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John Evarts was born on 9 Mar 1692/93.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: John Evarts and Sarah Crampton.

Jonathan Evarts died in Oct 1696.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich .

Joseph Evarts was born on 24 Feb 1669.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died on 21 Dec 1679.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich .

Joseph Evarts was born on 24 Feb 1680.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died on 21 Dec 1767.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich .

He was married to Hannah Scranton.⁽¹⁵⁾

Josia Evarts was born on 14 Jul 1705.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: John Evarts and Sarah Crampton.

He was married to Ann Tyler.

Judah Evarts was born on 27 Oct 1642.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died in 1696.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: John Evarts and Elizabeth Bradley.

He was married to Mary Hayden.⁽¹⁵⁾

Judah Evarts was born in 1673.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died on 28 Oct 1748.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich.

He was married to Mary Eggleston.⁽¹⁵⁾

Lydia Evarts died on 27 Dec 1750.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich .

She was married to Caleb Bishop.⁽¹⁵⁾

Lydia Evarts was born on 6 Jul 1699.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: John Evarts and Sarah Crampton.

Mary Evarts was born on 26 Mar 1661.⁽¹⁵⁾ Mary died young. Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich.

Mary Evarts was born on 1 May 1674.⁽¹⁵⁾ She died in Jun 1734.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: James Evarts and Lydia Goodrich .

She was married to John Munger.⁽¹⁵⁾

Patience Evarts was born on 2 May 1695 in Guilford, New Haven, MA.⁽¹⁵⁾ She died on 24 Apr 1770 in Coventry, Tolland, CT.⁽³⁴⁾ She was buried in Silver Street Cemetery, Coventry, Tolland, CT. Parents: John Evarts and Sarah Crampton.

She was married to Benjamin Jones about 1717.⁽¹⁵⁾ Children were: Ebenezer Jones, Ester Jones, Jonathan Jones, Noah Jones, Benjamin Jones Jr., Huldah Jones, Asael Jones, Sybil Jones, Dina Jones.

Sarah Evarts was born on 10 Aug 1689.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: John Evarts and Sarah Crampton.

She was married to Joseph Long.⁽¹⁵⁾

Henrietta S. Fischer was born on 17 Dec 1835 in Saxony, Germany.⁽³⁵⁾ She died on 13 May 1912 in Herkimer, Herkimer, NY.⁽³⁶⁾ Her obituary reads:

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clipped from a local paper, 14 May 1912:

At her home in East Herkimer yesterday occurred the death of Mrs. Henrietta Richards, one of the well known old residents of this section and a woman who enjoyed in high degree the regard of all around her. In the family, in friendship, as a neighbor and in the other relations of life she evidenced those qualities of heart and character which command respect and elicit affection. She was the widow of the late John C. Richards, one of East Herkimer's former sterling residents.

Mrs. Richards had attained the advanced age of 77 years and was advancing in her 78th. Though born in Germany, nearly her whole life had been passed in this country, and for a quarter of a century she had resided in the town of Herkimer. Two daughters and five sons survive to revere the memory of a good mother. They are Mrs. Judson Hall, of East Herkimer; Mrs. Evan Evans, of this village; ex-sheriff John M. Richards, and William Richards, also of Herkimer; George D. Richards, East Herkimer; Dr. Martin A. Richards, Little Falls, and Albert Richards who is living in Massachusetts. There is one sister, Mrs. Minnie French, Hendrix, La, and two bothers B. J. Fischer of Gloversville and W. C. Fischer of Wilmurt. There are several grand and great-grand children "

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W.C. Fischer is William Charles Fischer, B.J. Fischer may be Christopher John Fischer with a typo.

She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY.⁽³⁷⁾ Henrietta was born in Saxony, Germany. She came to the US with her parents Martin and Johannah Fisher and a brother John in 1838. After moving to this country her parents had four more children: Christopher John, Mena, William Charles and Mary C.. The family first lived in Albany county, but by 1850 they had moved to Caroga TWP, Fulton county, NY. Parents: Martin Fischer and Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin .

She was married to Johan Christian Richards about 1853 in prob. Newkirk Mills, Caroga TWP, Fulton, NY. Children were: William Henry Richard, Anna Elizabeth Richard , John Melchior Richard, Martin August Richards, Christian D. Richards, George Daniel Richard, Henrietta C. Richards, Emma Richards, Mary Catherine Richards, Albert Edward Richards.

Johann Christof "Christopher" Fischer was born on 13 Aug 1843 in Albany County, NY. He died on 31 Aug 1917. He is listed in the "Gazetteer of Montgomery and Fulton Counties, N.Y. 1869-70,", Child's, (Syracuse, 1870) pages 226-227 as a carpenter and farmer with a P.O. of Pine Lake. His parents were living with him in the 1870 census. Parents: Martin Fischer and Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin .

He was married to Johanna Caroline Sophia Bandlow on 11 Sep 1868. Children were: George Fischer, John Christopher Fischer.

Johann Jacob Fischer

Children were: Martin Fischer.

John G. H. Fischer was born in Mar 1833 in Germany.⁽³⁸⁾ He immigrated in 1841.⁽³⁸⁾ Parents: Martin Fischer and Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin.

He was married to Polly M. Dean about 1860.⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Joanna Fischer, Jonathan Fischer, George H. Fischer, Martin Fischer, Sarah J. Fischer, Mary C. Fischer, Emma Fischer, Louise Fischer, Elmer Fischer.

Martin Fischer was born on 11 Mar 1805 in prob. Rodesgruen, Bavaria, Germany. He resided at about 1837 in Germany.⁽³⁹⁾ ⁽⁴⁾ John son of Martin is listed in the 1855 state census as 21 yrs old and born in Germany. Also, John and Henrietta children of Martin were listed in the 1850 census as 17 and 13, respectively, both born in Germany He resided at about 1843 in Albany County, NY.⁽³⁹⁾ Christopher son of Martin is listed in the 1855 state census as 12 yrs old, born in Albany county. He resided at about 1848 in Fulton County, NY.⁽³⁹⁾ Mina daughter of Martin is listed in the 1855 state census as 7 yrs old born in Fulton county. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Bleeker TWP, Fulton, NY.⁽⁴⁾ He moved about 1852 to Caroga TWP, Fulton, NY.⁽³⁹⁾ He died on 14 Feb 1892 in Fulton County, NY. He was buried in Bleeker TWP, Fulton, NY. Parents: Johann Jacob Fischer and Anna Margaretha Koegler.

He was married to Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin in Oct 1831 in Naila, Bavaria, Germany. Children were: John G. H. Fischer, Henrietta S. Fischer, Johann Christof "Christopher" Fischer, Mena Fischer, William Charles Fischer, Mary Catherine Fischer.

Mary Catherine Fischer was born about 1854 in Caroga TWP, Fulton, NY. Parents: Martin Fischer and Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin.

Mena Fischer was born about 1847 in Fulton County, NY. Parents: Martin Fischer and Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin .

William Charles Fischer was born about May 1850 in Bleeker TWP, Fulton, NY. Parents: Martin Fischer and Johannah Christina Margareta Gluckin.

He was married to Josephine Mary about 1880.

Elizabeth Foote was born in 1616.⁽¹⁵⁾ She died on 8 Sep 1700.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

She was married to Josiah Churchill.⁽¹⁵⁾

Frances Foote was born in 1629.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

She was married to John Dickinson.⁽¹⁵⁾

Mary Foote was born in 1623.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

She was married to John Stoddard.⁽¹⁵⁾

Nathaniel Foote was born about 1593.⁽¹⁵⁾ He resided at in 1634 in MA.⁽¹⁵⁾ He resided at in 1636 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died about 1644.⁽¹⁵⁾

He was married to Elizabeth Deming about 1615.⁽¹⁵⁾ Children were: Elizabeth Foote, Nathaniel Foote, Mary Foote, Robert Foote, Frances Foote, Sarah Foote, Rebecca Foote.

Nathaniel Foote was born in 1620.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died in 1655.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

He was married to Elizabeth Smith.⁽¹⁵⁾

Rebecca Foote⁽²⁹⁾ was born in 1634.⁽¹⁵⁾⁽²⁹⁾ She died on 6 Apr 1701 in Hadley, Hampshire, MA.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

She was married to Liet. Philip Smith about 1658.⁽¹⁵⁾⁽²⁹⁾ Children were: Samuel Smith, [son] Smith, John Smith, Jonathan Smith, Philip Smith, Rebecca Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Joseph Smith, Icabod Smith.

She was married to Aaron Cooke on 2 Oct 1688.⁽²⁹⁾

Robert Foote was born in 1627.⁽¹⁵⁾ He died in 1681.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

He was married to Sarah.⁽¹⁵⁾

Sarah Foote was born in 1632.⁽¹⁵⁾ She died in 1673.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming.

She was married to Jeremiah Judson.⁽¹⁵⁾

Abigail Ford Parents: Thomas Ford and Elizabeth Chard.

Children were: Jedidiah Strong.

Hepzibah Ford was born on 15 May 1625 in England. She died on 11 Apr 1683. Parents: Thomas Ford and Elizabeth Chard .

She was married to Richard Lyman Jr. about 1644.⁽²⁸⁾ Children were: Richard Lyman III.

John Ford was born about 1566 in England.

Children were: Thomas Ford.

Thomas Ford was born in 1587 in Dorset, England. He died on 23 Nov 1676 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Parents: John Ford.

He was married to Elizabeth Chard on 19 Jun 1616 in Bridport, Eng. Children were: Hepzibah Ford, Abigail Ford.

Anne Fullwood Parents: Robert Fullwood.

She was married to Richard Gunne. Children were: Ellen Gunne.

Robert Fullwood

He was married. Children were: Anne Fullwood .

Hugh Gaylord

Children were: Joanna Gaylord.

Joanna Gaylord. Parents: Hugh Gaylord.

She was married to Richard Treat Sr., Hon. on 27 Apr 1615. Children were: Joanna Treat.

Margaret Gerard was born about 1518 in Beauchamp, Essex, Eng. Parents: William Gerard.

She was married to John Lyman about 1539 in Beauchamp, Essex, Eng. Children were: Henry Lyman.

William Gerard was born in 1485 in Beauchamp, Essex, Eng.

Children were: Margaret Gerard.

Albert Gerling was born in 1874 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽²⁶⁾ He resided at 56 Spring street between 1892 and 1899 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a shipping clerk between 1892 and 1899 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 27 Wilson street in 1920 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a machinist in 1920 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He died in 1958. He was buried in Fair View Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY. Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

He was married to Sadie Mae Rhodes. Children were: Marion Gerling.

Anna Maria Elisabeth Gerling died on 20 Aug 1783 in Hille, Westfalen, Germany.

She was married to Johann Diedrich Horstmann on 25 May 1766 in Hille, Westfalen, Germany. Children were: Johann Friedrich August Horstmann, Carl Diedrich Horstmann .

Caroline Marie Gerling was born on 15 Nov 1862 in Slingerlands, Albany, NY.⁽³⁾⁽⁴¹⁾⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She was a seamer between 1880 and 1889 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ She was a dressmaker in 1890/91 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ She died on 9 Oct 1946 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Her obituary reads:

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Caroline Thielking
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, 9 Oct 1946

Caroline M. Gerling, 83, widow of Christian Thielking, died at her home, 53 Arnold Avenue, at 11:30 o'clock Wednesday night after an illness of two weeks.

Mrs. Thielking was born in Albany November 15, 1862, a daughter of Henry and Katherine Meyers Gerling, and came to Amsterdam when one year old, making her home here since.

She and her husband, to whom she was married in 1891, were among the founders and charter members of St Luke's English Lutheran Church, in which she continued active when health permitted, but her main interest was in her family. Mr. Thielking died in 1940.

Surviving are a daughter, Miss Leila Thielking, Amsterdam; two sons, Harold C., Niagara Falls, and Raymond H., Amsterdam; four grandchildren, Roger and David, Niagara Falls, and William and Nancy, Amsterdam; a great-grand-daughter, Michaelanne Thielking, Niagara Falls; a brother, Albert Gerling, Albany and several nieces and nephews.

Another article reads:

October 9, 1946, Mrs. Christian L. Thielking, Funeral at the funeral house of Johnson-Lindsay Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Moyer officiating. Internment in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at the home, 53 Arnold Avenue, after 10 o'clock Friday morning until 9 o'clock Saturday morning when the body will be taken to the funeral house.

A last article reads:

Funeral of Mrs. Thielking

The funeral of Mrs. Christian L. Thielking was held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Johnson Lindsay funeral house with the Rev. Floyd H. Moyer officiating. Bearers were Gerald Pettengill, Herbert S. Peck, Howard Geiger and Ralph V. Copp.

Among the many floral tributes were pieces from the Progressive Class of St. Luke's Church, Milton Avenue School faculty, Milton Avenue Parent-Teacher Association, directors of Masonic Club, Bridge Club, Trott Vocational School Faculty of Niagara Falls, Schenectady Varnish Company, Laboratory employees of Schenectady Varnish Company, neighbors and Card Club. Interment was in Fair View Cemetery.

Attending the services from out of town were Mr. Harold Thielking and Mrs. David Thielking, Niagara Falls; Roger Thielking and Mrs. Chris Gerling, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gerling and Mrs. George Sleeper, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gerling, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whitehead, Mr and Mrs. Leo
Riberdy, Mr. and Mrs. William France and Howard Geiger, Schenectady; Miss Karen Howard, Glushing; and friends from Fort Johnson and Hagaman.

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She was buried in Fair View Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY. Christian's wife, Caroline, was born in Slingerlands, the second oldest of 10 children. When she was very young, her family moved to Fort Johnson and her father was a hired farm laborer for a man by the last name of Pepper. When she was about 5 years old, the family moved to Amsterdam and lived at 83 Spring St (now Guy Park Ave, where the Jr. High School stands). She attended the old stone school house between Division and Spring Streets for only four years, then she had to go to work to help support the large family. She worked in Blood and Barnes Knitting mill. Eventually she saved enough money ($80) to buy an organ and take a few lessons. In her spare time she worked as an apprentice to a fashionable dressmaker and learned to sew well.

Their daughter Leila lived at home and remained there until near her own death in 1987. Caroline's parents came to live with Christian and Caroline before 1916. Caroline's parents, Caroline and Christian all died in the house that Christian built. Christian and Caroline are buried in Fairview Cemetery along with their son, Raymond, his wife and their daughter Leila.
Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

She was married to Christian Ludwig Thielking in Sep 1891 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴¹⁾⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Walter Thielking, Harold Christian Thielking, Leila May Thielking, Raymond Henry Thielking.

Charles C. Gerling was born in Jun 1866 in Fort Johnson, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He resided at 56 Spring street between 1888 and 1892 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a machinist between 1888 and 1903 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He resided at 24 Charles street in 1893 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 26 Charles street between 1894 and 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He moved about 1916 to Schenectady, Schenectady, NY.⁽³⁾ He resided at 805 Locust Ave in 1931 in Schenectady County, NY.⁽⁴²⁾ He died on 23 Mar 1931 in Schenectady, Schenectady, NY.⁽³⁾ His obituary reads:

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Charles Gerling, a retired General Electric Company employee died Monday morning at his home, 805 Locust avenue, after a long illness. Services will be conducted privately for the relatives this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, by Rev. H. Victor Frelick of the State Street Presbyterian Church. Burial will be made in the German Methodist Church cemetery, Moyston street.

Mr. Gerling was born in Fort Johnson, coming to this city 15 years ago from Amsterdam where he lived most of his life. He was a member of the State Street Presbyterian Church. Three years ago Mr. Gerling retired and he was formerly a tool and die maker and had been in the employ of the company about 23 years. He was a member of Montgomery Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Amsterdam and was formerly treasurer of the lodge. Some time ago he was presented with a medal in recognition of his work and long membership in the Amsterdam lodge.

He leaves his wife, Sophie Pohlman Gerling, two daughters, Mrs. Donald Whitehead, and Miss Ruth Gerling, and one son Everett Gerling of this city, a sister, Mrs. Christian Thielking of Amsterdam, and two brothers, Albert and Edward Gerling of Amsterdam, also a number of nieces and nephews and cousins.

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He was buried in German Methodist Church cemetery, Schenectady, NY.⁽³⁾ Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

He was married to Sophie Pohlman about 1893.⁽³⁾⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Everett C. Gerling, Hazel Gerling, Ruth Gerling.

Christian J. Gerling was born on 6 Sep 1868 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He was a boarder between 1890 and 1892 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 56 Spring street between 1890 and 1896 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was an operator in 1894 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a shipping clerk in 1896 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 26 Charles street between 1897 and 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He was a mill hand between 1897 and 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He resided at 27 McClellan in 1920 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a foreman in 1920 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He died on 1 Sep 1922 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ His obituary reads:

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Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam Montgomery, NY, 1 Sep 1922:

Christian Gerling, who was in his 54th year, died at 11 o'clock this morning at his home, 27 McClellan avenue, after an illnes of three weeks of a complication of diseases. Mr. Gerling, who was born in Amsterdam, September 6, 1868, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerling. He passed his entire life in this city and enjoyed a wide acquaintance, his innumerable friends ever attesting to his fine character and excellent citizenship. For something like a score of years Mr. Gerling had been employed in the button factory of H. Chalmers & Son, where he was foreman of the sorting department.

Mr. Gerling was prominently connected with St. Luke's English Lutheran church, of which he was one of the charter members. He was also a past noble grand in the Odd Fellows, being a member of Montgomery lodge, No. 47, and was also a member of Star encampment, No. 33, P.M., I.O.O.F., and of the German benevolent society.

Mr. Gerling is survived by his wife, an adopted niece, Miss Ella Desca, a sister, Mrs. Christian Thielking, of this city, and three brothers, Charles , of Schenectady, and Edward and Albert Gerling, of Amsterdam, as well as several nephews and nieces.

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Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

He was married to Flora H. about 1897.⁽³⁸⁾

Clara Gerling was born on 15 Jun 1883 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁸⁾⁽³⁾ She was a button sorter in 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁸⁾ She resided at 56 Spring street in 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁸⁾ She died on 15 Jun 1912 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Her obituary reads:

Most likely from an Amsterdam, NY newspaper:

Her Untimely Passing is Deplored by a Wide Circle of Friends.

Amsterdam, June 21. - Clara Gerling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerling, of 13 Mary street, passed away Saturday night after an illness of four months' duration. She died on her 29th birthday.

Mrs. Gerling was a faithful member of Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church, having been treasurer of a missionary organization connected with that church for years and also of the Luther League of the congregation. She was a devoted daughter, a loving sister and was held in the highest esteem by all with whom she was acquainted. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Christian Thielking, and Miss Lillian Gerling, and four brothers, Christian, Charles, Edward and Albert Gerling, all of this city.

The funeral was held from the home of her parents Tuesday afternoon, her pastor, Rev. G. W. Frit _______ [not legible].

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She was never married. Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

Edward H. Gerling was born on 2 Sep 1872 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³²⁾⁽³⁸⁾⁽²⁶⁾ He resided at 56 Spring street in 1892 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a cabinet maker in 1892/93 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 24 John street in 1893 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 24 Charles street between 1896 and 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He was a pattern maker between 1896 and 1903 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He died on 13 Sep 1943 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³²⁾ His obituary reads:

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Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, Sep 1943:

Edward H. Gerling, 71, who resided at 52 Fort Johnson Avenue, Fort Johnson, died this morning at 1:30 o'clock in the Amsterdam City Hospital where he was taken Sunday. Born in Amsterdam, September 2, 1872, a son of Henry and Katherine Myers Gerling, he lived in this city until 25 years ago when he moved to Fort Johnson. Mr. Gerling was a pattern and cabinetmaker by trade and was employed for more than 30 years by the Bigelo-Wanford Carpet Company, Inc., retiring about three years ago because of ill health. He was a charter member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was active in its affairs. he was also a member of _eddersburgh Lodge, I.O.O.F., and had received a 25-year jewel from that order.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ella Dearborn; six daughters, Mrs. William France, Scotia, Mrs. Carl Chase, Rochester, Mrs. William Field, Mrs. Leon Smith, Sr., Hagaman, Mrs. Irene Totten and Mrs. Harold Noyes, Fort Johnson; two sons, Christian Thielking, and one brother Albert Gerling, both of Amsterdam; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandhild and several nieces and nephews.

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He was buried in Fair View Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾ Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

He was married to Ella Dearborn about 1892.⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Ethel Gerling, Clara Irene Gerling, Albert Dearborn Gerling, Ida Mae Gerling, Ella Vesta Gerling, Edwina Gerling, Eunice Gerling, Edwin Gerling.

Henry Gerling was born on 13 Oct 1839 in Koenig, Prussia, Germany.⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾ He immigrated in 1855 to America.⁽³⁸⁾ However, family verbal history states that he immigrated at 10 yrs of age. He moved about 1863 to Fort Johnson, Montgomery, NY. Henry worked once again on the Pepper farm, during the civil war. When Henry was drafted to fight in the Civil War, Mr. Pepper paid $300 to have Henry stay on the farm. This was a common undertaking at the time. He moved about 1867 to Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY. They bought a home at 83 Spring street, where the Junior High School now stands. In their old age both Henry and Catherine moved in to live with their daughter Caroline (Gerling) Thielking. He was a broom maker between 1870 and 1896 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽²⁵⁾⁽⁴⁰⁾ He resided at 56 Spring street between 1882 and 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ He was a laborer between 1897 and 1903 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ ⁽³⁸⁾ He died on 30 Jan 1916 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY. His obituary reads:

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Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 1/31/1916

Henry Gerling died at 6:40 o'clock Sunday morning at his home, no. 53 Arnold Ave. He has been in ill health for the past few years and was taken seriously sick about one week ago. Mr Gerling was born in Prussia Germany Oct 13 1839 and came to this country when 12 years of age. He has been a resident of Amsterdam for the past 60 years. Mr Gerling is survived by his wife and five children; one daughter, Mrs Chris Thielking, and four sons, Charles, Chris, Edward and Albert, all of this city; 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a charter member of the Trinity German Lutheran Church and served on the church council practically since the foundation of the society until his retirement last year because of illness. He was also a charter member of Guttenberg Lodge #220, and Star Encampment, #33 I.O.O.F., and the German Benevolent Society. The funeral will be held wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house and 2:30 at the church. The interment will be in Green Hill. The Rev. Ernest Von Hahmann will officiate. Those wishing to view the remains may do so Tuesday evening.

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He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY. Henry has an older sister, and his mother died at his birth. His father remarried and they had two sons, Chris and Fred (half-brother's of Henry). When his father died, Henry went to live with an aunt and uncle. Later, his step-mother came to America, bringing all four children. All three sons worked for the Peppers at Fort Johnson.

When Henry's daughter-in-law, Sophie (Charles wife) went back to Germany she was told that the aunt and uncle had left their estate to Henry, but since he could not be located, the estate reverted to the government.

Henry's older sister married and had one girl and two boys and they move to Nebraska. His half-brother, Chris, married Sophie and lived in Schenectady and they had three daughters. The daughters married men be the names of Frank, Gould and Russ. His half-brother, Fred, lived in Cleveland, OH.

He was married to Katherine Myers about 1860 in Albany County, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Henry Gerling, Caroline Marie Gerling, William Henry Gerling, Charles C. Gerling, Christian J. Gerling, Mary Gerling, Katie Gerling, Edward H. Gerling, Albert Gerling, Lillian B. Gerling, Clara Gerling.

Henry Gerling was born about 1861.⁽²⁵⁾ He died before 1912. Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

Katie Gerling was born about 1871 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽²⁶⁾ She died before 1912 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY. Katie died at the age of 18 (thus, about 1889), according to family verbal history from Nancy (Thielking) Riseley. She was never married. Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

Lillian B. Gerling was born in Aug 1877 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽²⁶⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She was a dressmaker in 1894 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ She resided at 56 Spring street between 1894 and 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She was a clerk in 1896 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ She was a dressmaker between 1897 and 1899 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ She was a button sorter in 1900 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁸⁾ She was an operative in 1903 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁴⁰⁾ She died on 9 Jan 1914 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Her obituary reads:

Most likely from an Amsterdam, NY newspaper:

Melancholy Young Woman Takes Life

Miss Lillian Gerling Swallows Carbolic Acid

Resident of Trinity Place leaves Parental Home, Purchases Poison and Calls at House of Sister-in-law Where She Takes Fatal Potion - Leaves Note Telling of Her Purpose.

Miss Lillian Gerling, aged 36 years, daughter of Henry Gerling, of No. 13 Trinity Place, took her life this morning while calling upon her sister-in-law, Mrs. Edwin Gerling, at No. 53 Romeyn avenue. She drank the contents of a two-ounce bottle of carbolic acid, which she had purchased while on the way from her home.

Miss Gerling, who has been suffering from melancholia for several years and has been perticularly morose since the death of a sister a year and half ago, left a letter addressed to her only surviving sister, Mrs. Christian Thielking, in which she waid, "I can stand it no longer." She asked that her parents not be told of the manner of her death and that it be kept from the newspapers.

The unfortunate young woman left her own home shortly after 9 o'clock this morning and after procuring the poison went to her brother's home on Romeyn avenue. She had scarcely entered the house when she made an excuse that she desired to rearrange some of her clothing and stepped from her sister-in-law's presence into a bedroom. She quickly returned, however, with the announcement that she had taken the carbolic acid. Mrs. Gerling hastily summoned physicians, Dr. Qua, who has been attending Miss Gerling, being the first to arrive and being followed by Dr.s Conant and Collier. The fatal potion quickly performed its work and the physicians could do nothing to counteract its effects or relieve the sufferings of the victim, who was painfully burned about the chin, where the liquid had trickled from the mouth of the bottle when she placed it to her lips. Death ensued shortly before 10 o'clock. Dr. Howard W. Murphy, the coroner, who was immediately called learned the circumstances of the case, and after reading the letter which had been left by the young woman, had it turned over to the one to whom it had been addressed.

Miss Gerling is survived by her parents, four brothers, Chris, Charles, Edward and Albert, and one sister, Mrs. Thielking, all of this city. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.

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She was never married. Parents: Henry Gerling and Katherine Myers.

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