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Note N845
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Estate settled
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Note N846
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Aaron's estate was settled on April 30, 1847. The Gardners were Methodists and some of them were ministers. They lived near the Wallingford Area of Fleming County, near an area called "Sutton". Hartley Cemetery is located 0.4 mile off KY32 on Routt Road in Goddard, KY. Routt Road is across from Goddard Covered Bridge.
Fleming County Tax List Info for Aaron:
1810, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815 121 acres on Fox Creek waterway each year
No acres listed in 1820 listing
182 acres listed in 1825 listing
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Note N847
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1850 Kentucky Census page 339 (Flemming County, District #1) gives his age as 4 years old at the time of the census.
"A.S. Gardner, who farms J.C. Grinter's place west of the Delaware, brought to town three ears of corn which weighted four pounds and eleven ounces. They were twelve inches in length and eight in circumference."--27 Sep 1890, The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"Father Hudson had a very narrow escape from death last Saturday. As he and Father Dumey were going to Newman they met a wild engine between the Delaware river and Medina. Father Dumey got out of the buggy and tried to open a gate to get the horse into Whitley's field, but could not get it open. The horse took fright and started back to Perry. At the railroad crossing near Whitley's, Father Hudson was thrown out on the track, breaking his leg at the thigh, breaking three ribs and cutting three or four ugly scalp wounds on his head. A.S. Gardner and another person, whose name we did not learn, went to his assistance and just got him off the track in time to save him from being struck by a passing train. he was unconscious when they got to him. He was brought home to the parsonage and Dr. Flagg set the broken bone and dressed the wounds, and he is getting along as well as could be expected."--3 Jan 1891, The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"A.S. Gardner has rented the Hetzel dwelling in Perry. he will farm a portion of Max Donderville's place this season."--14 Mar 1891, Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Gardner celebrated the 25th anniversary of their wedding last evening by inviting in a number of their friends. A very pleasant time was had and the guests all wish that their hosts may see many happy returns of the 2d of October."--5 Oct 1895, The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"A.W. Gardner returned from Osage Co. the first of the week, where he had taken a load of household goods for his father, A.S. Gardner, who will move there in the spring."--24 Jan 1896, The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"A.S. Gardner of Michigan Valley, Osage Co., was in Perry the past week visiting his father, who is quite sick at I.B. McCall's."--28 Aug 1896, The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"A.S. Gardner came up from Michigan Valley, Osage Co., Kan., last Saturday and visited relatives in Perry until Monday."--7 Feb 1902, The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
"A.S. Gardner of Towner, Colo., a former resident of Perry, was in town the past week visiting relatives and friends."--3 Jan 1908, Oskaloosa (KS) Independent
Alfred Gardner was born October 25, 1846 in Flemingsburg, Fleming county, Kentucky, and died December 19, 1941; age 95 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was one of eleven children, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gardner and the last survivor of his family. During early teenage he moved with his parents to Wabash, Indiana, living there three years. In the fall of 1868, they came to Kansas by covered wagon, settling near Michigan Valley (I believe this to be in error; I think Sarcoxie Township of Jefferson County). On October 2, 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Jane Rouse and their wedded life together rounded out 65-1/2 years of happiness, a beautiful heritage for this fine old couple who had been blessed with 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Foley, Quenemo, Ks; Mrs. Lulu Tyner, Topeka, Ks; Mrs. Maud Thomasson, Leavenworth, Ks; Mrs. Alm York, Jerome, Id; Mr. Alva Gardner, Wirt, Ok; Mr. Artley Gardner, Leoti, Ks; Mr. Wilson Gardner, Ben Davis, Mo and Mr. Harry Gardner, Roodhouse, Il. There are also 47 grandchildren and 61 great grandchildren. Mr. Gardner's occupation was farming and in his young days he was a home guard during the Civil War. At an early age he united with the Baptist Church. Grandpa Gardner, as he was familiarly known, was a beautiful example of a life well lived; fine and understanding. The lovely companionship lived by he and the good wife who was blind for years, was most touching. Mrs. Gardner passed away March 7, 1935, and he was often heard to say he was ready to join her--just waiting. His was a peaceful death, a quiet passing into the border land to join loved ones. The beautiful heritage and teachings of this fine old patriarch will descend down to his children and his children's children.
Funeral Service: The funeral of A. S. Gardner, 95, retired farmer and pioneer resident of Quenemo who died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Foley of Quenemo, was held Monday from the Quenemo Baptist church. Rev. Alfred Clark of the Centropolis Baptist church officiated. William Bowman and Roy Driver, accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Scott, sang "Good Morning Up There", "The Land Where We'll Never Grow Old" and "Jesus Lover Of My Soul". The pallbearers were John Foley, Vernon Barnhart, Glenn Bulmer, Junior Bulmer, Dean Trindle and Morris Tyner. Those present from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thomasson, Valentine Hill and Mrs. Henry Hill and family, all of Leavenworth; Mrs. Ella Sanders and family, Hatfield, Mo; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss, Council Grove; Judson Rouse, Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Vern Barnhart, Overbrook; Mr. and Mrs. Tyner, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bulmer, Michigan Valley. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery, Pomona.
---Above information provided by Mr. Joseph Gardner.
Age given as 93 in 1940 census. Living with dau and son-in-law William Thomasson. Age given as 83 in 1930 census.
From The Perry (KS) Bulletin, Vol 4, No 6, May 30, 1895 "LOST--Mrs. A.S. Gardner lost a hand bag containing purse and one dollar in money. Finder please leave at post office and receive reward." Elsewhere, same issue: "A.S.Gardner's horse, attached to a cart and hitched to the rack west of the Corner store, became frightened last Saturday, broke loose and ran away with the cart and broke it to pieces and tore up the harness."
From the 5 Oct 1895 issue of "The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent": Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Gardner celebrated the 25th anniversary of their wedding last evening by inviting in a number of their friends. A very pleasant time was had and the guests all wish that their hosts may see many happy returns of the 2nd of October." In the 19 Oct 1895 issue was this report: "We had the pleasure of being present at the silver wedding of A.S. Gardner on Wednesday evening of last week. Invited guests to the number of about 100 were present and a pleasant time was had. A fine lot of presents were given. The table was spread by Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Doling. Refreshments consisting of oysters and ice cream and cake were served, each one partaking to their heart's content. The guests dispersed for their homes feeling that it was good to be there and wishing the host and hostess many more such happy events."
From the 7 Jan 1910 issue of "The Oskaloosa (KS) Independent": Mrs. Ben Urbansky is visiting her sister, Mrs. A.S. Gardner, in Oklahoma."
From the 29 Apr 1914 issue of "The Evening Herald": Mr. and Mrs. A.S., Gardner of Selkirk, Kans., who have been in Ottawa to attend the funeral of Mr. Gardner's sister, Mrs. J. R. Jones, returned to their home this morning.
From the 23 Nov 1917 issue of the "Oskaloosa (KS) Independent": Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Gardner of Selkirk, Kansas, were here visiting her brothers, Judson and John Rouse, also Mrs. Ben Urbansky of Lawrence and Mrs. Rachel Eaton of Pueblo, Colo. It was the first time that the brothers and sisters had been together for twenty years.