Abraham Yost Gernand was born on 11 December 1787, in Maidencreek Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States as the son of George Gernandt and Mrs George Gernandt. He married Catherine Hain on 31 March 1812. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 5 February 1834, in Spring Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 46, and was buried in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.
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The First Presidential election was held in the newly created United States of America. Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch of the country was not set up for an individual to help lead the nation. So, under the United States Constitution they position was put in. Because of his prominent roles during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was voted in unanimously as the First President of the United States.
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against taxes on whiskey by farmers and distillers. People were tarred and feathered. They attacked Bower Hill and headed towards Pittsburgh. The militia was sent in to try and stop it. It finally ended with a repeal of the tax.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with gār, gēr ‘spear, lance’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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