**************************************************************************** File contributed to the McLean County ILGenWeb Project Copyright 1997 to present, all rights reserved. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format without the written consent of the author, ilmcleanvcc@gmail.com. **************************************************************************** Contributed by: McLean Co. Coordinator **************************************************************************** D. GERBERICH Biography D. GERBERICH, farmer and stock-raiser; P.O. Bloomington; one of the early settlers of the township; born in Lebanon Co., Penna., Feb 9, 1809; came to this State in 1851, and then settled in McLean Co., in what is now Dry Grove Township. He was married in his native state, to Miss Nancy BENDER, who was born in Pennsylvania; they have had eight children, four of whom are living, viz., Allen D., Franics, Marcus and John C.; deceased - Lyman T., Nathaniel, Sarah and Anna S. When Mr. Gerberich emigrated from his native State, he took his wife and family overland in wagons. Since his residence in Dry Grove Township, he has held the office of School Director several years. His farm consists of 180 acres, valued at $10,000.