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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Family history of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder Shantz, 1710-1980
Type: BookAbstract: An account of the progenitors and descendants of Jonas C. Shantz (1813-1898) and Hannah Snyder and their eight children. There is a biography of each of the children, apart from Magdalena who died in ...Keywords: Pennsylvania GermansGenealogyBiographiesShantz familyShantz MosesShantz LeviShantz Wendel S.Shantz Jonas C.Shantz ChristianShantz MagdalenaYear of publication: 1980Historical Period: 1813-1980Export options:My mother tongue
Type: BookAbstract: Materials for teachers on the four settler groups of the Waterloo area, the Mohawks, the Pennsylvania-Germans, the Germans and the Scots. Printed material, slides and audio cassettes are provided on ...Keywords: Ethnic groupsEthnic identityTeachersIndigenous peoplesPennsylvania GermansGaelicGerman languagePoetryEducationChildrenYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1840-1850Export options:The downfall of Dr Vardon
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short account of Hawkesville's Dr William H. Vardon, including his custody battle with his second wife, Elvina, over their daughter Nellie.Year of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1856-1886Export options:The family history of Enoch Clemens Erb and Catharine Stauffer Good: their descendants and his ancestors
Type: ReportAbstract: A genealogy of the seven children and a niece who were raised by Enoch Clemens Erb (1842-1917) and his wife Catherine. Background biographical information is included about the Erb family.Keywords: MennonitesGenealogyFamiliesSettlers PennsylvaniaBiographiesBerne SwitzerlandGermany PfalzWilmot TownshipErb FamilyErb EnochYear of publication: 1980Historical Period: 1800-1980Export options:The Mennonite Canadians
Type: BookAbstract: Textbook for primary school children with questions and activities. Mennonite faith, settlement in Waterloo County, the immigration of the Russian Mennonites and the present way of life are all ...Keywords: Russian MennonitesYear of publication: 1980Historical Period: 1780-1980Export options: