Christian Kettenring born 1660-1668

THE PARENTS OF OUR EMIGRATING ANCESTOR:


Christian Kettenring (birth year listed as both 1660 & 1668), the 5th known child of Hans Jacob Kettenring and Anna Maria, married Maria Magdalena, whose surname is also unknown. He was born at Landstuhl, Germany and died at Hermersberg, Germany in April, 1750. Christian is noted to have been mayor of Hermersberg in 1729. Their 8 known children are listed as follows:
1 - Anna Catharina Kettering, Feb 2, 1700
2 - Johann Heinrich Kettering, Dec 19, 1701
3 - Johann Jacob Kettering, May 22, 1704 - Sept 29, 1759
4 - Anna Maria Kettering, March 6, 1707 (twin)
5 - Johann Georg Nicolaus Kettering, March 6, 1707 (twin)
6 - Johann Peter Kettering, July 7, 1711 - July 15, 1755
7* - Christopher Kettering, _______ - 1793
8 - Johann Valentin Kettering, 1721 - March 20, 1755

A bit of background information may be helpful at this time. It was customary in German families for males to be given the first name Johann, and to be called or known by their middle name (Georg, Franz, Adam, etc) or the double-name, such as Johann Georg. German females were customarily given the first name Anna or Maria, followed by the name by which they were called or known, (Susannah, Elizabeth, Barbara, etc); their double-name was also used. These first names, Johann, Maria and Anna, were "saints' names."

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