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</blockquote> In the middle of the 19th century two movements had some influence among the Mennonite churches in Baden. About the middle of the century the followers of [[Hahn, Johann Michael (1758-1819)|Johann Michael Hahn]], known as the [[Michelians|Michelians]], won adherents among the Mennonites, which led to a division in 1858. In [[Dühren (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Dühren]] and Ursenbacherhof near Sinsheim and also at [[Heimbronnerhof (Bretten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) |Heimbronnerhof]] near [[Bretten (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bretten]] independent congregations with about 140 members altogether were formed, which, however, retained connections with the mother church, and came to be called "Hahnische Mennoniten." In 1845 the Fröhlichianer or [[Neutäufer (Gemeinschaft Evangelisch Taufgesinnter)|Neutäufer]], who practiced immersion, caused a considerable number of families to leave the Mennonites. They were most successful in the congregation at [[Bockschaft and Streichenberg (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Streichenberg]] (Amt Sinsheim), which had been in existence since the close of the 17th century, and in the congregation at Willenbach near Jagstfeld, which was founded at the end of the 18th century. These divisions decreased the membership somewhat; but on the other hand they had a stimulating effect on church life. The efforts for revitalizing the church found an ardent promoter in [[Schmutz, Christian (1799-1873)|Elder Christian Schmutz]] of Rappenau (1799-1873) (GM., 1874, 3-6), in cooperation with two other elders, Ulrich Hege of Oberbiegelhof (1808-1872) (GM., 1872, 86), and Heinrich Landes of Ehrstädt (1818-1886).

</blockquote> In the middle of the 19th century two movements had some influence among the Mennonite churches in Baden. About the middle of the century the followers of [[Hahn, Johann Michael (1758-1819)|Johann Michael Hahn]], known as the [[Michelians|Michelians]], won adherents among the Mennonites, which led to a division in 1858. In [[Dühren (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Dühren]] and Ursenbacherhof near Sinsheim and also at [[Heimbronnerhof (Bretten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) |Heimbronnerhof]] near [[Bretten (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bretten]] independent congregations with about 140 members altogether were formed, which, however, retained connections with the mother church, and came to be called "Hahnische Mennoniten." In 1845 the Fröhlichianer or [[Neutäufer (Gemeinschaft Evangelisch Taufgesinnter)|Neutäufer]], who practiced immersion, caused a considerable number of families to leave the Mennonites. They were most successful in the congregation at [[Bockschaft and Streichenberg (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Streichenberg]] (Amt Sinsheim), which had been in existence since the close of the 17th century, and in the congregation at Willenbach near Jagstfeld, which was founded at the end of the 18th century. These divisions decreased the membership somewhat; but on the other hand they had a stimulating effect on church life. The efforts for revitalizing the church found an ardent promoter in [[Schmutz, Christian (1799-1873)|Elder Christian Schmutz]] of Rappenau (1799-1873) (GM., 1874, 3-6), in cooperation with two other elders, Ulrich Hege of Oberbiegelhof (1808-1872) (GM., 1872, 86), and Heinrich Landes of Ehrstädt (1818-1886).

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Christian Schmutz, who devoted all his energy to the service of the church, stimulated and revived church life in the congregations through personal contact and by writing. An earnest concern of his was the training of young people for the work of the kingdom of God. For the instruction of youth he compiled a catechism entitled Christliches Lehrbüchlein (Heilbronn, 1865), which was introduced into many Mennonite churches outside Baden, and into some "free churches" of Switzerland (Göttighofen, Wyl, and Hauptweil in the canton of Thurgau, as well as the neighboring Baptist church in Bischofszeil). The founding of the [[Gemeindeblatt der Mennoniten (Periodical)|Gemeindeblatt]] in 1870 was also the result of his efforts. The introduction of the office of traveling preacher ([[Reiseprediger|Reiseprediger]]~~~~) is likewise essentially his work.
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Christian Schmutz, who devoted all his energy to the service of the church, stimulated and revived church life in the congregations through personal contact and by writing. An earnest concern of his was the training of young people for the work of the kingdom of God. For the instruction of youth he compiled a catechism entitled Christliches Lehrbüchlein (Heilbronn, 1865), which was introduced into many Mennonite churches outside Baden, and into some "free churches" of Switzerland (Göttighofen, Wyl, and Hauptweil in the canton of Thurgau, as well as the neighboring Baptist church in Bischofszeil). The founding of the [[Gemeindeblatt der Mennoniten (Periodical)|Gemeindeblatt]] in 1870 was also the result of his efforts. The introduction of the office of traveling preacher ([[Reiseprediger|Reiseprediger]]) is likewise essentially his work.

The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century (Beiträge zur Statistik, 222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:

The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century (Beiträge zur Statistik, 222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:

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The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century (Beiträge zur Statistik, 222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:

The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century (Beiträge zur Statistik, 222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:

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<table align="center" border="1" class="vertical listing"> <tr> <th colspan="2">Mennonites in Baden</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Number</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1821</td> <td>1512</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1830</td> <td>1414</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1845</td> <td>1515</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1861</td> <td>1221</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1875</td> <td>1351</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1890</td> <td>1194</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1900</td> <td>1008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1910</td> <td>1151</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1925</td> <td>1198</td> </tr> </table> The Mennonites of Baden in the 1950s for the most part lived in the country and were farmers; in 1871 only 63 Mennonites, or 4.64 per cent of the total number, were counted in the five largest cities. Since then the number of Mennonites living in the cities has increased. In 1905 there were 165 Mennonites in the five largest cities; 54 in [[Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Mannheim]], 41 in Karlsruhe, 27 in Freiburg, 19 in Pforzheim, and 15 in Heidelberg. A tabulation of other places of residence was given in the census of 1 December 1905 (Beiträge zur Statistik LXIII, 1911). Statistics of residence of the Mennonites of Baden by districts 1871-1910 are given in the article Baden, Mennonitisches Lexikon~~~~ I, 106-107.
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<table align="center" border="1" class="vertical listing"> <tr> <th colspan="2">Mennonites in Baden</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Number</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1821</td> <td>1512</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1830</td> <td>1414</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1845</td> <td>1515</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1861</td> <td>1221</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1875</td> <td>1351</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1890</td> <td>1194</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1900</td> <td>1008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1910</td> <td>1151</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1925</td> <td>1198</td> </tr> </table> The Mennonites of Baden in the 1950s for the most part lived in the country and were farmers; in 1871 only 63 Mennonites, or 4.64 per cent of the total number, were counted in the five largest cities. Since then the number of Mennonites living in the cities has increased. In 1905 there were 165 Mennonites in the five largest cities; 54 in [[Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Mannheim]], 41 in Karlsruhe, 27 in Freiburg, 19 in Pforzheim, and 15 in Heidelberg. A tabulation of other places of residence was given in the census of 1 December 1905 (Beiträge zur Statistik LXIII, 1911). Statistics of residence of the Mennonites of Baden by districts 1871-1910 are given in the article Baden, Mennonitisches Lexikon I, 106-107.

The decline in membership in Baden was caused in the main by transfer to other confessions through mixed marriages, and by emigration. At the beginning of the 19th century the congregations were still predominantly centered between Heidelberg and Wimpfen. In the course of time many families moved out of the Heidelberg district, for most of the estates, which they had cultivated through generations as tenants of the noble landowners, were now leased to sugar manufacturing plants. Consequently several congregations disappeared, as [[Baiertal (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Baiertal]] and [[Bruchhausen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bruchhausen]]. On the other hand, new congregations were formed in the Oberland of Baden, in Württemberg, and in Bavaria, by emigration from the Neckar region of Baden. In Bavaria, where the congregation of [[Trappstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Trappstadt]] in Lower Franconia had been formed in 1770 by immigrants from the Palatinate, the congregations of [[Würzburg (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Würzburg]] (formerly Rottenbauer) and [[Giebelstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Giebelstadt]] were formed by an immigration from Baden beginning in 1805. From 1880 on, Mennonites from Baden settled in South Bavaria (Menn. Bl., 1905, 68 and 75), giving rise to the congregations of [[Ingolstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Ingolstadt]] (formerly Däubling and Rottmannshart) and [[Donauwörth Mennonite Church (Donauwörth, Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Donauwörth]]-[[Augsburg Mennonite Church (Augsburg, Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Augsburg]]. In Württemberg the congregations at [[Heilbronn (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Heilbronn]] and [[Möckmühl (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Möckmühl]] were formed by Mennonites who moved in from the Heidelberg region. At the [[Bodensee (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bodensee]] (Lake Constance) in Baden the church at [[Ueberlingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Ueberlingen]] (formerly Forsterhof) was begun in 1812 by several families migrating from the Neckar region of Baden.

The decline in membership in Baden was caused in the main by transfer to other confessions through mixed marriages, and by emigration. At the beginning of the 19th century the congregations were still predominantly centered between Heidelberg and Wimpfen. In the course of time many families moved out of the Heidelberg district, for most of the estates, which they had cultivated through generations as tenants of the noble landowners, were now leased to sugar manufacturing plants. Consequently several congregations disappeared, as [[Baiertal (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Baiertal]] and [[Bruchhausen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bruchhausen]]. On the other hand, new congregations were formed in the Oberland of Baden, in Württemberg, and in Bavaria, by emigration from the Neckar region of Baden. In Bavaria, where the congregation of [[Trappstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Trappstadt]] in Lower Franconia had been formed in 1770 by immigrants from the Palatinate, the congregations of [[Würzburg (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Würzburg]] (formerly Rottenbauer) and [[Giebelstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Giebelstadt]] were formed by an immigration from Baden beginning in 1805. From 1880 on, Mennonites from Baden settled in South Bavaria (Menn. Bl., 1905, 68 and 75), giving rise to the congregations of [[Ingolstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Ingolstadt]] (formerly Däubling and Rottmannshart) and [[Donauwörth Mennonite Church (Donauwörth, Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Donauwörth]]-[[Augsburg Mennonite Church (Augsburg, Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Augsburg]]. In Württemberg the congregations at [[Heilbronn (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Heilbronn]] and [[Möckmühl (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Möckmühl]] were formed by Mennonites who moved in from the Heidelberg region. At the [[Bodensee (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bodensee]] (Lake Constance) in Baden the church at [[Ueberlingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Ueberlingen]] (formerly Forsterhof) was begun in 1812 by several families migrating from the Neckar region of Baden.

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Bossert, G. Zeitschrift für die Geschichte des Oberrheins 59 (1905).

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Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. Mennonitisches Lexikon, 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. I, 103-107.

Hunzinger, A. Das Religions-, Kirchen-und Schulwesen der Mennoniten. Speyer, 1830.

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 The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century <em>(Beiträge zur Statistik, </em>222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:
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 The Mennonites of Baden in the 1950s for the most part lived in the country and were farmers; in 1871 only 63 Mennonites, or 4.64 per cent of the total number, were counted in the five largest cities. Since then the number of Mennonites living in the cities has increased. In 1905 there were 165 Mennonites in the five largest cities; 54 in [[Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Mannheim]], 41 in Karlsruhe, 27 in Freiburg, 19 in Pforzheim, and 15 in Heidelberg. A tabulation of other places of residence was given in the census of 1 December 1905 <em>(Beiträge zur Statistik </em>LXIII, 1911). Statistics of residence of the Mennonites of Baden by districts 1871-1910 are given in the article Baden,<em> Mennonitisches Lexikon</em> I, 106-107.
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 The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century <em>(Beiträge zur Statistik, </em>222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:
-<table align="center" border="1" class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th colspan="2">Mennonites in Baden</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Number</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1821</td> <td>1512</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1830</td> <td>1414</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1845</td> <td>1515</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1861</td> <td>1221</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1875</td> <td>1351</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1890</td> <td>1194</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1900</td> <td>1008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1910</td> <td>1151</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1925</td> <td>1198</td> </tr>  </table> The Mennonites of Baden in the 1950s for the most part lived in the country and were farmers; in 1871 only 63 Mennonites, or 4.64 per cent of the total number, were counted in the five largest cities. Since then the number of Mennonites living in the cities has increased. In 1905 there were 165 Mennonites in the five largest cities; 54 in [[Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Mannheim]], 41 in Karlsruhe, 27 in Freiburg, 19 in Pforzheim, and 15 in Heidelberg. A tabulation of other places of residence was given in the census of 1 December 1905 <em>(Beiträge zur Statistik </em>LXIII, 1911). Statistics of residence of the Mennonites of Baden by districts 1871-1910 are given in the article Baden,<em> Mennonitisches Lexikon</em> I, 106-107.
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 The decline in membership in Baden was caused in the main by transfer to other confessions through mixed marriages, and by emigration. At the beginning of the 19th century the congregations were still predominantly centered between Heidelberg and Wimpfen. In the course of time many families moved out of the Heidelberg district, for most of the estates, which they had cultivated through generations as tenants of the noble landowners, were now leased to sugar manufacturing plants. Consequently several congregations disappeared, as [[Baiertal (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Baiertal]] and [[Bruchhausen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bruchhausen]]. On the other hand, new congregations were formed in the Oberland of Baden, in Württemberg, and in Bavaria, by emigration from the Neckar region of Baden. In Bavaria, where the congregation of [[Trappstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Trappstadt]] in Lower Franconia had been formed in 1770 by immigrants from the Palatinate, the congregations of [[Würzburg (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Würzburg]] (formerly Rottenbauer) and [[Giebelstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Giebelstadt]] were formed by an immigration from Baden beginning in 1805. From 1880 on, Mennonites from Baden settled in South Bavaria <em>(Menn. Bl., </em>1905, 68 and 75), giving rise to the congregations of [[Ingolstadt (Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Ingolstadt]] (formerly Däubling and Rottmannshart) and [[Donauwörth Mennonite Church (Donauwörth, Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Donauwörth]]-[[Augsburg Mennonite Church (Augsburg, Freistaat Bayern, Germany)|Augsburg]]. In Württemberg the congregations at [[Heilbronn (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Heilbronn]] and [[Möckmühl (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Möckmühl]] were formed by Mennonites who moved in from the Heidelberg region. At the [[Bodensee (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bodensee]] (Lake Constance) in Baden the church at [[Ueberlingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Ueberlingen]] (formerly Forsterhof) was begun in 1812 by several families migrating from the Neckar region of Baden.
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 Röhrich, T.<em> Zeitschrift für historische Theologie</em> (1860).
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 Bossert, G. <em>Zeitschrift für die Geschichte des Oberrheins </em>59 (1905).
-Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. <em>Mennonitisches Lexikon</em>, 4 vols. Frankfurt &amp; Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. I, 103-107.
+Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. ''Mennonitisches Lexikon'', 4 vols. Frankfurt &amp; Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. I, 103-107.
 Hunzinger, A. <em>Das Religions-, Kirchen-und Schulwesen der Mennoniten. </em>Speyer, 1830.

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 </blockquote> In the middle of the 19th century two movements had some influence among the Mennonite churches in Baden. About the middle of the century the followers of [[Hahn, Johann Michael (1758-1819)|Johann Michael Hahn]], known as the [[Michelians|Michelians]], won adherents among the Mennonites, which led to a division in 1858. In [[Dühren (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Dühren]] and Ursenbacherhof near Sinsheim and also at [[Heimbronnerhof (Bretten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) |Heimbronnerhof]] near [[Bretten (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Bretten]] independent congregations with about 140 members altogether were formed, which, however, retained connections with the mother church, and came to be called "Hahnische Mennoniten." In 1845 the <em>Fröhlichianer </em>or<em> [[Neutäufer (Gemeinschaft Evangelisch Taufgesinnter)|Neutäufer]], </em>who practiced immersion, caused a considerable number of families to leave the Mennonites. They were most successful in the congregation at [[Bockschaft and Streichenberg (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)|Streichenberg]] <em>(Amt </em>Sinsheim), which had been in existence since the close of the 17th century, and in the congregation at Willenbach near Jagstfeld, which was founded at the end of the 18th century. These divisions decreased the membership somewhat; but on the other hand they had a stimulating effect on church life. The efforts for revitalizing the church found an ardent promoter in [[Schmutz, Christian (1799-1873)|Elder Christian Schmutz]] of Rappenau (1799-1873) <em>(GM., </em>1874, 3-6), in cooperation with two other elders, Ulrich Hege of Oberbiegelhof (1808-1872) <em>(GM., </em>1872, 86), and Heinrich Landes of Ehrstädt (1818-1886).
-Christian Schmutz, who devoted all his energy to the service of the church, stimulated and revived church life in the congregations through personal contact and by writing. An earnest concern of his was the training of young people for the work of the kingdom of God. For the instruction of youth he compiled a catechism entitled <em>Christliches Lehrbüchlein </em>(Heilbronn, 1865), which was introduced into many Mennonite churches outside Baden, and into some "free churches" of Switzerland (Göttighofen, Wyl, and Hauptweil in the canton of Thurgau, as well as the neighboring Baptist church in Bischofszeil). The founding of the <em>[[Gemeindeblatt der Mennoniten (Periodical)|Gemeindeblatt]] </em>in 1870 was also the result of his efforts. The introduction of the office of traveling preacher <em>([[Reiseprediger|Reiseprediger]]</em><em>) </em>is likewise essentially his work.
+Christian Schmutz, who devoted all his energy to the service of the church, stimulated and revived church life in the congregations through personal contact and by writing. An earnest concern of his was the training of young people for the work of the kingdom of God. For the instruction of youth he compiled a catechism entitled <em>Christliches Lehrbüchlein </em>(Heilbronn, 1865), which was introduced into many Mennonite churches outside Baden, and into some "free churches" of Switzerland (Göttighofen, Wyl, and Hauptweil in the canton of Thurgau, as well as the neighboring Baptist church in Bischofszeil). The founding of the <em>[[Gemeindeblatt der Mennoniten (Periodical)|Gemeindeblatt]] </em>in 1870 was also the result of his efforts. The introduction of the office of traveling preacher <em>([[Reiseprediger|Reiseprediger]]) </em>is likewise essentially his work.
 The number of Mennonites in Baden changed little in the first half of the 19th century <em>(Beiträge zur Statistik, </em>222), but since then has steadily decreased. The census figures for Baden since 1821 are as follows:

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