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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A Benjamin Eby letter
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Transcript of an letter to Jacob Groff from Benjamin Eby written in 1851. Eby writes that Abraham C. Weber was ordained as preacher and that Joseph E. Schneider, Jacob J. Schneider, and Johannes C. ...Year of publication: 1967Historical Period: 1850-1851Export options:A biographical history of the Eby family: being a history of their movements in Europe during the Reformation and of their early settlement in America; as also much other unpublished historical information belonging
Type: BookAbstract: A detailed genealogy of the descendants of Theodorus Eby, Peter Eby and Nicholas Eby who migrated to Pennsylvania from Europe between 1715 and 1820. Names and vital dates are given of all descendants ...Keywords: BiographiesClergyGenealogyMarriageMennonitesImmigrationPennsylvania GermansEby familySchneider Barbara Eby (m. Joseph)Eby John HannesYear of publication: 1889Historical Period: 1800-1889Export options:A biographical history of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character
Type: BookAbstract:A collection of biographical sketches of the mainly Pennsylvania German Mennonites who settled in Waterloo Township and adjoining areas in the first half of the nineteenth century. The details for ...
Year of publication: 1895Historical Period: 1798-1895Export options:A preliminary report on the 1984 Schneider Haus experience: a public program
Type: ReportAbstract: An account of excavations during the 1984 summer, including historical profiles of the Joseph Schneider family and of the public education programs accompanying the project.Keywords: Berlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1820-1900Export options:Benjamin Eby: pioneer Ontario bishop- teacher-writer
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical account of Benjamin Eby, focusing on his books, the marriage certificates he signed, and the fraktur inscriptions of the Eby meeting house hymnals. There is a modern transcription of ...Keywords: MennonitesFolk artClergyGerman languageChurches MennoniteSchoolsWritersTeachersPublishersBiographiesYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1785-1853Export options:Bill Moyer's Waterloo County diary
Type: BookAbstract: Brief historical sketches about places, industries, prominent people and families. Interesting facts are also described about aspects of daily life from hex signs to weather predictions.Keywords: GermansMennonitesMilitary conscriptionWar 1812FestivalsCustoms and traditionsBiographiesIndustriesFood customsBusinessesYear of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1800-1930Export options:E.W.B. Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biography of Snider (1842-1921), mill owner, promoter of the Waterloo Junction Railway and "father of hydro power" in Ontario. Special mention is made of a German roller machine, the "Walzenstuhle ...Keywords: BiographiesRailwaysFamiliesGenealogyMillsChurches EvangelicalRussian MennonitesPolitical partiesFlour mill industryFoundriesYear of publication: 1921Historical Period: 1842-1921Export options:From Pennsylvania to Waterloo: Pennsylvania-German folk culture in transition
Type: BookAbstract: Proceedings of the 10th anniversary symposium, "Continuity and change: Pennsylvania-German folk culture in transition", richly illustrated with photographs of the accompanying exhibit, "Changes in ...Keywords: AmishArt and artistsFood customsCustoms and traditionsEthnic identityAgricultureFolk artFolkloreGenealogyGerman languageYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1750-1950Export options:Grace Schmidt honoured
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A summary of the local history achievements that won Grace Schmidt a provincial Outstanding Achievement Award at a Volunteer Service Award ceremony.Keywords: WomenOccupationsAssociations and clubsHistoric sitesSchmidt GraceLibrariansJoseph Schneider Haus Gallery and Museum KitchenerWaterloo County Hall of FameYear of publication: 1995Historical Period: 1972-1995Export options:Hannes Schneider and his wife Catharine Haus Schneider: their descendants and times, 1534-1939
Type: BookAbstract: A history of thirteen generations of Schneiders, including a wide miscellany of information gathered by Joseph M. Snyder. The range of materials is so inclusive that, as the preface indicates, it is ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesSchneider familySnyder familySchneider HannesSchneider Catharine HausWaterloo CountyMennonitesRussian MennonitesYear of publication: 1937Historical Period: 1800-1943Export options: