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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Die Kraichgauer Vorfahren von John George
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of former Canadian Prime Minister, John George Diefenbaker, whose ancestors are traced back to the Kraichgau region in what is now Baden-Württemburg, Germany. Diefenbaker's grandfather, ...Keywords: GenealogyPoliticiansHawkesvilleGermansDiefenbaker John GeorgeDiefenbacher George JacobDiefenbaker familyWellesley TownshipYear of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1853-1979Export options:Lawyers as members of urban business elites in southern Ontario, 1860 to 1920
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: An analysis of the changing distribution and organization of law practices in southern Ontario communities, in relation to the main phases of business activity. Lawyers are described as members of " ...Keywords: UrbanizationAssociations and clubsEthnic identityGermansLand ownershipLawyersLegislationPoliticiansTaxationBerlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1990Historical Period: 1860-1920Export options:Moses Springer, M.P.P., Waterloo
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of the man who was Reeve then Mayor of Waterloo for many years, founded the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and represented North Waterloo in the Ontario Legislature from 1867.Year of publication: 1880Historical Period: 1824-1880Export options:Samuel Merner, M.P., New Hamburg
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of New Hamburg's leading businessman and community leader and Member of Parliament for South Waterloo.Year of publication: 1880Historical Period: 1837-1880Export options: