Ill keep my eyes open for any Riegseckersin Shipshewana when Im there next week(this is like a treasure hunt!). 4. Emigrating from southern Germany (Palatinate, Bavaria, Saxony, etc.) Birmelin - this surname is associated with Dutch playwright and poet John Birmelin. Typically a father's son or daughter would take on his given name as their last name. Yay! The plight of the runaway Palatines was so great that the German Society of Pennsylvania was founded in 1764 to protect Palatine redemptioners. Of course, I do not know if that was the reason. Miller-the most common of all Amish last names. So how did patronymics work? I am wondering if Rasler is an Amish surname. Joseph Stoll, Amish and Mennonite Family Names (Parts 1-4), Family LifeDec 1968, Jan 1969, Feb 1969, Mar 1969. [91], Palatine Dutch in the 27th Infantry Division broke through the Hindenburg Line in 1917. Those all sound familiar as well as Lambright and Stutzman. Oh and yes, Jacob Beiler/Boiler/Byler who youve listed up there is my who knows HOW many greats-grandfather lol. These settlers originally came from German-speaking areas of Europe and spoke . I know that Pa. Dutch is Amish connected. Yes, but Pennsylvania borders on New York and New York was originally New Amsterdam; thus it was not uncommon for the "Pennsylvania Dutch" to intermarry with actual Dutch people. Hendriks, Hendriksen, Hendrix - Henry's son Heuvel, van den - From the hill, mound Hoebee, Hoebeek, Van Hoebeek, - Common last name Hoek, van de - (corner, sandbar=cape) from the corner; Hoek van Holland as landscape term Hoff, van het - (servant) from the court Kleij, van der - (Kley, Cleij, Cley) Clay Most Pennsylvania dutch are actually German or Swiss. But I was just curious about the name. [83] They were therefore often called "Church Dutch" or "Church people," as distinguished from so-called sectarians (Anabaptist Plain people),[84] along the lines of a high church/low church distinction. Further, I can report that we had a big battle that lasted 8 days and cost the lives of many of our men; the other side lost three men for each one of ours. I still have many Amish relatives, especially on my mothers side. , , . It would translate to "son of" or "daughter of". Learn more. Pennsylvania Dutch people follow multiple different religions like Lutheran, German Reformed, Anabaptist, Mennonites, Amish, and Brethren. In Kentucky there is a Davis Amish Furniture. Pennsylvania Dutch English Religion Lutheran, Reformed, German Reformed, Roman Catholic, Moravian, Church of the Brethren, Mennonite, Amish, Schwenkfelder, River Brethren, Yorker Brethren, Judaism, Pow-wow Related ethnic groups Palatines, German American, Black Dutch, New York Dutch, Swiss American Graber- Another name common among Swiss Amish, but also seen in non-Swiss communities. There were two major ways in which the change of names took place.1 The first was the translation of a German name to its English equivalent. 715 Ave. D I know it is a common name which I read hereI am Pennsylvania Dutch and German..I would love to know how to look up my name. These registers cover approximately 70% of all land in Pennsylvania for 17331957. Some other common Amish names in Lancaster County are King, Fisher, Esh, Lapp, Zook, Schmucker, and Beiler. Is Neff Amish? Pennsylvania Dutch Surname DNA Projects: BRENNEMAN, BRENEMAN, DEARDORFF, DIERDORFF, GLATTFELDER, GLATFELTER, GLADFELTER, CLODFELTER, CLOTFELTER, GLOTFELTY, GLODFELTER, HOLLINGER, HOLLIGER, KAUFFMAN, COFFMAN, KAUFMAN, CAUFMAN, KAUFMANN, KOHR, CORE, KORE, KUR, MYERS, MEYERS, MEYER, MYER, MEIER, NEUENSCHWANDER, NICESWANDER, NEWCOMER, NEUKOMMET, Updated on September 24, 2018. [108][109] Calvinist Palatines and several other denominations were also represented to a lesser extent.[110][111]. The highest class of people that can be served in such a community, probably of the whole American Union, is a resident in Germantown. Nearly half of the Amish in the Adams County settlement bear this name (as of 2007, 529 of 1163 Adams County Amish families were Schwartz households). Stop by Yoders Meat and Cheese Shoppe if you have time or have never been there. Aaldenberg It is given to people who came from 'Aaldenberg,' a place of uncertain location. King- Along with Fisher and Beiler the most common Lancaster name following Stoltzfus. My decedents are from German, Weinberger, Scotch, and Pennsylvania Dutch. Everyone is from the old or new order so have the same few last names. If you are close, you could visit there and browse their archives where they have oodles of genealogical materials. The Middlefield, Ohio, Amish settlement (4th largest Amish settlement in the world) seems to have surnames similar to those in Holmes County, including Yoder, Miller, Weaver, and Gingerich. Pastorius and citizens of Germantown criticized the racial lines of slavery. They certainly understand how to farm. 3. The Pennyslvania Dutch contribution to the war effort was legendary: In the marked influence for right and freedom of these early Hollanders and Palatines, in their brave defense of home, did such valiant service in promoting a love of real freedom to the preserving and hence making of our country. Castle Matrix is the home of Thomas Southwell, the landlord who brought the Palatines to Limerick. Some of these include shoo-fly pie, funnel cake, pepper cabbage, filling and jello salads such as strawberry pretzel salad. Margaret was born in Somerset Co. PA. Roop is my family name. Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the English, become a colony of aliens, who will shortly be so numerous as to Germanize us instead of us Anglifying them, and will never adopt our language or customs, any more than they can acquire our complexion. We are the sons and daughters of the Pennsylvania Dutch. I take this opportunity to write a few lines and let you know that I am safe and sound, as long as the Lord wills. This is the same as in French and Spanish, who also have chicken-related idioms ( chair de poule and la piel de gallina ). Various Amish settlement directories. JHU Press, 2006, p.3-4. This index was created on cards and was held in the Genealogy/Local History spaces of the State Library. Hello I live in California and have met a delightful Amish family with the last name Ek. Nicholas Stoltzfus (1719-1774) is believed to be the common ancestor of all those with this name among Amish and Mennonites today. 'Aaldenberg' means 'old mountain.' 2. [81] The 47th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment also had a high percentage of German immigrants and Pennsylvania-born men of German heritage on its rosters; the regiment's K Company was formed with the intent of it being an "all-German company."[87][88][89]. The so-called Pennsylvania Dutch aren't from the Netherlands at all. We are converts to the Beachy church. The U.S. Congress authorized the offer of land of up to fifty acres (roughly twenty hectares) to individual Hessian soldiers who switched sides. [114] The Moravians settled Bethlehem and nearby areas and established schools for Native Americans. The total has certainly expanded with converts, but Id guess it to be less than 200. Scotch= Schoch, these familynames occur in all the Swiss Places the Amish did leave, Sible= Schuble from Beuron in Baden Wrttemberg Germany. The Pennsylvania Dutch today speak English, though some still speak the Pennsylvania Dutch language among themselves. If you aren't familiar with how the Dutch people chose their last names or surnames before Emperor Napoleon annexed the Netherlands, then you have come to the right place. , . My husband does remember his father saying that the name was Muller and changed to Miller and that they came from Germany. Its meaning varies and such differences are contingent upon time and place. Thank you for your reply. Pennsylvania Dutch culture is still prevalent in some parts of Pennsylvania today. [117] In 1987, the First United Church of Christ in Easton, Pennsylvania, hosted the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania German Society, the theme of which was the special bond between Pennsylvania German Christians and Pennsylvania German Jews. The thunder and flashing of the cannons could be heard for 25 miles. Alphabetically by surname, these files consist of newspaper announcements of anniversaries, marriages, and obituaries*; correspondence between researchers and staff; family Bible records; family history notes; and other miscellaneous items pertaining to a given surname. ago. John A. Hostetler, Amish Society. Pennsylvania Dutch became mainly a spoken language, and as education came to only be provided in English, many Pennsylvania Dutch became bilingual. (lol) Here is the Dutch last names list. Pennsylvania Volunteers, Pennsylvania Dutch companies sometimes mixed with English companies. [41], In 1723, some thirty-three Palatine families, dissatisfied under Governor Hunter's rule, migrated from Schoharie, New York, along the Susquehanna River to Tulpehocken, Berks County, Pennsylvania, where other Palatines had settled. Other settlers followed mostly from Pennsylvania typically by Conestoga wagons. (The Pennsylvania Dutch had the habit of labeling anyone who did not speak Pennsylvania Dutch "English.") In some places they (the Plain Dutch) live in the same way as their ancestors. Newspapers can be an invaluable source of historical information to put our ancestors lives in context. Yoders sounds delicious! Among the least common we find Lee, Bawell, Gascho, Neuenschwander, Jantzi, Ropp, Brandenberger, and Albrecht. Other places the surname is or has been found include Pennsylvania counties Mifflin, Juniata, Lancaster and Lebanon. H.T. spiralbatross 7 mo. Kris Hocker. Pennsylvania is a state located in the northern part of the United States. Just curious. But they can also provide direct content, such as BDMbirth, death, and marriagedates, about our ancestors, too. By social shunning I am referring to not having social contact with. Is that not dumb? Lagrange, Indiana 46761. Check to be notified of comments on this post, The 5 Best Things About Living With The Amish, The Beeville,Texas Amish Community (23 Photos). The war began in 1688 as Louis XIV laid claim to the electorate of the Palatinate. Thomass fathers name was Henry Sible, who came from Byron, Germany. Some people say that the Pennsylvania Dutch are not smart, because they aren't so knavish and tricky as some of the Yankees. His father was Amish, at least one sister is still Amish, and his brother is the one remaining Amish Riegsecker that I know of. George was married to Margaret Neff 1814-1892. Accepting the Dutch moniker, the German immigrants to Pennsylvania are often referred to as Pennsylvania Dutch. [115] Historically, Pennsylvania Dutch Christians and Pennsylvania German Jews often had overlapping bonds in German-American business and community life. Newman, George F., Newman, Dieter E. (2003). Im surprised not to see my name on the list. Stoltzfus - The most common Pennsylvania Amish surname. I have been to Holmes Ohio and love it there. Hessian prisoners were subsequently treated well, with some volunteering for extra work assignments, helping to replace local men serving in the Continental Army. Its probably a cache issue, possibly due to settings on this end. married to a man with that last name. I think there are some store owned by Riegsecker in Shipshewanna. I love reading Amish Fiction Books. They are on the east edge of Lancaster, PA. ? I used to live in Lancaster County and the Seible name rings a bell as far as being Mennonite, or like Mark mentions, maybe River Brethren. Another wave from the Palatinate arrived 17491754. Find your Dutch last name and learn about name meanings and origins in the Netherlands. [73] Most of the prisoners were sent to work as farmhands.[74]. 150 Dutch Family Names With Their Meanings 1. Source Family Life, Yesterdays and Years: New Names Among the Amish Part 3. They became farmers and used intensive German farming techniques that proved highly productive. [47], In colonial Pennsylvania, Palatines lived between Iroquois settlements and the two peoples "communicated, drank, worked, worshipped and traded together, negotiated over land use and borders, and conducted their diplomacy separate from the colonial governments". [98][99] Some still live in the area around Markham, Ontario,[100][101] and particularly in the northern areas of the current Waterloo Region. Dickinson, "Poor Palatines and the Parties", p. 472. However, by 1702, the War of the Spanish Succession began, lasting until 1713. Thanks! They're also prevalent in the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium called Flanders and in American locales like New York City and Pennsylvania. Wagler youll find commonly in the Daviess County, Indiana settlement, and in some other places including Ontario. The Pennsylvania Dutch came to refer to themselves as Deitsche, and called immigrants of German-speaking countries and territories in Europe Deitschlenner, (literally "Dutchlanders", compare German: Deutschlnder), which translates to "European Germans", whom they saw as a distinct group. If not Amish/ Mennonite or under the Anabaptist umbrella, where would that surname originate from? My name is Wengerd its not very common in Middlefield but theres probably 12-15 families now. "Plain" meaning Amish and Mennonite and those who wore plain dress, and . 3. Some people say, the Pennsylvania Dutch are behind the times. Among the Southern Maryland plain communities, Swarey was also a common name. I hope these few lines will find you very well too. Check with the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, at the link I put above. [50][51][52][53] Enslaved Black people cohabitating with Pennsylvania Dutch learned the Pennsylvania Dutch language; as slavery was abolished in Pennsylvania, the free Black Dutch population grew. I know Ive never had any relatives at all in Indiana, only in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and a few, long ago, in Virginia. You can imagine how it sounded here. I was told that my great grandmother was Amish. Due to this historical bond there are several mixed-faith cemeteries in Lehigh County, including Allentown's Fairview Cemetery, where German-Americans of both the Jewish and Protestant faiths are buried. I use expressions such as redd up the table which is an amish term. Nearly all of the regiments from Pennsylvania that fought in the American Civil War had German-speaking or Pennsylvania Dutch-speaking members on their rosters. Bontrager other forms of this last name include Bontreger, Borntrager, Borntreger. I had someone tell me one time that she knew a Amish family with that name, Kanagy= Gngi Documents / Surnames. Its been like this for a few days now. It is because of this tie to a specific . Irwin Richman: The Pennsylvania Dutch Country. I dont doubt its rare among the Amishits not too common around here, either. 12 Feb 2021. A Swiss origin name. Beiler More commonly spelled Byler in Midwestern communities such as Holmes County, Ohio. Almost all Pennsylvania Dutch soldiers who enlisted were Fancy Dutch. Here is the letter of a Pennsylvania Dutch soldier from the 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry: . #4, #6, and #10 all in my background! Sandbox Learning is part of Sandbox & Co., a digital learning company. , . [116], A number of Pennsylvanian German Jews migrated to the Shenandoah Valley, traveling along the same route of migration as other Pennsylvania Dutch people.[118]. . 5. [58], The Pennsylvania Dutch composed nearly half of the population of the Province of Pennsylvania. I think the Indiana communities of Daviess County and Adams County are probably about the worst (or best, depending how you see it) when it comes to repetitive last names. His father, Daniel spoke dutch. The Pennsylvania Dutch name has caused confusion in recent times, as the word "Dutch" has evolved to associate mainly with people from the Netherlands. Troyer= Dreyer I have a Neff family book. Genealogy: A New Perspective from A Discovery of Witches. Mildred E. Wieder (1912-2002) Generation Four (GG) 8. What Is Your Name?. When we travel in the world, we can above all see the farmers, how that class of people lives. These suffixes make the name translate to "son of Dirk" or "daughter of Dirk" in Dutch. [63], Pennsylvania Dutch were recruited for the American Provost corps under Captain Bartholomew von Heer,[64][Note 1] a Prussian who had served in a similar unit in Europe[65] before immigrating to Reading, Pennsylvania prior to the war. They descend from Germans who settled Pennsylvania during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, primarily from the Palatinate, but also other German-speaking areas, such as Baden-Wrttemberg, Hesse, Saxony, and Rhineland in Germany as well as the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France's Alsace-Lorraine region. Her familys surname was Szczech, but was changed to Shack by the immigration officials on this side of the pond. Go to Membership. But even though their ancestors were not from the Netherlands, many Pennsylvania Dutch used Dutch ports to travel to the United States so there is a Dutch connection. Thank you, http://www.gameo.org/index.php?title=Mast_%28Mest,_Maust,_Moist%29_family. For information about Amish genealogy in that area contact: Northern Indiana Amish Library May the Lord be with you always. [15], There were several Palatine state citizen groups: New York Palatines, Virginia Palatines, Maryland Palatines, Indiana Palatines; the most numerous and influential were the Pennsylvania Palatines. http://www.hostetler.jacobhochstetler.com/, The Sixth Nationwide Gathering of the descendants of all branches and spellings of the 1738 Swiss German Immigrant Jacob Hochstetler will be held on July 19 and 20, 2013, in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. 1858), was responsible for the spelling change from Schware to Swarey. Dad 3. Spelling variants are quite common, almost the norm, for German names that were anglicized. My mother told me that my Great Grandmother Sible married a man who was not Amish, Henry Wynkoop, and then was shunned her entire life by her family. The applicant must provide proof of bloodline descent (birth, marriage, death and relationship) for each generation to the first family ancestor. They also sometimes leave out the verb in phrases turning "the trash needs to go out" in to "the trash needs out" (German: der Abfall muss raus), in alignment with German grammar. They were the first foreign language speaking culture in America. French expansionism forced many Palatines to flee as refugees. He lived in North Western Pennsylvania and until he married there does not seem to be much information on his life. Yay! "[30], Since then the Pennsylvania Dutch community has mostly assimilated into Anglo-American culture, except for the insular Amish & Mennonite plain people, who added to the modern misconception that "Pennsylvania Dutch" is synonymous with "Amish"; the Amish have become the national symbol of the culture. Prior to the wars, Pennsylvania Dutch was an urban language spoken openly in the streets of towns such as Allentown, Reading, Lancaster and York; afterwards, it became relegated only to rural areas. 2 Jonas was under 14 years-old; he was born after 19 October 1815 and before 19 October 1829. I know Amish who moved from Geauga County to Ky. and they say that Byler and Detweiler are also common names in the Geauga settlement. If the warrant date is 1733 or later, follow these instructions. [61], Frederick Muhlenberg (17501801), a Lutheran pastor, became a major patriot and politician, rising to be elected as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.[62]. 5798 CR 77 "[82], The Pennsylvania Dutch had a strong dislike for New England, and to them the term "Yankee" became synonymous with "a cheat." Watching the TV drama A Discovery of Witches, season two, has given me a new perspective on a little-researched English ancestor living in London in 1590. More than half of their number was sold into indentured servitude. Palatine runaways were often recaptured, as they only spoke German and were surrounded by English speakers. During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the Palatinate's lands on . [86], Some regiments like the 153rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry were entirely composed of Pennsylvania Dutch soldiers. 10. For a sidebar in my Amish business book I tallied up the names in Daviess Co, and found that 6 surnames accounted for nearly 90% of the families there. First Trimester To-Do List: Take Care of Yourself. Continue Reading Genealogy: A New Perspective from A Discovery of Witches. Loving the stories behind the names, in any event. Pennsylvania Dutch surnames may have more dramatic surname changes than later German immigrant waves, possibly because they had more time for spelling standardization. Millersburg, Ohio 44610 I also have Mast (from Bishop Jacob Mast), Yoder, and Kurtz ancestors who were Amish. [16][17][18][19][20] Raber=Rber It also contains a large amount of entries from the Midwest, every U.S. state, and several foreign countries. FamilyEducation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. JHU Press, 2006, p.2. I often wondered if he could have Amish connections? Interesting list. Thanks Thats funny Stephanie, I guess that keeps you in line. [59] Heinrich Miller of the Holy Roman Principality of Waldeck (1702-1782), was a journalist and printer based in Philadelphia, and published an early German translation of the Declaration of Independence (1776) in his newspaper Philadelphische Staatsbote. [30], Literary German dissapeared from Pennsylvania Dutch life little by little, starting with schools, and then to churches and newspapers. Were going to start up Ancestry.com so maybe well learn the rest of the story? The issue has plagued the Anabaptist movement since its beginning. 200.50 . Do me a favor and if you notice anything similar happening when posting comments in the near future, let me know here or drop an email to . [77] These men were both hunted by the British for being deserters and by many of the colonists as a foreign enemy. [1] Dutch history [ edit] I have a great grandfather from Germany with a sir name if Hummel. [68] The jgers in particular were carefully recruited and well paid, well clothed, and free from manual labor. Some of the German-speaking people that came to North America did not come directly. Its interesting to hear how names evolve. My Grandma Mary & her family came to America from Germany in 1904she was about 10 or 11. Their farms in Eastern Pennsylvania are the model of the world. A conservative Mennonite will socially shun stronger than a liberal Amish family might. [65] Because the provost corps completed many of the same functions as the modern U.S. Military Police Corps, it is considered a predecessor of the current United States Military Police Regiment. This is especially . [29][30], The Pennsylvania Dutch live primarily in the Delaware Valley and in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, a large area that includes South Central Pennsylvania, in the area stretching in an arc from Bethlehem and Allentown in the Lehigh Valley westward through Reading, Lebanon, and Lancaster to York and Chambersburg. I think there were two main groups the "plain" and the "gay". kauffman, mast, shrock, miller, hochstetler, swartzentruber, troyer, eash, kline, keim are all popular in Holmes Ashland Wayne & Knox County Ohio. In the Pennsylvania Dutch language, these other Germans are referred to as Deitschlenner (Germany-ers). By 1697 the war came to a close with the Treaty of Ryswick, now Rijswijk in the Netherlands, and the Palatinate remained free of French control. , , . Palatine), and is the origin of the group's name in English, the Pennsylvania "Dutch". There was heavy firing that lasted practically the whole time. Most frequently seen in northern Indiana. We always joke that there are only 10the last names here in Holmes county! I didnt see it on the list here. Short & sweet. After Napoleon entered the picture, last names were mainly based on occupation or location. In September, I . Yoder - A Swiss-origin name apparently derived from the name "Theodore". I had an Aunt and Uncle that lived in Pennsylvania but dont know where as when we visited I was only about 7 or 8. Others later moved to other locations in the general area, including a hamlet they founded, German Mills, Ontario, named for its grist mill; that community is now called Thornhill, Ontario, in the township that is now part of York Region. - . They came to America from Switzerland, Germany, and the eastern parts of France or wherever the German language was spoken before 1800. Sarah, however, was over 14 years-old, so she was born between 19 October 1808 and 19 October 1815. Trust German-language sources more. What are the most popular Dutch surnames? (WV, PA and Ohio). Names are important in Pennsylvania German research. Watching the TV drama A Discovery of Witches, season two, has given me a new perspective on a little-researched English ancestor living in London in 1590. To be honest, the Scripture is not specific as to whether not to eat refers to the Lords Supper, or whether it means any eating. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [67], Hesse-Kassel signed a treaty of alliance with Great Britain to supply fifteen regiments, four grenadier battalions, two jger companies, and three companies of artillery. Great additions! Here is a conversation of two businessmen describing Germantown, the capital of Pennsylvania Dutch urban culture in 1854: The Chairman: "How important is Germantown? In fact I added it in the bottom bit on additional common names. If you disregard converts to the Amish, one of the least common Amish names has to be Riegsecker. Henry Muhlenberg (17111787) founded the Lutheran Church in America. There may be others, also. 4460 W. 100 S. I have checked some geneology my mother had done and cant find any Amish names in that report she gave us. Germantown included not only Mennonites but also Quakers. It began 8 miles below Fredericksburg and extended to within 5 miles of Falmouth. Of the other names, I am not sure that Ive seen any present-day Amish with those surnames. [75] These included Nicholas Bahner(t), Jacob Trobe, George Geisler, and Conrad Grein (Konrad Krain),[76] who were a few of the Hessian soldiers who deserted the British forces after being returned in exchange for American prisoners of war. I do wonder how many total last names are currently represented within the Old Order Amish. Joseph Stoll writes: The German spelling wasMller, and because there were many Millers in Europe, the name was very common, with no common ancestor for many people of this name. [116] The cooking of Pennsylvania German Christians and Pennsylvania German Jews often overlaps, particularly vegetarian dishes that do not contain non-kosher ingredients such as pork or that mix meat and dairy together. Indeed, New Englanders were the rivals of the Pennsylvania Dutch.[81]. [30], The next blow came during World War I and World War II. The Mennonites also excommunicate, but tend not to shun socially as strong as the Amish. McMurry, Sally, and Nancy Van Dolsen, eds. "German Immigration to Pennsylvania, 1709 to 1820". [45][46], Historically, a significant number of Black and Indian people have identified with Pennsylvania Dutch culture, with many of the Pennsylvania Dutch diaspora being Melungeons calling themselves Black Dutch. -, Jgers were offered a signing bonus of one. . Hmmmm my estranged father in law is from Indiana and we really dont knot much about that side of the family. Now that you have the name of the warrantee, warrant date and county, you can look-up the warrant and survey information in the Warrant Registers. We are the only people with our last name in the whole county so we mind our Ps and Qs because everyone knows who we are lol! Huh, and an uncle (via marriage) by the last name of Dreyer wonder if related to who you mentioned above; all I really know about him, family-wise, was that his background was mostly German, and he was a wonderful guy who left before his time (heart attack in his early 50s). Smoker= Schmocker, also Schmucki Their Anglo-American neighbors described them as very industrious, very businessminded, and a very rich community.[81]. Aden B. Raber, Rabers Almanac (2013). Jacob Beiler (1698-1771), ancestor of most Amish Beilers/Bylers, arrived in America on the Charming Polly (not to be confused with the Charming Nancy) in 1737. [39], During the War of the Grand Alliance (168897), French troops pillaged the Rhenish Palatinate, forcing many Palatines to flee.

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