TOUR KISTLER FAMILY PAGES
Retracing the Kistler Family
Their van
packed - the motels booked, the
Kistler cousins left the Lancaster, Ohio area on June 20th for Kempton, PA.
Dee Dee had hooked up with Brian
Kistler who lives near Kistler, PA
and showed them around.
Of course, they now have stories and pictures galore.
They found out a lot more on this second trip
and having a "guide" was a bonus.
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Left to right from bottom:
Brian Kistler, Dee Dee
Keefe,
Jeff Keefe and Marilyn
Harper.
Gathered at the church table to learn about our ancesters
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This is believed
to be the homestead of our George Kistler,
the son of Johannes, the immigrant from Switzerland.
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This
is believed to be one of Henry Kistler's two mills
that resided on the banks of Mill Creek.
Henry sold one mill in 1815 when he moved to Ohio. He sold the second mill
in 1818.
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This
is a view of the Red Church.
It is believed that George Kistler
is buried in this churchyard behind the church.
Although there is no marked grave.
If you follow the road past the church
and down the hill you will find the monument from the original church site.
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This
is a monument at the site of the first Allemaengel Church
(Red Church, shown lower right) built in 1747.
George Kistler was a key figure in building this church.
(Replica of first log church, shown upper right)
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A good group picture captured in a glance.
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I
would like to note here that Sherry was unable to make this trip
due to the illness of her husband, Harold. Naturally she was dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold.iOur |
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A
great place to visit, Valley Forge.
A very pretty and historical
site to visit.
Mick and Susan Kistler in front of George Washington's headquarters
site