The following information is from the SSDI:
Bernard GANT
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1902
Death Date: 18 Aug 1994
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 53516
Localities: Blanchardville, Lafayette, Wisconsin
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Extract from Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday, January 07, 1990, Madison, Wisconsin
Gants' marriage was hardly a secret
BLANCHARDVILLE — Although they tried to keep their marriage a secret, "the cat was out of the bag Within two weeks," says their son, Karl.
Bernard Gant and the former Lulu Thompson drove to Freeport, Ill., Jan. 11, 1930, to get their marriage license. They expected to wait before they could marry; but when they discovered they could apply for a license and tie the knot on the same" day, they did — without a wedding dress or ring. The bride borrowed her sister's ring, and the couple exchanged vows on the spot. (Her sister had accompanied the couple).
Still, the newlyweds had to keep their union a secret. Mrs; Gant was a teacher, and in 1930 society frowned on married teachers. They asked the county clerk to keep their secret, but the couple neglected to warn the minister who married them. He put the happy news in the local newspaper, and when the groom's aunt living in Freeport read it, she spread the news.
The Gants will observe their 60th Wedding anniversary Jan. 11. Their children are Barbara Halverson, Stoughton; and Jerry and Karl, both of Blanchardville. They have seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
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OBITUARY:
Bernard William Gant, 92, Blanchardville, died Thursday, August 18, 1994 at home. He was born January 16, 1902 on the family farm to James and Bertha (Skews) Gant. He attended Yellowstone rural School and Blanchardville Grade and High School. He married Lulu V. Thompson on January 11, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois. Bernard farmed on his family farm all his life, spending most of his time raising beef cattle and crops. He also ran Gant's Store in Blanchardville and a grocery store and variety store in Argyle. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville, and in previous years was active in the Waldwick Methodist Church. He was on the Blanchardville School Board for 8 years, serving the last 4 years as president.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Noel) Halverson, Stoughton; two sons, Jerry (Norma) Gant and Karl Gant, both of Blanchardville; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lulu Gant who died January 16, 1994; and two brothers, Carl Gant and Jim Gant.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville. Rev. Mary Friederich officiated. The Saether Funeral Home, Blanchardville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: Blade-Atlas, Aug 25 1994 – page 12
(JnJSchober)
Bernard GANT
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1902
Death Date: 18 Aug 1994
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 53516
Localities: Blanchardville, Lafayette, Wisconsin
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Extract from Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday, January 07, 1990, Madison, Wisconsin
Gants' marriage was hardly a secret
BLANCHARDVILLE — Although they tried to keep their marriage a secret, "the cat was out of the bag Within two weeks," says their son, Karl.
Bernard Gant and the former Lulu Thompson drove to Freeport, Ill., Jan. 11, 1930, to get their marriage license. They expected to wait before they could marry; but when they discovered they could apply for a license and tie the knot on the same" day, they did — without a wedding dress or ring. The bride borrowed her sister's ring, and the couple exchanged vows on the spot. (Her sister had accompanied the couple).
Still, the newlyweds had to keep their union a secret. Mrs; Gant was a teacher, and in 1930 society frowned on married teachers. They asked the county clerk to keep their secret, but the couple neglected to warn the minister who married them. He put the happy news in the local newspaper, and when the groom's aunt living in Freeport read it, she spread the news.
The Gants will observe their 60th Wedding anniversary Jan. 11. Their children are Barbara Halverson, Stoughton; and Jerry and Karl, both of Blanchardville. They have seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
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OBITUARY:
Bernard William Gant, 92, Blanchardville, died Thursday, August 18, 1994 at home. He was born January 16, 1902 on the family farm to James and Bertha (Skews) Gant. He attended Yellowstone rural School and Blanchardville Grade and High School. He married Lulu V. Thompson on January 11, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois. Bernard farmed on his family farm all his life, spending most of his time raising beef cattle and crops. He also ran Gant's Store in Blanchardville and a grocery store and variety store in Argyle. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville, and in previous years was active in the Waldwick Methodist Church. He was on the Blanchardville School Board for 8 years, serving the last 4 years as president.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Noel) Halverson, Stoughton; two sons, Jerry (Norma) Gant and Karl Gant, both of Blanchardville; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lulu Gant who died January 16, 1994; and two brothers, Carl Gant and Jim Gant.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville. Rev. Mary Friederich officiated. The Saether Funeral Home, Blanchardville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: Blade-Atlas, Aug 25 1994 – page 12
(JnJSchober)
The following information is from the SSDI:
Bernard GANT
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1902
Death Date: 18 Aug 1994
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 53516
Localities: Blanchardville, Lafayette, Wisconsin
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Extract from Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday, January 07, 1990, Madison, Wisconsin
Gants' marriage was hardly a secret
BLANCHARDVILLE — Although they tried to keep their marriage a secret, "the cat was out of the bag Within two weeks," says their son, Karl.
Bernard Gant and the former Lulu Thompson drove to Freeport, Ill., Jan. 11, 1930, to get their marriage license. They expected to wait before they could marry; but when they discovered they could apply for a license and tie the knot on the same" day, they did — without a wedding dress or ring. The bride borrowed her sister's ring, and the couple exchanged vows on the spot. (Her sister had accompanied the couple).
Still, the newlyweds had to keep their union a secret. Mrs; Gant was a teacher, and in 1930 society frowned on married teachers. They asked the county clerk to keep their secret, but the couple neglected to warn the minister who married them. He put the happy news in the local newspaper, and when the groom's aunt living in Freeport read it, she spread the news.
The Gants will observe their 60th Wedding anniversary Jan. 11. Their children are Barbara Halverson, Stoughton; and Jerry and Karl, both of Blanchardville. They have seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
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OBITUARY:
Bernard William Gant, 92, Blanchardville, died Thursday, August 18, 1994 at home. He was born January 16, 1902 on the family farm to James and Bertha (Skews) Gant. He attended Yellowstone rural School and Blanchardville Grade and High School. He married Lulu V. Thompson on January 11, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois. Bernard farmed on his family farm all his life, spending most of his time raising beef cattle and crops. He also ran Gant's Store in Blanchardville and a grocery store and variety store in Argyle. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville, and in previous years was active in the Waldwick Methodist Church. He was on the Blanchardville School Board for 8 years, serving the last 4 years as president.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Noel) Halverson, Stoughton; two sons, Jerry (Norma) Gant and Karl Gant, both of Blanchardville; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lulu Gant who died January 16, 1994; and two brothers, Carl Gant and Jim Gant.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville. Rev. Mary Friederich officiated. The Saether Funeral Home, Blanchardville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: Blade-Atlas, Aug 25 1994 – page 12
(JnJSchober)
Bernard GANT
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1902
Death Date: 18 Aug 1994
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 53516
Localities: Blanchardville, Lafayette, Wisconsin
================================
Extract from Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday, January 07, 1990, Madison, Wisconsin
Gants' marriage was hardly a secret
BLANCHARDVILLE — Although they tried to keep their marriage a secret, "the cat was out of the bag Within two weeks," says their son, Karl.
Bernard Gant and the former Lulu Thompson drove to Freeport, Ill., Jan. 11, 1930, to get their marriage license. They expected to wait before they could marry; but when they discovered they could apply for a license and tie the knot on the same" day, they did — without a wedding dress or ring. The bride borrowed her sister's ring, and the couple exchanged vows on the spot. (Her sister had accompanied the couple).
Still, the newlyweds had to keep their union a secret. Mrs; Gant was a teacher, and in 1930 society frowned on married teachers. They asked the county clerk to keep their secret, but the couple neglected to warn the minister who married them. He put the happy news in the local newspaper, and when the groom's aunt living in Freeport read it, she spread the news.
The Gants will observe their 60th Wedding anniversary Jan. 11. Their children are Barbara Halverson, Stoughton; and Jerry and Karl, both of Blanchardville. They have seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.
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OBITUARY:
Bernard William Gant, 92, Blanchardville, died Thursday, August 18, 1994 at home. He was born January 16, 1902 on the family farm to James and Bertha (Skews) Gant. He attended Yellowstone rural School and Blanchardville Grade and High School. He married Lulu V. Thompson on January 11, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois. Bernard farmed on his family farm all his life, spending most of his time raising beef cattle and crops. He also ran Gant's Store in Blanchardville and a grocery store and variety store in Argyle. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville, and in previous years was active in the Waldwick Methodist Church. He was on the Blanchardville School Board for 8 years, serving the last 4 years as president.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Noel) Halverson, Stoughton; two sons, Jerry (Norma) Gant and Karl Gant, both of Blanchardville; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lulu Gant who died January 16, 1994; and two brothers, Carl Gant and Jim Gant.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Blanchardville. Rev. Mary Friederich officiated. The Saether Funeral Home, Blanchardville, was in charge of arrangements.
Source: Blade-Atlas, Aug 25 1994 – page 12
(JnJSchober)
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