German Lutherans to Pennsylvania Amish: The Stoltzfus Family Story
German Lutherans to Pennsylvania Amish: The Stoltzfus Family Story tells the story of six generations of the Stoltzfus family spanning over 200 years (1624-1832) as they find a path forward from one faith to another, through many different countries and cultures, during times of war and peace, and through love and loss. With over 150 images and original research, the book paints a fuller picture of the Stoltzfus family and how their decisions impacted the lives of their descendants even up to the present day. Also included is a history of the Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead and how modern-day descendants saved the house from destruction and restored it.
The author, Nic Stoltzfus, is the current caretaker of the Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead located in Wyomissing, PA. He is a 10th-generation descendant of the Immigrant Nicholas Stoltzfus, who first purchased the property in 1771. The photographer, Elam Stoltzfus, is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker who grew up Amish in Lancaster County. (144pp. color illus. hardcover. Masthof Press, 2019.)
Also available by Nic Stoltzfus, In the Footsteps of My Stoltzfus Family: A Genealogy Memoir (item #4367) for $15.00.
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Customer Reviews
I found the book very informative and there were a few things I did not know about my ancestor Nicholas Stoltzfus, like the original spelling of his name and the first records of the Stoltzfus'
A Beautiful Book
Few genealogy books are as charming as this book. Scores of photos taken in Germany and Berks County by Elam Stoltzfus add to the book's interest and beauty.
An Informed Awareness
The Stoltzfus family story is told here with an informed awareness of the larger river of history that shapes the destiny of the family.
A Must for Stoltzfus Descendants
This book is a must for Stoltzfus descendants, but it is also for anyone interested in the dynamic religious and political environment from which so many Pennsylvania German immigrants came in the 1700s. I highly recommend it!
Richly Illustrated
Richly illustrated, this book surrounds the core Stoltzfus family story with easy-to-read historical context. Stoltzfus' primary source research shines through in this story told with an arresting mix of human interest and careful documentations.
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