Hi Debbie, I am a direct descendent of John C. Kip p and Mary Militor Kipp. They had 9 chikdren, one became a priest, one became a nun, (Rose), who took the name Sister Collette. I am descended from Emma who was number 8 child. Emma was my great grsndmother. The Kipps were very religious and my great grandmother said when she was a little girl their house burned to the ground. They were told to kneel down everyone and pray to God. I believe John C. Kip p was born in Prussia, which became part of Germany.Mary (or Maria) came to this country at 2 years of age. Her mother's maiden name was Scumacher. That's all I know

Sorry, noticed  typo in my blog. Should say Mary Molitor Kipp