- The Amish denomination originated in Switzerland, with the strict teachings of Jacob Ammann
- Applied the Mennonite practice of shunning very strictly and condemned
- Amish began emigrating to North America early in the 18th century, in large part to avoid
- The Plain People trace their origin back to the Protestant Reformation in Europe
- One of the teachings of the Amish faith is called the ban or shunning. This is based on the New Testament command not to associate with a church member who does not repent of his sinful conduct
- October 8, 1737 the first Amish ship came to the U.S. the ship was called the "Charming Nancy"