Through the years it is believed that they remained faithful to the Evangelical church. For many years, all of their ancestors had belonged to this church and had christened their children and been married in their church houses. The catholic church was very strong in Europe, but in German speaking Switzerland many had followed the religious revolution of Martin Luther and others.

It was while working in a cotton factory in Strenglebach that Anna Mary, the oldest daughter, first heard of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , or Mormons. Anna Mary was invited to attend the meetings with a friend and soon became interested in this new religion. Anna was very opposed to her daughter attending and did what she could to stop her from going. She even hide her nice clothing so that she would not be able to attend meetings with the Mormons. Eventually her heart was changed, as her daughter plead to be allowed to be baptized.