Tag Archives: Amish

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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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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