As someone herein explained previously, Many were forced to serve or pay taxes. It Was cheaper to serve. I,too, have Brethren Ancestors who served, and my family has always Been as anti-war as was possible at the time (can't speak for the Native lines, though). Diane Marie Kerchner -----Original Message----- From: brethren-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:brethren-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Florian Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:55 AM To: brethren@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BRE] church logo question I thought I saw on this List that many German Baptist *did* serve in wars, while other men objected. Maybe someone could remind us all where to find that info. Judy On 6/28/08, Bb43@aol.com <Bb43@aol.com> wrote: <snip> > In light of all that service, I find it interesting that a relative of mine > joined the DAR based on Michael's war service. At the age of 15 he joined the > 3rd Co. of the 2nd Battalion of the Lancaster Co. militia. He was a > substitute 'fifer and drummer", so if he saw battle he probably didn't use any weapons. > > The stresses on these young men must have been tremendous at that time. But > I guess there was a forgiveness mechanism within the church, because he went > on to be a devoted Brethren. > > Beverly ------------------------ Search the Archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/BRETHREN ------------------------ Support Our Sponsoring Agency The Fellowship Of Brethren Genealogists (FOBG) For further information contact Ron McAdams mailto:McAdamsr@hotmail.com ------------------------ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BRETHREN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message