E. A. Gardner (b. 1834)

GARDNER, THOMPSON

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/29/2005 at 13:45:58

Gardner, E. A., farmer, Section 2; PO HawkEye; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; born in Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania in 1834. Married Jennette L. Thompson in 1866; she was born in Scotland in 1842; have two children --- John R. D. and Paul E. Mr. G enlisted in Co F, 33rd Wis Vol. Inf. in 1862 and discharged in 1865; was at the siege of Vickburg and other battles; came to Fayette Co. in 1866 and located in Bank Township. Has held different township offices. Is a member of the United Brethren Church.

Page 601, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Banks Township