Heinrich Keim

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Died before Jul 1802 in Bath, Virginia, United States

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Heinrich Keim has German Roots.

Biography

Heinrich Keim (d.1802) was also known as Henry Kime. He married Anna Catharina ______ (name from christening record of a child) probably before 1763. Heinrich and his family are thought to have been in Frederickstown, Frederick County, Maryland by 1763 (Conrad's pension application). It is proved they were there in 1775. Heinrich had nine proved children the first seven of whom were: Conrad born about 1763, Christina born about 1764, Catherine born about 1765, Elizabeth about 1768, Jacob in 1772, Valentine in 1775, and Mary Molly in 1776. They traveled from Frederick County, Maryland to Morgantown in Loudoun County, Virginia on the border of Fauquier County, Virginia about 1777. This was a German settlement not a town. Their eighth child, Abraham was born by 1782 when he was christened in Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Virginia. (Fredericktown, Maryland and Lovettsville, Virginia were under 20 miles apart.) Their ninth child, Johann Heinrich was christened in Loudoun County, Virginia in 1784. They then moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1789 and to Bath County, Virginia in 1791. Henry had land in Bath County by 1795 on the north side of Jacksons River next to John Dean, David Cochran, John Oliver, Adam Gwin, and Anthony Mustoe. This area included Chimney Run and Warm Spring Run, branches of Jacksons River in Bath County. Henry Keim died in Bath County, Virginia in 1802 and Catherine died there shortly after the 7th of December, 1805.

Please note: The Find a Grave memorial for Heinrich Keim (born 1732) is not a reputable source and when someone adds the 1802 death date to this memorial it perpetuates inaccurate information. It was made by someone, not knowing where Heinrich (d. 1802) is buried, with no sources. It is what someone believes and should not be cited as a source. "The Keim and Allied Families in America and Europe" was published in 1898 and is a genealogical compilation using research of paper documents and what various Keim people remembered and/or believed. It is not a primary source and includes errors, speculation, and assumptions. It is a starting place for research.

Compiled and written by Susan Kimes Burgess

Heinrich Keim Timeline of known facts:

abt. 1763 son, Conrad born in Frederick Co, MD according to his Rev. War pension application

Fredericktown, Frederick County, Maryland and Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Virginia are under 20 miles apart.

1772, 1774 Henry Kymes paid tithables in Loudoun County, Virginia from "Index to the Tithables of Loudoun County, Virginia, and to Slaveholders and Slaves, 1758-1786" Kymes (Cime, Cymes, Keyme, Kime) Henry 72s, 74s-77s, 81s-82s, 86s, John 82s ['s' indicates Shelburne Parish, numbers are the years 72 means 1772, etc]

1775 : children Elizabeth, Jacob, and Valentine baptized in the Frederick (Maryland) German Lutheran Church. Elizabeth on 21 May 1775, Jacob was christened and baptized on 21 May 1775, Valentine was christened & baptized on 4th September 1775. [Virginia Kimes Pierce]

By 1777 the family was in Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., VA. The last two of their children, Abraham and John Henry, were born there. They were baptized in Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church 15 June 1784. There is no mention of John Henry in the will of Henry (Heinrich). so he must have died before the death of Henry (Heinrich). [Virginia Kimes Pierce]

1777, 1781, 1782 Henry Kymes paid tithables in Loudoun County, Virginia from "Index to the Tithables of Loudoun County, Virginia, and to Slaveholders and Slaves, 1758-1786" Kymes (Cime, Cymes, Keyme, Kime) Henry 72s, 74s-77s, 81s-82s, 86s, John 82s ['s' indicates Shelburne Parish, numbers are the years 72 means 1772, etc]

1784 : children baptized in Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church

1786 Henry Kymes paid tithables in Loudoun County, Virginia from "Index to the Tithables of Loudoun County, Virginia, and to Slaveholders and Slaves, 1758-1786" Kymes (Cime, Cymes, Keyme, Kime) Henry 72s, 74s-77s, 81a-82a, 86s, John 82s ['s' indicates Shelburne Parish, numbers are the years 72 means 1772, etc]

1791 : first paid taxes in Loudoun Co, VA.

1791 : The deed books of Bath Co, VA, show on September 8, 1791 Henry bought three plots of land. One contained 54 acres, one 76 acres, and one 160 acres. For the 290 acres he paid a total of "60 pounds of current money of Virginia." On June 10, 1794 he sold the 76 acres for 100 pounds. [via Donald Kimes]

1791 until 1801 : Henry is listed on the tax rolls of Bath Co, VA. [via Donald Kimes]

1797 : Henry bought 204 acres of land in Rockbridge Co, Virginia, from Ebenezer Branham, on July 5, 1797, for 100 pounds, recorded on Feb. 5, 1798 and April 3, 1798. He sold this land to William Cooper, father-in-law of his son Conrad. on June 9, 1798, Henry and Catherine gave their son, Valentine, Power of Attorney, to go to Rockbridge Co, Va. and finalize the sale. [via Donald Kimes]

1799 : Will of Henry Kime of Bath Co, VA; Bath Co, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 229 Home plantation to wife, Catherine, and then to son Valentine. 54 acres tract where Stephen Rierson formerly lived to minor son, Abraham. 5 shillings each to children, Conrad Kime, Christina Martingood, Catherine Deale, Lisey Rierson, Jacob Kime, and Molly Kime. Son Valentine to care for his mother when old and infirm, they being the executors. Witnesses Charles Cameron, Thomas L. Lewis, Anthony Mustoe, Samuel Gay. Dated 17 Dec. 1799 and moved July Court 1802.

Henry had sons Valentine, Conrad, Abraham (my line), and Jacob. Daughters Christina, Catherine, Lisey, and Molly. He signed his documents in German translated as Kime and Kyme. I did my research in both Bath and Loudoun Co. [Don Kimes, Houston, MO]

Burial

Place: Bath, Virginia, USA

Will

Henry dated his will on 17 Dec 1799 in Bath County, Virginia. The will was entered into the Bath County, Virginia Court session of Jul 1802 for probate.
Mentioned in the will:
Wife: Catherine
Children: Valentine Kime, Abraham Kime (minor son), Conrad Kime, Christina Martingood, Catherine Deale, Lisey Rierson, Jacob Kime, and Molly Kime
Witnesses: Charles Cameron, Thomas L. Lewis, Anthony Mustoe, Samuel Gay^[1]

The Will of Heinrick-Henry Kime

In the Name of God, Amen. I, Henry Kime of the county of Bath and state of Virginia being now old, and knowing well that it’s ordained once for all men to die and being in sound mind and memory do make, constitute, and ordain this to be my last will and testament that is to say I will and desire that in the first place all my just debts should be paid out my personal estate and that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors hereafter named.

I will that my wife Catharine Kime have the use of the plantation during her natural life with all my stock of cattle, and horses, hogs, and sheep and every other species of stock that may belong to me at the time of my death. And also all my household furniture of every description that I may have at the time of my death to her and her use during her life and at her death the said plantation whereon I now live I will that my son Valentine Kime shall have it for his own and to him and his heirs and assigns forever, also at the death of my said wife, I will that all the stock and household furniture before mentioned be equally divided between my said son Valentine Kime and my son Abraham Kime and as the land, above mentioned which I give to my son Valentine is of more value than that which I shall unto my son Abraham, I will, that my son Valentine is to pay unto my son Abraham thirty pounds out of the land above mentioned at the rate of ten pounds a year that is to say, ten pounds when Abraham is of age and ten pounds a year for two years afterwards and I also will unto my son Abraham the land whereon Stephen Ryerson formerly lived containing fifty four acres to him and his heirs and assigns forever.

I also will that each of my other children to wit, Conrad Kime, Christina Martingood, Catharine Deale, Lisey Ryerson, Jacob Kime, and Molly Kime my children to each the sum of five shillings and no more of my estate. And I will that my son Abraham should live with my wife Catharine Kime until he arrives of age. And that she is to furnish him with clothing, lodging. I will that in case my wife should live to be old and helpless that my son Valentine for and in consideration of the land aforesaid is to keep and take care of her in old age and I do hereby appoint my said wife Catharine Kime and my son Valentine Kime executors of this my last will and testament, In witness I have here unto set my hand and seal this 17th day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.

Henry Kime Witness present (signed in German)

Charles Cameron Thomas L. Lewis Anthony Mustoe Samuel Gay

Transcribed by Susan Kimes Burgess

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry Sharing Link
   Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900. Bath County, Will Books, Vol 1-3, 1791-1830, Image 139-140 of 746. pp 229-231.
   Note: Click on the "X" to the right of "Join Ancestry today and start your family tree for free" to close the pop-up. Then you should be able to see the first page of the will. Image 140 is only visible with an Ancestry subsciption.

• Pennsylvania Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties,1729-1881 Publication: Name: Name: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.

See also:

• Ancestry.com Title: Public Member Trees Publication: Name: Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,Inc., 2006.Original data - Family trees submitted by Ancestry members.Original data: Family trees submitted by Ancestry members. NOTE: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created.
• Edmund West, comp. Title: Family Data Collection - Births Publication: Name: Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,Inc., 2001.
• Edmund West, comp. Title: Family Data Collection - Individual Records Publication: Name: Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,Inc., 2000.

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree ID Keim-17 was created by [deleted] through the import of Rodney Timbrook Ancestors and Relatives_2010-09-10.ged on 10 September 2010.
• WikiTree ID unknown was created through the import of Blickensderfer.ged on 09 February 2011.
• Keim-260 was created by Bob Ervin through the import of Ervin Family Tree_VestAncestors.ged on Jun 10, 2014.
• WikiTree ID unknown was created by Emily Schmiderer by 22 Dec 2017.