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From: "Nanette Styer" <>
Subject: [KERN-L] George and Jacob Kerns, PA/OH early 1800's
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 00:06:27 -0500

Found this, thought it may interest someone on the list:
web page:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~tfisher/fairfield_perry_history.htm

Fairfield and Perry County, Ohio

"KERNS, GEORGE, of Amanda, came with his father, Jacob, from
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in 1812. Jacob settled seven miles
southwest of Lancaster, on the Zane's trace, where Jacob Kerns, Jr.,
now lives. This was the old State road, and the route from Kentucky
to Pittsburg and on East. The place was also used as a hotel, where
thousands were entertained by the hospitality of this man. Jacob Kerns
had twelve children, eleven of whom raised families of their own ; three
boys and five girls are living at this writing. George Kerns lives in
Amanda; Henry four miles west of Amanda; Jacob is living on the
homestead. George Kerns, Sr., who came to Ohio with Jacob, settled
near Sugar Grove, but lived only a few years. John and Christopher
Kerns, brothers of Jacob and George, came, to Ohio a few years
afterward. Also, two sisters, Mrs. John Rockey and Elizabeth Murry.
Mr. George Kerns, now a retired resident of Amanda, has been a
lifelong and an official member of the Old Sweyers' church. His son, H.
W., lives on the homestead property."

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