looking for info on Christian Bixel born maybe Germany/ or Switzerland. died Holmes 1830 wife Barbara? had maybe 5 childern in house at time of death. 3 boy were fostered out to other familys after his death 1 boy went to John Fisher then to Michael Domer That was Chirstian Jr. Help please. Were they Amish/mennonite? Why were the boys sent to other familys to live and maybe be labors.?