First Generation

Michael KERSCHER (26A.) was born on 2 September 1803 at Buchberg, Bavaria, Germany. He married Maria GALLENECKER (27A.), daughter of Franz GALLENECKER (54A.) and Theresia KLANKERMEIER (55A.), on 8 October 1822. He died on 26 November 1886 at age 83. He was a Bauer (Farmer). They had two children:
- - 1 Anna KERSCHER (13A.)
- - 2 Michael KERSCHER (13B.)

Second Generation

1 Anna KERSCHER (13A.) was born on 18 February 1834 at Buchberg, Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany. She married Andrew ZEILER (12A.), son of George ZEILER (24A.) and Barbara LICHTINGER (25A.), on 16 June 1860. Her married name was ZEILER. She died on 18 January 1912 at Gruienfrubach, Bavaria, Germany, at age 77. She was a Bauerstochter. Town name could be "Grafentraubach". They had seven children.

2 Michael KERSCHER (13B.) was born on 29 September 1837 at Baveria. He married Theresa REITMEIER (13B$) on 10 June 1871 at St. Mary's Church, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1882 and 1883 at Allen (became Canton Ave.) and St. John (south east corner), Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1884 and 1887 at 66-70 Canton Ave, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1888 and 1892 at 1824 Canton Ave, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Theresa REITMEIER (13B$) resided between 1894 and 1898 at 811 Magnolia, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Theresa REITMEIER (13B$) resided between 1899 and 1902 at 815 Magnolia, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 23 September 1902 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 64. He was a vice president of the Eagle Brewery Company and the owner of a Saloon. They had eight children

Third Generation, Children of Anna KERSCHER (13A.) and Andrew Zeiler (12A.)

1 Maria ZEILER (6A.) was born on 12 November 1860.

2 Andrew ZEILER (6B.) was born on 14 November 1862. He died on 14 November 1862.

3 Andrew ZEILER Sr. (6C.) was born on 16 October 1865 at Ottering, Bavaria, Germany. He immigrated in October 1888 to Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, where he became a longshoreman and laborer. He resided between 1889 and 1890 at 623 Johns Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, as a boarder. He married Theresa SCHWAB (7A.), daughter of Bernard SCHWAB (14A.) and Theresa GMELCH (15A.), on 16 November 1891 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided in 1892 at the rear address of 2048 Wakeman Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, and between 1893 and 1894 at the rear of 542 Scott Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1895 and 1900 at 2205 Chestnut Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, and between 1901 and 1908 at 1202 Moore Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was a Farmer between 1909 and 1943 at Angola Road, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Theresa SCHWAB (7A.) visited Germany circa 1925. He died on 14 June 1943 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 77. He was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. See ZEILER - SCHWAB FAMILY TREE for children.

4 John Michael ZEILER (6D.) was born on 22 August 1867. He married Theresia ECHART (6D.$) circa 1890. He died on 24 May 1898 at age 30.

5 Father Joseph ZEILER (6E.) was born on 22 February 1870. He died on 8 March 1944 at age 74. He was a Priest for 42 years at Grafentraubach, Bayern, Germany.

6 Theresa ZEILER (6F.) was born on 8 August 1873.

7 George ZEILER (6G.) was born on 27 February 1875.

Third Generation, Children of Michael KERSCHER (13B.) and Theresa Reitmeier (13B.$)

1 Mary KERSCHER (13B.1) was born on 27 April 1871 at Ohio. She was also known as Maria. She is found in the 1880 census. She married John G. GILSDORF (13B.1$) on 23 May 1893 at St. Mary's Church, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She resided at Grand Ave.

2 Michael J. KERSCHER Jr. (13B.2) was born on 14 August 1872 at Stony Ridge, Wood Co., Ohio. He resided between 1888 and 1892 at 1824 Canton Ave, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided in 1894 at 811 Magnolia, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Martina FEURHT (13B.2$) on 24 June 1895. They resided between 1897 and 1904 at 1746 Erie, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided in 1905 at 705 Walnut, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided in 1906 at 721 Elm, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided in 1908 at 817 Ontario, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1909 and 1911 at 2106 Wakeman Sreet, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided between 1912 and 1935 at 1542 Superior Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Magdalene L. STRUCKHOLZ (13B.2%) on 11 April 1931. He married Elsie SOMNITZ (13B.2&), daughter of (--?--), circa 1945. He resided in 1963 at 719 Thayer Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was Lutheran. He died on 12 January 1963 at Lucas County Home, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 90. He was buried on 16 January 1963 at Forest Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was an employee of the Toledo Pipe Threading Co. There were no known children.

3 Joseph G. KERSCHER (13B.3) was born on 1 March 1875 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided in 1892 at 1814 Canton, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Mary Ann MILLER (13B.3$) resided between 1894 and 1903 at 811 Magnolia, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Mary Ann MILLER (13B.3$), daughter of Unknown (--?--), on 26 October 1898 at St. Elizabeth Church, Richfield Center, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1904 and 1914 at 922 Libbey, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was an Elevator Builder circa 1910. They resided between 1918 and 1920 at 224 Sumner Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 3 January 1920 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 44. He was buried on 7 January 1920 at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

4 Theresa KERSCHER (13B.4) was born on 14 August 1877 at Ohio. She married John STRUCKHOLZ (13B.4$) on 29 January 1903 at St. Mary's Church, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. Her married name was STRUCKHOLZ. She died on 29 June 1942 at age 64.

5 Francis X. KERSCHER (13B.5) was born on 12 April 1880. He died on 24 April 1880 due to weakness.

6 Francis X. KERSCHER (13B.6) was born on 29 July 1882 at Ohio. He also went by the name of "Frank." He was a Machanic for Ricard Boiler and Engine Company between 1899 and 1902. He resided between 1899 and 1902 at 811 Magnolin, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 26 June 1902 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 19 when he was crushed between two trolley cars at Sumit and Chestnut Streets.

7 George Joseph KERSCHER (13B.7 & 3F.$) was born on 17 March 1886 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided between 1901 and 1905 at 815 Magonlia, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided in 1906 at 915 Ontario, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Maud M. MICKLE (13B.7$), daughter of Phillip MICKLE and Olive May FOSTER, before 1907. He and Maud M. MICKLE (13B.7$) resided in 1907 at 702 Walnut, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Maud M. MICKLE (13B.7$) resided in 1908 at 1525 Ontario, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Maud M. MICKLE (13B.7$) resided between 1909 and 1910 at 1212 East Bancroft, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Maud M. MICKLE (13B.7$) were divorced after 1910. He married Zola May BABCOCK (13B.7%), daughter of John BABCOCK and Sarah KAPEN, after 1910. He and Zola May BABCOCK (13B.7%) resided in 1911 at 719 Lagrange Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1912 and 1915 at 23 Park Ave. WT. They resided in 1916 at 2234 Whitney Ave., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1917 and 1919 at 128 Burnham, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1920 and 1921 at 3321 Cherry Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided between 1922 and 1923 at 915 Ontario, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Matilda Theresa ZEILER (3F.), daughter of Andrew ZEILER Sr. (6C.) and Theresa SCHWAB (7A.), on 30 April 1923 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Matilda Theresa ZEILER (3F.) resided between 1924 and 1934 at 3502 Mapleway Dr., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided circa 1935 at 26 Melrose Street. They resided in 1937 at 1316 Broadway, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided 1938 to about 1950 at 348 West Manhatten, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Matilda Theresa ZEILER (3F.) were divorced on 14 February 1952. He was thought to have remarried in Florida. He died on 3 October 1957 at St. Petersburg, Florida, at age 71. He was buried on 5 October 1957 at Momorial Park, St. Petersburg, Florida. He was the President of Kerscher Elevator Co.

8 William Joseph KERSCHER Sr. (13B.8) was born on 11 September 1888 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided between 1906 and 1912 at 915 Ontario, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Christina Mary CHRIST (13B.8$) on 16 February 1911 at St. Mary's Church, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Christina Mary CHRIST (13B.8$) resided in 1913 at 821 Frederick Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1914 and 1917 at 915 Ontario, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided in 1918 at 2521 Locust, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1919 and 1935 at 2525 Cherry, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was a secretary and treasurer of the Kerscher Elevator Co. and for the last 18 years, he was a senior clerk with the city (Toledo) water division. They resided between 1920 and 1935 at 2522 Cherry Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Christina Mary CHRIST (13B.8$) resided between 1949 and 1957 at 1539 Glenbrook Ave., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 28 December 1957 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 69. He was buried on 31 December 1957 at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

Fourth Generation, Children of Marie KERSCHER (13B.1) and John G. GILSDORF

1 Gertrude GILSDORF (13B.11) married Ray ELLIOTT (13B.11%). She married Norman CHRISTY (13B.11$). Her married name was ELLIOTT. She was born on 18 March 1894. She died on 12 November 1986 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 92.

2 Harold GILSDORF (13B.12) was born on 29 March 1897. He died on 26 March 1995 at Hiwasse, Arkansas, at age 97.

3 Eleanor C. GILSDORF (13B.13) was born 1 December 1903. She married Leonard B. BENNITT (13B.13$) on 15 January 1970.

4 Clement William GILSDORF (13B.14) married Bernadette (--?--) (13B.14$). He was born on 23 May 1906. He died on 17 May 1994 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 87.

Fourth Generation, Children of Joseph G. KERSCHER (13B.3) and Mary Ann Miller (13B.3$).

1 Edwin J. KERSCHER (13B.31) was also known as Edward J. KERSCHER. He was born on 12 August 1899 at Ohio. He resided between 1918 and 1927 at 224 Sumner Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was a draftsman between 1925 and 1935. He resided circa 1930 at 329 Eldred Ave., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Catherine R. BECKLER (13B.31$), daughter of Thomas J. BECKLER and Mrs Thomas J. BECKLER, in 1930. He and Catherine R. BECKLER (13B.31$) resided between 1932 and 1954 at 3748 Maxwell Road, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Mildred KALTENBACH (13B.31%) after 1954. He resided circa 1967 in Lambertville, Michigan. He died on 3 April 1978 at age 78. He was a draftsman. Their child was:
- - 1 Thomas E. KERSCHER (13B.311) married Susie (--?--) (13B.311$) and is still living.

2 Maynard L. KERSCHER (13B.32) was born on 9 June 1901 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided between 1921 and 1925 at 224 Sumner, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Mildred CARL circa 1926. He and Mildred CARL resided in 1926 at 330 Eldred Ave., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1927 and 1930 at 337 Eldred Ave., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Carrie Viola EVANS (13B.32$) circa 1932. He and Carrie Viola EVANS (13B.32$) resided in 1932 at 1902 Alvin, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Carrie Viola EVANS (13B.32$) resided between 1933 and 1935 at 1838 1/2 Cone Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was an electrician and a supervisor for the Electric Auto-Lite Co. for 24 years. He resided circa 1958 at 1725 Harlan Road, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 22 February 1958 at the home of his brother-in-law, Francis Barker, 2250 Eastbrook Dr., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 56. He was buried on 25 February 1958 at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.

3 Cletus George KERSCHER (13B.33) was born on 28 March 1903 at Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio. He resided between 1921 and 1928 at 224 Sumner Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He and Lucille Rose LIMPACH (13B.33$) resided between 1929 and 1930 at 207 Jervis Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Lucille Rose LIMPACH (13B.33$) in 1930 at Toledo, Lucas Co, Ohio, M. He and Lucille Rose LIMPACH (13B.33$) resided between 1932 and 1935 at 927 Brookley Blvd., Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was an inspector for the Ohio Inspection Bureau circa 1935. He and Lucille Rose LIMPACH (13B.33$) resided circa 1950-1997 at 7210 Monolova Road, Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 14 April 1967 at Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 64. He was buried at St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, Lucas Co., Ohio.
- - 1 Dr. Duane Joseph KERSCHER Sr. (13B.331) is still living.
- - 2 Joan Ruth KERSCHER (13B.332) was born circa 1932 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She was educated in 1949 at Monolova High School. She died on 15 January 1950 at Flower Hospital, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She was buried on 18 January 1950 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio.

4 Leona M. KERSCHER (13B.34) was born on 2 August 1906 at Ohio. She resided between 1924 and 1927 at 224 Sumner, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She married Marvin FEAK (13B.34$) in 1926. Her married name was FEAK. She resided circa 1958 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She died on 22 May 1994 at age 87.

5 Lillian KERSCHER (13B.35) was born on 2 August 1906 at Ohio. She married Francis J. BARKER (13B.35$) in 1927. Her married name was BARKER. She resided circa 1958 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. She died on 29 March 1988 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 81.

6 Arnold KERSCHER (13B.36) was born circa 1908 at Ohio. He died on 21 February 1915 at Lucas Co., Ohio.

7 Clarence J. KERSCHER (13B.37) was born on 18 July 1911 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided in 1930 at 329 Eldred Ave, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He resided between 1932 and 1935 at 3748 Maxwell Road, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was a Blueprint Operator and Draftsman for Electric Auto Lite Co. for 25 years. He married Ethel Mary DUSSEAU (13B.37$), daughter of Cornelius J. DUSSEAU and Loretta E. JACOBS, on 22 February 1936 at St. Anges Church, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1938 and 1949 at2544 Pershing Drive, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1949 and 1991 at 2030 Eastbrook Drive, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. They resided between 1991 and 1997 at3635 Harley Road, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 27 November 1996 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 85. He was buried at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He has hobbies of Art, Working with Plexiglas (Kerscher Art Products) in 1999.
- - 1 Roy Joseph KERSCHER (13B.371) was born on 12 June 1938 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He married Nancy J. GENTNER (13B.371$) circa 1960. He died on 6 January 1999 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, at age 60. He was the Owner of Hils Market, Columbus, Ohio.
- - 2 Kaye Elizabeth KERSCHER (13B.372) married Ronald P. SOKA (13C.132$) and is still living.

8 James Charles KERSCHER (13B.38) was born on 5 March 1917 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio and is married to Mary Ursula BECKMAN. He is still alive.

Fourth Generation, Children of Theresa KERSCHER (13B.4 and John STRUCKHOLZ (13B.4$)

1 Dorothy STRUCKHOLZ (13B.41) was born on 5 December 1903. She married Clemens KOEGELE (13B.41$) on 27 November 1931. Her married name was KOEGELE. She died in January 1976 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 72.

2 Mildred Mary STRUCKHOLZ (13B.42) was born on 20 October 1905. She married Ross TRABBIC (13B.42$) on 3 April 1929. Her married name was TRABBIC. She died in July 1978 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, at age 72.
- - 1 John T. TRABBIC (13B.421) died on 18 September 1984.

3 Theresa Lenore STRUCKHOLZ (13B.43) was born on 18 September 1912. She married Louis W. DRAUR (13B.43$) on 11 April 1934. Her married name was DRAUR. She died on 25 July 1990 at age 77.

Fourth Generation, Children of William J. KERSCHER (13B.8) and Christina M. Christ (13B.8$)

1 Kenneth Francis Alexander KERSCHER (13B.81) was born on 23 May 1912. He died on 4 April 1913.

2 Anthony KERSCHER (13B.82) was born on 16 August 1915. He died on 16 August 1915 was stillborn.

3 Francis X. KERSCHER (13B.83) married Marie Cahterine KRAMER and is still living.

4 Wiliam Joseph KERSCHER, Jr. (13B.83) married Mary Margaret McNEIL and is still living.

5 Richard Laurence KERSCHER (13B.85) was born on 8 April 1920 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He died on 30 September 1920 at 2522 Cherry Street, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. He was buried on 2 October 1920 at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.