Listing of Early Settlers from Town of Burlington formed form Otsego, April 10, 1792. The History of Otsego County, New York 1740-1878 D. Hamilton Hurd Published by Everts & Fariss, Philadelphia GARDNER*, Samuel from Pownal, VT 1790 GARDNER*, Paul & son, Clark 1790 GARDNER, Caleb (1794) GARDNER, John (1794) GARDNER, David (Colonel) from Pownell, Bennington Co., Vt. GARDNER, David (Colonel) - Burlington Among the native early pioneers of this town and county not a man, so far as we know, has lived so long on the place where he was born as the subject of this sketch. He is of English origin by both parents. His father, Samuel GARDNER, was a native of Pownell, Bennington Co., Vt., and was born July 6, 1775. His mother, Miss Deidamia JOSLIN, a native of Thompson, Ct., was born April 5, 1775. Samuel Gardner was married to Miss Deidamia JOSLIN, Jan. 3, 1799, and immediately emigrated to Otsego County, and settled in Burlington on the farm now owned by their son David. They had five children, namely, Mehetabel, David, Hiram, Edward, and Benjamin, the last of whom is dead. In politics, Samuel Gardner was a Whig. He died April 28, 1860. Mrs. Gardner died Nov. 21, 1853. Colonel David Gardner was born on the farm where he now resides in Burlington, Otsego Co., N.Y., Oct. 11, 1802. His advantages for an early education were very limited, as he was obliged to remain at home on the farm to aid in supporting the family. He continued with his parents on the farm until their death, and has since resided here. He married Miss Maria J. COOK, a native of Exeter, Otsego County, Oct. 20, 1829. She was born about 1806. By this union five children were born, namely, Adaline M., Deidamia, Carrie A., Otis C., and Samuel W. Mrs. Gardner was a lady greatly esteemed by those who knew her. She was a faithful wife and very devoted mother. She died in June, 1846, and was buried in the town of Winfield, Herkimer Co., N.Y. The colonel was married to his present wife, Mrs. S. R. JOSLIN, widow of S. R. Joslin, of Essex, Vt., Feb. 15, 1847. Mrs. Gardner's maiden name was Martha ENOS, daughter of Sessions and Mehitabel Enos, and was born in Lester, Addison Co., Vt., July 6, 1816. Her father was a native of Woodstock, Conn., and her mother of Union, Conn. Mr. Gardner has now one of the best farms in the town, of more than 300 acres, and at one time he owned over 400 acres. He has lived to aid in the building of all the improvements on his farm, a view of which, with portraits of himself and wife above, may be seen elsewhere. The colonel cast his first presidential vote for General Jackson at his first election; but in politics he was identified with the Whig party until the organization of the Republican party. He never sought any political offices in his town, preferring the quiet of home to any political honors. He has, however, been assessor for a great many years, and supervisor of his town. The colonel was formerly connected with the State militia, entering at the age of eighteen as a private, and gradually advanced through the various military positions until he became colonel. He was very fond of the military tactics. He is now an old gentleman of nearly seventy-six, very much broken down in health, but his mind is as clear as ever. He enjoys the confidence of his neighbors, and reviews the past with no apprehension of the future. Excerpt from History of Otsego Co., NY, page 105 GARDNER, Orange - Burlington Orange GARDNER, son of Nicholas and Russil Gardner, was was born on the farm where he now resides in Burlington, Otsego Co., N.Y., Aug. 16, 1831. His father was a native of Pownell, Vt., born in January, 1787, and removed to this county about the year 1800. He settled on the farm now owned by his son Orange, and where he continued to reside till his death. He married Miss Sally VANE, a native of Vermont, by whom three children were borne; one only, Stephen Gardner, is now living in Oswego county. Mr. Nicholas Gardner married for his second wife Miss Russil SEWELL, a native of this town, and who was born in 1793, by whom the following children were borne, namely, Aaron, Sally, Wm. Sewell, Emeline, Albert, Orange, and Harmon, four of whom still live. Mr. Nicholas Gardner was a farmer by occupation, and owned about 150 acres of good land. In politics, a Whig. He died Jan. 22, 1863. Mrs. Gardner died Jan. 15, 1869. Orange is the youngest living son of this family. He was reared a farmer, which business he still follows. He received common-school advantages for an education. He was married to Miss Margaret CHISHOLM, April 26, 1868. She is the daughter of Geo. and Catharine Chisholm, and was born in this town June 3, 1835. Her parents were natives of Scotland, and emigrated to America in 1833, and settled in Burlington, Otsego Co., N.Y. They had eight children, - Jane, Margaret, Ellen, Janette, Andrew, Elizabeth, Robert, and George. Andrew was a soldier in the Rebellion, in the 121st Reg. N. Y. Vol., and lost his life by sickness; the rest survive. Mrs. Chisholm died in October 1870. Mr. Orange Gardner lived with his parents till their death, and has since continued to reside on the "Old Homestead" where he was born, and where his two sons Sewell and Andrew were born, the former July 22, 1869, and the latter June 28, 1871. A view of his residence, with portraits above of himself and wife, may be seen elsewhere. Mr. Gardner is one of the substantial farmers of Burlington. He owns some 275 acres. In politics, a Republican. He has never sought any political positions, preferring the quiet of home. He is now in the prime of life, surrounded by all the comforts of a happy home. Excerpt from History of Otsego Co., NY, page 107