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William “Billy” Gerig

Birth	:	22 Mar 1847 Switzerland
Death	:	11 Feb 1898 Bieber, Lassen County, California, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Bieber, Lassen County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0811005, -121.1936035
Plot	:	Div: A Blk: 8 Pl: 9
Description	:	WILLIAM GERIG - Among the self-made men of Lassen County, no name stood higher in the estimation of the people that that of the late William Gerig, who began his career in life at the foot of the ladder of success, without other resources that his own indomitable will and sturdy industry. From this humble position he worked his was steadily upward, becoming recognized as one of the representative agriculturists of northern California, owning and occupying a finely cultivated and well improved ranch in Big Valley. A native of Europe, he was born in 1847, in Switzerland, where... Read More	WILLIAM GERIG - Among the self-made men of Lassen County, no name stood higher in the estimation of the people that that of the late William Gerig, who began his career in life at the foot of the ladder of success, without other resources that his own indomitable will and sturdy industry. From this humble position he worked his was steadily upward, becoming recognized as one of the representative agriculturists of northern California, owning and occupying a finely cultivated and well improved ranch in Big Valley. A native of Europe, he was born in 1847, in Switzerland, where he received his elementary education. At the age of twelve years, William Gerig began to be self-supporting. Going to France, he spent a year in that country, and just as he was entering his teens; emigrated to the United States, locating in St. Louis, MO. In 1861 he came by way of the Isthmus of panama to California, and for more than ten years worked on a dairy farm, acquiring a thorough knowledge of its management. Going to Lassen county in 1872, he pre-empted one hundred and sixty acres of land lying wast of Bieber, improved it, and for six years carried on general family and dairying. Disposing of the property in 1878, he purchased six hundred acres of wild land in Big Valley, and dint of persevering labor and good management improved a fine dairy ranch, on which he resided until his death, February 11, 1898. He met with excellent success as a farmer and dairyman, accumulating a handsome property, and as a man of sterling worth and upright character was respected throughout the community. December 9, 1872, Mr. Gerig married Sarah E. Carmichael, who was born in Iowa, a daughter of Moses A. Carmichael. Mr. Carmichael was born and reared in Pennsylvania, and as a young man went to Iowa, Subsequently becoming a pioneer of Madison county. In 1870, he came across the plains with his family to California, settling in Solano County at first, but three months later removing to Big Valley. For two years he was there employed in ranching, after which he operated a sawmill for a quarter of a century, giving up his business about four years prior to his death. he married Martha A. Gardner, who was born in Ohio, their marriage being solemnized in Iowa. Of the union of Mr. and Mrs. Gerig eleven children were born: William, born November 12, 1873, now living near the home farm, married Grace Criss, and they have one child, Mildred; Lena, born November 4, 1875, first married Charles Lyons, by whom she had one child, Rupert, and later married Daniel Fox, o Big Valley, bu whom she also had one child, Daniel; Nancy, born February, 28, 1878, married Abraham Rowley, of the state of Washington, and they have three children, Pearl, Abraham and an infant;Millie, born January 7,1880, is the wife of Frederick Waters of southern California; Charles, born October 5, 1881, lives in the state of Washington; Henry is deceased; Emma was born March 9, 1886; Eatha is deceased; Birdie was born August 13, 1891; Peter, April 18, 1893; Keturah, October 14, 1895. Mrs. Gerig is an accomplished business woman, and since the death of her husband has managed the home ranch of three hundred and twenty acres most skilfully and able. Politically Mr Gerig was a stanch supporter of the principle of the Republican party, and fraternally he was a member of the independent order of Odd Fellows, belong to both the lodge and the encampment in Beiber.

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Where is William “Billy” Gerig's memorial?
William “Billy” Gerig's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Bieber, Lassen County, USA.
When did William “Billy” Gerig death?
William “Billy” Gerig death on 11 Feb 1898 in Bieber, Lassen County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William “Billy” Gerig's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0811005
Longitude: -121.1936035

Family Members:

Spouse

Sarah Elizabeth “Sara” Carmichael Gerig

(1855 - 1925)

Children

William H. Gerig

(1873 - 1965)

Lena Gerig Fox

(1875 - 1970)

Emily A Hayes

(1886 - 1976)

Bertha Marie “Birdie” Gerig Mumma

(1891 - 2001)

Peter Edward Gerig Sr.

(1893 - 1995)

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