William R. Gardner

M, b. 19 August 1859, d. 21 September 1936
William and Vere Swan Russell Gardner, c. 1864
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada1
FatherJames Gardner2,3,4,5,6 b. 18 Aug 1827, d. 17 Nov 1912
MotherVere Swan Russell2,3,5,6 b. 22 Aug 1828, d. 3 Aug 1907
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Matthew Gardner
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*William R. Gardner was born on 19 August 1859 at Canada West.2,3,7,8,9,4,5,10,11,6 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1861 as the son of James Gardner at Smith Township, Peterborough, Canada West.2 
(Immigrant) ImmigrationWilliam R. Gardner immigrated with James Gardner and Vere Swan Russell in 1868 at USA.12,4 
(Son) CensusWilliam R. Gardner appeared on the census of 1870 as the son of James Gardner at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA.3 
Occupation*William R. Gardner was a farmer circa 1880 at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA.8 
Marriage*He married Angie E. Loughry on 25 March 1880 at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by James Gardner.7 
Census*William R. Gardner appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Angie E. Gardner on the census of 1880 at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA.8 
(Witness) AnecdoteThe land owned by James Gardner, Robert D. Gardner was detailed in the book Illustrated Atlas of Allegan County, Michigan : compiled from official records and local inspection published in 1895.13
CensusWilliam R. Gardner appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Angie E. Loughry on the census of 1900 at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA. The household also included Laura E. Gardner, James Arthur Gardner and Vere Swan Gardner.9 
(Son) CensusWilliam R. Gardner appeared on the census of 1910 as the son of James Gardner at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA.4 
(Informant) DeathWilliam R. Gardner was listed as an informant on the death certificate of James Gardner on 17 November 1912 at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA.14,15 
OccupationWilliam R. Gardner was a farmer and lawyer circa 1913 at Allegan, Michigan, USA.5 
Marriage*He married Ella K. Green, daughter of George W. Green and Anna W. Adams, on 13 November 1913 at Allegan, Michigan, USA.5 
OccupationWilliam R. Gardner was a lawyer circa 1920 at Michigan, USA.10 
Census*He appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1920 at Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan, USA.10 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ella K. Gardner on the census of 1930 at Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan, USA.11 
Death*William R. Gardner died on 21 September 1936 at Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan, USA, at age 77.6,16 
Burial*He was buried on 23 September 1936 at Fennville Cemetery, Allegan, Michigan, USA.6 

Family 1

Angie E. Loughry b. Dec 1858
Marriage*He married Angie E. Loughry on 25 March 1880 at Ganges Township, Allegan, Michigan, USA. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by James Gardner.7 
Children

Family 2

Ella K. Green b. c 1869
Marriage*William R. Gardner married Ella K. Green, daughter of George W. Green and Anna W. Adams, on 13 November 1913 at Allegan, Michigan, USA.5 
Last Edited22 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. [S973] William and Vere Swan Gardner photograph, c. 1864, privately held by Hazel Gardner, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE], Ashtead, Surrey, England, 29 May 1999. This photograph was scanned by David Gardner Crouch from a collection of loose photographs, albums, bibles and other family papers that originally belonged to Rev. Alexander Gardner, minister at Brechin. On his death in 1893, this collection passed to his nephew, Matthew Gardner, post master at Rock Cottage, Ardentinny, Argyll, Scotland. It is presently owned by Hazel Gardner, the widow of Charles Aitken Gardner. Charles was a grandson of the Matthew Gardner of Rock Cottage mentioned above. The subject of the photograph is not identified. The photographer's label on the back reads "Ewing Photographer Peterboro."
  2. [S829] 1861 census of Canada West, Peterborough County, population schedule, Smith Township, enumeration district (ED) 15, p. 11, lines 8-10, James Garderner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 11 August 2011); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm C-1067.
  3. [S830] 1870 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Ganges Township, Saugatuck Post Office, p. 6 (written), sheet 138[B] (stamped), dwelling 45, family 40, James Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 August 2011); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 660.
  4. [S833] 1910 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Ganges Township, enumeration district (ED) 11, sheet 11-B, dwelling 282, family 284, James Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 August 2011); citing NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 634.
  5. [S961] "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 10 January 2012), entry for William R. Gardner and Ella K. Green, 13 November 1913 citing Marriage Records, FHL microfilm 2,342,700; Michigan Department of Vital Records, Lansing, Michigan.
  6. [S964] "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," index, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 10 January 2012), entry for William R. Gardner, died 21 September 1936; citing Death Records, FHL microfilm 2,110,084; Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
  7. [S955] "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 09 January 2012), entry for William R. Gardner and Angie E. Loughey, 25 March 1880 citing Marriage Records, FHL microfilm 2,342,466; Michigan Department of Vital Records, Lansing, Michigan.
  8. [S956] 1880 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Ganges Township, p. 28, enumeration district (ED) 19, dwelling 275, family 276, William R. Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 09 January 2012); citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 569.
  9. [S960] 1900 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Ganges Township, enumeration district (ED) 9, sheet 8-B, dwelling 163, family 175, William R. Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 10 January 2012); citing NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 698.
  10. [S962] 1920 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Saugatuck Village, enumeration district (ED) 36, sheet 1-B, dwelling 24, family 26, William Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 10 January 2012); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 754.
  11. [S963] 1930 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Saugatuck Village, enumeration district (ED) 33, sheet 1-A, dwelling 1, family 1, William R. Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 10 January 2012); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 973.
  12. [S832] 1900 U.S. census, Allegan County, Michigan, population schedule, Ganges Township, enumeration district (ED) 9, sheet 5-B, dwelling 104 [98 striked out], family 116 [104 striked out], James Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 August 2011); citing NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 698.
  13. [S984] Kace Publishing Company, Illustrated Atlas of Allegan County, Michigan : compiled from official records and local inspection (Racine, Wisconsin: Kace Publishing Company, 1895), p. 21, digital images, Michigan County Histories and Atlases (http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/micounty/ : accessed 18 January 2012).
  14. [S968] "Death Records, 1897-1920," index and images, Seeking Michigan (http://www.seekingmichigan.org : accessed 13 January 2012), entry for James Gardner, died 17 Nov 1912; Michigan Department of Vital Records, Lansing, Michigan.
  15. [S983] "Death of James Gardner," The (Saugatuck) Commercial Record, 22 November 1912, p. 1, col. 1-2; digital images, The Commercial Record (http://www.commercialrecord.org : accessed 17 January 2012).

    DEATH OF JAMES GARDNER

    ______

    James Gardner departed this life at his home in Ganges Nov. 17, 1912, at the advanced age of 84 years and 5 days.

    Mr. Gardner was born in Cumseskin, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Nov. 12, 1828.

    He was married to Miss Vere Russell in Glasgow, Scotland, August 22, 1859. They began their home life in England.

    Later they crossed the deep waters, taking their two children, James and Margaret, and located in Canada. Eight years after they moved to the United States and settled in Ganges township, first on the lake shore, afterwards moving onto a farm about three miles east. At first, after moving away from the lake, Mr. Gardner engaged in the lumber business, operating what was know as the Phillips mill. This closing up, he associated himself with a basket factory, which business was successfully conducted but finally closed up and the machinery moved to Cadillac. The remainder of Mr. Gardner's business life was devoted to farming and fruit culture. Here too his foresight and business tact was amply rewarded by large yields of fruit and products of the farm.

    Several years ago he was called to sustain the loss of his devoted companion, and before that some of their children had been taken from the home so that altogether Mr. Gardner knew what affliction meant. From a child he had been taught the religious faith of his ancestors and grew up a devoted christian and member of the Presbyterian church. A few years ago he united with the M. E. church and remained loyal to the last.

    Of quite a large family of children there remain to morn his loss, William R. and Vere of Ganges, Robert D. of Brittain, South Dakota, and George of Copemish.

    The funeral services were held from the family residence Tuesday after noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Buell officiating, assisted by Rev. Samuelson. Interment was made in the Fennville cemetery.
  16. [S965] "William R. Gardner," The (Saugatuck) Commercial Record, 25 September 1936, p. 1, col. 2; digital images, The Commercial Record (http://www.commercialrecord.org : accessed 10 January 2012).

    William R. Gardner

    William R. Gardner, 77, died at his home in Saugatuck after having suffered a stroke a few weeks ago.  He was the oldest of eight children born to James and Vera Susan Gardner, both natives of Scotland, who were pioneers of Ganges township.
    William R. studied law and opened his first office in Fennville, coming to Saugatuck to practice 35 years ago.  Of late years he had established a resort center.
    He was a Mason, he and his father having gone to Scotland to take their thirty-second degree work.
    He is survived by the widow, Ella K.  Funeral at the Burch funeral home in Fennville Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Fennville cemetery.

  17. [S957] "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," index and images, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 09 January 2012), entry for Laura E. Gardner, born 12 May 1881; citing Birth Records, FHL microfilm 2,320,574; Michigan Department of Vital Records, Lansing, Michigan.
  18. [S958] "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," index and images, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 09 January 2012), entry for James A. Gardner, born February 1886; citing Birth Records, FHL microfilm 2,320,842; Michigan Department of Vital Records, Lansing, Michigan.
  19. [S959] "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," index and images, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 09 January 2012), entry for Vere S. Gardner, born 28 November 1891; citing Birth Records, FHL microfilm 2,321,269; Michigan Department of Vital Records, Lansing, Michigan.