My Kingdom Is Not of This World: 300 Years of the Amish, 1683-1983Originally printed in German in 1993, this updated and revised version has been translated into English. Lots of new photos and updated data were added to the text as Gerlach traces the beginnings of the Amish movement in Switzerland, their development and contribution to agriculture in Europe, and their spread throughout Europe as well as their eventual decline. A short portion covers the Amish in North America. This is the most comprehensive book on

White Oaks Congregation

Maps and graphs enhance the history of each family

Surnames include: Clement

Gehman families

of Nicholas Augspurger

dating back to the early 1700s with excellent European coverage

date of departing and place of burial—for the descendant and spouse

comprehensive

military resource lists

and Montgomery Cos

occupation

early settlement of Germany