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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
From forge to farm
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A history of the emigration of Valentin and Anna Gertrude Ratz from Germany in 1828, based largely on the memories and family traditions contained in a 1918 letter by Jacob Ratz, who was an infant ...Keywords: Settlers GermanBlacksmithsSaw mill industryGenealogyRatz JacobRatz ValentinRatz Anna Gertrude (m. Valentin)Wilmot Centre CemeteryHessen GermanyAlsfeld Hessen GermanyYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1828-1918Export options:History of Isaac S. Cressman family, 1830-1965
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of the fourteen children of Isaac S. Cressman, who was born near Strasburg in 1830. Isaac's first wife was Barbara Schneider; after her death, he married her sister Elizabeth. There are ...Keywords: FarmersSettlers PennsylvaniaGenealogyReunionsCressman familyCressman Isaac S.Cressman Elizabeth Schneider (m. Isaac S.)Bowman Sybilla (m. Tobias)Cressman Barbara Schneider (m. Isaac S.)Cressman Ephriam S.Year of publication: 1965Historical Period: 1830-1965Export options:The family of Valentine Ratz
Type: ReportAbstract: A genealogy of the family of John Ratz and Salome Heist of Elmira, and their ten children.Year of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1828-1988Export options:The four faces of John Ratz, Elmira
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An appraisal of Ratz's roles as Reeve, railway promoter, miller, real estate entrepreneur and family man.Keywords: RailwaysBiographiesFinancial institutionsFlour mill industryPoliticiansMapsPhysiciansSettlersLand ownershipElmiraYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1833-1889Export options: