Yay! Thanks [77] These men were both hunted by the British for being deserters and by many of the colonists as a foreign enemy. http://www.2013gathering.com/. 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. Ive also noticed that there are Lambrights and Albrechts among the Amish. The total has certainly expanded with converts, but Id guess it to be less than 200. (WV, PA and Ohio). Henry Muhlenberg (17111787) founded the Lutheran Church in America. 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. They have genealogical information on most of the Mennonite families. George was married to Margaret Neff 1814-1892. . I have been to Holmes Ohio and love it there. Only a few of the Plain Dutch, Amish & Mennonites, enlisted, but the vast majority refused to fight in the war. Fischer (Alsatian, German origin) meaning "fisher". I recently updated to a different one. 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. Aaldenberg It is given to people who came from 'Aaldenberg,' a place of uncertain location. Palatine runaways were often recaptured, as they only spoke German and were surrounded by English speakers. I hope these few lines will find you very well too. What are other common surnames in the Geauga Amish settlement? Some of the German-speaking people that came to North America did not come directly. One of the best genealogy tips, in general, is to hold all information loosely until you have enough sources to be sure. [94], Immediately after the Civil War, the Federal government took steps to replace Pennsylvania German schools with English-only schools. May the Lord be with you always. Joseph Stoll, Amish and Mennonite Family Names (Parts 1-4), Family LifeDec 1968, Jan 1969, Feb 1969, Mar 1969. [60] Miller, having Swiss ancestry, often wrote about Swiss history and myth, such as the William Tell legend, to provide a context for patriot support in the conflict with Britain. Seible (http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Research/Genealogy/Genealogy_Resources/Surname_Files#) is a Mennonite name, so it is very possible that there were some among the Amish as well. The Pennsylvania Dutch fought bitterly to retain German as an official language in Pennsylvania, but it was of no use; they were a minority in an Anglo-American country. "German Immigration to Pennsylvania, 1709 to 1820". 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. Their farms in Eastern Pennsylvania are the model of the world. The Fancy Dutch population generally supported the Patriot cause in the American Revolution; the nonviolent Plain Dutch minority did not fight in the war.