Tag Archives: Genealogy

Amish in Oregon?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History Did you know that at one time there were Amish settlements in Oregon? In the late 1870’s a few Amish families moved to the Willamette Valley in Oregon and settled near the towns of Needy and … Continue reading →

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California Gold

Posted on August 14, 2012 by vanbraman

I just finished reading Gold: The California Story by Mary Hill. Reading this book is part of my research into the life of my 3rd Great Grandfather’s first cousin, David Rohrer Leeper. I also wanted to read a book about … Continue reading →

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