Formation of the Peachy Amish (jan 1, 1909 – jan 1, 1910)
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35 families withdraw from Lancaster County Old Order Amish (20%) to form "Peachy Amish," which later joined the Beachy Amish. The new Amish group does not agree with the Old Order's ban on telephones in the home and the strict shunning policy.
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