Abraham S. Friesen is a name that should resonate with any long-time Steinbach resident. He and his children would go on to hold many prominent positions in the community and leave a legacy of businesses that lasts to this day.
Peter Toews joined the Kleine Gemeinde upon marrying Elisabeth Reimer, daughter of Abraham F. and Elisabeth Reimer, a couple who were prominent in the development of Steinbach.
Johann was a brother of Klaas Reimer of Wirtschaft 9 and 10, and he and his wife Anna travelled alongside other family members on the journey to Canada.
Klaas Reimer was an accomplished blacksmith by the age of 20, and from his own shop, he earned a reputation for quality farm implement manufacture and repair.
Gerhard Giesbrecht was raised in Molotschna by his father who ran a small shop, as he was unable to do manual labour.
Johann and Maria Wiebe moved on to Wirtschaft 7 after their arrival in Québec aboard the Austrian at the end of August.
Jacob T. Barkman and his wife Aganetha voyaged to Canada with his parents, Peter K. and Anna Barkman, arriving earlier than most other families in July of 1874.
Peter K. Barkman and Anna Toews travelled to Canada aboard the Austrian alongside several family members and relatives.
Johann S. Friesen and Anna Barkman were married just months before setting sail for Canada as newlyweds, accompanying both their parents.
On August 31, 1874, Heinrich Fast and his wife Charlotte (called Maria) arrived in Québec aboard the Austrian, set to embark for their new home in Manitoba.
