Church history tied to families
The history of the Mentz Church in Montezuma is more than the history of a building; it is the history of two families, their ancestors and their descendants.
The Bells and the Gilmores were local farming families whose American roots can be traced as far back as 1798. Prior to that, they lived in Ireland, and current family members believe the families have Scottish roots further back in their history. for more click here