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Contentment: The Life and Times of Jacob Hertzler, Pioneer Amish Bishop
Contentment The Life and Times of Jacob Hertzler Pioneer Amish Bishop Author:William R. McGrath Contentment is the name of the Jacob Hertzler homestead in Berks Co., PA, near Lancaster. Hertzler, who now has over 50,000 descendants, was the first known Amish bishop in America, 1749, providing leadership for the little flock. — In this fascinating book you will read about the hardships and conflicts the Amish faced in early America due to I... more »ndian raids, the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. You will also learn about the first known Amish school in America which was organized on Hertzler's homestead. Discover how the Amish marketed their produce, how they used herbs for illnesses, how they survived the pressure for assimilation with other religious groups, and much more.« less