In Memory of 
			Andreas Killian 
			1702- 1788 

		His Wife Mary, And Twelve Children  
		As Named In His Will: 

		Margaret         George 
		Leonard          Brina 
		John             Daniel 
		Jean             Samuel C. 
		Crate            Christianna 
		Andrew           Elizabeth

Our pioneer ancestor came from Germany on the ship 
Adventure, landing at Philadelphia where he took 
The oath of allegiance September 23, 1732. 
He came to North Carolina about 1747 and later 
Established a home about two miles northwest of here. 

Additional Comments:
Our pioneer ancestor came from Germany on the ship 
Adventure, landing at Philadelphia where he took 
The oath of allegiance September 23, 1732. 
He came to North Carolina about 1747 and later 
Established a home about two miles northwest of here. 

Erected by descendants with the cooperation of 
The Catawba County Historical Association, Inc. 
                                 -1952-