A Bridge to the Past: A History of the Römer, Roemer, Reymer, Raymer FamilyThis is the story of Philip Remer (1760 1831) and his descendants. Born in Germany, he immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1772 on board the ship, Minerva. As an indentured servant he arrived in what is today Perry County. Joining the army in Cumberland County, PA, Philip was a Fifer in the American Revolution. After his service, he married Elizabeth Statler Stotler (1775 1849) and had 12 children. They lived near Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA. Frequent

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known formally as Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (VBMHC) in Harrisonburg

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This affectionate and humorous portrait of a spirited Amish boy yearning to grow up has thrilled young readers for over 50 years

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His son Paul promised to publish this notebook

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