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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Blacks celebrate abolition of slavery in Elmira [WRP]
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A brief note about the colony of Blacks who settled in Peel Township between 1860 and 1875 and their annual summer celebration of the abolition of slavery. The last one recalled by the author took ...Keywords: Black peopleFestivalsYear of publication: 1961Historical Period: 1860-1886Export options:Daniel Schrag genealogy, 1813-1964
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of the family of a German farmer who became the minister of the East Zorra Mennonite Church in 1849. Many of his descendants settled in Wilmot and Wellesley Townships. Introductions to ...Keywords: MennonitesClergyCheese industryAmishSchrag familySchrag DanielSchrag Elizabeth Gingerich (m. Daniel)Schrag Magdalena Steinman (m. Daniel)Lichti familySchrag ChristianYear of publication: 1964Historical Period: 1813-1964Export options:Family history and genealogy of Jacob (Wagner) Gingerich and Veronica Litwiller, 1825-1975
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of over 2,000 descendants, introduced by a section on the German background, the early Amish Mennonite settlement of Wilmot Township, and the development of the Gingerich family farm in ...Keywords: GenealogySettlers GermanMennonitesAmishFarmersLiquorReligious dissensionGingerich familyGingerich JacobGingerich Veronica Litwiller (m. Jacob)Year of publication: 1975Historical Period: 1825-1975Export options:The Daniel Schrag family history and genealogy
Type: BookAbstract: An expanded revision of an earlier 1964 edition by Keith Schrag. More biographical information on family members is contained in this illustrated version than in the previous book. Daniel was a ...Keywords: GenealogyMennonitesAmishBiographiesFarmersSettlers GermanSchrag familyKennel familyZehr familySchrag JacobYear of publication: 1981Historical Period: 1813-1981Export options: