#753 Descendant of John Jeter 1683 - 1976 1. John Jeter was born Bef. 1683, and died 1736 in Virginia. He married Elizabeth Bertrand (second wife) Notes for John Jeter: Genealogical Records from Fincastle, Chapter N.S.D.A.R., Louisville, Kentucky Vol. 2 The word Jeter in the French language means "to throw", and since the American name Jeter is spelled the same way, it helps to add truth to the tradition that the first Jeters came from France and were of French Hugenot origin.