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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Ernst F. Ritz, president 1991-1992
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief biography outlining his business and political career in New Hamburg and Wilmot Township, and his service to various community organizations.Keywords: PoliticiansBiographiesNewspapersRitz Printing New HamburgNew Hamburg IndependentTrinity Lutheran Church New HamburgNew HamburgWilmot TownshipRitz ErnstYear of publication: 1992Historical Period: 1943-1992Export options:Rosebank Community Cemetery (CC#4565): Block A, Concession 2, Lot 4, Huron Road, Wilmot Township
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions with index of about 150 markers. The introduction notes that the cemetery dates from about 1830 and is located on land deeded to the community for use as a cemetery and school. ...Keywords: TunkersAmishCemeteriesGenealogyYear of publication: 1989Historical Period: 1825-1989Export options:The puzzle tombstone and Rushes Cemetery
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the cryptic tombstone which marks the graves of the two wives of Dr Samuel Bean in the Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Township. Replicas were placed beside the original weathered markers in ...Keywords: CemeteriesRushes Cemetery Wellesley TownshipBean Henrietta FurryBean Samuel DrBean Susanna CleggYear of publication: 1982Historical Period: 1848-1982Export options:Wilhelm cairn restored
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief history of the cairn, built in 1931 to commemorate German pioneers Michael and Margaret Wilhelm who settled in Wilmot Township in 1837.Keywords: Settlers GermanWilhelm MichaelWilhelm ValentineWilhelm Margaret Wettlaufer (m. Michael)Vogel HenryClaire George A.Clair CameronPannabecker GordDaniells FredDahmer CarlYear of publication: 1994Historical Period: 1837-1994Export options:William H.E. Schmalz, 1890-1981
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A tribute to the architect, community leader and active member of the Waterloo Historical Society.Keywords: BiographiesArchitectsVeteransAssociations and clubsSchmalz W.H.E.Schmalz William HenrySchmalz HerbertSchmalz Beatrice Richardson (m. W.H.E.)Berlin (Ontario)KitchenerYear of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1890-1981Export options:Wilmot Mennonite Cemetery (CC#4558): Bleam's Road, South side, Lot 17, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions with index of about 150 markers in the cemetery that dates from 1846. The introduction notes that the cemetery has always been associated with Geiger Mennonite Church but was also open ...Keywords: CemeteriesGenealogyIndexesMennonitesYear of publication: 1991Historical Period: 1846-1980Export options: