemberg FrancisBoyle David DrWaugh F.W.Year of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1876-1941Export options: