GEORGE KERNS, 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 Sweyer's church.  His son, H. W., lives on the homestead property.
Source:  History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Publ. Chicago - W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 - Page 317