Keim-Berks County 1.John Keim, ancestor. He was a Friend and a follower of Pastorius. 2. Nicholas Keim, son of John. He was born in Oley, April 2, 1719. He married Barbara Snyder and they had one son, John. 3. John Keim, born in Oley, July 6, 1749, married Oct 15, 1777 to Susanna de Bennesville. Children; Daniel de B, born 1772, George B., Benniville, born at Reading, Nov 30, 1790, Esther, born ? 4. Gen. George de Benneville Keim,2nd son of John, was born at Reading, Dec. 16, 1776. Married Feb 4, 1799 to Mary May, d/o James May and his wife, Bridget Douglass, who was the d/o George Douglass. 5. George May Keim, s/o Gen. George de Benneville, married in 1827 to Julia C. Mayer, youngest daughter of Hon. Christoper Mayer of Lancster. Best Wishes, Geri