John W. Gerrard

1904 - Jun 16 - John W. Gerrard, Pierre Skelton and F. M. Blassingham of Logansport, spent a few days of last week at the Gerrard cottage.

1915 - Jun 10 - D W. and Tim Wolf attended the funeral of John Gerard at Logansport last Sunday. Mr. Gerard owned a cottage at the lake and came every summer - Citizen 1915

John William Gerrard Birth 18 Jan 1854 Marshall county, Indiana Death 4 Jun 1915 Clay City/township, Cass Cass county, Indiana burial Mount Hope Cemetery Logansport Cass County, Indiana, son of Andrew Roberts Gerrard and Susanna Sybil Hindel

Biography

John w. Gerrard, one of the substantial citizens and enterprising young farmers of Clay Township, was born in Marshall County, IN, Jan 18, 1854. He was the eldest son born to Andrew R. and Susannah (Miller) Gerrard. The former was a native of Switzerland County, IN, born, of French descent, 11/12/1825; moved with his parents to Marshall County, IN. Susanna was a native of Pennsylvania, born of Dutch descent, 2/10/1823, immigrated with her parents to Marshall County, IN, being among the first settlers of that county. Here she was married to Andrew R. Gerrard, in 1844. She died in Marshall county on March 10, 1863.

John W. spent his boyhood and youth working upon his father's farm and attending the district schools. After leaving the common schools, he attended high school in Bourbon two terms. In December of 1881, he located upon a farm of his own in his native county. In September, 1883, he removed to Cass County on the Eel River Stock Farm, in Clay Township.

Nora Condon, a native of Kendallville, Noble County, IN, born of Irish descent, December 15, 1854, became his wife December 27, 1877. She was the daughter of Dennis and Catharine (Anglin) Condon, both natives of Ireland. Dennis resided in Muncie, IN.

Nora and John had two sons: Charles A., born October 11, 1878, died October 13, 1878, and John C., born January 15, 1885. They later had a son Sam.

When John Gerrard located upon the stock farm, he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, John Condon, the name of the firm being Condon & Gerrard. They were breeders and dealers in Durham and Jersey cattle, Poland-China hogs, etc. They had a fine lot of stock, which, perhaps, could not be surpassed in Cass County. The farm consisted of 200 acres of excellent land, upon which a splendid brick residence was erected at a cost of $4,000. Mr. Gerrard was an energetic, successful farmer and breeder, and the firm of Condon and Gerrard enjoyed the credit of owning the finest stock farm in Cass County.

married - 24 Dec 1877 Marshall, Indiana Nora Condon December 15, 1854 Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana Death Jul 15, 1918 Clay Township, caee county, Indiana Burial Jul 17l 1918 Pleasant Hill Cemetery Cass county, Indiana daughter of Dennis Condon and Catharine Anglin

Children

Charles A.Gerrard born October 11, 1878, died October 13, 1878 John Condon Gerrard Birth 15 Jan 1884 Cass Co. Indiana Death 18 Apr 1929 Clay City, Cass, Indiana, Burial Mount Hope Cemetery Logansport, Cass County, Indiana married 05 Jan 1905 Logansport, Cass, Indiana Della Thruwitts Samuel Doll Gerrard BIRTH 22 MARCH 1888 Clymers, Cass County, Indiana DEATH 7 NOVEMBER 1951 Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, married 26 Apr 1911 Logansport, Cass County, Indiana Charlotte Prosch

Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 Name John W Gerrard Marriage 24 Dec 1877 Marshall, Indiana Spouse Nora Condon 1880 United States Federal Census Name John W. Gerard Age 26 Birth Date Abt 1854 Birthplace Indiana Home in 1880 Center, Marshall, Indiana, USA Dwelling Number 3 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Self (Head) Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Norah Gerard Father's Birthplace Indiana Mother's Birthplace Indiana Occupation Farmer Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship John W. Gerard 26 Self (Head) Norah Gerard 24 Wife 1900 United States Federal Census Name John W Girard John W Girald] Age 46 Birth Date Jan 1854 Birthplace Indiana, USA Home in 1900 Clay, Cass, Indiana Sheet Number 7 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 143 Family Number 150 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Nora Girard Marriage Year 1878 Years Married 22 Father's Birthplace Indiana, USA Mother's Birthplace Indiana, USA Occupation Farmer Months Not Employed 0 Can Read Y Can Write Y Can Speak English Y House Owned or Rented Own Home Free or Mortgaged F Farm or House F Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship John W Girard 46 Head Nora Girard 46 Wife John C Girard 16 Son Samuel B Girard 12 Son Katie Anglinn 17 Cousin Anna R Montague 21 Servant Joseph Ulerich 21 Servant 1910 United States Federal Census Name John W Girrard Age in 1910 56 Birth Date 1854 [1854] Birthplace Indiana Home in 1910 Clay, Cass, Indiana, USA Sheet Number 2b Street Perrysburg Road Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Father's Birthplace Indiana Mother's Birthplace Indiana Native Tongue English Occupation Farmer Industry Home Farm Employer, Employee or Other Employer Home Owned or Rented Own Home Free or Mortgaged Free Farm or House Farm Able to read Y Able to Write Y Enumeration District Number 0020 Years Married 34 Enumerated Year 1910 Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship John W Girrard 56 Head Nora Girrard 56 Wife Samuel D Girrard 22 Son Eliza Grusenmeyer 33 Servant Anna Kemney 10 Boarder Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 Name John W. Gerrard Birth 18 Jan 1854 Indiana Death 4 Jun 1915 Clay City, Cass, Indiana, Spouse Nora C. Gerrard Father Andrew Gerrard Mother Susanna Heinel