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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 M. Killian 130 Rowan Rd Ellenwood GA 30294

'Things I Remember...

'Things I Remember...by Dr. William D. "Bill" Killian of Hendersonville, NC' Before his death in 2019, Dr. Bill Killian donated nineteen copies of his book to the organization he supported. AKDHA still has a few copies available for sale. All proceeds from the sale of books goes to AKDHA, a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. AKDHA has no paid staff or employees and depends entirely on volunteers and donations which Dr. William D. “Bill” Killian was a promoter.
Book available by mail from the editor. Cost: $20.00 Check Payable: Andreas Killian Descendants Historical Association or AKDHA Mail to: Cheryl Mann Killian, 130 Rowan Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294. For more details about these books phone me at (770) 337-5310 or email:

'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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Make check payable AKDHA & mail to:
AKDHA P.O. Box 3272 Hickory NC 28603

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Latest News

Andreas Killian Descendants Historical Association
91st Families & Friends Annual Reunion
Friday, September 12th -> Sunday, September 14th, 2025 Greetings cousins and friends, the planning committee is working diligently to arrange an exciting and innovative reunion agenda. We have all observed the shrinking attendance over the last several years. It is our hope to enlarge the participation by shortening the reunion to a Friday night and Saturday event. It is my personal desire to make this event a meaningful occasion for our family. It needs to be a time of reconnecting and renewing relationships. I know most of you live within a reasonable distance of each other and may just take a reunion for granted. I hope this will not be the case any longer. In this time when our nation is so divided, finding unity in family is extremely important. I want to encourage each of you to seriously consider attending the reunion this year. It is the 91st reunion. It will be special. See you at the reunion. Bill Killian, AKDHA President

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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.

award

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]

Saturday Reunion Pictures
Eddie & Loretta Killian at Andreas Killian Monument	Eddie & Loretta Killian at Andreas Killian Monument	Eddie, Loretta & Rob Killian at Andreas Killian Monument	Eddie Killian at SAR Monument

Friday Reunion - More Group Pictures
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Sunday Reunion - More Group Pictures
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