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=== 2010 — 300th Anniversary === | === 2010 — 300th Anniversary === | ||
The year 2010 marks the 300th anniversary of the first permanent settlement in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, by Hans Herr and his family. There are events scheduled throughout the year. [http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Get_Involved/Lancaster_Roots_300/Schedule Calendar]<br> | The year 2010 marks the 300th anniversary of the first permanent settlement in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, by Hans Herr and his family. There are events scheduled throughout the year. [http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Get_Involved/Lancaster_Roots_300/Schedule Calendar]<br> | ||
=== Record Keeping === | === Record Keeping === | ||
The Mennonites are deeply involved in keeping records of their ancestors and descendants. An extensive collection of genealogical materials is maintained by the [http://www.lmhs.org/ Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society] at its facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They also issue a monthly publication, [http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Research/PA_Mennonite_Heritage Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage], which contains extensive articles about the early Mennonite ancestors and their religion.The {{FHL|91915|title-id|disp=LDS Family History Library}} maintains a complete collection as well as the indexes. The indexes also available as online PDF [http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Research/PA_Mennonite_Heritage downloads].<br> | The Mennonites are deeply involved in keeping records of their ancestors and descendants. An extensive collection of genealogical materials is maintained by the [http://www.lmhs.org/ Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society] at its facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They also issue a monthly publication, [http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Research/PA_Mennonite_Heritage Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage], which contains extensive articles about the early Mennonite ancestors and their religion.The {{FHL|91915|title-id|disp=LDS Family History Library}} maintains a complete collection as well as the indexes. The indexes also available as online PDF [http://www.lmhs.org/Home/Research/PA_Mennonite_Heritage downloads].<br> | ||
=== Ancestry === | === Ancestry === | ||
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=== External Sources === | === External Sources === | ||
In addition to many records from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which continues to have one of the largest populations of Mennonites and related religions (Amish, Dunkards, Church of the Brethren) in the United States, there are a number of sites of particular interest to genealogists tracing 19th and 20th century Mennonite families. <br> | In addition to many records from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which continues to have one of the largest populations of Mennonites and related religions (Amish, Dunkards, Church of the Brethren) in the United States, there are a number of sites of particular interest to genealogists tracing 19th and 20th century Mennonite families. <br> | ||
==== Mennonite Church USA<br> | ==== Mennonite Church USA<br> ==== | ||
'''Churches''' -- For locating Mennonite Congregations by name or location, is [http://www.mennonite.net/ Mennonite.net] (note that not all Mennonite congregations are associated with this site).<br> | '''Churches''' -- For locating Mennonite Congregations by name or location, is [http://www.mennonite.net/ Mennonite.net] (note that not all Mennonite congregations are associated with this site).<br> | ||
'''Historical Committee''' -- [http://www.mcusa-archives.org/index.html Historical Committee Site] [http://www.mcusa-archives.org/MHB/index.html Mennonite Historical Bulletin] | '''Historical Committee''' -- [http://www.mcusa-archives.org/index.html Historical Committee Site] [http://www.mcusa-archives.org/MHB/index.html Mennonite Historical Bulletin] | ||