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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Michael Wilhelm and Margaret Wettlaufer family history
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of a German family with seven children who settled in Wilmot Township in 1837. It includes newspaper clippings, mostly announcements of births, deaths and marriages. One daughter, ...Keywords: GenealogyFarmersBiographiesSettlers GermanWilmot TownshipPrestonWilhelm familyWilhelm MichaelWilhelm Margaret Wettlaufer (m. Michael)Wilhelm PeterYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1837-1988Export 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:Nicholas Asmussen
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the building contractor who was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1919 and as Mayor of Kitchener in 1925.Keywords: BiographiesPoliticiansMayorsKitchenerAsmussen NicholasKitchener City CouncilSt Peter's Lutheran Church BerlinYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1876-1926Export options:Oliver Kinzie
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president and general manager of the Walker Bin and Store Fixture Co., Kitchener, including an account of the establishment of that business.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industryKinzie OliverWalker Bin and Store Fixture Co. KitchenerJ.Y. Shantz and Sons BerlinKlippert Furniture Co. BerlinKitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1890-1926Export options:Oscar Lauber
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the vice-president and superintendent of the George J. Lippert Table Co. of Kitchener.Keywords: BiographiesFurniture industryLauber OscarLippert George J.Lippert Furniture Co. KitchenerGeorge J. Lippert Table Co. KitchenerKrug Furniture BerlinSt Mary's Roman Catholic Church BerlinBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1881-1926Export options:Oscar Roy Kleinschmidt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of a partner in the Studebaker dealership of Kitchener.Keywords: BiographiesAutomobile dealersKleinschmidt O. RoyKleinschmidt and Neuber Ltd KitchenerKitchenerYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1902-1926Export options:Oscar Rumpel
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Kitchener felt slipper manufacturer who took over the old factory of Williams, Greene and Rome in 1913.Keywords: BiographiesFelt industryPoliticiansRumpel OscarRumpel Ada Hilborn (m. Oscar)Rumpel Felt Co. KitchenerKitchener City CouncilKitchener Daily RecordWilliams Greene and Rome Co. BerlinBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1875-1926Export options:Otto Klotz
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of Preston's leading citizen, including details of his public service especially to education.Keywords: BiographiesHotelsGerman languageSchool boardsSchools PublicCourtsKlotz OttoKlotz familyKlotz's Hotel PrestonPreston Public SchoolYear of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1838-1900Export options:Peter H. Roos
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Waterloo insurance executive.Keywords: BiographiesInsurance agentsDominion Life Assurance Co.Waterloo Musical SocietyWaterlooRoos Peter H.Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1865-1926Export options:Philip S. Lautenschlager
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the Berlin businessman and community leader.Keywords: BiographiesButton industryMusicLautenschlager P.S.Lautenschlager familyBoehmer HenryCity Heating Co. BerlinBerlin Town CouncilBerlin Board of HealthEconomical Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1840-1926Export options: