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Simmental, Canton Bern, Switzerland · coordinates 46.66, 7.55 (exact)
About
Birthplace of Jakob Ammann (1644), founder of the Amish.
Narratives and research
- Stories: Lake Thun and the Oberland Anabaptists - the world that made the Amish
- History: 1693 The Amish split
- Research: 1711 Rhine exodus - full passenger roster
Record compiled 31 October 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.