John Jacob Keller Son Of Frederick And Mary Keller

Take special notice of what this record states in regards to John Jacob's opinion on this war. Click on image to enlarge and view. John Jacob wrote he was "against the war in any way". Other details on this draft records include; height "tall", weight and built "med", hair and eyes "Light brown". He lived with his parents on 127 Green Lane and was single. Employed as a player piano tuner and repairman for Heppe & Son on Thompson Street.
Post note; his stand against the war in any way (his words) is the direct opposite of any views of the military in the ancestors who lived before him as well as those who lived after him. His Uncle, my great great grandfather, John Gottlieb Keller fought in the Civil War and two of his other brothers, Frederick and William registered that same day to serve in World War I. I can only imagine that his view on the war was not accepted too well in his family. In later records, John Jacob will be listed as leaving the Manayunk/Roxborough area. Of interest, John Jacob did register for World War II.