Herman, Charles Gebler (1792-1863)

Charles Gebler Herman was born on October 24, 1792 in Germantown, PA. His father's name was Fredrick Lebrecht Herman and his mother was Maria (Feit) Herman. He was educated by his father who had a tremendous Christian influence. He enjoyed his fathers teachings and in 1807, when he was only fifteen , he was received in full Communion with the church. He was confirmed by his father in the Swamp Church, Montgomery County, PA. He pursued his classical and theological studies under the care and tuition of his accomplished father. After he passed the prescribed course of study preparatory to the Holy Ministry, he presented himself at the meeting of Synod, convened at Harrisburg, PA in May of 1810 for license and ordination. His first congregations were Kutztown and Delong's in Berks county, PA. He worked hard and put a lot of energy into his work and soon other congregations united with his original charge, including: Huff's, Oley, Windsor, Gernant's, St. Peter's, Dunkel's, Weis, Zion, Fogel's, Mertztown and Lehigh. He was married to Esther (Sassaman) and they had three sons and three daughters. He died on August 4, 1863, in Maxatawny, Berks County.