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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Moses David of Windsor and His Family
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Genealogical and biographical sketch of the first Jewish settler in Sandwich (now part of Windsor), Ontario. A merchant, David emigrated from Montreal and resided for about 21 years in Sandwich where ...Year of publication: 1963Export options:Moses Springer
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical sketch of Moses Springer (1824-1898), emphasizing his political roles.Keywords: Springer MosesBiographiesUnited Empire LoyalistsPoliticiansSheriffsReevesMayorsDiseasesIndigenous peoplesInsuranceYear of publication: 1940Historical Period: 1824-1898Export options:Moses Springer, M.P.P., Waterloo
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of the man who was Reeve then Mayor of Waterloo for many years, founded the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and represented North Waterloo in the Ontario Legislature from 1867.Year of publication: 1880Historical Period: 1824-1880Export options:Mrs Mary Kaufman
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An obituary of the woman who contributed significantly to community development in Berlin/Kitchener from the 1870s to the 1940s. In addition to her many accomplishments in the area of hospital ...Keywords: BiographiesWomenObituariesAssociations and clubsKaufman Mary Ratz (m. Jacob)GermansKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1943Historical Period: 1856-1943Export options:My grandparents: Tilman B. Martin and Mary Shantz; Henry D. Steckle and Maryann Sitler
Type: ReportAbstract: Reminiscences of the author's Mennonite grandparents, including the Shantzes who farmed in Waterloo Township.Keywords: FarmersWomenHorticultureBiographiesGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)Martin Tilman B.Shantz MarySteckle Henry D.Sitler MaryannYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1866-1978Export options:My Life at Cheder
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Relates the author's memories of the traditional Jewish children's school '(cheder)' in Toronto where he studied Hebrew, Yiddish, and Judaism for over six years beginning in 1924. [B. Rivers]Keywords: BiographiesTorontoKayfetz BenJewsYear of publication: 1989Export options:My Old Order Mennonite heritage
Type: BookAbstract: A brief description of the faith, history and lifestyle of the Old Order Mennonites of Waterloo County. The author describes her own experience, from an Old Order Mennonite upbringing to baptism as a ...Keywords: Mennonites (Old Order)Customs and traditionsMusicEducationLeisure activitiesBiographiesWomenWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1970Export options:Mylius, George Rudolph
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A brief profile of the German-born physician who practised in Berlin from 1860, including a reference to his unsuccessful efforts to produce beet sugar. Mylius was a cousin of Hugo Kranz and married ...Keywords: BiographiesPhysiciansSugar beet industryMylius George Rudolph DrMylius Dorothea Klotz (m. R.)Kranz HugoKlotz OttoBerlin (Ontario)PrestonYear of publication: 1886Historical Period: 1860-1886Export options:Nafziger, Christian
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of the leader of the Amish settlement in the German Block of Wilmot Township. The author explains the role of Nafziger (1776-1836) in negotiating land grants for Amish families and the ...Year of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1820-1836Export options:Nelson Goetz Shantz
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the proprietor of The Brunswick Garage in Kitchener, including a summary Shantz genealogy.Keywords: BiographiesAutomobile dealersShantz Nelson G.Shantz familyShantz Doranda Dedels (m. Nelson G.)Brunswick Garage KitchenerKitchenerBreslau (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1866-1926Export options: