was it from american or somewhere. please send back quickly
2006-11-06 01:50:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Switzerland see below...
Like the Mennonites, the Amish are descendants of Swiss Anabaptist groups formed in the early 16th century during the radical reformation. The Swiss Anabaptists or "Swiss Brethren" had their origins with Felix Manz (ca. 1498–1527) and Conrad Grebel (ca.1498-1526). The name "Mennonite" was applied later and came from Menno Simons (1496–1561). Simons was a Dutch Roman Catholic priest who converted to Anabaptism in 1536 and was baptized by Obbe Philips after renouncing his Catholic faith and office. He was a leader in the Lowland Anabaptist communities, but his influence reached Switzerland.
2006-11-06 01:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Caddyboy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Switzerland
The Amish are united by a common Swiss-German ancestry, language, and culture, and they marry within the Amish community.
Like the Mennonites, the Amish are descendants of Swiss Anabaptist groups formed in the early 16th century during the radical reformation.
2006-11-06 01:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Amish, are direct decendents of the Anabaptists(to no longer be at a loss for words with the Anti Baptist) who lived in sixteenth century Europe. In 1740, the 1st group of Amish, got here to united statesa. & settled in Lancaster, Pa. In 1752, they settled in what grew to become Berks County, Pa. The Amish are ordinary for his or her easy & easy residing. They have been & some nevertheless are, reluctant to undertake cutting-edge conveniences. The Amish have settled in many states, inclusive of Ohio (Middlefield) & multiple different states.
2016-12-10 03:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by declue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Germany
2006-11-06 01:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Germany
2006-11-06 01:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AHM - that's why they're called Amish, (the H got dropped sometime in the 1800's)
2006-11-06 01:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Amish are of Swiss German descent.
2006-11-06 01:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish
The Amish are all over the USA. the speak Pennsylvania dutch.
2006-11-06 02:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by KayAlley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They came to america from Germany. They settled in central Pennsylvania (and Indiana later) primarily.
2006-11-06 01:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by Black Parade Billie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They live in the US...originally from Holland.
2006-11-06 01:59:42 · answer #10 · answered by TRKiev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋