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Tag Archives: Family History
Amish in California?
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
Posted in California, Family History, Genealogy, Memories
Tagged Agriculture, Amish, Amish Settlement, California, Family History, Genealogy, Mennonite, Migration Patterns, Mormons, Religion, Salinas
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The Light in the Forest
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
Posted in Books, Family History, Genealogy
Tagged A Light in the Forest, Amish, Books, Conrad Richter, Dunkard, Family History, Genealogy, history, Indian Kidnapping, Indians, Lenni Lenape, Northkill, Restoration Movement
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