Elizabeth Zimmerman

Notes:

Obit:

Elizabeth Gerber, 1009 Spencer, 53 years of age, native of Germany, died June 11, 1887 in Peoria, from a heart condition. Burial in Springdale Cemetery June 12.
Source: “Undertaker’s Reports” submitted to the Peoria Health Department.

1009 Spencer was the address that Christian Gerber, laborer, was listed at in the 1884-1885-1886-1887 Peoria directories.

Emil Gerber, broommaker for J. Kirkman was also shown in the 1884 directory at that address. In the 1886 directory, still living at 1009 Spencer, Emil's occupation was malster for the Monarch Distilling Co.

Contributor Sue Mickatavage has located what appears to be the Gerber family's entry into the United States: New York Passenger Lists, May 9, 1883 - May 25, 1883, ship Normandie:

Christin Guerbert, age 56
Elisa Guerbert, age 49
Emile Guerbert, age 24
Julie Guerbert, age 20
Jules Guerbert, age 16
Noemie Guerbert, age 14
Aline Guerbert, age 11
Heloise Guerbert, age 10
Charles Guerbert, age 8

Birth:
(Germany)

Buried:
Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum

Elizabeth married Christian Gerber, II in 1853. Christian was born on 11 Feb 1825 in Austria; died on 9 Dec 1917 in America; was buried in Ellington, Tolland Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Paul Gerber was born on 31 Aug 1864 in Lorraine; died on 6 Apr 1944 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN; was buried in Latty, Paulding Co., OH.
2. Naomi Gerber was born on 17 Jul 1868 in FR; died on 10 Aug 1944 in Congerville, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Congerville, Woodford Co., IL.
3. Theophile Gerber was born on 17 Feb 1863 in FR; died on 31 Dec 1930 in IL; was buried in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL.