Henrich Jacob Ketteman was christened in St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Woodsboro, Frederick, MD. He was born about 1765 because when he was CONFIRMED at Grace Lutheran on 26th of May 1782 making him about 17 years of age. "Henry Ketteman, 17 Confirmed 26th May 1782" (asper the Grace Lutheran Record.
Henrich Jacob's Father is CHRISTOPFF KETTEMANN the immigrant of the SHIP PATIENT landing in Phillidelphia "At the Courthouse at Philadelphia, Saturday, 11th
August 1750. CHRISTOPFF originates from Großgartach, Weurtenberg Germans.
Henrich Jacob's Mother is CHIRSTINA, her last name is unknown. Henrich's parents place of Marriage is not known. Christina's exact origin is unknown. She appears in documents in the Grace Lutheran Church as "CHRISTOPFF's wife, Christina" and on land records and in her will as Christina Kitterman.
Henrich married ANNA DANNER the daughter of Phillip Danner and Eva Albach on 8th of March 1785, at St. Peter's Church, Frederick County Maryland. Phillips father is Michael Danner & his mother is Anna Bend. The Danner family immigrated from Manhiem Germany 1727 on the Ship the James Goodwill, Captain was David Crockett. The Danner's lived in York County, Pennsylvania and were Mennonites.
Henrich Jacob Ketteman's name changed to Henry Kitterman upon his arrival in Franklin County Virginia in January of 1794.
HIS CHILDREN ARE:
Mary Magdelena KITTERMAN 1786–1864
Anna KITTERMAN 1787–1856
Henry KITTERMAN 1789–1819
John KITTERMAN 1791–1876
Hannah KITTERMAN 1795–1819
Susannah KITTERMAN 1797–1834
George KITTERMAN 1798–1866
William KITTERMAN 1799–1823
Michael KITTERMAN 1800–1885
Christopher KITTERMAN 1802–1873
Zachariah KITTERMAN 1806–1869
Elias KITTERMAN 1807–1888
Peter KITTERMAN 1809–1887
Henry Kitterman, our subject dies between July 15th 1811 when his will is written & on the 2nd of September 1811 when his will is probated in court.
His Burial is upon the Land of his parents where his uncle John George, Father Christopher Kitterman and Mother Christina Kitterman are buried. Later Hannah & Henry his own children are buried too.
sources & direct quotations:
Records of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Peter's Church Frederick Co.,
MD by Dr. Coral Gordon Bolin 1962
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
May 26, 1782 Henrich Kettemann age 17
Confirmations
June 28, 1788 Anna Kettemann, wife of Henrich born Nov 1766
Marriages Page 41 Mar 20 1785
Henrich Kettemann and Anna Danner proclaimed three times, Wit. Philipp and Elisabeth and Susanna Danner, Johann Kettemann. Zacharias and Daniel Albach, Heinrich Bruder
Same church-Same records transcribed by Frederick Sheely Weiser
Anna wife of Henrich Ketteman born Nov 1766 bp July 11, 1788 (before the congregation daughter of Phillip Tanner and Eva (Tanner is Danner) Sponsor Christina Kettemann
Henry and Anna Had two children born in Frederick Co., MD before the moved to PA where to children; Henry & John were born and eventually to Franklin County, VA where the other children are born.
Magdalena born Jan 3, 1786 bp Apr 9, 1786 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna sponsor George Meichsel and Catharina
Anna born Oct 3, 1787 bp Sept 17, 1788 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna
Sponsor Christopher Kettemann and wife Christina
The last record for Henry Kettemannn Frederick Co., MD.
At the request of Henry Kitterman the following Bill of Sale was recorded. This indenture made the 2nd day of April 1787 between Philip Danner of Frederick County and Province of Maryland of the one part and Henry Kitteman of the County and Province aforesaid of the other part.
Witneseth that the said Philip Danner for and in consideration fo the sum of nineteen pounds five shillings to him in hand paid by the said Jacob Kitteman at and before the Sealing and delivery of thses presents, the said Philip Danner------- doth bargain and sell unto the said Henry Kitteman one black horse, one black and red heifer, one feather bed, one broad axe, and a axe mattock, two small rings, 2 --- wedges, one frying pan, one tea kettle, one washing tub, one churn and two pails ----.
Henry Kitteman
He next appears in Franklin Co., VA.
April 13, 1799 tax list Franklin Co., VA
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses (father)
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (Uncle)
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (subject)
1800 Tax List Franklin Co., VA (this list only the males 21 and upwards, no females and no children)
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry buys several pieces of land in Franklin Co., VA Is in the Court records and writes a will.
Franklin Co., VA Court 1802 page 167
John Mavity vs John Stem (?) and Henry Kitterman with Henry Kitterman pleading non est factum (Plea that the defendant signed a document without fully realizing its nature, such as signing the transfer of a property under the belief that it is a only a guarantee for a debt. Latin for, it is not (his/her) deed.)
Franklin County, Virginia Court, July 24, 1809
Then received of Henry Kitterman full satisfaction for my right and title of a tract of land on big Chestnut that John George Kittaman purchased of Samuel Patterson as also satisfaction for the money left in the hands of John Fishburn and John Kitterman.
The record we have states John George bought the land from Ramsey and Ryan.
1810 Census Franklin Co., VA
Henry Kitterman 6 males under 10 (William, Michael, Christopher, Zachariah, Elias, Peter)
1 male 10 to 16 (George)
2 males 16 to 26 (John, Henry)
1 male 45 and up (Henry, the father)
1 Female 10 to 16 (Susannah age 13)
2 Females 16 to 26 (Anna and Hanna age 15)
1 Female 45 and up (Anna Danner, the mother)
The male list age 23 is Jacob and the female listed as 24 is Anna. Henry and Hanna have already died. Peter and Polly are in their own home.
Franklin County, Virginia, 15 July 1811.
I, Henry Kitterman do hereby make this my last will and Testament, first it is my desire that my wife Anna Kitterman enjoy all my Estate of every description for the purpose of Raising and Schooling my children during her natural life or widowhood also it is my will and desire that my wife shall if she thinks proper Sell and dispose of the Tract of Land I purchased of Titus England and to execute to the same, also it is my will and desire that at my Wife's death or Intermarriage that all my Estate be Equally divided amongst my children lastly I do hereby ordain and appoint Anna Kitterman my wife my whole and Sole administrator in Witness whereby I do hereby set my hand and annex my Seal the day and year above written.
Henry Kitterman
Henry X Kitterman
In presence of Charles Dunn, William Stewart
Teste-J. Woods
At a court held for Franklin County, September 2nd 1811.
This Last Will and Testament of Henry Kitterman deceased was proven by the oath of Josiah Woods and William Stewart, two of the witnesses hereto, and to be recorded: and on the motion of Ann Kitterman who made oath as the Law directs, and together with Jacob Fishburn and James Viar and Robert Woods her security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, Certificate and granted her for obtaining a Probate in due form. Teste, James Collaway, William Stewart
Franklin County, Virginia
Book-3-page 199 Nov. 3, 1794 Henry Kitterman was a witness to a deed where Moses Greer sold to Christian Myar (Myers) 200 acres on Black Run adjacent to Icanberry's lines.Recorded Jan. 1795.
Book--3--page 710-Sept 2, 1799 Henry Kitterman sold 96 acres for 75 pounds on a Creek to Thomas Highty, Moses Greer was half owner. Henry signed with an X.
Book--4--page 70- Oct. 15, 1799 Henry Kitterman bought 414 Acres on Gap Branch of Chestnut Creek from Thomas Crutcher for 64 pounds.
Book--5--page 157-Oct. 7, 1805 Henry Kitterman bought 150 acres on Waters of Chestnut adjoining the first tract from Titus England for 30 pounds.
Book 5--page--665-Dec. 2, 1809 Henry Kitterman bought 100 acres on South Side of Chestnut Creek adjoining the 414 acres from William Huston for $200.00.
Feb. 28 1811-Surveyed for Henry Kitterman 154 acres.
Henrich Jacob's Father is CHRISTOPFF KETTEMANN the immigrant of the SHIP PATIENT landing in Phillidelphia "At the Courthouse at Philadelphia, Saturday, 11th
August 1750. CHRISTOPFF originates from Großgartach, Weurtenberg Germans.
Henrich Jacob's Mother is CHIRSTINA, her last name is unknown. Henrich's parents place of Marriage is not known. Christina's exact origin is unknown. She appears in documents in the Grace Lutheran Church as "CHRISTOPFF's wife, Christina" and on land records and in her will as Christina Kitterman.
Henrich married ANNA DANNER the daughter of Phillip Danner and Eva Albach on 8th of March 1785, at St. Peter's Church, Frederick County Maryland. Phillips father is Michael Danner & his mother is Anna Bend. The Danner family immigrated from Manhiem Germany 1727 on the Ship the James Goodwill, Captain was David Crockett. The Danner's lived in York County, Pennsylvania and were Mennonites.
Henrich Jacob Ketteman's name changed to Henry Kitterman upon his arrival in Franklin County Virginia in January of 1794.
HIS CHILDREN ARE:
Mary Magdelena KITTERMAN 1786–1864
Anna KITTERMAN 1787–1856
Henry KITTERMAN 1789–1819
John KITTERMAN 1791–1876
Hannah KITTERMAN 1795–1819
Susannah KITTERMAN 1797–1834
George KITTERMAN 1798–1866
William KITTERMAN 1799–1823
Michael KITTERMAN 1800–1885
Christopher KITTERMAN 1802–1873
Zachariah KITTERMAN 1806–1869
Elias KITTERMAN 1807–1888
Peter KITTERMAN 1809–1887
Henry Kitterman, our subject dies between July 15th 1811 when his will is written & on the 2nd of September 1811 when his will is probated in court.
His Burial is upon the Land of his parents where his uncle John George, Father Christopher Kitterman and Mother Christina Kitterman are buried. Later Hannah & Henry his own children are buried too.
sources & direct quotations:
Records of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Peter's Church Frederick Co.,
MD by Dr. Coral Gordon Bolin 1962
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
May 26, 1782 Henrich Kettemann age 17
Confirmations
June 28, 1788 Anna Kettemann, wife of Henrich born Nov 1766
Marriages Page 41 Mar 20 1785
Henrich Kettemann and Anna Danner proclaimed three times, Wit. Philipp and Elisabeth and Susanna Danner, Johann Kettemann. Zacharias and Daniel Albach, Heinrich Bruder
Same church-Same records transcribed by Frederick Sheely Weiser
Anna wife of Henrich Ketteman born Nov 1766 bp July 11, 1788 (before the congregation daughter of Phillip Tanner and Eva (Tanner is Danner) Sponsor Christina Kettemann
Henry and Anna Had two children born in Frederick Co., MD before the moved to PA where to children; Henry & John were born and eventually to Franklin County, VA where the other children are born.
Magdalena born Jan 3, 1786 bp Apr 9, 1786 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna sponsor George Meichsel and Catharina
Anna born Oct 3, 1787 bp Sept 17, 1788 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna
Sponsor Christopher Kettemann and wife Christina
The last record for Henry Kettemannn Frederick Co., MD.
At the request of Henry Kitterman the following Bill of Sale was recorded. This indenture made the 2nd day of April 1787 between Philip Danner of Frederick County and Province of Maryland of the one part and Henry Kitteman of the County and Province aforesaid of the other part.
Witneseth that the said Philip Danner for and in consideration fo the sum of nineteen pounds five shillings to him in hand paid by the said Jacob Kitteman at and before the Sealing and delivery of thses presents, the said Philip Danner------- doth bargain and sell unto the said Henry Kitteman one black horse, one black and red heifer, one feather bed, one broad axe, and a axe mattock, two small rings, 2 --- wedges, one frying pan, one tea kettle, one washing tub, one churn and two pails ----.
Henry Kitteman
He next appears in Franklin Co., VA.
April 13, 1799 tax list Franklin Co., VA
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses (father)
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (Uncle)
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (subject)
1800 Tax List Franklin Co., VA (this list only the males 21 and upwards, no females and no children)
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry buys several pieces of land in Franklin Co., VA Is in the Court records and writes a will.
Franklin Co., VA Court 1802 page 167
John Mavity vs John Stem (?) and Henry Kitterman with Henry Kitterman pleading non est factum (Plea that the defendant signed a document without fully realizing its nature, such as signing the transfer of a property under the belief that it is a only a guarantee for a debt. Latin for, it is not (his/her) deed.)
Franklin County, Virginia Court, July 24, 1809
Then received of Henry Kitterman full satisfaction for my right and title of a tract of land on big Chestnut that John George Kittaman purchased of Samuel Patterson as also satisfaction for the money left in the hands of John Fishburn and John Kitterman.
The record we have states John George bought the land from Ramsey and Ryan.
1810 Census Franklin Co., VA
Henry Kitterman 6 males under 10 (William, Michael, Christopher, Zachariah, Elias, Peter)
1 male 10 to 16 (George)
2 males 16 to 26 (John, Henry)
1 male 45 and up (Henry, the father)
1 Female 10 to 16 (Susannah age 13)
2 Females 16 to 26 (Anna and Hanna age 15)
1 Female 45 and up (Anna Danner, the mother)
The male list age 23 is Jacob and the female listed as 24 is Anna. Henry and Hanna have already died. Peter and Polly are in their own home.
Franklin County, Virginia, 15 July 1811.
I, Henry Kitterman do hereby make this my last will and Testament, first it is my desire that my wife Anna Kitterman enjoy all my Estate of every description for the purpose of Raising and Schooling my children during her natural life or widowhood also it is my will and desire that my wife shall if she thinks proper Sell and dispose of the Tract of Land I purchased of Titus England and to execute to the same, also it is my will and desire that at my Wife's death or Intermarriage that all my Estate be Equally divided amongst my children lastly I do hereby ordain and appoint Anna Kitterman my wife my whole and Sole administrator in Witness whereby I do hereby set my hand and annex my Seal the day and year above written.
Henry Kitterman
Henry X Kitterman
In presence of Charles Dunn, William Stewart
Teste-J. Woods
At a court held for Franklin County, September 2nd 1811.
This Last Will and Testament of Henry Kitterman deceased was proven by the oath of Josiah Woods and William Stewart, two of the witnesses hereto, and to be recorded: and on the motion of Ann Kitterman who made oath as the Law directs, and together with Jacob Fishburn and James Viar and Robert Woods her security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, Certificate and granted her for obtaining a Probate in due form. Teste, James Collaway, William Stewart
Franklin County, Virginia
Book-3-page 199 Nov. 3, 1794 Henry Kitterman was a witness to a deed where Moses Greer sold to Christian Myar (Myers) 200 acres on Black Run adjacent to Icanberry's lines.Recorded Jan. 1795.
Book--3--page 710-Sept 2, 1799 Henry Kitterman sold 96 acres for 75 pounds on a Creek to Thomas Highty, Moses Greer was half owner. Henry signed with an X.
Book--4--page 70- Oct. 15, 1799 Henry Kitterman bought 414 Acres on Gap Branch of Chestnut Creek from Thomas Crutcher for 64 pounds.
Book--5--page 157-Oct. 7, 1805 Henry Kitterman bought 150 acres on Waters of Chestnut adjoining the first tract from Titus England for 30 pounds.
Book 5--page--665-Dec. 2, 1809 Henry Kitterman bought 100 acres on South Side of Chestnut Creek adjoining the 414 acres from William Huston for $200.00.
Feb. 28 1811-Surveyed for Henry Kitterman 154 acres.
Henrich Jacob Ketteman was christened in St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Woodsboro, Frederick, MD. He was born about 1765 because when he was CONFIRMED at Grace Lutheran on 26th of May 1782 making him about 17 years of age. "Henry Ketteman, 17 Confirmed 26th May 1782" (asper the Grace Lutheran Record.
Henrich Jacob's Father is CHRISTOPFF KETTEMANN the immigrant of the SHIP PATIENT landing in Phillidelphia "At the Courthouse at Philadelphia, Saturday, 11th
August 1750. CHRISTOPFF originates from Großgartach, Weurtenberg Germans.
Henrich Jacob's Mother is CHIRSTINA, her last name is unknown. Henrich's parents place of Marriage is not known. Christina's exact origin is unknown. She appears in documents in the Grace Lutheran Church as "CHRISTOPFF's wife, Christina" and on land records and in her will as Christina Kitterman.
Henrich married ANNA DANNER the daughter of Phillip Danner and Eva Albach on 8th of March 1785, at St. Peter's Church, Frederick County Maryland. Phillips father is Michael Danner & his mother is Anna Bend. The Danner family immigrated from Manhiem Germany 1727 on the Ship the James Goodwill, Captain was David Crockett. The Danner's lived in York County, Pennsylvania and were Mennonites.
Henrich Jacob Ketteman's name changed to Henry Kitterman upon his arrival in Franklin County Virginia in January of 1794.
HIS CHILDREN ARE:
Mary Magdelena KITTERMAN 1786–1864
Anna KITTERMAN 1787–1856
Henry KITTERMAN 1789–1819
John KITTERMAN 1791–1876
Hannah KITTERMAN 1795–1819
Susannah KITTERMAN 1797–1834
George KITTERMAN 1798–1866
William KITTERMAN 1799–1823
Michael KITTERMAN 1800–1885
Christopher KITTERMAN 1802–1873
Zachariah KITTERMAN 1806–1869
Elias KITTERMAN 1807–1888
Peter KITTERMAN 1809–1887
Henry Kitterman, our subject dies between July 15th 1811 when his will is written & on the 2nd of September 1811 when his will is probated in court.
His Burial is upon the Land of his parents where his uncle John George, Father Christopher Kitterman and Mother Christina Kitterman are buried. Later Hannah & Henry his own children are buried too.
sources & direct quotations:
Records of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Peter's Church Frederick Co.,
MD by Dr. Coral Gordon Bolin 1962
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
May 26, 1782 Henrich Kettemann age 17
Confirmations
June 28, 1788 Anna Kettemann, wife of Henrich born Nov 1766
Marriages Page 41 Mar 20 1785
Henrich Kettemann and Anna Danner proclaimed three times, Wit. Philipp and Elisabeth and Susanna Danner, Johann Kettemann. Zacharias and Daniel Albach, Heinrich Bruder
Same church-Same records transcribed by Frederick Sheely Weiser
Anna wife of Henrich Ketteman born Nov 1766 bp July 11, 1788 (before the congregation daughter of Phillip Tanner and Eva (Tanner is Danner) Sponsor Christina Kettemann
Henry and Anna Had two children born in Frederick Co., MD before the moved to PA where to children; Henry & John were born and eventually to Franklin County, VA where the other children are born.
Magdalena born Jan 3, 1786 bp Apr 9, 1786 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna sponsor George Meichsel and Catharina
Anna born Oct 3, 1787 bp Sept 17, 1788 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna
Sponsor Christopher Kettemann and wife Christina
The last record for Henry Kettemannn Frederick Co., MD.
At the request of Henry Kitterman the following Bill of Sale was recorded. This indenture made the 2nd day of April 1787 between Philip Danner of Frederick County and Province of Maryland of the one part and Henry Kitteman of the County and Province aforesaid of the other part.
Witneseth that the said Philip Danner for and in consideration fo the sum of nineteen pounds five shillings to him in hand paid by the said Jacob Kitteman at and before the Sealing and delivery of thses presents, the said Philip Danner------- doth bargain and sell unto the said Henry Kitteman one black horse, one black and red heifer, one feather bed, one broad axe, and a axe mattock, two small rings, 2 --- wedges, one frying pan, one tea kettle, one washing tub, one churn and two pails ----.
Henry Kitteman
He next appears in Franklin Co., VA.
April 13, 1799 tax list Franklin Co., VA
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses (father)
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (Uncle)
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (subject)
1800 Tax List Franklin Co., VA (this list only the males 21 and upwards, no females and no children)
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry buys several pieces of land in Franklin Co., VA Is in the Court records and writes a will.
Franklin Co., VA Court 1802 page 167
John Mavity vs John Stem (?) and Henry Kitterman with Henry Kitterman pleading non est factum (Plea that the defendant signed a document without fully realizing its nature, such as signing the transfer of a property under the belief that it is a only a guarantee for a debt. Latin for, it is not (his/her) deed.)
Franklin County, Virginia Court, July 24, 1809
Then received of Henry Kitterman full satisfaction for my right and title of a tract of land on big Chestnut that John George Kittaman purchased of Samuel Patterson as also satisfaction for the money left in the hands of John Fishburn and John Kitterman.
The record we have states John George bought the land from Ramsey and Ryan.
1810 Census Franklin Co., VA
Henry Kitterman 6 males under 10 (William, Michael, Christopher, Zachariah, Elias, Peter)
1 male 10 to 16 (George)
2 males 16 to 26 (John, Henry)
1 male 45 and up (Henry, the father)
1 Female 10 to 16 (Susannah age 13)
2 Females 16 to 26 (Anna and Hanna age 15)
1 Female 45 and up (Anna Danner, the mother)
The male list age 23 is Jacob and the female listed as 24 is Anna. Henry and Hanna have already died. Peter and Polly are in their own home.
Franklin County, Virginia, 15 July 1811.
I, Henry Kitterman do hereby make this my last will and Testament, first it is my desire that my wife Anna Kitterman enjoy all my Estate of every description for the purpose of Raising and Schooling my children during her natural life or widowhood also it is my will and desire that my wife shall if she thinks proper Sell and dispose of the Tract of Land I purchased of Titus England and to execute to the same, also it is my will and desire that at my Wife's death or Intermarriage that all my Estate be Equally divided amongst my children lastly I do hereby ordain and appoint Anna Kitterman my wife my whole and Sole administrator in Witness whereby I do hereby set my hand and annex my Seal the day and year above written.
Henry Kitterman
Henry X Kitterman
In presence of Charles Dunn, William Stewart
Teste-J. Woods
At a court held for Franklin County, September 2nd 1811.
This Last Will and Testament of Henry Kitterman deceased was proven by the oath of Josiah Woods and William Stewart, two of the witnesses hereto, and to be recorded: and on the motion of Ann Kitterman who made oath as the Law directs, and together with Jacob Fishburn and James Viar and Robert Woods her security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, Certificate and granted her for obtaining a Probate in due form. Teste, James Collaway, William Stewart
Franklin County, Virginia
Book-3-page 199 Nov. 3, 1794 Henry Kitterman was a witness to a deed where Moses Greer sold to Christian Myar (Myers) 200 acres on Black Run adjacent to Icanberry's lines.Recorded Jan. 1795.
Book--3--page 710-Sept 2, 1799 Henry Kitterman sold 96 acres for 75 pounds on a Creek to Thomas Highty, Moses Greer was half owner. Henry signed with an X.
Book--4--page 70- Oct. 15, 1799 Henry Kitterman bought 414 Acres on Gap Branch of Chestnut Creek from Thomas Crutcher for 64 pounds.
Book--5--page 157-Oct. 7, 1805 Henry Kitterman bought 150 acres on Waters of Chestnut adjoining the first tract from Titus England for 30 pounds.
Book 5--page--665-Dec. 2, 1809 Henry Kitterman bought 100 acres on South Side of Chestnut Creek adjoining the 414 acres from William Huston for $200.00.
Feb. 28 1811-Surveyed for Henry Kitterman 154 acres.
Henrich Jacob's Father is CHRISTOPFF KETTEMANN the immigrant of the SHIP PATIENT landing in Phillidelphia "At the Courthouse at Philadelphia, Saturday, 11th
August 1750. CHRISTOPFF originates from Großgartach, Weurtenberg Germans.
Henrich Jacob's Mother is CHIRSTINA, her last name is unknown. Henrich's parents place of Marriage is not known. Christina's exact origin is unknown. She appears in documents in the Grace Lutheran Church as "CHRISTOPFF's wife, Christina" and on land records and in her will as Christina Kitterman.
Henrich married ANNA DANNER the daughter of Phillip Danner and Eva Albach on 8th of March 1785, at St. Peter's Church, Frederick County Maryland. Phillips father is Michael Danner & his mother is Anna Bend. The Danner family immigrated from Manhiem Germany 1727 on the Ship the James Goodwill, Captain was David Crockett. The Danner's lived in York County, Pennsylvania and were Mennonites.
Henrich Jacob Ketteman's name changed to Henry Kitterman upon his arrival in Franklin County Virginia in January of 1794.
HIS CHILDREN ARE:
Mary Magdelena KITTERMAN 1786–1864
Anna KITTERMAN 1787–1856
Henry KITTERMAN 1789–1819
John KITTERMAN 1791–1876
Hannah KITTERMAN 1795–1819
Susannah KITTERMAN 1797–1834
George KITTERMAN 1798–1866
William KITTERMAN 1799–1823
Michael KITTERMAN 1800–1885
Christopher KITTERMAN 1802–1873
Zachariah KITTERMAN 1806–1869
Elias KITTERMAN 1807–1888
Peter KITTERMAN 1809–1887
Henry Kitterman, our subject dies between July 15th 1811 when his will is written & on the 2nd of September 1811 when his will is probated in court.
His Burial is upon the Land of his parents where his uncle John George, Father Christopher Kitterman and Mother Christina Kitterman are buried. Later Hannah & Henry his own children are buried too.
sources & direct quotations:
Records of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Peter's Church Frederick Co.,
MD by Dr. Coral Gordon Bolin 1962
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
May 26, 1782 Henrich Kettemann age 17
Confirmations
June 28, 1788 Anna Kettemann, wife of Henrich born Nov 1766
Marriages Page 41 Mar 20 1785
Henrich Kettemann and Anna Danner proclaimed three times, Wit. Philipp and Elisabeth and Susanna Danner, Johann Kettemann. Zacharias and Daniel Albach, Heinrich Bruder
Same church-Same records transcribed by Frederick Sheely Weiser
Anna wife of Henrich Ketteman born Nov 1766 bp July 11, 1788 (before the congregation daughter of Phillip Tanner and Eva (Tanner is Danner) Sponsor Christina Kettemann
Henry and Anna Had two children born in Frederick Co., MD before the moved to PA where to children; Henry & John were born and eventually to Franklin County, VA where the other children are born.
Magdalena born Jan 3, 1786 bp Apr 9, 1786 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna sponsor George Meichsel and Catharina
Anna born Oct 3, 1787 bp Sept 17, 1788 parents Heinrich Kettemann and Anna
Sponsor Christopher Kettemann and wife Christina
The last record for Henry Kettemannn Frederick Co., MD.
At the request of Henry Kitterman the following Bill of Sale was recorded. This indenture made the 2nd day of April 1787 between Philip Danner of Frederick County and Province of Maryland of the one part and Henry Kitteman of the County and Province aforesaid of the other part.
Witneseth that the said Philip Danner for and in consideration fo the sum of nineteen pounds five shillings to him in hand paid by the said Jacob Kitteman at and before the Sealing and delivery of thses presents, the said Philip Danner------- doth bargain and sell unto the said Henry Kitteman one black horse, one black and red heifer, one feather bed, one broad axe, and a axe mattock, two small rings, 2 --- wedges, one frying pan, one tea kettle, one washing tub, one churn and two pails ----.
Henry Kitteman
He next appears in Franklin Co., VA.
April 13, 1799 tax list Franklin Co., VA
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses (father)
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (Uncle)
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse (subject)
1800 Tax List Franklin Co., VA (this list only the males 21 and upwards, no females and no children)
Christopher Kitterman 1 free tithable 0 horses
John George Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry Kitterman 1 free tithable 1 horse
Henry buys several pieces of land in Franklin Co., VA Is in the Court records and writes a will.
Franklin Co., VA Court 1802 page 167
John Mavity vs John Stem (?) and Henry Kitterman with Henry Kitterman pleading non est factum (Plea that the defendant signed a document without fully realizing its nature, such as signing the transfer of a property under the belief that it is a only a guarantee for a debt. Latin for, it is not (his/her) deed.)
Franklin County, Virginia Court, July 24, 1809
Then received of Henry Kitterman full satisfaction for my right and title of a tract of land on big Chestnut that John George Kittaman purchased of Samuel Patterson as also satisfaction for the money left in the hands of John Fishburn and John Kitterman.
The record we have states John George bought the land from Ramsey and Ryan.
1810 Census Franklin Co., VA
Henry Kitterman 6 males under 10 (William, Michael, Christopher, Zachariah, Elias, Peter)
1 male 10 to 16 (George)
2 males 16 to 26 (John, Henry)
1 male 45 and up (Henry, the father)
1 Female 10 to 16 (Susannah age 13)
2 Females 16 to 26 (Anna and Hanna age 15)
1 Female 45 and up (Anna Danner, the mother)
The male list age 23 is Jacob and the female listed as 24 is Anna. Henry and Hanna have already died. Peter and Polly are in their own home.
Franklin County, Virginia, 15 July 1811.
I, Henry Kitterman do hereby make this my last will and Testament, first it is my desire that my wife Anna Kitterman enjoy all my Estate of every description for the purpose of Raising and Schooling my children during her natural life or widowhood also it is my will and desire that my wife shall if she thinks proper Sell and dispose of the Tract of Land I purchased of Titus England and to execute to the same, also it is my will and desire that at my Wife's death or Intermarriage that all my Estate be Equally divided amongst my children lastly I do hereby ordain and appoint Anna Kitterman my wife my whole and Sole administrator in Witness whereby I do hereby set my hand and annex my Seal the day and year above written.
Henry Kitterman
Henry X Kitterman
In presence of Charles Dunn, William Stewart
Teste-J. Woods
At a court held for Franklin County, September 2nd 1811.
This Last Will and Testament of Henry Kitterman deceased was proven by the oath of Josiah Woods and William Stewart, two of the witnesses hereto, and to be recorded: and on the motion of Ann Kitterman who made oath as the Law directs, and together with Jacob Fishburn and James Viar and Robert Woods her security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, Certificate and granted her for obtaining a Probate in due form. Teste, James Collaway, William Stewart
Franklin County, Virginia
Book-3-page 199 Nov. 3, 1794 Henry Kitterman was a witness to a deed where Moses Greer sold to Christian Myar (Myers) 200 acres on Black Run adjacent to Icanberry's lines.Recorded Jan. 1795.
Book--3--page 710-Sept 2, 1799 Henry Kitterman sold 96 acres for 75 pounds on a Creek to Thomas Highty, Moses Greer was half owner. Henry signed with an X.
Book--4--page 70- Oct. 15, 1799 Henry Kitterman bought 414 Acres on Gap Branch of Chestnut Creek from Thomas Crutcher for 64 pounds.
Book--5--page 157-Oct. 7, 1805 Henry Kitterman bought 150 acres on Waters of Chestnut adjoining the first tract from Titus England for 30 pounds.
Book 5--page--665-Dec. 2, 1809 Henry Kitterman bought 100 acres on South Side of Chestnut Creek adjoining the 414 acres from William Huston for $200.00.
Feb. 28 1811-Surveyed for Henry Kitterman 154 acres.
Family Members
Siblings
Children
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Mary Magdalena "Polly" Kitterman
1786–1864
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Anna Kitterman Robertson
1787–1856
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Henry Kitterman
1789 – unknown
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John Wesley Kitterman
1791–1876
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Hannah Kitterman
1795 – unknown
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Susannah Kitterman Fortune
1797–1835
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George Washington Kitterman Sr
1798–1866
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William Kitterman
1799–1823
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Michael Kitterman
1800–1885
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Christopher Kitterman
1802–1873
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Zachariah Kitterman
1806–1869
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Elias Kitterman
1807–1888
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Peter Kitterman
1809–1887
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