Catholic church was behind resettling Europeans during the civil war. As the men got off the boat, they were sent to a line to sign up for the union side. For the price of 500.00 they could pay another man to take their place. At least that's the story my family told when they immigrated from Germany. If found with a Protestant bible the family was excommunicated. I hope to inherit that bible one day.
Catholic church was behind resettling Europeans during the civil war. As the men got off the boat, they were sent to a line to sign up for the union side. For the price of 500.00 they could pay another man to take their place. At least that's the story my family told when they immigrated from Germany. If found with a Protestant bible the family was excommunicated. I hope to inherit that bible one day.