Peter Keiter1

M, b. 1687
     Peter was born in 1687 in Friedrichstal, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany. In 1732, Peter left from Rotterdam & lastly Cowes aboard the ship, "Loyal Judith" of London, under the command of Captain Robert Turpin, bound for the New World. Among the list of passengers was Piter Ketter aged 45 years and his son: Johannes Keiter. They arrived the 25th of September at Philadelphia..2

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  1. [S222] LL.D, President of the Pennsylvania German Society Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William John Hinke, Ph.D., D.D. edited by, Pennsylvania German Pioneers - A publication of the original lists of arrivals in Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808, Volume III: page 88 - Piter Kitter 45, Philadelphia September 25th 1732. At the Courthouse in presence of the Honorable the Govenor & Samuel Hasell, Esquire Mayor, the within list was sworn to by Rob. Turpin, Master of Pink Loyal Judith. Robert Charles, Cl. Con.
    "At the Courthouse aforesaid, September 25, 1732. One hundred and fifteen Palatines, who with their families, making in all ... Persons, were imported here in the Ship Loyal Judith, of London, Robert Turpin, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, 35 by Clearance there." From the minutes of the Procincial Council, printed in Colonial Records, Volume III, p. 456.
    page 90 - [List 24 B] Peter Keiter, Johannnes Keiter, [List 24 C] Peter Kieter & Johannes Kieter.
  2. [S1754] Loyal Judith Germany to Pennsylvania 1732: Left Rotterdam & Cowes 1732, under Robert Turpin; passengers: 115 Palentines; arrived 25 September 1732 at Philadelphia - www.olivetreegenealogy.com/ships/pal_Judith1732.shtml.