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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
A memoir of Rev. A.B. Sherk
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A short biography of Breslau-born Rev. A.B. Sherk, who became a missionary preacher for the United Brethren in Christ.Keywords: BiographiesSherk A.B. Rev.ClergyUnited Brethrenin ChristTunkersBreslau (Ontario)19th century20th centuryYear of publication: 1916Historical Period: 1832-1916Export options:The early Mennonite settlements in Ontario
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A discussion of the reasons for Mennonite immigration to Ontario following the American Revolutionary War, with details about the Waterloo settlement including family names of early settlers, the ...Keywords: MennonitesPennsylvania GermansGenealogyWar 1775-1783 American RevolutionaryUpper CanadaWaterloo CountyPioneers' Memorial Tower DoonBlairZurichMarkhamYear of publication: 1934Historical Period: 1795-1828Export options:The Pennsylvania-German in history
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A general history of the Mennonite people from their origins in Switzerland, their migration to Pennsylvania and later to Waterloo County.Keywords: MennonitesSettlersPennsylvania GermansImmigrationEthnic identityMarriageCustoms and traditionsTunkersWorld War IWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1926Historical Period: 1775-1825Export options: