Ronald E Bachman

The Swiss Family Bachman Ronald E Bachman

This book will take you on a 500 year journey through a fascinating history of families, faith and migration of Bachman(n)'s from Georg Bachman (1460-1527) in Switzerland to my father Frank Edward Bachman Jr. (1925-1970) in America. I put together this book to record my many hours of family research and for any present or future interest from my siblings (Richard, Susan, and Raymond Bachman) and their progeny. Other Bachmans, who may link to our heritage, should find these stories of past lives insightful to their own search for "Who Do You Think You Are?" As a youth, my ancestry seemed unimportant. I gave little to no thought of who they were, what they did, or what they accomplished. My then living grandparents were the extent of the my contacts and knowledge of older relatives. I rarely asked about their life journeys, faith, or lessons learned - such a wasted opportunity on my part. As I approach my later years, I find the stories of the past and the endless jig-saw puzzle of family relationships and personal stories fascinating. These are the people I may one day meet again at the Pearly Gates! It would be nice to recognize them and know a little about each of them. You will find stories of ordinary and extraordinary people - farmers, grocers, coopers, tavern keepers, mail carriers, cobblers, cabinet makers, mayors, elected officials¬¬ - who loved their God, families and their countries. The Swiss Bachmanns were a religious people who preferred to live quiet rural lives. But, they spoke out when it was needed on religious intolerance, freedom of speech, and corrupt governments. They were willing to fight, move, and even die for freedom of speech and religion. They are brave people, who fought in wars from the Crusades, regional Swiss conflicts, the American Revolutionary War, on both sides in the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and both World War I and II. Bachmans have served in all U. S. military services - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. So, read ahead and enjoy a peek into the past and the surprising details revealed of activities many decades and even centuries ago.