This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: corpmiz Surnames: Gardinier, McHenry Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.lenawee/5070/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for references to my G G Grandfather, Samuel GARDINIER(1819-1905). I am including his obituary below. His second wife was Catherine MCHENRY (d.1890). I don't know if McHenry is a maiden or married name. They were married in 1884 when Samuel was 65. Catherine died in 1890 in Lenawee County. Does Catherine Gardinier appear in cemetery inscriptions in Lenawee County, Michigan? ***** 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. ***** Samuel's daughter, Alida married Moses P. Bryan. Samuel died at their home in Ogden Twp., Lenawee Co., Michigan. Thanks very much for your help, Charlie Keller, corpmiz@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.