I Keiser

G Derck

1nd tier candidates:

• John Keiser

       1761-1816​​

       1789, 1802, 1804 Worcester, Montgomery Co., PA, carpenter and joiner (farmer in 1798 to 1801 and 1805)

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• ​Joseph Keiser​

       b after 1768​

      1800, 1801, 1806, 1807 deeds, Worcester twp, carpenter, wife Elizabeth

      1801, 1805 Worcester tax records, Montgomery Co., PA, carpenter (laborer in 1804)

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Joseph, John, Derrick and Benjamin, as well as their father Peter, were carpenters / joiners from Worcester twp, Montgomery Co., PA. In Peter's 1789 will, he left his joiners and carpenter tools to Derrick, John and Benjamin. Joseph a younger brother, less than 21, was left money as were Paul and Andrew. Jacob was left his smith tools. Peter m Regina in 1757 and their children were: Derrick, John, Benjamin, Susannah, Jacob, Joseph, Paul and Andrew. The family name appeared as Keyser, Kyser, Keiser and Kiser in period records (sometimes three variations within the same document).

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One 2nd tier candidate:

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• John Keiser (too late for planes)

       1818 and 1819 house carpenter and carpenter. John married Maria after 1818.

​        Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA

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Only PA candidates considered based on GAWP5 .... matching US census patterns where the only Keisers were in PA.​​

John Keiser (Keyser), 1789 Worcester twp, joiner along with brother Derrick.