Donald:
Did you know that Kalona, IA is a predominately Amish settlement? Thought
you might like to know. I don't think it is related to the original Amana
Colonies, although it is not a great distance from them.
My name is Robert Zimmerman and my Great grandfather's name was Johann
(John). Our branch of the Zimmermans came from Bavaria and settled in
Stearns Co...... MN. John and wife Anna spent some time near Latrine, PA
before going to MN in 1854. They traveled with three priests from a
monastery located in Latrine who were going to MN to minister to the early MN
settlers - They founded St. John's University near St. Cloud, MN. His
brother, Paul, my great grandfather, came to the U.S. in 1869 and went to MN.
Also Joseph and George, again brothers of John followed and settled in
Stearns Co... MN.
Peace,
Bob Zimmerman
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