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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A brief history of Sam R. Horst and his relationship
Type: ReportAbstract: A manuscript autobiography of an Old Order Mennonite farmer in Woolwich Township. As well as describing his working years and activities, the author relates his family's hardships including many ...Keywords: Horst Samuel RFarmersAgricultureMedical careMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesWoolwich TownshipYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1903-1988Export options:A descriptive summary and analysis of the changing settlement and occupational patterns
Type: ThesisAbstract: A study by a Mennonite of settlement patterns and trends in Wilmot Township, the only area of Ontario settled by both Amish and Mennonites. The author surveys the whole township for the period from ...Keywords: Wilmot TownshipNew HamburgBadenMennonitesPennsylvania GermansAmishEducationOccupationsAgricultureBirthsYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1860-1980Export options:Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery monumental transcriptions (CC#4575): Woolwich Township
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions of about 300 stones, preceded by an index. There is no introduction.Year of publication: 1986Export options:Mennonites in Ontario: a Mennonite bicentennial portrait, 1786-1986
Type: BookAbstract: A contemporary portrait of all the Mennonite, Amish, and Brethren in Christ groups in Ontario, illustrated with many large coloured photographs. Short essays on history, faith, farming, education, ...Keywords: Waterloo CountyOntarioMennonitesEducationAmishEthnic groupsTunkersMapsSchoolsMennonites (Old Order)Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1800-1986Export options:The demographic basis of the Old Order Mennonites
Type: ReportAbstract: A study of marital patterns, fertility, migration and occupations of Old Order Mennonites in Canada and the United States between 1939 and 1985. Research shows a young population, an increasing ...Year of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1939-1985Export options:The Old Order Mennonite community in the early twentieth century
Type: ReportAbstract: A report intended for the use of interpreters at Doon Heritage Crossroads, where the Peter Martin house represents an Old Order Mennonite farm. Information is presented on family and social units, ...Keywords: Educational publicationsMennonites (Old Order)German languageReligionEthnic groupsEthnic identityFood customsAgriculturePennsylvania GermansFuneralsYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1900-1920Export options:The years of Benjamin Eby, pioneer Mennonite leader in Ontario, Canada
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A study of the life and times of Benjamin Eby (1785-1853), early community and church leader. A chronological account of Eby's accomplishments as a writer, educator, bishop and patron of new ...Keywords: BiographiesMennonites (Old Order)CorrespondenceEconomic conditionsPublishersWritersReligious dissensionTemperance movementTeachersFurniture industryYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1785-1909Export options: