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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Bishop Benjamin Eby
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief biography of Benjamin Eby, containing a transcript of "A short biography of the venerable old bishop," by one of Eby's parishioners who comments on Eby's character and sermons. The article is ...Keywords: BiographiesClergyMennonitesTeachersSchoolsPennsylvania GermansEby BenjaminEby IsaacEby VeronicaShoemaker JohnYear of publication: 1962Historical Period: 1785-1834Export 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:Jacob Shantz (c1710-1781) and his descendants
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of the three of Jacob's children whose families came to Waterloo County: Isaac who married Barbara Reiff, Esther who married Abraham Bergey, and Christian who married Hannah Paul.Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaShantz IsaacShantz Barbara ReiffBergey AbrahamBergey Esther Shantz (m. Abraham)Shantz ChristianShantz Hannah Paul (m. Christian)Shoemaker Mary ShantzYear of publication: 1984Historical Period: 1808-1983Export options:Recollections of early Waterloo
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An historical sketch of farm life of the Pennsylvania German pioneers, the Mennonite church, education, German newspapers and bridges over the Grand River.Keywords: SettlersPennsylvania GermansMennonitesNewspapersEducationAgricultureWar 1812BridgesSchoolsGerman languageYear of publication: 1915Historical Period: 1800-1850Export options:Reminiscences of Grandmother Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A detailed account of a Mennonite family in Waterloo County over a period of nearly 150 years, based on the recollections of the author's mother-in-law. Births, deaths, marriages, illnesses, ...Keywords: BiographiesFood customsElectricityFarmersFuneralsGenealogyGerman languageMennonites (Old Order)Settlers PennsylvaniaTransportationYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1967Export options:Shoemaker family history
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account that begins with the migration of Swiss-born Jacob to Pennsylvania in 1737 and traces the family line that came to Waterloo County in 1828.Keywords: BiographiesIndustriesGenealogyBridgeportSwitzerlandBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerWaterloo TownshipSwissShoemaker JacobYear of publication: 1951Historical Period: 1828-1900Export options:Shoemaker family history from 1676 to 1951
Type: BookAbstract: A brief genealogy of a Pennsylvania Mennonite family who settled in Waterloo Township. Jacob S. Shoemaker, founder of Bridgeport, came to the area in 1820, followed eight years later by his ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesMennonitesBridgeportWaterlooWaterloo TownshipShoemaker Jacob S.Shoemaker familyIndustriesYear of publication: 1951Historical Period: 1820-1950Export options:The "Canada Museum"
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short history of the "Canada Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung", Kitchener's oldest German newspaper, published from 1835 to 1840.Keywords: GermansNewspapersWaterloo CountyPeterson Henry WilliamEby BenjaminSchneider Jacob C.Van Egmond AnthonyIsrael CarlScott John DrRobinson PeterYear of publication: 1939Historical Period: 1835-1850Export options:The family tree of Heinrich (Henry) and Phillipine Grube
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of a German emigrant couple who settled in Wilmot Township, and the families of their thirteen children. Henry was a shoemaker in New Hamburg, but later farmed in Logan Township. ...Keywords: GenealogySettlers GermanFootwear industryGrube familyGrube HenryGrube Phillipine Ritz (m. Henry)Ritz JacobWillert familyWilhelm John S.Wilhelm Louisa Grube (m. John S.)Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1815-1986Export options:The years of Benjamin Eby, pioneer Mennonite leader in Ontario, Canada
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A study of the life and times of Benjamin Eby (1785-1853), early community and church leader. A chronological account of Eby's accomplishments as a writer, educator, bishop and patron of new ...Keywords: BiographiesMennonites (Old Order)CorrespondenceEconomic conditionsPublishersWritersReligious dissensionTemperance movementTeachersFurniture industryYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1785-1909Export options: