Category Archives: History

Lachish Inscription

Posted on December 11, 2015 by vanbraman

Yesterday there was an article in The Times of Israel announcing the find of an inscription at Tel Lachish. The inscription was found in 2014 just next to where we were digging this year. At the left of this picture … Continue reading →

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First Amish Bishop in America

Posted on December 7, 2015 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History In my post First Amish Settlements I wrote about where the Amish first settled in America. The first settlement was at Northkill in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The settlement began in 1738 and quickly grew to about … Continue reading →

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