T.N. Gerth, father of Christian Gerth, both born in Prussia. Christian Gerth is listed on 1850 Illinois Census, Woodford County, as 50 years old. Wife, Alice is 32. She was a Day. Children are Mary, age 8, ?Leondas or Leordas, age 6, John, age 3, Edward, age about 3 months. 1860 Census lists 4 more children but do not have that info yet. STILL DIGGING!