AKDHA Mission Statement:
"The primary purpose of the Association is to research, educate and preserve the
heritage of the German Pioneer Andreas Killian and affiliated families who
settled in the early 1700’s around the Catawba River in what is now Catawba County,
North Carolina; and to assist other inquirers nationally or internationally on
Killian research which may or may not be related to Andreas Killian of North Carolina."
"We have been blessed to have had ancestors with the foresight and ability to establish
The Andreas Killian association and I believe it is our duty and privilege to carry on
out of respect for them and for the benefit of future generations." - Charles D. Killian
Our Forefathers Home Place
Andreas Killian and our forefathers came from Steinbach an der Holzecke, Germany.
Click on the map image at left for an interactive map of the area.
'The Forefathers of North Carolina Pioneer Andreas Killian'
Book by 'William Randolph McCreight',
available by mail from the editor for only
$45.00. This includes handling and shipping. All proceeds from the book going to AKDHA.
Order by: Mail or Fax 770-506-7157 or Email:
Make check payable AKDHA & mail to:
Cheryl Mann Killian 130 Rowan Road Ellenwood GA 30294
'The Family of North Carolina Pioneer Andreas Killian' (1702-1788)
Book by 'AKDHA'
available by mail from the editor for only
$30.00. This includes handling and shipping.
Order by: Mail or Fax 770-506-7157 or Email:
Make check payable AKDHA & mail to:
Cheryl Mann Killian 130 Rowan Road Ellenwood GA 30294
'Andreas Killian Family Cookbook
This Andreas Killian Family Cookbook will make a wonderful keepsake to pass down to family members.
The cookbook is filled with 299 family recipes, family histories, helpful hints, and much more...from descendants of Andreas Killian.
Cost: $15.00 per copy, plus $3.50 for handling & shipping.
Please indicate how many cookbooks you are ordering.
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AKDHA P.O. Box 3272 Hickory NC 28603
'Things I Remember...'
Book by 'Dr. William D. Killian' (sorry, no longer available)
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Latest News
88th Families & Friends Annual Reunion
Greetings cousins and friends,
We will start out by saying, we hope this message finds everyone well.
Feedback already is that everyone enjoyed the reunion even more this year.
There was a smaller attendance and plenty of rain to keep some away.
Friday: James W. Green, III, Loretta G. Killian & I were not
able to make it. However, I heard everyone had a great time.
Saturday: Steady rain in the morning dampened tours, however,
Andy Killian's Auto Sports establishment was open and he welcomed all
to come in for a tour. Andy gave us the high dollar tour spending over
an hour and a half describing each of his collector cars. What a treat!
Then some ventured over to St. Stephen's and Old St. Paul's in the steady
rain! Later at Mt. Zion's we conducted our annual business meeting.
Afterwards, we all heard from speaker Mr. Randy Sigmon, who inform us
about the latest Old St. Paul's book. All book sale proceeds going to the
Friends of Old St. Paul's. A 501-c3 organization to maintain Old St.
Paul's and the cemetery. A donation was given as well as many bought the
new book at $40 each. Attendees went to our group activity, Crawdad's
baseball game. As far as we could tell the weather was going to cooperate,
however the game was cancelled. Most of this group then went to Old
Paso's Mexican for supper.
Sunday: After attending the church service of your choice,
attendees met a Mt. Zion's. We had a few minutes before getting started
for lunch. So, I moved the business meeting recap to before lunch.
Afterwards we all enjoyed a wonderful lunch by the Ladies of Mt. Zion.
All proceeds going toward a young lady in their church needing a heart
transplant. An offering toward this was taken up. We all said our
farewells until next year. Take care, please stay safe and we all hope
to see you next year,
AKDHA Executive Board & Officers
Below I have added a table of pictures so far received from
attendees. If you have pictures email or mail them to me, please.
Click image for website.
National Genealogical Society Award
honored excellence in the categories of newsletter
editorship and service to the Society with the presentation of several awards at
the Opening Session this morning. NGS President Jordan Jones presented the following awards.
Each year, the NGS Newsletter Competition recognizes the hard work, long hours,
and creativity that editors devote to their newsletters. A panel of three
judges reviews each newsletter on material interest, variety, organization,
quality of writing and editing, readability, and attractiveness. This year's categories and winners are:
Family Association Newsletter:
Winner:
The Andreas Killian Descendants Historical Association Newsletter, edited by Charles D. Killian of Ellenwood, Georgia. [Read Complete Article]
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