The History of William Feeter : A Soldier in the War of American Independence, and of His Father, Lucas Vetter, the Ancestor of the Feeter-Feder-Feader-Fader Families in the United States and Canada, with Genealogy of the Family (Classic Reprint)

Explore the Feeter family’s German roots and their journey to America. Uncover how a single lineage links the Palatine immigrants to the Mohawk Valley and beyond.

This book presents a focused look at the Vetter family, later known as Feeter, and traces their arrival, naturalization, landholding, and connections to key settlers in early New York and Canada. It combines genealogical detail with historical context to illuminate a family’s place in American history, while preserving a clear line of descent for readers and researchers alike.

• Origin stories rooted in 15th- to 18th-century Germany and the move to the American colonies


• Step-by-step genealogical records tracing generations and name changes


• Connections to notable figures, land patents, and colonial life in Schoharie County


• Notes on spelling variations and family traditions that shape the lineage

Ideal for readers interested in family history, regional American history, and genealogical research.