Notes for Joseph W Gardner: Obituary - Fayette County Union West Union, IA Sept 29, 1904 part 1 Whole #2645
JOSEPH GARDNER
Joseph W Gardner died at his home in this city Monday night, September 19, 1904 after an illness covering some months. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Father Regan. Intermint in the city cemetery. There was an abundance of flowers, tributes of loving affection from his many friends.
J.W. Gardner was born on a farm near Howard, Center county, Pennsylvania, February 3, 1842. He came, with his parents, to Iowa in the year 1854 and settled on a farm near Auburn, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Elmira Carter January 1868 at McGregor, Iowa and has ever since resided in West Union. To this happy union were born six children, William F., Minnie J., Fred I., Joe H., Grace M., and Raymond. Those, together with a sister, Mrs. J.W. Callender, and a brother, W.W. Gardner, are left to morn his loss. Those who knew him best will remember him as a kind and generous friend and neighbor.
NOTE: Mrs. J.W. Callander was Sarah E. Gardner
OBITUARY West Union Gazette Sept 19, 1904
We are called this week to record the death of three of our old citizens, the funerals of all being held yesterday.
Sept. 19, 1904 JOSEPH W. GARDNER, Who was one of the early settlers of this county, died at his home in this city Monday morning, after an illness of several months. His funeral was held at the Catholic church at 2:30
The 1870 census of Auburn says his occupation was a miller
The 1885 & 1895 Census of Union says his occupation was a stock buyer
More About Joseph W Gardner: Burial: 09/24/1904, West Union, Cemetery.
More About Joseph W Gardner and Elvina Carter: Marriage: 01/01/1868, McGregor, IA.
Children of Joseph W Gardner and Elvina Carter are:
Joseph W Gardner (b. 02/03/1842, d. 09/19/1904)
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