Mortuary
Gerard - Died, at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 1912 at St. John's hospital, Clemens Gerard, aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The decedent was born in Germany December 25, 1830, and came to Springfield with his wife in 1856. He retired from active life about eight years ago.
Mr. Gerard was one of the oldest and best known Germans in this section of the state.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.F. Maisenbacher, Mrs. August Corlsom, Mrs. John E. Kiley, all of this city, and Mrs. J.F. Nicholson of Chicago; two sons, Ralph of New York and Jacob of Springfield. Thirty-five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock at the residence, 1159 North Eight street and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, Father O'Reilly officiating. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal Springfield Thursday June 6 1912 page 9
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Gerard, of 1157 North Eight street, celebrated their golden wedding last evening at their home. About twenty-five persons were present, all of whom were relatives and immediate friends.
The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, and the event was a most enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard were married fifty years ago in Belgium. Mrs. Gerard, whose maiden name was Anna Jackett, was born in Belgium. Mr. Gerard was born in France. They were each 24 years old when they were married, and are 73 years old now. They have numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of whom were present at the celebration last evening. Mrs. Bertha Le Clare, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard, of Chicago, was also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard came to this country in 1856. It took them forty-two days and forty-two nights to cross the ocean, as they came over in a sailing vessel. The old couple are hale and hearty and expect to celebrate several more wedding anniversaries.
Illinois State Register Sunday May 24 1903
Gerard - Died, at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 1912 at St. John's hospital, Clemens Gerard, aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The decedent was born in Germany December 25, 1830, and came to Springfield with his wife in 1856. He retired from active life about eight years ago.
Mr. Gerard was one of the oldest and best known Germans in this section of the state.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.F. Maisenbacher, Mrs. August Corlsom, Mrs. John E. Kiley, all of this city, and Mrs. J.F. Nicholson of Chicago; two sons, Ralph of New York and Jacob of Springfield. Thirty-five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock at the residence, 1159 North Eight street and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, Father O'Reilly officiating. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal Springfield Thursday June 6 1912 page 9
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Gerard, of 1157 North Eight street, celebrated their golden wedding last evening at their home. About twenty-five persons were present, all of whom were relatives and immediate friends.
The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, and the event was a most enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard were married fifty years ago in Belgium. Mrs. Gerard, whose maiden name was Anna Jackett, was born in Belgium. Mr. Gerard was born in France. They were each 24 years old when they were married, and are 73 years old now. They have numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of whom were present at the celebration last evening. Mrs. Bertha Le Clare, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard, of Chicago, was also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard came to this country in 1856. It took them forty-two days and forty-two nights to cross the ocean, as they came over in a sailing vessel. The old couple are hale and hearty and expect to celebrate several more wedding anniversaries.
Illinois State Register Sunday May 24 1903
Mortuary
Gerard - Died, at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 1912 at St. John's hospital, Clemens Gerard, aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The decedent was born in Germany December 25, 1830, and came to Springfield with his wife in 1856. He retired from active life about eight years ago.
Mr. Gerard was one of the oldest and best known Germans in this section of the state.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.F. Maisenbacher, Mrs. August Corlsom, Mrs. John E. Kiley, all of this city, and Mrs. J.F. Nicholson of Chicago; two sons, Ralph of New York and Jacob of Springfield. Thirty-five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock at the residence, 1159 North Eight street and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, Father O'Reilly officiating. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal Springfield Thursday June 6 1912 page 9
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Gerard, of 1157 North Eight street, celebrated their golden wedding last evening at their home. About twenty-five persons were present, all of whom were relatives and immediate friends.
The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, and the event was a most enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard were married fifty years ago in Belgium. Mrs. Gerard, whose maiden name was Anna Jackett, was born in Belgium. Mr. Gerard was born in France. They were each 24 years old when they were married, and are 73 years old now. They have numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of whom were present at the celebration last evening. Mrs. Bertha Le Clare, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard, of Chicago, was also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard came to this country in 1856. It took them forty-two days and forty-two nights to cross the ocean, as they came over in a sailing vessel. The old couple are hale and hearty and expect to celebrate several more wedding anniversaries.
Illinois State Register Sunday May 24 1903
Gerard - Died, at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 1912 at St. John's hospital, Clemens Gerard, aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The decedent was born in Germany December 25, 1830, and came to Springfield with his wife in 1856. He retired from active life about eight years ago.
Mr. Gerard was one of the oldest and best known Germans in this section of the state.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.F. Maisenbacher, Mrs. August Corlsom, Mrs. John E. Kiley, all of this city, and Mrs. J.F. Nicholson of Chicago; two sons, Ralph of New York and Jacob of Springfield. Thirty-five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock at the residence, 1159 North Eight street and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, Father O'Reilly officiating. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.
Illinois State Journal Springfield Thursday June 6 1912 page 9
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Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Gerard, of 1157 North Eight street, celebrated their golden wedding last evening at their home. About twenty-five persons were present, all of whom were relatives and immediate friends.
The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, and the event was a most enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard were married fifty years ago in Belgium. Mrs. Gerard, whose maiden name was Anna Jackett, was born in Belgium. Mr. Gerard was born in France. They were each 24 years old when they were married, and are 73 years old now. They have numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of whom were present at the celebration last evening. Mrs. Bertha Le Clare, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard, of Chicago, was also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard came to this country in 1856. It took them forty-two days and forty-two nights to cross the ocean, as they came over in a sailing vessel. The old couple are hale and hearty and expect to celebrate several more wedding anniversaries.
Illinois State Register Sunday May 24 1903
