27. | Christian Gerber (15.Niklaus3, 8.Anna2, 1.Anna1) was born about 1763; died on 3 Apr 1849 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 7 Apr 1849 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland. Other Events:
- Address: Vorder Giebel, near Langnau in Emmental, Bern, Switzerland
- Name: Christeli
Notes:
Very popular leader of the "new baptism movement" in Emmental called Froelichianer (or Neutäufer), which was established by Samuel Froelich. Christian's name is mentioned in Mennonite history regarding a large separation from the Mennonites. He was called "Christeli" to differentiate himself from his grandson.
The baptismbook of Geiser mentions regarding the breaking away from the Mennonites that the most talented of all Neutäufer (in Langnau) was undoubtedly Christian Gerber. In 1821 he was called to a Mennonite lectureship. In 1832, he had his first contact with Samuel Fröhlich, and in 1834 the first meeting of the Neutäufer was held in Langnau. At times, meetings were held at Vorder Giebel in the Stöckli. In May 1835, he was excommunicated from the Mennonite worship, whereby the community of Neutäufer proclaimed their beginning as mentioned on a letter from Samuel Fröhlich currently at Giebel. He is noted as the armendirektor (a person who oversees benevolence to the poor in the village) in Langnau and owner at Giebel who died in 1894.
There is a letter from Samuel Fröhlich at Giebel. You can find it as a media link on this website HERE.
Christian inherited a third of Vorder Giebel from his mother when she died. His brother, Michael, inherited another third. According to Ruedi Gerber of Vorder Giebel, the dual-ownership of Giebel ended in 1791 and Michael went to live with his father at Bäregg which his father had purchased from a Christian Gerber. Upon the death of their father, Michael inherited the Hinter Baeregg, but he did not appear at the division of the estate. Instead, he sent a representative, Niklaus Gerber of Ober Hapbach.
His will and testament showed that he had 10 children. It also showed he had assigned Giebel to his second oldest son, Niklaus. His youngest son was not capable of taking over the farm as he was possibly disabled. According to Ruedi Gerber of Vorder Giebel in "Usere Altvordern" document, Christian passed down to Niklaus in 1839 1 large farm house, 1 cow barn, 1 Speicher, 1 "Bauchehaus?", 1 house at Giebelkelle, 1 bee apieri, and "Moos" (could be a wetland area or Giebelmoos).
He was known as "Christeli" Gerber.
Christian married Katharina Burkhalter on 11 Jul 1783 in Lauperswil, Bern, Switzerland. Katharina (daughter of Christian Burkhalter and Elsbeth Roethlisberger) was born on 2 May 1766 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 8 May 1766 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 31 Dec 1845 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 3 Jan 1846 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Christian Gerber was born on 9 Apr 1786 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 9 Apr 1786 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 23 Sep 1850.
- 45. Niklaus Gerber was born on 4 Jul 1788 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 4 Jul 1788 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died in 1865 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 1 Jul 1865 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
- 46. Michael Gerber was born on 8 Jul 1791 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 8 Jul 1791 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 28 Sep 1870 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 1 Oct 1870 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
- 47. Johannes Gerber was born on 6 Sep 1793 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 6 Sep 1793 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 11 Feb 1873 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 13 Feb 1873 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
- 48. Elisabeth Gerber was born on 15 Jul 1796; was christened on 15 Jul 1796 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 2 Mar 1877.
- 49. Ulrich Gerber was born on 19 Aug 1798 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 14 Sep 1798 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 1 Dec 1843 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 5 Dec 1843 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
- 50. Katharina Gerber was born on 3 Nov 1800 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 3 Nov 1800 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 28 May 1858 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 1 Jun 1858 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
- 51. Magdalena Gerber was born on 14 Feb 1803 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 14 Feb 1803 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; and died.
- 52. Peter Gerber was born on 2 Aug 1805 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 2 Aug 1805 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 24 May 1874 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
- 53. Mathys Gerber was born on 2 Jul 1808 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 2 Jul 1808 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 18 Dec 1874 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was buried on 21 Dec 1874 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland.
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