2.  CHARLES2 KEYSER JR (Charles1) (#3) was born 1752.  Charles died 1799 in Page Co, Va, at 47 years of age.  He died of Yellow Fever along with several of his children, per Ann Hart Stewart. His body was interred 1799 in Keyser Cemetery, Luray, VA.  He is buried in the Old Keyser Farm in Page County, Virginia.  In the family graveyard are several rough, unhewn grave stones of native blue limestone on which inscriptions have been carved by an unskilled workman.  All of these stones appear to have been set up at the same time, and carved by the same hand.  An attempted reading of one is as follows:  "Here lies the body of C. Keyser.  He was born ----- 1752 ------- 1799."
 He married ELIZABETH BAKER.  (Elizabeth Baker is #12.)  Elizabeth was born in PA 1747.  Elizabeth died before 1843 in Johnson Township, Champaign Co, OH.  Her body was interred in Kizer Cemetery, Champaign Co, OH.  She sold property in Shenandoah Co, Va, 1 Sep 1808.  The following individual is also linked to this event: Andrew Keyser (Grantee). On 1 Sep 1808, Elizabeth Kyser widow and relict of Charles Keyser, deceased, Joseph Kyser, one of the sons and heirs of the said Charles Kyser dec'd and Katy his wife, Peggy Kyser and Mary Kyser, daughters and heirs of the said Charles Kyser dec'd, deeded to andrew Kyser two tracts (50 acres and 25 acres) on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, "formerly patented to Joseph Kyser and David Kyser" - Shenandoah Co, Deed Book T-292 & 366.  Strickler's Forerunners page 120.  Also see "Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow (Southwest Virginia) 1722-1977" by E. J. Sutherland.
Charles reported for active duty in Virginia.  Charles Keyser, Jr., served as a private in the Virginia Troup during the Revolutionary War.
 He sold property in Shenandoah Co, Va, 9 Dec 1790.  The following individual is also linked to this event: Andrew Keyser (Grantee). Per Mead Relations by Pritchard:  "Charles Keyser, Jr., and Elizabeth, his wife, by deed of 9 Dec 1790, recorded in deed book "I" page 265, conveyed unto Andrew Keyser a parcel of fifty-seven acres of land in Shenandoah County, Va., on the north side of the South Branch of the Shenandoah River, described as part of land conveyed to Charles Keyser, deceased, by Lewis Rhinehart, Mathias Rhinehart and Elizabeth, his wife, by deeds of lease and release dated the 6th and 7th days of April, 1765, and recorded in Frederick County, Va. The conveyance recites that Charles Keyser, deceased, dying intestate, the land descended to his eldest son, Charles Keyser."
 He sold property in Shenandoah Co, Va, 29 Dec 1793.  The following individual is also linked to this event: Andrew Keyser (Grantee). On 29 Dec 1793, Charles Keyser and Elizabeth his wife executed a deed to Andrew Keyser for 57 acres of the aforesaid tract, (see Charles Keyser, Sr.) stating among other things "and the said Charles Kyser deceased dieing intestate the same descended to his eldest son charles Kyser".  Shenandoah Co. Deed book 1-265.  Data from Shenandoah Co. Will Book E, pages 160-162; Russell Co, Va Will Book 3, page 175; Page County Will Book A, page 98; Keyser Family Descendants by Charles S. Keyser, page 153; Forerunners by Strickler, page 120.
 Charles's will was probated in Shenandoah Co, Va, 12 Sep 1799.  His appraisement, dated 12 Sep is recorded in Will Book E page 160, and a partial settlement of his estate is in Will book F page 366. Charles was the eldest son and by English Law, without a will, all land went to the oldest son. He also inherited the two old Deutsche Bibles. After his death his son, Joseph, took them with him to Ohio.

    Charles Keyser Jr and Elizabeth Baker had the following family:

     10  i.  JOSEPH3.
        ii.  DAVID (#45).  He married EVE NEWMAN  in Shenandoah Co, Va, 24 Jun 1806.  Per Mead Relations by Pritchard (Eve Newman is #5821.)
      iii.  PEGGY (#46).
        iv.  MARY (#47).
        v.  CHARLES (#48).  Charles died 1799 in Luray, Shenandoah Co, Va.  He died of Yellow Fever along with his father and three of his siblings, per Ann Hart Stewart. His body was interred 1799 in Keyser Cemetery, Luray, VA.
        vi.  CATHERINE (#49).  She married CHRISTIAN MILLER .  (Christian Miller is #5822.)
       vii.  ELIZABETH (#2255).  Elizabeth died 1799 in Page Co, Va.  She died of Yellow Fever along with her father and three of her siblings. Her body was interred in Page Co, Va, Keyser Family Cemetery.

 3.  JOHN2 KEYSER (Charles1) (#4) was born 1754.
 He married CATHERINE "CATY" RINEHART in Shenandoah Co, Va, 30 August 1791.  (Catherine "Caty" Rinehart is #13.)  Catherine was born in Shenandoah Co, Va 13 Mar 1776.  Catherine was the daughter of Hans Michael "Michael" Rinehart Jr. and Elizabeth.  Catherine died 1854 in Page Co, Va, at 78 years of age.  Catherine's Will was probated in 1854 Page Co., Va. The following exerpt is taken from a letter written by CHARLES KEYSER URNER, 306 D. St., N.W., Washington, D.C., October 21, 1916 as printed in Mead Relations page 214:
"John Trumbo, a son of Jacob (whose sister married MATHIAS RINEHART and two of their daughters married JOHN and ANDREW KEYSER), lived in Pendleton Co., Va (Now West Virginia).  He married Esther Davis and they had nine children.  Their third child, Sarah, married Hiram Taylor of Grant County.  They had a child, Milton Taylor, who married Caroline Keyser, a grand-daughter of John Keyser and his wife Katherine Rhinehart.

    John Keyser and Catherine "Caty" Rinehart had the following family:

     11  i.  ALEXANDER3.
     12  ii.  ELIZABETH was born 12 Dec 1792
      13  iii.  CHRISTOPHER was born 19 Mar 1799

 4.  ANNA2 KEYSER (Charles1) (#5) was born 1756.  Anna died 1833 at 77 years of age.
 She married PHILIP COUNTS in Shenandoah Co, Va, 22 August 1785.  Their marriage bond was signed by mark as "Philip Couts", and the whole record is in that name.  The bondsman was his brother-in-law Jacob Rasnake (Rersneck). (See E.J. Sutherland's "John Counts" book COUNTS B-2) who signed in German.  A certificate, filed with the bond, is in the following words:  "Shenandoah County and beckford in Virginy.  "Philip Couts and Anna Kiser is a go to git marred and his father John Couts and mother is will that they shoud git mared And Anna Kiser friends is all will that she shd get mared to Sad Couts ---- August 22 1785."  This paper was endorsed by "Any Kiser," and "John Couts," both by mark, and in person by "Andrew Kiser." (Philip Counts is #14.)
 Philip was born about 1765.  Philip was the son of John Counts Sr. and Mary Magdeline.  Philip died 1843 at 78 years of age.  Philip Counts remained all his life on his father's farm on Hawksbill Creek in Shenandoah and Page Counties.
In 1802 his parents, in Russell County, executed a deed to him for the remainder of the John Counts tract of land in that section.  Shenandoah County Deed Book N, pp 162-3.  On January 25, 1808, Christian (Chrisley) Bumgarner and wife conveyed to Philip "Countz" 2-3/4 acres on the west bank of Hawksbill, adjourning said Couts' land.  Deed Book Q, p 212.
On 16 Oct 1817, Philip Counts (Kountz) (and wife Anna is mentioned but did not sign) deeded to Robert Carter 79 acres on the west side of Hawksbill, a part of the tract deeded by John Countz and Magdalene to Philip Countz.
The 1830 Census lists Philip "Kountz" between 50 and 60 years of age, living alone, except for four slaves.
On December 10, 1833, Philip "Kountz" (by mark) executed his last will and testament, and it was probated in the Page County Court on January 23, 1843 (Will Book B-274), with Frederick A. Marye as executor and William S. Marye, Frederick A. Marye and Mary Marye as witnesses.  He named as his beneficiaries his son Jacob, and his daughter, Elizabeth Carter (wife of Robert Carter), his nephew Jonas Gray, and his "black woman Judy.". He does not mention his wife's name and it is presumed she was dead at this time.  Philip and Anna are both probably buried in the old Counts graveyard on the west side of Hawksbill Creek. (E.J. Sutherland's "John Counts" B-7 pg 296.
Per A. M. Pritchard in his Mead Relations:  "Note: As John Koontz gave his written consent to the marriage of his son, Philip, and Anna Keyser in 1785, it would seem that Philip may not then have been quite twenty-one years of age, and that his birth likely occurred about the year 1765.  This would distinguish him from another Philip Koontz who lived in Rockingham County, Va., and who was the holder of Revolutionary War Pension Certificate No. 12437.  The U. S. Census of Revolutionary War Pensioners listed Philip Koontz as 95 years of age, and head of his family in Rockingham County on 1 Jun 1840.  This would fix the year 1745 as the date of his birth, and place him in the same generation as John Kountz, who was probably his brother, since John Koontz named his son, Philip.  This John Kountz is not to be confused with the Rev. John Koontz of Mill Creek.
"The census of 1785 shows the following heads of families in Shenandoah County:  John Countz, George Countz and Jacob Countz.  The 1792 list of tithables in Rockingham County shows the following assessments in the vicinity of Smith Creek:  Phil. Counze; Peter Counze Sr., and son Phil.; Peter Counce, Jr., and Martin Counce; and, in the neighborhood of Keezletown, appears the name of John Counce."

      Anna Keyser and Philip Counts had the following family:

        i.  JACOB3 (#52) was born circa 1797.  He married ELIZABETH .  (Elizabeth is #53.)  Elizabeth was born circa 1796.  The following is taken from E. J. Sutherland's book "Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow":  Jacob lived on his father's farm on Hawksbill Creek, probably at his grandfather Counts' homeplace on the hill near the graveyard. His father, by will directed that the surplus of the proceeds from the sale of his personal property be paid to Jacob, and in addition he stated "the whole of the farm or plantation, together with its appurtenances, on which I resent reside, to be held and enjoyed by said son Jacob Kountz, for and during his natural lifetime, and after his death I hereby direct that public auction, by a Commissioner to be appointed for that purpose by the County Court at Page, and that the money arising from such sale be equally divided amongst my grandchildren, that is to say the Children of my said Son Jacob Kountz, and the children of my daughter Elizabeth Carter (wife of Robert Carter)".
   It is said that Jacob Counts imbibed rather freely at times.  One such occasion, he met with two men driving a sheep along a road in his neighborhood. these men liked liquor also and they told Counts to hold the sheep while they went after more liquor.  Before they returned, the irate owner of the sheep appeared and claimed the sheep had been stolen.  A warrant was issued for Counts for the theft of the sheep.  In order to get sufficient funds to defend himself from the charge, he had to give a deed of trust on his interest in the land, as above stated, which was done on March 7, 1844. (Results of trial?)  On October 25, 1844, Jacob conveyed his life estate in this land to Thomas B. Kemp.
  The Census of 1850 shows the family of "Jacob Counts" to consist of:  Jacob Counts, 52, no real estate; Elizabeth Counts, 53; Patsey Ward, 46; and Louisa E. Toinette, 13.  The Census of 1860 shows "Jacob Countz, Labourer," in the family of William G. Keyser.
  In 1871, John R. Wilson (grandson of Elizabeth Counts Carter) filed his bill in chanery in the Page County Court against David Wilson and others, alleging the provisions of Philip Counts' will as to the disposition of the portion of his real estate in which a life estate was given to Jacob counts.  "Your orator further represents that the said Jacob Kountz has since died and that he died without issue."  The court appointed a Commissioner to sell the land and the Commissioner reported the sale of the land to Isaac M. Hite for $921.00 on September 16, 1871.  In 1936, E. J. Sutherland visited the homesite of Jacob Counts (near Luray, Page County) and interviewed Mrs. Hamp C. Cameron who had lived on this farm since 1881.
     14  ii.  ELIZABETH was born circa 1799

 5.  JOSEPH KEYSER2 KISER (Charles1 Keyser) (#10) was born in Lancaster County, Pa about 1756.  possibly in Lancaster County, PA Joseph died about Jan 1816 in Russell Co, Va, at approximately 59 years of age.
 He married SUSANNAH "SUKIE" STACY about 1781.  Possibly in Frederick Co, Va, as that's where she and her parents were living. (Susannah "Sukie" Stacy is #11.)
 Susannah was born in Stafford Co, Va 10 Jul 1754.  Susannah was the daughter of John Stacy Jr. and Elizabeth Ashby.  Susannah died in Russell Co, Va.
 Joseph was a plaintiff in a court case in Shenandoah Co, Va, 8 Oct 1778.  He purchased land 10 Oct 1782 Washington Co, Va (now, Russell Co).  On October 10, 1782, the Commonwealth of Virginia granted Joseph Keyser 88 acres of land on the south side of the Clinch River.  At page 90 of the Washington County Surveyor's Entry Book No. 1, it appears that on October 10, 1783, Joseph Keizer entered 88 acres on the south side of Clinch River and adjoining Edward Kelley.  Marginal notations show this entry marked "void" and "Survd. 50 acres".  The same record shows that on December 18, 1783 he had surveyed 50 acres at the same location.  In 1786 this territory became a part of Russell County, and Joseph Keiser spent the remainder of his life in this county.  The area he settled became known as Keyser Station, today known as Carbo.

 He served on a jury in Russell Co, Va, 22 Apr 1789.  He served on a jury in Russell Co, Va, 26 Jun 1792.  He bought property in Russell Co, Va, 18 Mar 1793.  On 18 Mar 1793 he purchased 70 acres of land on Becks Branch of Russell County,Va from John Frost and others.
 He sold property in Russell Co, Va, 24 Nov 1801.  On 24 Nov 1801, Joseph and his wife, Susannah, conveyed to Jacob Burch 50 acres of land on the waters of Clinch River on the north side of Copper Ridge and adjoining Edward Kelly, "it being fifty acres which land was granted by the Commonwealth to said Keiser bearing date the 21st day of November 1792".  Both grantors signed the deed.
From Mead Relations by A. M. Pritchard:  "Note. The following deed, relating to the 50 acres of land mentioned above, copied from the records of Russell County (Deed Book 4, pg 355), will serve to show that the compiler's (A. M. Pritchard) more remote ancestors were living in close proximity in Russell County, Va., before they went to Kentucky where their descendants intermarried.  Luke Kelly and Joseph Keyser were brothers-in-law.  Edward and Luke Kelly were probably related, while the grantors in the deed, whose descendants have been listed in a little book issued by the compiler in 1911, are the parents of Lewis Prichard who married Lucy Toler, No. 36, of the Mead Family, to which refer.
"this Indenture was made September the Fourth One thousand eight hundred and ten between William Pritchet of Russell county & commonwealth of Virginia and Dorcus his wife of the one part and Robert Stinson of county and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said William Pritchett for and in the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell to the said Robt Stinson a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in russell county on the waters of Clinch River, which land was conveyed from Jacob Burch to said Prichet, it containing fifty acres and bounded as followeth to wit:  Beginning at a large whiteoak and double beach sapling on the top of a spur Edward Kelly's corner and with his line S 67 degrees W 76 poles to two Lynns on the side of said ridge thence S 44 degrees w 60 poles to two dogwood N 57 degrees E 149 poles to the Beginning. Which land was granted to Joseph Kizer by this Commonwealth bearing date 1792.  Together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging.  To have and to hold the said tract of land with all its appurtenances to be the sole use & behoof of the said Robt Stinson and to his heirs and the said William Pritchet & Dorcus his wife, and their heirs will warrant and forever defend the said tract of land with all its appurtenances to the said Robt Stinson and to his heirs or assigns against the claims of all persons whatsoever.  In witness whereof the said William Pritchet and Dorcus his wife have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals the day and year written above.  His
 William X Pritchet (Seal)
mark
Her  Dorcus X Pritchet (Seal)
Mark VIRGINIA:  At a court held for Russell County the 4th day of September, 1810.  This indenture of bargain and sale from William Pritchet and Dorcus his wife to Robert Stinson was acknowledged in court by the said William & Dorcus the said Dorcus having been first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded.
 Teste,
James P. Carroll, D. C."
 Joseph's will was probated in Russell Co, Va, 6 February 1816.  Joseph's estate was appraised by Abraham Childress, James Sutherland, Jacob Blair and William Kelly, and the appraisal was recorded 6 Feb 1816.  The sale bill for the same was recorded the same day and it shows that His widow, Susannah, as well as his sons Ephriam and Nimrod, among others, were purchasers at the sale. In 1780 Joseph explored the Clinch River Valley with his friend, Edward Kelly.  Finding the area rich in forest, game, fresh water, fish, lumber, etc., they returned home enthusiastic about the area.  They are believed to be the first settlers in this area of Virginia.
Joseph was one of the signers of the Petition to Form Russell County - December 1785.  Russell County was formed in 1786.
Joseph was allowed 12 shillings, 6 pence for killing one old wolf on February 22, 1791.  Per E.J. Sutherland's Some Descendants of John Counts.
Note:  Mark Kiser states "I have located in a book titled, "Bird-Samuels Paper" that a Joseph Kiser, along with Charles Kiser (Jr.) are listed in Michael Reader's Company of Dunmore County, Virginia during the Revolutionary War.  (Dunmore County eventually became Shenandoah County.)" Mark has written to the National Archives to obtain records but they were unable to locate any.
On 6 Feb 1810 he (or his son Joseph) resigned as Lieutenant in the 72nd Regiment.

    Joseph Keyser Kiser and Susannah "Sukie" Stacy had the following family:

    15  i.  JOSEPH3 was born 6 June 1782
    16  ii.  ABEDNEGO was born 1784
     17  iii.  JOHN was born 8 August 1786
      18  iv.  NIMROD was born 1788
     19  v.  EPHRIAM was born 1790
      20  vi.  SUSANNA was born 1792
      21  vii.  MARY "POLLY" was born 1794
      22  viii.  CHARLES was born 1796
      23  ix.  ELIZABETH was born 1798