The Tennessean
Dec 14 1923
First Native Male of Dresden is Dead
Greenfield, Tenn., Dec. 13--Dr. Almus Gardner died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.O. Rast, at Gardner, Tenn. Dr. Gardner was the first white male child born in Dresden. He was born in January, 1827. He was nearly 97 years of age. He attended every Weakley county fair that was held in Dresden for 75 years with the exception of one held three years ago.
Burial was at the Gardner cemetery. The funeral services were by the Rev. Ralph, assisted by the Rev. W.C. Kelly and the Rev. Watters.
According to the death certificate his parents were Jeptha Gardner and Emily Brooks.
The following is from the book "Red River Settlers" (published 1980), by Edythe Rucker Whitley, page 85:
"Dr. J. Almus Gardner, one of six children of Jeptha and Emily Gardner, was born at Dresden on 12 January 1827 and was probably the first male child born in the town. Dr. Gardner studied medicine in the office of Drs. Edwards and Gardner, then entered medical college known as the University of Louisville, Kentucky, where he graduated as an M. D. in 1848. Dr. Gardner took up practice in Dresden where he remained until 1866. In 1850, he married Martha, born in 1833, the daughter of Hillary and Unity Bondurant. Dr. and Mrs. Gardner were the parents of Inez, Chaley (died young), and Eunice (wife of Warren Baker).
"After leaving Dresden, Dr. Gardner located at Gardner's Station, a village near the home of his uncle, Colonel Gardner. Dr. Gardner was a Mason, and his family belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church."
Dr. J. Almus Gardner, was the first male child born in Dresden, Tennessee. (this information form Historical Address delivered by Col. John A. Gardner atDresden, Tn. , July 4, 1876.)
Dec 14 1923
First Native Male of Dresden is Dead
Greenfield, Tenn., Dec. 13--Dr. Almus Gardner died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.O. Rast, at Gardner, Tenn. Dr. Gardner was the first white male child born in Dresden. He was born in January, 1827. He was nearly 97 years of age. He attended every Weakley county fair that was held in Dresden for 75 years with the exception of one held three years ago.
Burial was at the Gardner cemetery. The funeral services were by the Rev. Ralph, assisted by the Rev. W.C. Kelly and the Rev. Watters.
According to the death certificate his parents were Jeptha Gardner and Emily Brooks.
The following is from the book "Red River Settlers" (published 1980), by Edythe Rucker Whitley, page 85:
"Dr. J. Almus Gardner, one of six children of Jeptha and Emily Gardner, was born at Dresden on 12 January 1827 and was probably the first male child born in the town. Dr. Gardner studied medicine in the office of Drs. Edwards and Gardner, then entered medical college known as the University of Louisville, Kentucky, where he graduated as an M. D. in 1848. Dr. Gardner took up practice in Dresden where he remained until 1866. In 1850, he married Martha, born in 1833, the daughter of Hillary and Unity Bondurant. Dr. and Mrs. Gardner were the parents of Inez, Chaley (died young), and Eunice (wife of Warren Baker).
"After leaving Dresden, Dr. Gardner located at Gardner's Station, a village near the home of his uncle, Colonel Gardner. Dr. Gardner was a Mason, and his family belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church."
Dr. J. Almus Gardner, was the first male child born in Dresden, Tennessee. (this information form Historical Address delivered by Col. John A. Gardner atDresden, Tn. , July 4, 1876.)
The Tennessean
Dec 14 1923
First Native Male of Dresden is Dead
Greenfield, Tenn., Dec. 13--Dr. Almus Gardner died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.O. Rast, at Gardner, Tenn. Dr. Gardner was the first white male child born in Dresden. He was born in January, 1827. He was nearly 97 years of age. He attended every Weakley county fair that was held in Dresden for 75 years with the exception of one held three years ago.
Burial was at the Gardner cemetery. The funeral services were by the Rev. Ralph, assisted by the Rev. W.C. Kelly and the Rev. Watters.
According to the death certificate his parents were Jeptha Gardner and Emily Brooks.
The following is from the book "Red River Settlers" (published 1980), by Edythe Rucker Whitley, page 85:
"Dr. J. Almus Gardner, one of six children of Jeptha and Emily Gardner, was born at Dresden on 12 January 1827 and was probably the first male child born in the town. Dr. Gardner studied medicine in the office of Drs. Edwards and Gardner, then entered medical college known as the University of Louisville, Kentucky, where he graduated as an M. D. in 1848. Dr. Gardner took up practice in Dresden where he remained until 1866. In 1850, he married Martha, born in 1833, the daughter of Hillary and Unity Bondurant. Dr. and Mrs. Gardner were the parents of Inez, Chaley (died young), and Eunice (wife of Warren Baker).
"After leaving Dresden, Dr. Gardner located at Gardner's Station, a village near the home of his uncle, Colonel Gardner. Dr. Gardner was a Mason, and his family belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church."
Dr. J. Almus Gardner, was the first male child born in Dresden, Tennessee. (this information form Historical Address delivered by Col. John A. Gardner atDresden, Tn. , July 4, 1876.)
Dec 14 1923
First Native Male of Dresden is Dead
Greenfield, Tenn., Dec. 13--Dr. Almus Gardner died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.O. Rast, at Gardner, Tenn. Dr. Gardner was the first white male child born in Dresden. He was born in January, 1827. He was nearly 97 years of age. He attended every Weakley county fair that was held in Dresden for 75 years with the exception of one held three years ago.
Burial was at the Gardner cemetery. The funeral services were by the Rev. Ralph, assisted by the Rev. W.C. Kelly and the Rev. Watters.
According to the death certificate his parents were Jeptha Gardner and Emily Brooks.
The following is from the book "Red River Settlers" (published 1980), by Edythe Rucker Whitley, page 85:
"Dr. J. Almus Gardner, one of six children of Jeptha and Emily Gardner, was born at Dresden on 12 January 1827 and was probably the first male child born in the town. Dr. Gardner studied medicine in the office of Drs. Edwards and Gardner, then entered medical college known as the University of Louisville, Kentucky, where he graduated as an M. D. in 1848. Dr. Gardner took up practice in Dresden where he remained until 1866. In 1850, he married Martha, born in 1833, the daughter of Hillary and Unity Bondurant. Dr. and Mrs. Gardner were the parents of Inez, Chaley (died young), and Eunice (wife of Warren Baker).
"After leaving Dresden, Dr. Gardner located at Gardner's Station, a village near the home of his uncle, Colonel Gardner. Dr. Gardner was a Mason, and his family belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church."
Dr. J. Almus Gardner, was the first male child born in Dresden, Tennessee. (this information form Historical Address delivered by Col. John A. Gardner atDresden, Tn. , July 4, 1876.)
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