This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertHarter Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.kitterman/2.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know a lot more about some of Christopher's descendants than his background, but I think it is pretty safe to say that he left Germany for the same reason many others immigrated to the U.S. in the mid-1700s. William Penn did a very good sales job in Germany. This coupled with the nearly constant wars up and down the Rhine Valley was an excellent incentive for moving to this country. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.