Farmington - Charles H. Gardner, 93, died Monday evening, Feb. 12, at the home of his son, Charles R. Gardner, Farmington. He had been ill about a week.
Mr. Gardner was born in this town Oct. 5, 1857, and was a descendant of one of the town's oldest and strongest families. He was the youngest son of John W. Gardner and Anna B. Gardner.
On Oct. 19, 1882, he was united in marriage to a schoolmate Clara E. Lombard. His bride was living in Addison, Mich., with her parents George and Clarissa Lombard, having moved from Farmington in 1874. Mrs. Gardner died on January 10, 1938.
Mr. Gardner had been engaged in numerous enterprises. When a youth he worked on the farm by the month in the summer and attended school during the winter. He learned the carpenter trade and was a successful contractor and builder. He owned and operated a farm on which he built the fine home where he died. This has been occupied by his son and family for a number of years. He served the town as superintendent of highways for ten years and as justice of the peace for two terms.
After his retirement in 1918 he undertook the arduous task of compiling the Gardner genealogy and traced the family tree from 1583 to 1922. It was printed in book form in 1923 by Walter H. Jenkins, proprietor of a Quaker Printing House of Philadelphia, Pa.
In 1934 he wrote an interesting and detailed history of the town of Farmington from the pioneer days of 1788. He also wrote a number of poems to fit different occasions and most of them were printed in various periodicals. Mr. Gardner from time to time contributed to this newspaper.
Mr. Gardner was superintendent of the North Farmington Friends cemetery from 1921 to 1946, when he resigned because of his advanced years. He never lost his interest in the fine grounds he had made beautiful with flowerbeds in unoccupied portions.
A member of the religious Society of Friends, he was one of the few old-time Quakers left in this section. At the last monthly meeting which was held at the Friend's church on the evening of Jan. 25, Mr. Gardner read an inspiring history of the old-time Friends which he had compiled from facts and with which he was thoroughly familiar.
Mr. Gardner was genuinely esteemed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His loyalty and kindness and his great human interest in people made him a fitting example for the younger generations to follow. He will be deeply missed in the community where he spent almost all of his long and useful life and where he was looked upon as a wise counselor and friend.
He was a member of Farmington Grange, having joined in 1896. He was awarded a Golden Sheaf certificate for 50 years of membership and was made an honorary life member of the organization. He was also an honorary member of the WCTU.
Mr. Gardner is survived by one son, Charles R. Gardner of this town, and one daughter Mrs. Charles A. Rice of Aloquin; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Lloyd Wells, Mrs. Edward De Brock and Mrs. Howard Delano, all of Farmington; Miss Florence M. Green of Aloquin, Mrs. Harold Davis of Cambria Heights, L.I., George H. Greene of Rochester, Walter R. Gardner of Macedon and Harry W. Gardner of Holcomb; eleven great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; also several nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held at the home of his son, Charles R. Gardner, at 2 this (Friday) afternoon, followed by funeral rites at 2:30 in the Farmington Friends' Church, with Kent R. Larrabee, pastor, officiating. The casket will be placed in the vault of the North Farmington Friends' cemetery.
Published: Victor Herald
February 15, 1951
Mr. Gardner was born in this town Oct. 5, 1857, and was a descendant of one of the town's oldest and strongest families. He was the youngest son of John W. Gardner and Anna B. Gardner.
On Oct. 19, 1882, he was united in marriage to a schoolmate Clara E. Lombard. His bride was living in Addison, Mich., with her parents George and Clarissa Lombard, having moved from Farmington in 1874. Mrs. Gardner died on January 10, 1938.
Mr. Gardner had been engaged in numerous enterprises. When a youth he worked on the farm by the month in the summer and attended school during the winter. He learned the carpenter trade and was a successful contractor and builder. He owned and operated a farm on which he built the fine home where he died. This has been occupied by his son and family for a number of years. He served the town as superintendent of highways for ten years and as justice of the peace for two terms.
After his retirement in 1918 he undertook the arduous task of compiling the Gardner genealogy and traced the family tree from 1583 to 1922. It was printed in book form in 1923 by Walter H. Jenkins, proprietor of a Quaker Printing House of Philadelphia, Pa.
In 1934 he wrote an interesting and detailed history of the town of Farmington from the pioneer days of 1788. He also wrote a number of poems to fit different occasions and most of them were printed in various periodicals. Mr. Gardner from time to time contributed to this newspaper.
Mr. Gardner was superintendent of the North Farmington Friends cemetery from 1921 to 1946, when he resigned because of his advanced years. He never lost his interest in the fine grounds he had made beautiful with flowerbeds in unoccupied portions.
A member of the religious Society of Friends, he was one of the few old-time Quakers left in this section. At the last monthly meeting which was held at the Friend's church on the evening of Jan. 25, Mr. Gardner read an inspiring history of the old-time Friends which he had compiled from facts and with which he was thoroughly familiar.
Mr. Gardner was genuinely esteemed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His loyalty and kindness and his great human interest in people made him a fitting example for the younger generations to follow. He will be deeply missed in the community where he spent almost all of his long and useful life and where he was looked upon as a wise counselor and friend.
He was a member of Farmington Grange, having joined in 1896. He was awarded a Golden Sheaf certificate for 50 years of membership and was made an honorary life member of the organization. He was also an honorary member of the WCTU.
Mr. Gardner is survived by one son, Charles R. Gardner of this town, and one daughter Mrs. Charles A. Rice of Aloquin; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Lloyd Wells, Mrs. Edward De Brock and Mrs. Howard Delano, all of Farmington; Miss Florence M. Green of Aloquin, Mrs. Harold Davis of Cambria Heights, L.I., George H. Greene of Rochester, Walter R. Gardner of Macedon and Harry W. Gardner of Holcomb; eleven great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; also several nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held at the home of his son, Charles R. Gardner, at 2 this (Friday) afternoon, followed by funeral rites at 2:30 in the Farmington Friends' Church, with Kent R. Larrabee, pastor, officiating. The casket will be placed in the vault of the North Farmington Friends' cemetery.
Published: Victor Herald
February 15, 1951
Farmington - Charles H. Gardner, 93, died Monday evening, Feb. 12, at the home of his son, Charles R. Gardner, Farmington. He had been ill about a week.
Mr. Gardner was born in this town Oct. 5, 1857, and was a descendant of one of the town's oldest and strongest families. He was the youngest son of John W. Gardner and Anna B. Gardner.
On Oct. 19, 1882, he was united in marriage to a schoolmate Clara E. Lombard. His bride was living in Addison, Mich., with her parents George and Clarissa Lombard, having moved from Farmington in 1874. Mrs. Gardner died on January 10, 1938.
Mr. Gardner had been engaged in numerous enterprises. When a youth he worked on the farm by the month in the summer and attended school during the winter. He learned the carpenter trade and was a successful contractor and builder. He owned and operated a farm on which he built the fine home where he died. This has been occupied by his son and family for a number of years. He served the town as superintendent of highways for ten years and as justice of the peace for two terms.
After his retirement in 1918 he undertook the arduous task of compiling the Gardner genealogy and traced the family tree from 1583 to 1922. It was printed in book form in 1923 by Walter H. Jenkins, proprietor of a Quaker Printing House of Philadelphia, Pa.
In 1934 he wrote an interesting and detailed history of the town of Farmington from the pioneer days of 1788. He also wrote a number of poems to fit different occasions and most of them were printed in various periodicals. Mr. Gardner from time to time contributed to this newspaper.
Mr. Gardner was superintendent of the North Farmington Friends cemetery from 1921 to 1946, when he resigned because of his advanced years. He never lost his interest in the fine grounds he had made beautiful with flowerbeds in unoccupied portions.
A member of the religious Society of Friends, he was one of the few old-time Quakers left in this section. At the last monthly meeting which was held at the Friend's church on the evening of Jan. 25, Mr. Gardner read an inspiring history of the old-time Friends which he had compiled from facts and with which he was thoroughly familiar.
Mr. Gardner was genuinely esteemed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His loyalty and kindness and his great human interest in people made him a fitting example for the younger generations to follow. He will be deeply missed in the community where he spent almost all of his long and useful life and where he was looked upon as a wise counselor and friend.
He was a member of Farmington Grange, having joined in 1896. He was awarded a Golden Sheaf certificate for 50 years of membership and was made an honorary life member of the organization. He was also an honorary member of the WCTU.
Mr. Gardner is survived by one son, Charles R. Gardner of this town, and one daughter Mrs. Charles A. Rice of Aloquin; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Lloyd Wells, Mrs. Edward De Brock and Mrs. Howard Delano, all of Farmington; Miss Florence M. Green of Aloquin, Mrs. Harold Davis of Cambria Heights, L.I., George H. Greene of Rochester, Walter R. Gardner of Macedon and Harry W. Gardner of Holcomb; eleven great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; also several nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held at the home of his son, Charles R. Gardner, at 2 this (Friday) afternoon, followed by funeral rites at 2:30 in the Farmington Friends' Church, with Kent R. Larrabee, pastor, officiating. The casket will be placed in the vault of the North Farmington Friends' cemetery.
Published: Victor Herald
February 15, 1951
Mr. Gardner was born in this town Oct. 5, 1857, and was a descendant of one of the town's oldest and strongest families. He was the youngest son of John W. Gardner and Anna B. Gardner.
On Oct. 19, 1882, he was united in marriage to a schoolmate Clara E. Lombard. His bride was living in Addison, Mich., with her parents George and Clarissa Lombard, having moved from Farmington in 1874. Mrs. Gardner died on January 10, 1938.
Mr. Gardner had been engaged in numerous enterprises. When a youth he worked on the farm by the month in the summer and attended school during the winter. He learned the carpenter trade and was a successful contractor and builder. He owned and operated a farm on which he built the fine home where he died. This has been occupied by his son and family for a number of years. He served the town as superintendent of highways for ten years and as justice of the peace for two terms.
After his retirement in 1918 he undertook the arduous task of compiling the Gardner genealogy and traced the family tree from 1583 to 1922. It was printed in book form in 1923 by Walter H. Jenkins, proprietor of a Quaker Printing House of Philadelphia, Pa.
In 1934 he wrote an interesting and detailed history of the town of Farmington from the pioneer days of 1788. He also wrote a number of poems to fit different occasions and most of them were printed in various periodicals. Mr. Gardner from time to time contributed to this newspaper.
Mr. Gardner was superintendent of the North Farmington Friends cemetery from 1921 to 1946, when he resigned because of his advanced years. He never lost his interest in the fine grounds he had made beautiful with flowerbeds in unoccupied portions.
A member of the religious Society of Friends, he was one of the few old-time Quakers left in this section. At the last monthly meeting which was held at the Friend's church on the evening of Jan. 25, Mr. Gardner read an inspiring history of the old-time Friends which he had compiled from facts and with which he was thoroughly familiar.
Mr. Gardner was genuinely esteemed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His loyalty and kindness and his great human interest in people made him a fitting example for the younger generations to follow. He will be deeply missed in the community where he spent almost all of his long and useful life and where he was looked upon as a wise counselor and friend.
He was a member of Farmington Grange, having joined in 1896. He was awarded a Golden Sheaf certificate for 50 years of membership and was made an honorary life member of the organization. He was also an honorary member of the WCTU.
Mr. Gardner is survived by one son, Charles R. Gardner of this town, and one daughter Mrs. Charles A. Rice of Aloquin; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Lloyd Wells, Mrs. Edward De Brock and Mrs. Howard Delano, all of Farmington; Miss Florence M. Green of Aloquin, Mrs. Harold Davis of Cambria Heights, L.I., George H. Greene of Rochester, Walter R. Gardner of Macedon and Harry W. Gardner of Holcomb; eleven great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; also several nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held at the home of his son, Charles R. Gardner, at 2 this (Friday) afternoon, followed by funeral rites at 2:30 in the Farmington Friends' Church, with Kent R. Larrabee, pastor, officiating. The casket will be placed in the vault of the North Farmington Friends' cemetery.
Published: Victor Herald
February 15, 1951
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