Hi Ken There were several Gerard Families in Lewis County in the 1850's. There was Joseph in Croghan, Charles in Lowville, John, Rosella & Susan all in New Breman and a Joseph in Jefferson County NY. All were from France. Now in the 1940's and 1950's there was still Gerard's in Lowville NY. There was Dr Gerard and he was my mother's Dr. I am sure that it would not be difficult to find information on him since there were very few Dr's in Lewis County at that time. Have you searched the 1930's Census? Also how about the Lowville Telephone Book for that Era, Village Directory and I am sure that there are mentions of the family in the Lowville Journal. In the 1j930's there was an Edmond & Cora Gerard living in Lowville and perhaps that was his parents. Warm Regards Pat R I recognized the name immediately when I saw your message.

Hi Pat: Thanks for your informative response. I have checked a few of the older census reports in the 1800s but not 1930. You and Carolyn Virkler who also responded have something in common. Your mothers were patients of Dr. Gerard. A few cousins in Lowville may also be added to your list although I haven't touched base with all of them as yet. From the 1880 census, we have a listing of the Gerards and some of the names you mention are there. Unfortunately, the Gerard name is extremely common. While my Gerard relative is not listed in the Family History Center records, a twin or cousin is--James Gerard. He and Antoine (Anton) both served in the Civil War and are buried with the family in St. Stephen's Cemetery. I've sent for their death records along with my great great Aunt Appoline's. Hopefully, there will be some further clues there. I have their marriage date information from the Moselle area in France. Your idea of searching old phone books and directories is valuable. Next time up, I will stop at the Lewis County Historical Society office in Lowville to check those documents. At some point I'll check the 1830 census as well. I just studied the current Boonville-Lowville phone book with only one possible result: Joseph Gerrard (2 r's) from the Boonville area in West Leyden. Would you happen to know whether the J&R newspaper for Lewis County has archived copies and might respond to requests? I know The Watertown Times is quite good at helping but small papers might not be able to afford such service. I hope you and your husband are both doing well. Ken > Hi Ken > > There were several Gerard Families in Lewis County in the 1850's. There was > Joseph in Croghan, Charles in Lowville, John, Rosella & Susan all in New > Breman and a Joseph in Jefferson County NY. All were from France. > > Now in the 1940's and 1950's there was still Gerard's in Lowville NY. There > was Dr Gerard and he was my mother's Dr. I am sure that it would not be > difficult to find information on him since there were very few Dr's in Lewis > County at that time. Have you searched the 1930's Census? Also how about the > Lowville Telephone Book for that Era, Village Directory and I am sure that > there are mentions of the family in the Lowville Journal. In the 1j930's > there was an Edmond & Cora Gerard living in Lowville and perhaps that was his > parents. > > Warm Regards > Pat R