Tag Archives: Mennonite

Religion in Family History

Posted on June 27, 2012 by vanbraman

It does not take too much searching through family history before you start learning about the religion of your ancestors. Religion has played a large part in migration patterns over the centuries and you may find that at one time … Continue reading →

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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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