1. Henry¹ Gerken was born in Hanover, Germany December 28, 1826. Henry died 1902 at 75 years of age.

He married Nancy Myers Iowa, March 26, 1854. Nancy was born in Virginia September 1, 1827. Nancy was the daughter of Henry Myers and Sarah Ann Unknown. Nancy died August 30, 1883 in Fairbank, Buchanan Co, Iowa, at 55 years of age.

Henry Gerken and Nancy Myers had the following children:

2 i. Ellen² Gerken was born in Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa December 21, 1856.

3 ii. John Wesley Gerken was born in Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa March 11, 1859.

4 iii. Levi Arnold Gerken was born in Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa July 28, 1861.

5 iv. Mary Agnes Gerken was born in Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa June 25, 1863.

6 v. Nelson A Gerken was born in Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa August 2, 1865.

7 vi. Aliva L Gerken was born in Oran Twp, Fayette Co, Iowa November 16, 1868.

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