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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 |