Tag Archives: Family History

Amish in California?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History – Amish in California? Did you know that the Amish at one time had a settlement in California? The Amish had a settlement in Salinas which is near Monterey. The settlement was small having only eleven … Continue reading →

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The Light in the Forest

Posted on June 18, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History The Light in the Forest is a short book written in 1953 by Pulitzer Award winning author Conrad Richter. The book tells the story of a 15 year old boy who grew up among the Lenni … Continue reading →

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