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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
From Stambach to Berlin (Ontario) and the descendants of Rev. John W. Stoeckle/Steckle (JJJ4), 1802-1879
Type: BookAbstract: A family history of the Rev. John W. Steckle, his wife Esther Bleam and their six grown children. Copies of newspaper clippings, wedding announcements, obituaries and family correspondence are ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesStoeckle familySteckle familyMennonitesStoeckle John W.Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerWaterloo TownshipStambachYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1802-1986Export options:From ties of blood to community of memory: ethnic faith communities in multicultural societies : a case study
Type: BookKeywords: HistoryCanadaSocial life and customsOntarioGermansSocial conditionsEthnic relationsGerman CanadiansWindsorYear of publication: 2019Export options:Gemutlichkeit! In Kitchener-Waterloo that means Oktoberfest
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Outlines the background to the annual "Gemutlichkeit' or "Oktoberfest', held in Kitchener and Waterloo, Canada every year. The festival allows the local population to return to their Germanic roots ...Keywords: Kitchener-Waterloo OktoberfestFestivalsYear of publication: 1989Export options:Genealogical, biographical and pictorial history of the Bettschen family and its connections
Type: BookAbstract: An account of many members of the Bettschen family, beginning with David Bettschen in Canton Berne, Switzerland in 1723 and including David's son, Jacob, who settled in Wilmot Township in the early ...Keywords: GenealogySwissMapsBiographiesWilmot TownshipBettschen familyBettschen GottliebBettschen JacobBettschen ChristianBettschen GilgianYear of publication: 1910Historical Period: 1828-1910Export options:Genealogical history of the Clemens family and descendants of the pioneer, Gerhart Clemens
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of a Pennsylvania family, mentioning Abraham S. Clemens and Abraham O. Clemens whose families came to Waterloo Township in 1825 and 1855 respectively.Year of publication: 1948Historical Period: 1825-1948Export options:Genealogies of Peter Spenler and Katherine Kennel 1849-1971
Type: BookAbstract: A history of Amish families who came to the Baden area of Wilmot Township.Keywords: GenealogyAmishBiographiesSpenler PeterKennel KatherineBadenWilmot Township19th century20th centuryYear of publication:Historical Period: 1849-1971Export options:Genealogy of the Bergey family: a record of the descendants of John Ulrich Bergey and his wife, Mary
Type: BookAbstract: An encyclopedic history of the Bergey family in North America from 1719 to 1925. The book is divided by generations, with many details of individuals and places of residence and a comprehensive index ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaBergey John UlrichBergey Mary (m. John Ulrich)Bergey familyWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1925Historical Period: 1815-1925Export options:Genealogy of the Bingaman family: a record of the descendants of John Bingaman and his first wife Judith Snider, second wife Elizabeth Clemens
Type: BookAbstract: A history of a Mennonite family whose members settled in the vicinity of Wilmot Township. John Bingaman was one of the fourteen children of John Bingeman and Hannah Bergey who came from Pennsylvania ...Year of publication: 0Historical Period: 1825-1956Export options:Genealogy of the Schneider-Snider family
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An extract from Ezra Eby's history of Waterloo Township (Volume 2, pp. 266-272) setting out the genealogy of the Schneider and Snider families.Keywords: GenealogySt JacobsWoolwich TownshipWaterloo TownshipSchneider JacobSchneider ChristianSnider Jacob C.Erb AbrahamSnider EliasSnider WilliamYear of publication: 1968Historical Period: 1800-1872Export options:German communities in Southern Ontario
Type: MiscellaneousAbstract:This book describes the history, architecture and contemporary characteristics of settlements founded by German immigrants who settled in Waterloo and Southern Bruce Counties. Many places retain ...
Keywords: GermansGerman CanadiansOntarioPennsylvania GermansEuropeCustoms and traditionsAmishMennonitesYear of publication: 2020Export options: