[59-51] JOSEPHUS K. GERHARD, b July 16, 1853; s Daniel Y. and Susanna Y. (Krieble) Gerhard [59-22]; m Jan. 8, 1876, ELIZABETH K. SCHULTZ, b May 4, 1853; dau Amos S. and Elizabeth (Kriebel) Schultz [68-12]. Res., Clayton, Berks Co., Pa. Josephus Gerhard was born on the original Gerhard farm in Upper Hanover Twp., Montg. Co., Pa. He acquired his early education in the Palm and in the Schultzville Independent District Schools. From 1876 to 1911 he successfully followed farming as a career at Clayton, Pa., where he now resides (1922). For twenty-one years he was General Manager of the Clayton Butter and Cheese Company, and for many years he has served as a director of the National Bank of Boyertown. He served two terms as a deacon in the Upper District Schwenkfelder Church and for twelve years was manager of the Sunday School. He also served as a member of the Building Committee when the Palm church was erected in 1909-1910. In his several official positions in connection with the public highways, he was instrumental in securing some of the first state roads for his district.
Children (6):
[25-273] 3. Mabel S., b May 10, 1883; m Isaac R. Krieble. [59-111] 4. Owen S., b Dec. 1, 1885; m Rosa 8S. Schultz.