Norma, I am not researching this family, however, I have an obit from the Montrose Journal, Montrose, Iowa 1919. Thursday, November 20, 1919 Henry C. Gerboth Passes To The World Of Light Mr. Henry C. Gerboth passed away at his home last Monday night. He was born in Sexony Germany in 1837. He came to this country with his parents when he was six years old and settled in Pennsylvania. When he was eighteen years old he came down the Ohio River and up the Mississippi. This was the beginning of his career as steamboat engineer, at which work he spent the grater part of his active life. He was for several years, engineer for the big saw-mill here. His experiences on the river included; during the civil war, considerable work on transport boats. He acted as engineer on the Adam Heine which was in the service of General Grant and from which he directed maneuvers of the army and navy. Mr. Gerboth was married to Miss Harriet Patterson. To this union were born three sons, two of whom, Charles and Albert, with the wife and mother survive him. Mr. Gerboth was a citizen of high repute and one whose life was an inspiration to those who knew him. He was laid to rest in the Montrose Cemetery after an impressive sermon by Rev. Covert; pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and the beautiful and impressive funeral service by the Masons. The Journal wishes to extend sympathy to Mrs. Gerboth and her sons in their bereavement. Card of Thanks We desire to thank all our neighbors and friends and especially the Masons and members of the Eastern Star Chapter who have given us so much help and showed us somuch kindness during our trial of sickness and bereavement. Mrs. H.C. Gerboth Charles Gerboth Albert Gerboth I hope this is of some help to you. Linda -----Original Message----- From: Norma Key [SMTP:njkey@home.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 7:03 PM To: IALEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IALEE] Gerboth Family Research Hi List, I would like to contact anyone who may be researching this Lee Co, family. All help is appreciated. Thanks, Norma 1. Henry1 Gerboth was born in PA October 1838. He married Harriett A Patterson in Lee Co, IA, 9 September 1863. Lee Co. IA, Book 2, Sep 9 1863, Listed in Index as "GERBATH". Harriett was born in OH November 1844. Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Montrose, Lee Co, IA. Iowa Census Database, 1838-70. Lee County IA, p. 413, Montrose Twp, Federal Population Schedule, IA 1870 Federal Census Index, ID#018132330. Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Montrose, Lee Co, IA. p 15-46-38. Head: Henry Gerboth, age 42, Engineer at Saw Mill, b: PA. Father/Mother, b: PA. Wife: Harriett, age 36, Housewife, b: OH. Father/Mother, b: OH. Son: Edwin, 16, Works in saw mill. Son: Charles, 13, Works in saw mill. Son: Albert, 7 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Montrose, Lee Co, IA. p 75-15-29 Henry Gerboth, Oct 1838, age 61, b: Ger. (PA above). Harriet A., Nov, 1844, age 55, b: OH. ==== IALEE Mailing List ==== Visit Rootsweb - great sources! http://www.rootsweb.com/ ============================== The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1

Dear Linda, I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate this information. I am so happy. It answers a lot of questions for me. Thank you...thank you...thank you Norma Linda Hayes wrote: > Norma, > > I am not researching this family, however, I have an obit from the Montrose > Journal, Montrose, Iowa 1919. > > Thursday, November 20, 1919 > Henry C. Gerboth > Passes To The World Of Light >