John Keating (soldier, land developer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Keating (soldier, land developer)

American land developer

Date of Birth: 20-Sep-1760

Place of Birth: Ireland

Date of Death: 19-May-1853

Profession: soldier, land developer

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

John Keating was born in Ireland in 1760, and raised in France.
He joined the French Army, resigning in face of the Haitian and French revolutions to settle in Philadelphia.
He spent the rest of his long life as a land agent and manager for the settlement of inland Pennsylvania, known for competence, honesty, and care for the settlers.