Fritz Or Martha Zehnder

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Fritz Or Martha Zehnder (son of Friedrich Zehnder and Bertha Gerber).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Friedrich Zehnder

    Friedrich married Bertha Gerber on 12 Jul 1902 in Buempliz, Bern, Switzerland. Bertha (daughter of Christian Gerber and Anna Fankhauser) was born on 17 Nov 1880 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Bertha Gerber was born on 17 Nov 1880 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland (daughter of Christian Gerber and Anna Fankhauser).

    Notes:

    A chart from the Gerber reunion in 2009 shows she lived at Bottigen. Whether that was before or after she was married is unknown.

    Children:
    1. Klara Zehnder
    2. Werner Zehnder
    3. Walter Zehnder
    4. 1. Fritz Or Martha Zehnder


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Christian GerberChristian Gerber was born on 6 Nov 1855 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland (son of Christian Gerber and Anna Barbara Gerber); died on 7 Aug 1935 in Gontenschwil, AG.

    Other Events:

    • Address: Giebelkelle or Giebelchelle
    • Address: Reinach, Switzerland
    • Address: 6 Nov 1855, Vorder Giebel, near Langnau in Emmental, Bern, Switzerland

    Notes:

    Purchased Giebelkelle from his father in 1885. It also appears from a chart at a Gerber Reunion he may have lived in "Weg" at Trubschachen prior to moving to Reinach.

    Later moved to Reinach - letter from Heinrich Gerber to Paul Gerber on 2 July 1993.

    According to Ruedi of Vorder Giebel, Christian didn't make large payments (or increased in payments) as he leased Giebelkelle.

    Christian married Anna Fankhauser on 9 Nov 1878 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland. Anna (daughter of Niklaus Fankhauser and Elisabeth Neuenschwander) was born on 14 Nov 1851 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 5 May 1901 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Anna Fankhauser was born on 14 Nov 1851 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland (daughter of Niklaus Fankhauser and Elisabeth Neuenschwander); died on 5 May 1901 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland.

    Notes:

    FANKHAUSER: TRUB. Fankhaus is the place name of a farm. The German verb fangen means to catch. This house is catched, that is to say surrounded by hills and forest, enclosed territory. - By Delbert Gratz



    ORIGIN OF NAME - VERSION 2

    Heinz Fankhauser from Burgdorf...

    When fall comes, the farmers have to drive their animals down from the high pastures for the winter. There must have been some sort of stockade (or corrall) in Fankhaus Graben which pinned the cows and/or sheep and/or goats in until the various owners could sort out which belonged to whom. There must have been a house there for the fellow who maintained it.



    ORIGIN OF NAME - VERSION 3

    Contributed by Frieda Funkhouser Wilson - FUNKHOUSER A SWISS-AMERICAN GENEALOGY (1364-1978) Copyright 1978

    ...at the turn of the century the circulated story was that one of the Fankhauser ancestors "was an inspector of a prison or guard of prisoners. This story has been refuted. Cousin Hans Fankhauser says there are no jails or prisons in Trub for the one thing. Instead the name Fankhauser comes from the verb 'fangen' meaning 'to catch' (the bears). A 'fang' was a large pit for trapping the bears and other wild animals that threatened the crops and livestock of the families who lived in this valley in the Middle Ages. The trap tender lived in a 'Fanghus.' As a small community grew there, it took the name and the families there became Fankhausers."

    Children:
    1. Anna Gerber
    2. Ernst Gerber was born on 11 Sep 1879 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 30 Jun 1974 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA.
    3. 3. Bertha Gerber was born on 17 Nov 1880 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
    4. Christian Gerber was born on 3 May 1882 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 10 Dec 1886 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
    5. Emma Gerber was born on 21 Oct 1883 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
    6. Fritz Gerber was born on 11 Aug 1885 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 31 Mar 1951.
    7. Marie Gerber was born on 11 Aug 1891 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died after 1973.
    8. Johann Gerber was born on 12 Aug 1894 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Christian GerberChristian Gerber was born on 3 Dec 1823 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 21 Dec 1823 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland (son of Niklaus Gerber and Barbara Aeschlimann); died on 8 Feb 1894.

    Other Events:

    • Address: Vorder Giebel, near Langnau in Emmental, Bern, Switzerland

    Notes:

    Owner of Vorder Giebel

    He sold his farm to Ulrich for $60,000, which was worth 250,000 Swiss Francs at the time of his death. Adjusted for inflation, that is worth more than $2 million USD. He loaned out much money as there were many debt letters found at the time of his death. His wealth may have partially be due to him being an only child.

    Built the Stöckli at Giebel with meeting room for the church. He held the title of "steward of the poor" at the church.

    His wife, a Gerber from the original Gerber house (Baumgarten), was known for her beauty and work ethic.

    According to Ernst and Clara's travel log (8 Sept 1929), Christian was mentioned as the person who built the church.

    Ruedi said he felt his father, Ulrich, was too interested in cattle trading, but he admired his grandfather Christian who promoted the reunions of the Neutäufer in the Versammlungshaus, or meeting house. This is known as the Stöckli which he built where the Küherhaus/Hüsli used to be. A "küher" was a high-level farm hand who was responsible for caring for the cattle. Apparently, the existing Stöckli has "NG 1862" inscribed on it, referring to Niklaus Gerber.

    Anna Elisabeth was said to be from Alteneischeuer or Alteneischürli. Her ancestors, came from Baumgarten. Her parents lived at Baumgarget at her birth.

    Christian married Anna Barbara Gerber on 19 May 1854 in Thun, Switzerland. Anna (daughter of Ulrich Gerber and Barbara Gerber) was born on 9 Jun 1835; was christened on 21 Jun 1835; died on 27 Feb 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Anna Barbara Gerber was born on 9 Jun 1835; was christened on 21 Jun 1835 (daughter of Ulrich Gerber and Barbara Gerber); died on 27 Feb 1892.

    Other Events:

    • Address: 9 Jun 1835, Baumgarten; Parents lived at Baumgarten at the time of Anna Barbara's birth. Baumgarten has been thought to be an ancestral farm for the Vorder Giebel Gerber line.
    • Address: 19 May 1854, Alteneischürli; Lived at Alteneischürli at the time of Anna Barbara's marriage

    Notes:

    She came from the original farm of the early Gerbers, called Baumgarten - Marianne Gerber, 28 Oct 2001.

    According to a chart assembled by John Gerber of Giebel, Anna Barbara came out of the farm called Altenel and was the daughter of Ulrich and Barbara Gerber.

    Descendent Ruedi Gerber mentioned in a letter that Anna Barbara was very well respected and beautiful. She was said to be a very hard worker, and she did not care about doing even the farm work that was usually done by men.

    Children:
    1. 6. Christian Gerber was born on 6 Nov 1855 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 7 Aug 1935 in Gontenschwil, AG.
    2. Anna Elisabeth Gerber was born on 15 Jun 1858; died on 12 Jan 1927.
    3. Johannes Gerber was born on 19 Mar 1863 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 17 Jul 1888.
    4. Friedrich Gerber was born on 13 Nov 1865; and died.
    5. Ulrich Gerber was born on 5 Jul 1868; died on 14 Feb 1919.
    6. Emma Gerber was born on 13 May 1874; and died.

  3. 14.  Niklaus Fankhauser was born on 23 Aug 1806 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland (son of Johannes Fankhauser and Barbara Mosimann); died on 13 Feb 1875.

    Other Events:

    • Address: 17 Jun 1836, Mühlebach or Muehlebach

    Notes:

    Lived at Mühlebach

    Niklaus married Elisabeth Neuenschwander on 17 Jun 1836. Elisabeth (daughter of Johannes Neuenschwander and Barbara Gerber) was born on 18 Jun 1814 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 20 Apr 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Elisabeth Neuenschwander was born on 18 Jun 1814 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland (daughter of Johannes Neuenschwander and Barbara Gerber); died on 20 Apr 1893.
    Children:
    1. Sophia Fankhauser was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 27 Apr 1883.
    2. Elisabeth Fankhauser was born on 1 May 1837 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 1 Mar 1899.
    3. Simon Fankhauser was born on 1 Jun 1839 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 15 Jan 1894.
    4. Maria Fankhauser was born on 3 Jul 1843 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 10 Feb 1903.
    5. Verena Fankhauser was born on 18 Nov 1844 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; and died.
    6. Christian Fankhauser was born on 23 Sep 1846 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 25 Feb 1892.
    7. 7. Anna Fankhauser was born on 14 Nov 1851 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland; died on 5 May 1901 in Trub, Bern, Switzerland.