Klinefelter

Johann Hans Peter

1702 – 1757

 

 

 

Johann Hans Peter Klinefelter’s ancestry is believed to be through Hans Jorg Klinefelter and before him Michael Klinefelter.

 

Marriage

Johann Hans Peter married Eva Elizabeth Kunkel in 1724 in Germany.

The children of Johann and Eva include:

  • Anna Elizabetha
  • Johannes Georg [m: Maria Barbara Keller]
  • Melchior [m: Catherina Gernant]
  • Johann Michael
  • Eva Elizabeth [m: Johann Gotlieb Volk]
  • Johan Michael
  • Johann(es) Michael [m: Appolonia Gerberich]
  • Lorentz [m: Maria Margaretha Geisselman]
  • Johannes John [m: Anna Margaretha Gerberich/Koller]

 

Immigration

Johann Hans Peter and Eva Elizabeth Kunkel, along with their living children immigrated to America in the mid-1700’s.  Two children had died young.  The Klinefelter families settled in eastern Pennsylvania and became strong supporters of the movement for independence.