![]() ![]() In the early 1800’s Mennonites settled in Ohio and Missouri with Mennonites from Russia settling in Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota in the 1870's. Eventually more variations of the European Mennonites began immigrating to the United States.Among the Mennonites emerged a group who followed a Swiss Mennonite Bishop named Jakob Amman these became known as the Amish or Amish Mennonites.Because of persecution, many fled to America in the late 1600's and settled in Pennsylvania. ![]() ![]() The name of Mennonite came from followers of the former Catholic Priest, Menno Simons, who, during the 16th century, embraced the Anabaptist beliefs and became a religious leader.
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