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History
German Immigration A comprehensive history of the events that caused the exodus of 15,000 to 20,000 Germans from their native land in early 1700s. Once you are on the site, scroll down until you come the title "Why they came?"

Kutztown University The Pennsylvania German Language Cultural Center - Kutztown University is doing extensive research on all things German as they relate to the "Pennsylvania Dutch" in eastern Pa.

Explore PA History Contains biographical data about the artist Peter Frederick Rothermel (1812-1895) as well as three of his masterpieces and their backgrounds.

The Pennsylvania German Society An educational organization devoted to study of the German culture in Southeast Pennsylvania.

New Hanover Lutheran Church This is the church where 3 of Peter and Elisabetha Rothermel's sons were confirmed in the early 1700s.

Rothermel Familien-Vereinigung View this Web site in German

Genealogy
Pennsylvania Gen/Web Project Biographies of some of the Rothermel families that lived in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Cousins Table Learn how to determine if you are a 2nd cousin, 2x removed, a 3rd cousin, 1x removed, a 4th cousin, 4th times removed, etc. An easy to understand chart is included.

Rothermel Families in England A well documented Web site, worth a visit by anyone interested in the Rothermels who settled in England

Rothermel Family Distribution in USA in 1920 Facts about the Rothermel name and family can be found on the website.

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet

Forums un Blogs
Rothermel Family Forum on GenealogyDotCom:
Join in discussions with other people interested in Rothermel family genealogy.

Rodarmel Family Forum on GenealogyDotCom:
Join in discussions with other people interested in Rodarmel family genealogy.

Pennsylvania Dutch Sayings

Fastnachts un Such
Pennsylvania Dutch Home Cooking Learn to make PA Dutch favorites such as Fastnachts, Weiner Schnitzel, Pot Pie, Chow Chow, Whoopie Pie and many more.

Wikipedia - What is Schnitz un Knepp, Shoefly Pie, Scrapple, Funnel Cake, Hogmaw, Bova Shankel?

12 Days of Christmas Pennsylvania Dutch style.

New Links
Sgt. William W. Rothermel Civil War Veteran, 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company A

Rothermel Hall Kutztown University Named for Amos Rothermel, university president 1899 - 1934.