[Dan Evans]

The original deed from the builder in 1935 restricted ownership not only to whites, but said only Presbyterians and Episcopalians could own our house. Catholics were singled out as not permitted.

I don't know if this is true or not, but I've heard that Amish property is owned by their church. It would seem to be a good way to avoid the "Death Tax" and a sure-fire way to control who your neighbors are.

Of course to do that, you really, really have to trust your church.

Anybody know if this is true?

[dennisw]

ask... amishdude.... He's the man in all things Lancaster. How come the Amish don't have a casino?

[annyokie]

It's not true. Amish may sell their homes and farmsteads to the "English" as they call non-members. It is discouraged by the community, however.