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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Thou art Peter: a story of the pioneer Peter Martin and the Woolwich Mennonites
Type: BookAbstract: A short history of Peter Martin's family, beginning with his grandfather's birth in Switzerland. The main focus is on Peter Martin himself, his accomplishments, interests, and religious devotion, but ...Keywords: FamiliesGenealogyFarmersMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesFolk artPoetsWoolwich TownshipLancaster County PennsylvaniaSwitzerlandYear of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1800-1983Export options:Throw the Baby from the Window a Cookie: English and Pennsylvania German in Contact
Type: Book ChapterYear of publication: 1998Export options:'Till they get tidings from those who are gone...': Thomas Sockett and letters from Petworth emigrants
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A discussion of settlers' letters which were encouraged and published by promoters of a colonization project by which emigrants from the southern English counties (such as Sussex, Surrey, Kent and ...Year of publication: 1993Historical Period: 1832-1837Export options:Toward Sodom
Type: BookAbstract: A fictional account of religious and family disruptions caused by the conflict between the worldly ways of Ebytown and traditional Mennonite values. The novel continues the chronicle of Waterloo ...Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1850-1920Export options:Trail of the black walnut
Type: BookKeywords: Pennsylvania GermansMennonitesMoravian GermansUpper CanadaImmigrationNiagara RegionWaterloo CountyYork CountyEssex CountySettlersYear of publication: 1965Export options:Tremaine's Map of County of Waterloo, Canada West (1861)
Type: MiscellaneousAbstract: A useful account of historical maps of the Waterloo area, notably the Tremaine map as an example of a commercial type of county map already well developed in the United States. The author discusses ...Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1851-1861Export options:Twenty-five fine books at the University
Type: BookAbstract: A catalogue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the University. Items relevant to the history of Waterloo County are the hymnal and juvenile instruction book compiled by Benjamin Eby and printed in ...Year of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1836-1920Export options:Twigs, branches and roots : the Habermehl family of Waterloo County, showing the connection to the Schwantz, Ringler, Grody & Wildfong families
Type: BookKeywords: GenealogyFamiliesWaterloo CountyHabermehl familyWildfong familyRingler familyGrody familySchwantz famillyMennonitesYear of publication: 1997Export options:Umbach family history
Type: ReportAbstract: A genealogical chart of the descendants of Johann Umbach (1797-1879) and Katherine Laschinger (1802-1871).Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesUmbach familyUmbach JohannUmbach Katherine Laschinger (m. Johann)Umbach ConradUmbach J.L.Umbach JacobUmbach Mary Reichert (m. Conrad)Griffin familyYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1824-1988Export options:Up the Conestogo
Type: BookAbstract: An historical account of the lifestyles of the Old Order Mennonites in North America, with particular reference to Waterloo County. Beginning with the settlement years, the author notes events, ...Keywords: DiseasesMapsEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGenealogyMennonites (Old Order)AgricultureWorld War IWorld War IIYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1800-1974Export options: