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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Adventures in colonization: co-ordinated developments unsurpassed in history, transforming a wilderness into the "greatest golden granary of the world", turning almost insurmountable obstacles into a triumphant success
Type: BookAbstract: Typescript biography of Jacob Y. Shantz by his son. Jacob's childhood and his role as a leading businessman of Berlin are described, with his settlement of Russian Mennonites in Manitoba given ...Keywords: MennonitesBiographiesGenealogyShantz Jacob Y.EntrepreneursBerlin (Ontario)KitchenerImmigrationRussian MennonitesManitobaYear of publication: 1930Historical Period: 1925-1950Export options:An archaeological perspective of an historic overview of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Type: ReportAbstract: A survey of the context for identifying historic properties in both rural and urban areas. Following a general introduction, the report is organized by the seven post- 1972 municipalities, the ...Keywords: ArchaeologyEnvironment UrbanCulture MaterialHistoric sitesBuildings HeritageMapsPlace namesSettlement processVillagesLandscape CulturalYear of publication: 1988Historical Period: 1798-1972Export options:An archaeological resource assessment of Hidden Valley, City of Kitchener
Type: ReportAbstract: A report on numerous prehistoric artifacts, none of which "point to prolonged or continuous human occupation." The historic farmstead (AiHc-83), identified as that of the Jacob Furtney family in the ...Year of publication: 1989Export options:An outline of early settlement in the Grand River Valley
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the Indian tribes living in the Grand River Valley and the land grant to the Six Nations Indians by Governor Haldimand. The author describes how the land was divided into six blocks and ...Keywords: War 1812Indigenous peoplesLand ownershipMennonitesLand economicsGrand River ValleySix Nations IndiansYear of publication: 1962Historical Period: 1600-1833Export options:Augustus Jones, Upper Canada Public Land Surveyor
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A biographical sketch of one of the earliest surveyors in Upper Canada, who surveyed the Grand River Indian land for Joseph Brant as well as eleven townships between Toronto and the Trent River. ...Year of publication: 1983Historical Period: 1786-1836Export options:Berlin, a German settlement in Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: Berlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1907Export options:Canadian Amish Mennonite Roots in Pennsylvania
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Traces the migration from Pennsylvania and settlement in what are now York and Waterloo counties, Ontario, of the Troyer, Stoltzfus, Schwartzentruber, and other Amish families.Year of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1785-1835Export options:Canadian-German Folklore
Type: BookAbstract: A publication series produced irregularly by the society that was founded in 1951 by people such as Mabel Dunham and G.E. Reaman; the society assisted in organizing the Ontario Genealogical Society ...Keywords: Pennsylvania GermansGerman languageDialectsTweedsmuir historiesGenealogyFood customsIndigenous peoplesAgricultureFolkloreFolk artYear of publication: 1961Historical Period: 1784-1991Export options:Cedar Creek Cemetery (CC#4490): Dickie Settlement Cemetery (CC#4491) North Dumfries Township
Type: ReportAbstract: Transcriptions of the markers in each cemetery, with an alphabetical index and a list of known burials in Cedar Creek that have no stones.Keywords: CemeteriesCemetery recordsYear of publication: 1985Historical Period: 1834-1977Export options:Das Deutschtum in der Provinz Ontario
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A comprehensive study of German ethnicity in the province, including an outline of the settlement and development of the Waterloo area. Strong German influences on local place names, cultural ...Keywords: OntarioAmishMennonitesDemographic statisticsEmigrationEthnic groupsEthnic identityGerman languageGermansPlace namesYear of publication: 1931Historical Period: 1800-1930Export options: