Interesting video pertaining to the Amish branch of of my ancestry. This video was found on youtube.com and was not produced by me or anyone I know. Just copying it here for information purposes.
http://youtu.be/ndKChY0LY7U
This is a very brief overview of the history of the Anabaptist beginning in Zurich in 1525 and tracing their paths to the present. This was originally prepared for a historical society in Lancaster County, PA, hence it begins talking about Lancaster.
Above is a picture of a book, written by Menno Simmons, who is mentioned in this history video. It was passed down through my family line. Written in German(?) I am unable to tell exactly what the book has to say. (This book is in my possession).
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Mary Post Warren
I can read "Fraktur" somewhat and the word below Monno Simmons name is probably "Schrissten." However, I don't know German, so I have no idea what the word means.
ReplyDeleteThe ability to read this form of German type is dying out. Is there a college (university) near you where someone would be interested in translaating for you. (Or sending you to a translation.)