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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Jacob Y. Shantz, 1822-1909, promoter of the Mennonite settlements in Manitoba
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of the Berlin farmer- businessman and community leader, emphasizing his role in helping Russian Mennonites to migrate to Manitoba in the later nineteenth century.Keywords: BiographiesRussian MennonitesBusinessesImmigrationFarmersIndustriesMennonitesShantz Jacob Y.Berlin (Ontario)ManitobaYear of publication: 1950Historical Period: 1822-1909Export options:Jacob Y. Shantz: Mennonite businessman
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the financial fortunes of Shantz (1822-1909), from his farming and sawmill business enterprises in the 1850s, the founding of the Dominion Button Works and other industries in the 1870s ...Keywords: BiographiesMennonitesBusinessesEntrepreneursSaw mill industryFarmersButton industryShantz Jacob Y.Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1843-1914Export options:Jacob Y. Shantz: pioneer of Russian Mennonite immigration to Manitoba
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of Shantz's family background and varied business activities in farming, contracting, milling and manufacturing. His role in the Russian Mennonite migrations to Manitoba in the 1870s is ...Keywords: BiographiesPennsylvania GermansMennonitesEthnic groupsRussian MennonitesShantz Jacob Y.ManitobaBerlin (Ontario)Waterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1924Historical Period: 1800-1909Export options:J.E. Hett, spiritualist
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of J.E. Hett, a physician and spiritualist, who was Mayor of Berlin when its name was changed to Kitchener in 1916.Year of publication: 1984Historical Period: 1891-1956Export options:John Adam Rittinger
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of Rittinger (1855-1915), proprietor of the {Berliner Journal} and author of the Joe Klotzkopp letters, with a biography of his son Frederick.Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1855-1915Export options:John Christian Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the longtime secretary of the Breithaupt Leather Co. with details of his other business interests and community service.Keywords: BiographiesManufacturersLeather industryFurniture industryPoliticiansBreithaupt J.C.Breithaupt Caroline C. Anthes (m. J.C.)Breithaupt familyBreithaupt Leather Co. KitchenerAnthes-Baetz Co. KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1861-1926Export options:John E. Hett, M.B.
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the physician and medical researcher who was Mayor of Berlin in 1915 and 1916.Keywords: PhysiciansHealth careBiographiesMayorsHett J.E. DrHett John B.Berlin Town CouncilBerlin Public School BoardKitchener and Waterloo Medical SocietyBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1870-1926Export options:John E. Hett, M.D.
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the physician and medical researcher who was Mayor of Berlin in 1915 and 1916.Keywords: PhysiciansMedical carePoliticiansHett John Emil (1870-1956)Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerBiographiesYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1870-1926Export options:John Lehman Wideman
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of Wideman (1833-1917), Woolwich Township Clerk for 32 years, postmaster of St Jacobs for 44 years, and a director of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company.Keywords: BiographiesObituariesPennsylvania GermansWoolwich TownshipMarkhamBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerSt JacobsWideman John L.Year of publication: 1917Historical Period: 1833-1917Export options:John M. Schneider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of Schneider (1859-1942), founder and president of one of the largest meat-packing firms in Canada.Year of publication: 1942Historical Period: 1859-1942Export options: