Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2011, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Portrait and biographical album of Newayco (sp) County, Mich. containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Michigan and of the presidents of the United States: also containing a complete history of the county, from its earliest settlement to the present time. Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1884 Transcribed and submitted by Joyce Pearson May 10, 2011 =========================================================================== GERBER, Andrew =========================================================================== Andrew Gerber, tanner, Fremont, was born in Valparaiso, Ind., Aug. 6, 1856. His parents, Daniel and Rebecca (Comfort) Gerber, were natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Michigan about the year 1863, settling in Douglas, Allegan County, where they now reside. Andrew attended the Presbyterian and Methodist Colleges at Valparaiso, and afterward attended the High School at Douglas. He remained at home until he was of age, then came to Fremont, and was admitted into the firm of D. Gerber & Sons, tanners, having previously had charge of his father’s tannery about three years. Mr. Gerber was married in Fremont, May 13, 1883, to Sarah Mallery. He is a member of the F. & A. M., K. of H., and Order of Chosen Friends. In politics he is independent. ===========================================================================