Lenawee County MI Archives Obituaries.....Gardinier, Samuel January 5, 1905
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Delta Atlas Date probably Jan 7, 1905
CALLED HIGHER
DEATH OF WELL KNOWN PIONEER PREACHER

        Samuel Gardinier departed this life at the home of his daughter, Jan 5, 
1905,at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 5 days.  Funeral services were held 
Saturday the 7th, conducted by Rev. Motter of the M. E. church of Metamora, 
using as his text for an excellent discourse, 2nd Samuel, 3-38, at Santee 
Church.

        The deceased was born at Root, Montgomery Co., N. Y., in 1819,  When 14 
years of age he, with his parents moved to what is now known as West Toledo.  
He was united in marriage with Maria Wiggins, May 11, 1845.  About 1850 they 
moved to Fulton county, settling on a farm in Royalton township where they 
resided until the death of his companion in 1880.  To this union, 7 children, 4 
sonsb and 3 daughters were born, all of whom, except one son, Bradford, are 
living.

        In 1884 he was again united in marriage with Catherine McHenry, and 
they resided in Lenawee Co., Mich., until her death in 1890. He was converted 
to God in early life and joined the Methodist Episcopal church.  Shortly after, 
he became a licensed local minister and was an active worker in preaching the 
gospel and officiating at many funerals.  His last work was preaching a funeral 
sermon for Mrs. Alice Gifford, just about three days before his sickness.

        He was a very useful man in the community in which he lived, by helping 
and assisting his fellow-men.  He was loved and esteemed by all.  About 14 
years ago he was stricken with paralysis, from which he only partially 
recovered and remained an invalid.  During this time he exercised a cheerful 
disposition and bore his sickness with patience.  His life should be an example 
to us all.  He leaves 6 children, 29 grand-children and 6 great-grand-children, 
and a host of friends who mourn their loss, which is his eternal gain.

Additional Comments:
Samuel's daughter, Alida married Moses P. Bryan. Samuel died at their home in 
Ogden Twp., Lenawee Co., Michigan.

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