Franz Xaver KETZER

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Franz KETZER and his family sailed from the Port of Marseilles, France onthe ship LUCIFER. The ship Captain was J. HALLMANN, and the ship arrivedon July 8, 1852. Franz KETZER was 43 years old. He had no occupationlisted. His wife, Anna, was 44 years old. Their son Michel, was 11years old. A woman, Caroline, age 59, was also with the family. Iassume she was the mother of Franz. The country of origin for the entirefamily was listed as Germany. The "Purpose of Travel" was "Staying inthe USA". The "Mode of Travel" was "Steerage".

Francis KETSER signed his Declaration of Intent to become a U.S. citizenon October 20, 1856. His Declaration said he renounced allegiance andfidelity to the King of Prussia. Francis was listed as 46 years old. Italso said he sailed from Antwerp, Belgium. This document is located atthe Albany Hall of Records, in Book 13, Page 85 of Alien Declarations ofIntent.

Michael KETSER was naturalized on October 11, 1860. He sailed fromAntwerp, Belgium and his intended settlement was Albany, NY. Thisdocument is located at the Albany Hall of Records, in Book 22, Page 319of Naturalizations.

The August 3, 1870 Bethlehem, NY census said Frank KETZER was 65 yearsold. He was reportedly born in Austria and was identified as a U.S.Citizen. He was occupied as a Blacksmith and living with his son Michael.

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