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William Gerber 1833–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 October 1833

Birth Location: York County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 15 October 1908

Death Location: Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Christoph Gerber

Mother: Elizabeth Speck

Spouse(s): Barbara Gerber

Children(s): Andrew Gerber, Catherine Gerber, Emma Gerber, Daniel Gerber, John Gerber, William Gerber

The story of William Gerber began in 1833 in York County, Pennsylvania. In 1850, William Gerber resided in Dover, York, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, William Gerber resided in Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania, USA. William Gerber married Barbara Gerber, and had children including Andrew Gerber, Catherine Gerber, Daniel Gerber, Emma L Gerber, John Gerber, William H Gerber. William Gerber passed away in 1908 in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Gerber began in 1833 in York County, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, William Gerber resided in Dover, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, William Gerber resided in Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Gerber married Barbara Gerber, and had children including Andrew Gerber, Catherine Gerber, Daniel Gerber, Emma L Gerber, John Gerber, William H Gerber.
  • William Gerber passed away in 1908 in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gerber's Ancestors

Self
William Gerber
1833–1908
Birth Place: York County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Christoph Gerber
1780–1862
Zunzgen, Basel Canton, Switzerland
Elizabeth Speck
1793–1857
Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johan (Christoph) Gerber
1750–1815
Luzerne, Sempach Stadt, Langen, Switzerland
Elisabeth Madoeri
1753–1818
Zunzgen, Basel Canton, Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
Niklaus Gerber
1724–
Anna Neuhausler
1720–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Gerber's Descendants

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William Gerber (30 October 1833–15 October 1908) m. Barbara Gerber (18 November 1844–29 October 1908)
  1. 1. Andrew Gerber 1870–1949 m. Carrie (Jane) Lauer 1874–1909
    1. 1. Katie (Pauline) Gerber 1904–1990 m. Luther (William) Rauhauser 1898–1974
    2. 2. Annie (Mable Gerber) Neiman 1896–1983
    3. 3. Mary (Jane Gerber) Shellenberger 1898–1993
    4. 4. Alice (M) Gerber 1900–1991
    5. 5. Carrie (Edna Gerber) Baughman 1902–2005
    6. 6. George (Washington) Gerber 1906–2006 m. Martha (E) Gerber 1905–
    7. 7. Harry (Luther) Gerber 1908–1990
    8. 8. William (Andrew) Gerber 1909–2002
  2. 2. Catherine Gerber 1860–
  3. 3. Emma (L.) Gerber 1866–1950
  4. 4. Daniel Gerber 1868–
  5. 5. John Gerber 1872–
  6. 6. William (H) Gerber 1876– m. Emma (I) Gerber 1878–
    1. 1. Ida (Louise) Gerber 1900–
    2. 2. Nora (E) Gerber 1902–
    3. 3. John (H) Gerber 1907–
    4. 4. Daniel (W) Gerber 1909–

William Gerber's Timeline

4 Records

1833
30 October 1833
Birth of William Gerber in York County, Pennsylvania
York County, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 17
William Gerber resided here in Dover, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Dover, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
William Gerber resided here in Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1908
15 October 1908
Age 75
Death of William Gerber in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 October 1833
    Event Place: York County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 093401-097200
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1206; Page: 339B; Enumeration District: 008
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 839; Page: 296B
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Dover, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dover, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 839; Page: 296B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Davidsburg, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1206; Page: 339B; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 October 1908
    Event Place: Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 093401-097200
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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