Richard J. Gerard was born October 22, 1842, son of Hamilton and Arena (Shook) Gerard, both of whom were born in the vicinity of Lawrenceburg, Ind. He was reared on the old homestead, most of which he later owned. He married Mary M. Higgins on 28 May 1865. Mary was born in Georgia, June 6, 1845, daughter of John and Rebecca (Fain) Higgins.
Richard was a prominent druggist in Evansville for many years.


Richard and Mary are buried in Fernwood Cemetery / Section 14 / Lot 35 / Grave 9 & 10.



References:
History of Vanderburgh County, Indiana – From the Earliest Times to the Present – 1889