Amish Mennonite Storm and Fire Aid Union, Wellesley, Ontario, was established about in the middle of the 19th century and serves the Amish Mennonite community in Ontario. In 1953 it had approximately 1,100 members and covered over $13,000,000 worth of property against fire and storm damage. In that year it paid out $6,971.69.

Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Waterloo, Ontario, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 1059. All rights reserved. For information on ordering the encyclopedia visit the Herald Press website.

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