Norman Kelker

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Immigrant Family

Three Centuries in America

The story of the Kelker family begins with a tragic 1743 transatlantic voyage from Switzerland to America and continues through ten generations to the 21st century. It is told from biographies of family members whose lives are in some manner distinguished, some by accomplishment and a few others by failure or misdeeds.

Biography & Awards

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Mika A.

A fascinating journey — a great read.

I found it hard to put down. This is a very well-researched book — a deep dive into the Kelker family in America. It begins with their challenging voyage from Switzerland in 1743 and follows their journey through both struggles and breakthroughs.

Samaria Hugee

A Journey of Belonging

Immigrant Family by Norman Kelker is a poignant, deeply human story that captures the trials, hopes, and resilience of families navigating life between cultures. Drawing from personal and collective experiences, Kelker paints a vivid portrait of migration—not just as a change in geography, but as a profound transformation of identity, relationships, and belonging. 

Deirdre Dubois

History of an Immigrant Family

The book strikingly reflects American history through the Kelker family’s growth and influence. Their journey from early farming in Pennsylvania to industrialization and modern political contributions reflects broader societal changes and the American experience.

N.N

A Legacy Across Oceans and Generations

This beautifully crafted narrative is more than a family history—it’s a living tapestry of resilience, identity, and American evolution. With warmth and precision, the author traces ten generations of the Kelker family, beginning with a harrowing ocean voyage from Switzerland to colonial America in 1743. 

L.B.

Great Read

This richly detailed narrative traces the remarkable journey of the Kelker family, beginning with a tragic 1743 voyage from Switzerland to America and spanning ten generations into the 21st century. 

Mayur

Immigrant Family

Beginning with a terrible passage from Switzerland to America in 1743 and continuing for ten generations into the twenty-first century, this intricately documented account chronicles the extraordinary journey of the Kelker family. 

Repertoire

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Tours

William Gillbert has perform at the world’s leading theatre

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