German [Township]

Mr. Kerne was the son of John and Susannah Kerne, and was born October 2, 1805, in Frederick City, Maryland. He came to Franklin, Warren County, with his step-father and mother. From there they removed to German Township, in which place he has since resided, with the exception of four years, during which time he lived in Warren County.

He has been in the mercantile business about thirty years. Mr. Kerne has held the office of Justice of the Peace for six years, and has been President of the First National Bank since its organization in the year 1863. He is a gentleman held in high esteem by his fellow-men, and in whom all repose the utmost confidence.