Category Archives: Family History

Amish Christmases

Posted on December 28, 2015 by vanbraman

My grandfather’s family was Amish, and since many of my friends and co-workers know this they often ask me if the Amish celebrate Christmas or other holidays. This picture is of my great, great grandfather John A. Miller, but my … Continue reading →

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The Mayflower Compact

Posted on November 26, 2015 by vanbraman

As I have been thinking of Thanksgiving today the Mayflower Compact has also come to mind. The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony and was composed and signed while the Mayflower was anchored in what is … Continue reading →

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