Lost Gerbics

What determines a lost Gerbic?
Often times I come up with a name with no link to anyone. This is most common on the Internet, I don't really want to put them in a state even if I know they have one, but would rather make a separate category that kind of sums up their status, Lost!

Site last updated Nov. 30, 2009


Misc 1800's


Casper Gerbic1825-1901; Anna K. Wife of Casper 1834-1892. Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Wales, Erie County, NY Evergreen Cemetery

Charles Gerbic1885 Census - 20 June 1885 in the town of Orange, Juneau Co., State of Wisconsin 1885 Census ~ Roots Web

Eon Gerbic born 1848 in Wisconsion. Age 22 on 1870 census, Prus, Wisconsin, working as a domestic from Russia.

Godfried Gerbic d. 09/08/1862, Plot: A 0 265, bur. 09/08/1862 Alexandria National Cemetery; Alexandra City, Virginia. Alexandria National Cemetery

1900 Census


Arthur Gerbic (b. 1870) & Hannah Johnson (b. 1880) with child Emma (b. 1899) Appears on 1900 Cleveland, OH census.

Daisy Gerbic b. Dec. 1885. 14 years old living as lodger in Indiana with Jones family on 1900 census.

Edward Gerbic b. Sept. 1861, lodger at 2 Ward St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Age 28, single, born NY, Parents born Germany. Listed on 1900 census.

George Gerbic b. March 1827 Immigrated from Germany in 1889. Married to Margaret b. Feb. 1837 from Germany, Immigrated 1889. Married 38 years on 1900 census on a mortgaged farm in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Son Conrad (farmer laborer) b. Nov 1877, daughter Anna (servant) Nov. 1881.

Henry Gerbic b. Feb. 1859 in Germany age 41. Working as a mason. Wife Eva b. June 1875 age 24. Married 2 years, their only child is dead. Living in Lincoln County, Wisconsin on 1900 census.

Michael Gerbic b. Oct. 1864, in Austria. A lodger on North St. in St. L Luis City, Minnesota appears on 1900 census. Unknown if married/single. Working as a iron minor, Immigrated in 1891 has papers, can read/write/speak English.

1910 Census


Charles Gerbic b.1847 in Germany, Wife Ottilie F. b. 1843 in Germany, daughter Ottilie C. b. 1878 in New Jersey, Daughter Anna E. b. 1879 in New Jersey, Son Otto G. b. 1887 in Ohio; on 1910 census family living in Sandusky, Ohio

George Gerbic b. 1880 in Austria; wife Ella b. 1884 in Austria, Son Joseph b. 1908 in Ohio. At the time of the 1910 census family living in Cleveland, OH.

Brothers (?) Mike Gerbic b. 1886 (age 22?) Sam Gerbic b. 1882 ? (age 26) and John Gerbic b. 1884 (age 24) living in Christian, Kentucky on 1910 census. All working as railroad labors. The writing on this census form is extremely hard to read.

Kate Gerbic b. 1975 Austria. Working as a servant in Adams Twp in Michigan on 1910 census. Age 35 from Croatia immigrated 1908.

Rade Gerbic b. 1880 living in St. Louis Minnesota on 1910 census age 30. Born in Austria. This census page is readable and also voided. Louis Gerbic b. 1876. Living on 1910 census in Hudson County, N.J., working as a machine shop salesman. Parents from Germany. Married 10 years to Vlola (age 35) her parents born in N.Y. Vlola born in N.J. They have 5 children all living not named on census.

1920 Census



Anna Gerbic 16 years old, unmarried born Illinois 1904. Working as a servant on 1920 census in Illinois. Parents born in Illinois.

Anthony Gerbic (1907) living in St. Louis Orphanage, Stark County Ohio on 1920 census.

John (b. 1889) & Katherine (1890) with children; Mary (1911), Katherine (1913), John (1914), Edward (1917) and Sophia (1918) found on 1920 census Cleveland, OH

Frank (1879) and Fanny Gerbic, Children; Harry (1905), Yolenda (1915) and Frank (1918) found on 1920 census Canton, Summit County, OH

Charlie H. Gerbic age 78, b. 1842~ Wife Sophia, Bucyrus, Crawford, Ohio. 1920 census.

Frank (1872) & Annie (1873) Gerbic, son John (b. 1909) found on 1920 census Summit Cty, OH

Thomas Gerbic & Catherine Leben's daughter Mary K. (b. `1895) married Joseph S. Robeda in 1920 Cleveland, OH. Joseph Robeda, living at 1259 E. 173 st. Enlisted in WWI Oct. 2, 1917 age 25.5 years.

Anton (`1873) & Mary (`1879) with children; Anton (1909), John (1910), Mary (1912) and Johanna (1913) found on 1920 Lorain Cty, OH census.

Anton GerbicAnton Gerbic living in Iron Range, Barney, Itasca County, Minnesota on 1920 census. Came from Yugoslavia. T625, Roll 840, Pt. 2, pg. 199A. Census shows he is married but the name like the rest of the document is unreadable, looks like she might be 45.

George Gerbic b. 1875~ 45 years old. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio. Born in Ohio.

Louis GerbicLouis Gerbic b. 1885, Austria. Immigrated 1912 has papers. Living in Cook County, Illinois on 1920 census. Working as a blacksmith, age 35. Wife Lori (b. 1885) Immigrated 1905 from Austria. Native tongue Polish. Child, Julia b. 1919 in Illinois.

Irene Gerbic age 13 born about 1907 in Ohio. Found on the 1920 census in Bay, Cuyahoga, Ohio. Lived with Frank Heiherman family, (possibly spelled wrong).

John Gerbic age 42 b. 1878~ Immigrated from Slovenia in 1901 and has started his citizen paperwork. Living with sister Rosa Korsich and her family in Denver, Colorado.

1930 Census


Edward Gerbic b. 1873 born in Ohio, parents from Germany. Wife Lucy C. Gerbic b. 1883 born Wisconsin. Daughter Dorothy R. Gerbic b. 1906, Edward Jr. b. 1908. Edward Sr. married at 31 years, living in Milwaukee, WI in 1930. Year: 1930; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T626_2597; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 302; Image: 0809.

Pete Gerbic b. 1902; sister, Jennie married to Mike Soaic on 1930 census. Fort Bragg, Mendocino, California Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Bragg, Mendocino, California; Roll: T626_177; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 0928

Isaac Gerbic b. 1887 in Yugoslavia., wife, Milica b. 1888, Sophie b. 1912, Mitchell b. 1918, Gordon b. 1923; Home in 1930 Gary, Indiana. Owns home, not a farm, value of home $5,000. Married at 27, speaks English, works as a mechanic at a steel mill, not a veteran. Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T626_599; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 0741.

Joe Gerbic b. 1879 in Yugoslavia. Renting a room in Springdale, Penn. Year: 1930; Census Place: Springdale, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_1991; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 808; Image: 0081.

Elyria, Ohio


Richard Gerbic Candidate for Northgate Park Committee Julia Ave. He lost with only 13 votes, the winner got 26 votes. July 19, 1956. According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio.

Bob Gerbic sophomore on the Avon Lake High School football team. Aug 24, 1956. According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio.

Bob Gerbic who plays for the Brookside High School Football team. Elyria, Ohio "The Chronicle Telegram" Sept. 3 1966.

R.J. Gerbic, 3rd vice-president of the Avon Lions Club. August 15, 1959, "The Chronicle Telegram" Elyria, Ohio.

Charles Gerbic, past vice-president (and high school senior) of the Avon High School Band. May 22, 1965 "The Chronicle Telegram" Elyria, Ohio.

Chuck Gerbic plays on the Avon Youth activities baseball league. He plays for the Hornets which wear yellow hats. July 9, 1957 According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio.

Charles Gerbic who plays a trumpet trio with Douglas Williams and Bob Henderson. "The Chronicle Telegram" Elyria, Ohio, Feb 27, 1958.

John & Ted Gerbic who attended a birthday party for Dorothy Curtiss Oct. 3, 1932 this according to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio. April 12, 1951, Mrs. Ted Gerbic won a prize at the business meeting for St. Vincent de Paul Parish Altar and Rosary Society.

Theodore Gerbic, "who has been confined to his home with pleurisy, is somewhat improved." According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio. March 30, 1935.

Mildred Gerbic who enjoyed an outing with her teachers and fellow students. April 9, 1935. According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio.

Mrs. Gerbic of Lorain, was discharged from the hospital July 1st. 1927, reports "The Chronicle Telegram" in Elyria, Ohio.

Tony Gerbic of Spencer, whose car was demolished when "it came together" (with another car) on Penfield and Smith roads. Drivers of the two cars were uninjured. "The Chronicle Telegram" Elyria, Ohio. Sept. 15, 1930.

John Gerbic, president of the Baptist Sunday School at Avon Lake Park presided over the business meeting. It was decided to have an ice cream social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Chester. July 29, 1938 According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio. May 28, 1940, the Loyal Youth Sunday School met for their social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gerbic. May 6, 1960 son Daniel Gerbic (15) of 140 Jaycox Rd. broke his left elbow while high jumping at Avon High School.

Mrs. Stephanie Gerbic will be hosting the Lake Avenue Homemakers. Plastic poodles and straw hats will be the project. "The Chronicle Telegram" Elyria, Ohio. April 14, 1961.

Gerbic Pontiac Co. on Forest St., residents complain that the car dealer parks automobiles on tree lawns and the street and often blocks sidewalks. Nov. 9, 1958. According to the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in Elyria, Ohio. October 1st, 1954 the Chronicle Telegram publishes a picture of a large group of people with banners standing behind a table where they are packaging light bulbs for the Lions Club. They will be sold to support funding of research into eye illnesses. The picture is taken at the Gerbic Pontiac Sales building. The Gerbic Pontiac company bid on a used police cruiser (with an automatic transmission for better service), their bid was $2,607 but they lost the bid. Feb. 8, 1961.

Warren, Penn


Pvt. Rudy E. Gerbic is stationed with the signal Corps at Camp Gordon, GA. "Warren Times Mirror" Warren, Penn. Feb 20th 1953.

Mrs. Fannie Gerbic from Kinzua, Penn. celebrated the silver wedding anniversary of her friends Mr. and Mrs. Pees. Announced in the "Warren Times Mirror", Warren, Penn. June 25, 1940.

Ironwood, Michigan



Larry Allan Gerbic of Wakefield was discharged from the hospital in Grand View. He was there for medical reasons. Ironwood, Michigan, "Ironwood Daily Globe". Dec. 16, 1953.

Gerald Gerbic of Ramsay, Michigan whose mother-in-law died Jan 3rd, 1969. Mrs. Frank Kahila "Ironwood Daily Globe"

Robert Gerbic, of Bessemer was admitted to the Grand View hospital for medical reasons. Ironwood Michigan, "Ironwood Daily Globe" March 15th, 1961.

Cleveland, Ohio ~ City Directory



Joseph Gerbic (1904-1905 appears on Cleveland City directory) Could be the son of Anton & Mary Ule?
Anton Gerbic (1907-1908 appears on cleveland City directory) Not grocer Anton in Collingwood or his son
Jacob Gerbic (1916-1918 on Cleveland city directory)
Steven Gerbic (1939 appears on Cleveland city directory)

Ohio Marriage Certificates


John Thomas Gerbic wed Mary Bombach June 21, 1927. Cuyahoga County, OH

Anton Gerbic & Mary Ule's daughter Mary (b. 1888, d. 1959) married Bartholome Mohar in 1907, Cleveland, OH. Mary's siblings include; Francis (Obreza), Joseph (died before 1989) & Josephine Grant (Florida).

Misc. Marriages (outside of Ohio)


Eli Gerbic of Mackay, Idaho wed Josephine Kidd of Sugar City, Idaho on April 13, 1926 in Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho. Info from the marriage book of the County Courthouse, Jefferson County. Vol. 1, page 337. On an family search record someone had submitted to "familysearch.org" they list Eli Paul Gerbic b. Nov 16, 1886 Hrvatska Co, Vohovina, Yugoslavia. Death Dec. 26, 1944. Married Mary Josephine Kidd b. March 4, 1910 Sugar City, Madison Cty, Idaho. Died Feb. 1980. Children Nora Josephine Gerbic b. Jan 29, 1927 Mackay, Custer County, Idaho. d. Oct. 8, 1990. Eli George Gerbic b. July 28, 1929 Mackay, Custer County, Idaho. d. April 30, 1961. John Miller Gerbic b. May 21, 1935 Salmon, Lemhi Cty, Idaho d. 1984.

Cora May Gerbic wed Chas Larget on August 31, 1912 in Montgomery, Indiana. Cora born Sept 22, 1889.

Mansfield, Ohio


Evelyn Gerbic in the Mansfield, Ohio "Mansfield News Journal" Feb. 7, 1958. Shows a picture of a woman wearing short shorts posing in a golfing position. The text under the picture reads, "Favorite? Yep! -- She may not be a contestant in the Texas Open golf tourney at San Antonio February 13-16, but this postal girl, Evelyn Gerbic, certainly should be one of the top favorites." She appears to be in her early 20's or late teens.

Sheboygan, Wisconsin


Edward Gerbic who was reviewed in the play "Bethlehem" as a traveler. "...showed training and were carried out to perfection. These were the most difficult parts to enact. All three (two others also reviewed) proved to be carefree, rollicking types, who played deep upon the emotions of the witnesses." Sheboygan, Wisconsin, "The Sheboygan Press" Dec. 31, 1928.

California Gerbics


Jeffery P. Gerbic born December 7, 1965 in Marin county. Mother's maiden name: Miron.

Marcus/Catherine Gerbic Cavedale Rd, Glen Ellen From Building News Issue Dated August 14 CITY OF SANTA ROSA

Joseph J. Zorman born Feb. 22, 1902 outside the USA. Mother's maiden name is Gerbic. Joseph died Aug. 24, 1988 in San Luis Obispo.

Nike Petrusich (female) born Jan 9, 1886 outside the USA. Died in San Mateo, CA April 27, 1986. Father's Surname is Gerbic

Outside U.S.


Fran Gerbic b.1841-d. March 29, 1917 Slovenia, Cornicel - Ljubljana; Opera Tenor I also have a family record submitted by a member of the LDS church that lists a Fran Gerbic (male) born Oct 5, 1840 in Cerknica, Slovenija, Yugoslavia. Died March 29 1917. Looks extremely likely that they are the same person but with different birth years.

Anne Gerbic co-founder of Les Azuriales Oprah

Jeff Finlay married Lynn Gerbic; Jerod Sheldon born 1992; Kitchener, Ontario Ontario Genealogical Society

Red Gerbic, Assoc. Minister of Immigration, New Zealand, Auckland

Italian Artist Jovan Gerbic GERBIC - Jack Emile - 12-5-91 death new Zealand GERBIC, Frederick Miroslav name in New Zealand database

Names Only no Location


Peter Martin Gerbic married to Kristen Hummel. Child Samuel Peter Gerbic.

Jack Gerbic & Ailsa Collette Dallow, children John, Anne, Frances & Phillipa Gerbic.

Wolf vs. Gerbic (1988 appears on chess web site)

Gerbic married Cheryl Aitken, sons Justin and Simon found on a family tree nothing else is known about them.

Rita Gerbic Born July 14, 1916 ~ Died Sept. 1999 (appears on SSDI site)

Jared Gerbic child of Jeffrey Gray Gerbich and Zarene Marie Ashworth (1957-1992)

John Klies and son Robert klies Robert Klies born about 1924 (I am told that they are cousins to the Collingwood Gerbics)

Gerbic, Edward & Frank Gifford & Buster Crabbe (Et Al.): "Play Safe! Tips on Safe Play in Sports", Publisher: Women's Home Companion. (no date of publication is listed)

Trisha Gerbic owns dog named Gahrllammanieschanoe Gahrllammanieschanoe

Jan Harder-Gerbic  horse's name: Ta Ta Mia GOLD COUNTRY ENDURANCE RIDERS September 30, 1995

Misc. Gerbics


Eugene Gerbic who gave a violin solo and Clifford Gerbic who played a cornet solo for the Sunday School class of the Centenars Christian Church. According to "The Indianapolis Star" April 10, 1912.

Gerbic that plays on the Froebel cross-country team. "The Hammond Times" Hammond, Indiana Oct. 19,

Mrs. Anna Gerbic (54 or 34, but most likely 54) "was killed when struck by an auto while alighting from a bus. "Zanesville, Ohio, "The Zanesville Signal" March 24, 1934.

Helen Gerbic b. March 12, 1905 d. Dec. 1971 Chicago, ILL (appears on SSDI)

Gerbic who played for Marion Junior Legion League on June 13, 1964. All according to the "Appleton Post Cresent" (Appleton, Wisconsin). Played against Wrightstown, 4 at bats, 1 run, 2 hits.

Mrs. Chas. Gerbic, 304 South Monroe St., Baltimore, MD. Printed in the Mexia, Texas "The Evening News" Sept. 25, 1899. This looks like a testimonial ad. "Dear Mrs. Pinkham, Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compond I was unable to become pregnant; but since I have used it my health is much improved, and I have a big baby boy, the joy and pride of our home."

Found this query on Ancestry.com someone is looking for more info for the Descendants of Edward Bourassa. Don't know who this Louis is but he married Marceline Bourassa about 1925. The dates are about the same for Louis Gerbic of San Antonio, TX and his older sister's name is Marcolena pretty close to Marceline. But the Louis in Texas was married to Evelyn and didn't live in Missouri. Don't know if they are two different people or the same with a confused inquirer? 0 Edward Bourassa b: 1878 Houghton, MI d: Tonawanda, NY? . +Rose Anne Pellerin b: Abt. 1880 Jacobsvile, MI m: Abt. 1900 Houghton, MI? d: Tonawanda, NY? 1 Marceline Bourassa b: 1903 d: 15/Dec/1996 Tonawanda, MI ... +Louis Gerbic b: Abt. 1900 m: Abt. 1925 Houghton, MI? d: 1974 1 Isabelle Bourassa b: Abt. 1905 Houghton, MI ... +Charles Sharkey b: Abt. 1905 m: Abt. 1925 Houghton, MI? 1 Louis H Slim Bourassa b: 27/Dec/1906 Houghton, MI d: 3/May/1997 Tonawanda, MI ... +Augusta R Heidinger b: Abt. 1910 m: 1932 Buffalo, NY? d: 1972 Buffalo, NY 1 Lynn Bourassa b: Abt. 1910 Houghton, MI d: Tonawanda. NY 1 Margaret Bourassa b: Abt. 1912 Houghton, MI d: 20/Jun/1998 West Seneca, NY ... +? Hunt b: Abt. 1910 m: d: Bef. 1997

Las Vegas City Attorney, Brad Gerbic(1999 appears in news article)

Nina Gerbic Dawson & Gerbic; Seattle, WA

Janet M. Gerbic born Feb. 6, 1944, buried in Cross Lutheran cemetery, Ixonia, Wisconsin. Find a Grave

Mary Gerbic married to John F. Swegle. Mentioned in obit of step-child Marie Kosher who died May 3, 2004. Husband John died Dec. 29, 1996. Johnstown and Central Pennsylvania. Cannot find husband John's obit in same paper.

Jan Gerbic in San Antonio, TX ~ I did have a picture of Jan here, "Luby's is packing in customers with new all-you-can-eat buffets. (September 10,2002) Aissatou Sidime EXPRESS-NEWS BUSINESS WRITER San Antonio Express-News Business Page 1E (975 Words)". I cannot access this page anymore and the picture no longer exists in the archives.

Kory Gerbic who is listed in the "Chicago Daily Herald" under "boys track results" May 28th, 1994.

Steve Gerbic; Army 1967-68. Served in Dong Ha. Unit from Ft. Riley, Kansas. Gary Green "the General" is trying to locate you. http://grunt.space.swri.edu/army167.htm

Lindsey Gerbic Lakeview Beach girls High school and Youth Leagues 2003 Youth League Winners

Anna Gerbic b. May 8, 1902 d. Jan 1980 Cleveland, Ohio

Joseph Gerbic living in Idaho b. 1908 in Ohio. Enlisted in Army Oct 22, 1945. Army Serial Number 06649713. Grade: Technical Sergeant in Air Corps in Hwaii. Had one year of high school, worked as an automotive mechanic who was married.

Mike Marko Golich born May 20, 1921 in Nevada. Death date Jan. 10, 1995 in Placer. Mother's maiden name is Gerbic.

John Gerbic b. 1881 Fayette, Penn, 37 years old. I have his WWI Registration Card, but it is almost unreadable. Looks like the nearest relative is Johanna Gerbig or Gerbic? She lives in Bosnia, Austria.

Julia Marie Turner born Feb 23, 1908 in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio. Died April 9, 1998. Father's surname, Centa. Mother's Surname, Gerbic.

Louise H. Durbin born June 11, 1911 outside USA. Death September 21, 1994. Parents Centa and Gerbic.

Louise M. Kristofco born June 12, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. Died March 9, 1994 in Ohio. Father's name Malovrh, Mother's name, Gerbic.

Guiseppe Gerbic arrived in Boston on March 28, 1907 age 51 years b. 1856~. Ethnic Background: Dalmation. Arrived with friend Tam Miljak.

Mate Gerbic arrived in Baltimore Oct. 1907 age 17. Born 1890, male, Croatian, Port of Departure Bremen, Germany. Ship Name Brandenburg. Last residence, Croatia. Friend's name: Poro Gertic.

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