John Gardner 1848-1907

GARDNER

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/11/2002 at 15:24:38

JOHN GARDNER

John Gardner was born at Selma, Van Buren county, Iowa, Sept. 4th, 1848, and died at Walkersville, Montana, March 22, 1907. Comrade Gardner was a private soldier in Co. K, 35th Regiment Iowa Infantry. He always made Iowa his home until six years ago when he moved to Montana. He died of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn their great loss. One son, Thomas, died three months ago of pneumonia. All his children were present at his death except one son, Frank, who resides at Mt. Zion, Iowa, who could not come. Comrade Gardner lived for many years at Leando, where he was highly esteemed by his many friends.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 114 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Sept 2000. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.

[Original Post 28 Sep 2000]