School: Maryland
Baltimore John Keenerm, Sr. was born in 1771, a son of Peter Keener. He followed his father in the gunsmith trade. John and his father were gunsmiths at Green and North Streets, Baltimore. They advertised that they carried a large and extensive assortment of guns. John was married to Margaret and of this union John II and George were born. These sons became third generation gunsmiths. For further reference, see Arms Makers of Maryland. For additional information see Maryland Longrifles Hartzler/Whisker.
