Promised Land Oregon seems to have attracted the first M.B. families moving westward, but California soon became the “promised land” for most Mennonite Brethren. The first church to be organized was the Reedley congregation in 1905. This church, beginning with fourteen charter members, has grown to be not only the largest Mennonite congregation in California, … Continue reading Chapter 12: Reedley
Willems Family History
Chapter 11: Lena & Jacob 1909-1919
Note: To read earlier chapters, click on the desired title in the "Chapters" section of the sidebar on the right or at the bottom of the page. “On February 6, 1909, [Jacob C. Willems] was united in holy matrimony to Lena Zimmerman at Rosthern, Saskatchewan by the Rev. Brown. As a young couple they settled … Continue reading Chapter 11: Lena & Jacob 1909-1919
Chapter Ten: Waldheim
Note: To read earlier chapters, click on the desired title in the "Chapters" list in the right sidebar or at the bottom of this chapter. Recreating a sense of the past involves many things: memory, family stories and records as well as much original source material as one can find. This chapter pulls together the … Continue reading Chapter Ten: Waldheim
