Washington B. Gardner
Washington B. Gardner was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, July 12, 1824 and died at his home in Decatur County, Iowa, September 23, 1900, aged 76 years, 2 months and 11 days.
While a young man, he went to Park County, Indiana, where he was married. He came to Iowa in 1855 and located on a farm north of Leon. In 1875 he went to Kansas and returned to Iowa in the fall of 1896. He leaves six daughters and four sons in the bereft home, his wife having died last June. His final sickness was only for a few days. His life was an example of faithful companionship.
Posted in Decatur County Journal-IowaOctober 11, 1900