I've "rescued" an old photograph of Fern GERNER which was taken at the C.
Will Fisher's Gallery in Harlan, Iowa. The photograph appears to have been
taken in the 1880's with Fern just an infant at the time it was taken. In
addition to her name, someone has written "daughter of Will GERNER - first
marriage" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was
able to locate the following information regarding this GERNER Family:
Mary E. DARBY b. 9 Jan 1859 (dau. Of David & Rebecca DARBY) married W. M.
GERNER and together they had a dau. Fern GERNER b. 20 Apr 1885.
Mary E. DARBY GERNER died 20 Sept 1885
Fern GERNER died 10 Oct 1885, age 5 months and 20 days
Mary and her infant daughter are buried together in the Converse Cemetery in
Grant Co. Indiana.
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be
returned to its rightful place, with a family member. If you are a member
of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley