. The Keim and allied families in America and Europe . 58, 1859 and 1860. He was one of thefirst vestrymen of Christ church and hadbeen a member of the building committeewhen the first church was erected in committee consisted of Gen. GeorgedeB. Keim, William P. orrick and Benne-ville Keim. He was one of the original trustees ofthe Charles Evans cemetery, having beenappointed by Mr. Evans in his will. Hecontinued a member of the Board untilhis death. His acquaintances throughoutthis section of the State were very numer-ous, and he was universally beloved andrespected on account of his
. The Keim and allied families in America and Europe . 58, 1859 and 1860. He was one of thefirst vestrymen of Christ church and hadbeen a member of the building committeewhen the first church was erected in committee consisted of Gen. GeorgedeB. Keim, William P. orrick and Benne-ville Keim. He was one of the original trustees ofthe Charles Evans cemetery, having beenappointed by Mr. Evans in his will. Hecontinued a member of the Board untilhis death. His acquaintances throughoutthis section of the State were very numer-ous, and he was universally beloved andrespected on account of his probity inbusiness, courteous manner, generous dis-position and great kindness of heart. He was especially kind to the poor andwas noted for his benevolence. As a husband, a parent, a friend and acitizen Hon. Benneville Keim fulfilledevery duty in an exemplary manner. Of the many old citizens of Readingwho have passed away within the lasttwenty years no one was more useful inhis day and generation. THE KEIM AND ALLIED FAMILIES. 383 Cbe family circle. The Kditor, trying experiences in the African desert, Asiatic jungle and Australian Hush. THE FAMILY OF MAY James M 0EOBGE deB. KEIM, second ofthe name, during his busy lifegave much time to family re-search. His grandfather, George , intermarried with the familyof May. Among the formers papersI have found this memo: From Cousin Amelia Leafs oldDouglass Bible these notes appear: Robert Mays father was a native ofBerkshire, England. He emigrated withPenn. Robert May married Margaret Oyster,of Oley. m. Bridget Douglass. Sarah May m. to Capt. McClintock, kill-ed at Brandywine battle. Mary May m. to Christian Garret. Elizabeth May m. to Thomas Brookes,at Limerick. Rachel May m. to John Brook,-. Thomas May. Robert May. James Mays daughter, Mary May. deB. Keim. Rachel May m. to Jones. 384 THE KEIM AND ALLIED FAMILIES. WETHEEILL DATA. The late Col. J. McComb Wetherillin a letter to the editor, dated Potts-vi
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