Okay, for anyone who is interested in these Gersts. Here is part of what I have. If you might fit in here anywhere, let me know!!

Freiderich Anton Gerst (1819) m. Regina Vetch
1) Freidrich Anton Jr 1841
2) Anne Regina (Welhinghof) 1844
3) John B. 1846
4) Ludwwiga Augusta (1847-1849)
5) Ludwiga Delphine (1849-1850)
6) Regina Josephine (Thiroff) 1853
7) Edward Michael 1858
8)Magdelena Marguerite (Smith) 1859
9)Heinrich Auguste 1860
10) Aloysius John 1862