Ohio Biographies

Ferdinand Gaier

Ferdinand Gaier, son of George and Josie Gaier, was born October 9, 1811, and raised a farmer and stock-raiser. In 1845 he married Miss Siggel, daughter of George and Catharine Siggel, who was born Feb. 17, 1823. Their children are, Gatrot, Jacob, Caroline, Valentine, Charles, Magdaline, Catharine, Elizabeth, Ferdinand, George, Joseph, and Herman. In 1845 he emigrated to America, and purchased eighty-five acres of land in Shelby County, Ohio.

 

From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883

 

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