Ulrich Gerber was born in Langnau, Bern, Switzerland.  He was married to Elsbeth Siegenthaler of Schangnau, and they had a daughter named Elizabeth (1787-1862).

Langnau, Switzerland

Langnau, Switzerland

Kirche Langnau

Kirche Langnau

Near Schangnau, Langnau is also a part of the Emmental district in the canton  of Bern.  It is the most important marketplace in the region.  The village was built on higher ground along a stream that flows into the Emme River.  Langnau is one of the sunniest places in Switzerland, with almost no fog.

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