19. | Christian Gerber (4.Barbara3, 2.Barbara2, 1.Anna1) was born on 3 Dec 1823 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; was christened on 21 Dec 1823 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; 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]
Children:
- 25. Christian Gerber was born on 6 Nov 1855 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 7 Aug 1935 in Gontenschwil, AG.
- 26. Anna Elisabeth Gerber was born on 15 Jun 1858; died on 12 Jan 1927.
- 27. Johannes Gerber was born on 19 Mar 1863 in Langnau (im Emmental), Bern, Switzerland; died on 17 Jul 1888.
- 28. Friedrich Gerber was born on 13 Nov 1865; and died.
- 29. Ulrich Gerber was born on 5 Jul 1868; died on 14 Feb 1919.
- 30. Emma Gerber was born on 13 May 1874; and died.
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