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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The reciprocal influences of the Old Order Mennonite community and tourism in St. Jacobs, Ontario
Type: Journal ArticleKeywords: St JacobsMennonites (Old Order)TourismYear of publication: 2014Export options:The Redekop(p) book: the descendants of Benjamin Redekopp (1833-1907) and Anna (Wiebe nee Berg) Redekopp (1819-1899)
Type: BookAbstract: A record of a Russian Mennonite family which includes Calvin W. Redekop, a professor of Sociology at Conrad Grebel College, among its descendants. Other members settled in Montana and Saskatchewan.Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesRussian MennonitesRedekopp familyRedekop Calvin W.Conrad Grebel College WaterlooYear of publication: 1984Historical Period: 1920-1984Export options:The sacred harp of New Hamburg: a search for family history, folk art, and finding the right questions
Type: BookAbstract:"This is not your normal genealogy book with listings of family names, birth and death dates. Rather, it is in the form of a comic book! All of the picture blocks are hand drawn and full color. It ...
Year of publication: 2023Export options:The Schmecks of Kitchener-Waterloo and area: Edna Staebler and the foodways of Waterloo County, Ontario, 1960s-1990
Type: BookYear of publication: 2005Export options:The Schneider House, Kitchener: a study
Type: ReportAbstract: A report that includes copies of advertisements from local newspapers and directories such as "Smith's Canadian gazetteer" and the "County of Waterloo gazetteer and general business directory for ...Keywords: GenealogyCustoms and traditionsMennonitesBerlin (Ontario)Schneider JosephSchneider Joseph E.Schneider familyMuseumsWaterloo TownshipYear of publication: 1977Historical Period: c1820-c1900Export options:The second Betzner reunion
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of Betzner family history, including the 1920 Betzner reunion.Keywords: GenealogyDoonBreslau (Ontario)KitchenerFlamboro West TownshipBlairWaterloo TownshipBetzner familyPennsylvania GermansMennonitesYear of publication: 1920Historical Period: 1800-1920Export options:The service
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Text of an address about the contribution of the Amish to Wilmot Township, given at the Waterloo Historical Society's meeting in June 1975, on the same day that a plaque was unveiled at Steinmann ...Year of publication: 1975Historical Period: 1824-1975Export options:The settlement of Mennonites and Tunkers
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A description of the pioneer settlement of Waterloo Township after the American Revolutionary War, the establishment of the German Company and the survey of lots by Augustus Jones, with mention of ...Year of publication: 1914Historical Period: 1799-1835Export options:The settlement of the German Block in Wilmot Township, Upper Canada
Type: ReportAbstract: A paper given at the Mennonite Experience in America Conference VI, November 5-7, 1987, at Bluffton, Ohio. The author relates the efforts of Christian Nafziger, and of Canadian Mennonites on his ...Keywords: AmishMennonites (Old Order)BiographiesSettlersLand economicsLand ownershipGerman BlockWilmot TownshipYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1820-c1850Export options:The settlement of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A survey of pioneer settlement by Mennonites from Pennsylvania in the early nineteenth century, including the families of Schoerg, Eby, Erb, Betzner, Brubacher, Baumann, Bechtel, Biehn, Bergey, ...Keywords: SettlersWaterloo CountyPennsylvania GermansMennonitesScotsAmishEby Ezra E.Young JamesSherk A.B. Rev.Beasley RichardYear of publication: 1948Historical Period: 1800-1856Export options: