Almarion Gaer was the son of Cavendar/Carpenter Gaer and Clementine Watson Smith.

Obituary in Shelby county Republican, July 1, 1915:
Old Settler Passed Away
Almarian Gaer was born in Bond County, Illinois, September12, 1830 and died June 17, 1915 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Bristol, being at the time of his death 84 years, 9 months and 5 days old. He had suffered the last five years with stomach trouble. He had been confined to his bed almost two years, but bore it patiently.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Ballard, Nov 15, 1849. To this union was born 13 children, 6 girls and 7 boys. Eight of these are still living, 4 girls and 4 boys. They were all with him at the time of his death excepting A. F. Gaer, living in Montana and Mrs. Waldo, who has been sick and was not able to come.
He united with the Christian church in early life and died in full faith in the living God. He was one of Iowa's early settlers, coming to Marshall county when a boy. Was married and lived there until about 30 years ago then moved to Shelby county. He secured the first marriage license that was issued in Marshall county after the county was organized. His wife died 23 years ago the 23rd of December. Since that time his children have been his whole comfort.
He leaves to mourn his death 8 children, 30 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren
Funeral services were held at Redline Sunday, June 20 conducted by Rev. Farrell of Irwin. He was laid to rest by the side of her who had been his faithful companion for so many years.

Almarion and Nancy's children were:
Umri Gaer (6 Oct 1850 - 6 Dec 1932)
Infant son Gaer (18 Dec 1851 - 18 Dec 1851)
Philip Marvin Gaer (25 Jul 1853 - Jan 1901)
Elizabeth Clementine Gaer Waldo(27 Apr 1855 - 1924)
Rosannah Gaer Elzy (30 Aug 1857 - 22 Jul 1922)
Mary Ann Gaer (17 Oct 1859 - 19 Nov 1863)
Harriet Gaer (1 Oct 1861 - 12 Dec 1863)
Lazella Ellen Gaer Miller (26 Nov 1863 - 14 Jan 1955)
Cavendar Gaer (15 Oct 1865 - 8 Apr 1924)
Almarion F. Gaer (27 May 1867 - Aug 1950)
Earnest Gaer (March 1871 - Apr 1873)
Parimous Smith Gaer (28 Mar 1874 - 28 Nov 1971)
Nancy Agnes Gaer Bristol (26 Oct 1876 - 2 Jul 1970)

Census Records:
1860 - Residing in Iowa Township, Marshall County, Iowa
1870 - Residing in Liscomb, Marshall County, Iowa
1880 - Residing in Liscomb, Marshall County, Iowa
1900 - Residing in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa