wine definitely became more prominent in the 1800s in the missouri rhineland! Herman MO is a big wine/vineyard hub and a little german town! it’s so fun exploring all the wineries and all the local antique shops there! (my ancestors came to the missouri rhineland in the 1800s) i know there was also PA dutch influences in west virginia and appalachia. that is where my grandma is from. i wonder if researching more about PA dutch would inform my practice/ ancestor work. one thing i do remember very distinctly was my grandma whispering her healing prayers under her breath over me when i was a kid and i do remember her speaking off illnesses. 🤔
My German ancestors came over at the end of the 1800's, but from this same region. This definitely helped me understand quite a bit that I never knew, or couldn't understand. They also came over as Catholics and went through New York and then to a very German Catholic community in Kansas. But they were definitely connected to a lot of the same history of that German region. I'm very grateful for the help this has been to my own research.
Greetings from Ohio! I can totally hear the Pennsylvania in your accent, Marie! This was absolutely fascinating and so relatable. My grandfather told me years ago that his grandfather was a Hex Doctor and I was unfortunately unable to learn more about it at the time. It was wonderful hearing about the practice and how it connects back to all the places where the Pennsylvania Dutch came from.
Part of my family big part is from Pennsylvania Dutch and I really would to explore that said of my folk history and magic especially since I never lived in Pennsylvania.
Do you think if I read Pennsylvania Dutch folk / powwow books that it would still give me insight into my Mennonite family? I am Germanic / Volga German / Russian and would like to learn more about my ancestors.
I believe so! As far as I know, the majority of the Volga Germans emigrated from the same place in Germany that the PA-Dutch did, so there are many cultural ties
wine definitely became more prominent in the 1800s in the missouri rhineland! Herman MO is a big wine/vineyard hub and a little german town! it’s so fun exploring all the wineries and all the local antique shops there! (my ancestors came to the missouri rhineland in the 1800s)
i know there was also PA dutch influences in west virginia and appalachia. that is where my grandma is from. i wonder if researching more about PA dutch would inform my practice/ ancestor work. one thing i do remember very distinctly was my grandma whispering her healing prayers under her breath over me when i was a kid and i do remember her speaking off illnesses. 🤔
My German ancestors came over at the end of the 1800's, but from this same region. This definitely helped me understand quite a bit that I never knew, or couldn't understand. They also came over as Catholics and went through New York and then to a very German Catholic community in Kansas. But they were definitely connected to a lot of the same history of that German region. I'm very grateful for the help this has been to my own research.
I am SO excited to watch this when I get home from work!! My paternal great grandmother grew up PA dutch
Greetings from Ohio! I can totally hear the Pennsylvania in your accent, Marie! This was absolutely fascinating and so relatable. My grandfather told me years ago that his grandfather was a Hex Doctor and I was unfortunately unable to learn more about it at the time. It was wonderful hearing about the practice and how it connects back to all the places where the Pennsylvania Dutch came from.
Two cuties !! Dream crossover :)
Ahh thank you!!!
Part of my family big part is from Pennsylvania Dutch and I really would to explore that said of my folk history and magic especially since I never lived in Pennsylvania.
"Speaking off illnesses" - this is common for the area where I live too. The Spreewald / Germany. They are called "Besprecher" here.
My grandmother was a green witch i follow that now
My daughter belongs to that braucherei
Do you think if I read Pennsylvania Dutch folk / powwow books that it would still give me insight into my Mennonite family? I am Germanic / Volga German / Russian and would like to learn more about my ancestors.
I believe so! As far as I know, the majority of the Volga Germans emigrated from the same place in Germany that the PA-Dutch did, so there are many cultural ties