b abt 1685 either Switzerland or Germany farmer earlist records show him living in the village of Alsheim bei Gronau, in Rhineland-Pfalz in Germany. Came to America from Rotterdam on Pennsylvania Merchant with his family 1732 Philadelphia. John was married twice first Elizabetha 4 children Barbara, Charles, George and Elizabeth 2nd wife Maria Margaretha. They had 1 child Johannes (John). The youngest Johannes ( John ) remained in PA the rest went to VA

source The New Hottel History George Line 1998 Hottel Keller Memorial, Inc. Toms Brook, VA