Elsbeth Siegenthaler was born in 1738 in Schangnau, Bern, Switzerland to Peter Siegenthaler and Elsbeth (Zuercher) Siegenthaler.  She was married to Ulrich Gerber, and they had a daughter Elizabeth (1787-1862).  She died on August 10, 1756.

Kirche Von Schangnau

Kirche Von Schangnau

The village of Schangnau is located in the Emmental region of west central Switzerland.  It has a hilly landscape, and the region is mostly devoted to farming, particularly dairy farming.  Schangnau has the highest elevation of any municipality in the region, and it is located near the source of the Emme River (which gives the valley its name).

Emme River

Emme River

Schangnau

Schangnau

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