Westmoreland Recorder
Thursday, March 11, 1886
March 4,1886, at her home one and a half miles west of this city died of consumption. Mrs. Mary Gard was the wife of our esteemed citizen, Uncle David Gard. Mrs. Gard has been a sufferer for many years, and during all that time showed only meekness and patience, knowing full well, that at the appointed time her Creator would call her to her last long rest, and that all was well.For had she not been a consistant, conscientious christian? Yes, a member of the M E church for more than 50 years.Mrs. Gard was born in Indiana, Dec.26,1821, and at the time of her death was over 64 years old. She was married to Mr. David Gard, at Galena, Ill. in 1836, the fruits of the union bring 9 children-six of whom survive, Lot M., William U., Chas., Rebecca Duncan., Mary J Spaulding., and Rachel Mack.Mr. and Mrs. Gard were among the pioneers of Kansas, having located in Pottawatomie County, in the year of 1857, and during that time suffered privations, and endured many of the hardships of pioneer life,that a home might be established, for themselves and family. During this long residence, Mrs. Gard has made acquaintances far and near who will be pained indeed to know of her death.Sometime prior to her death, she chose the following, as the text from which her funeral sermon should be preached. "But the Lord shall endure forever; He hath prepared his throne for judgement."-Ps xi:7. She also requested that the beautiful hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus." be sung, and that her friend Rev. W.H.Brown conduct the service.
Thursday, March 11, 1886
March 4,1886, at her home one and a half miles west of this city died of consumption. Mrs. Mary Gard was the wife of our esteemed citizen, Uncle David Gard. Mrs. Gard has been a sufferer for many years, and during all that time showed only meekness and patience, knowing full well, that at the appointed time her Creator would call her to her last long rest, and that all was well.For had she not been a consistant, conscientious christian? Yes, a member of the M E church for more than 50 years.Mrs. Gard was born in Indiana, Dec.26,1821, and at the time of her death was over 64 years old. She was married to Mr. David Gard, at Galena, Ill. in 1836, the fruits of the union bring 9 children-six of whom survive, Lot M., William U., Chas., Rebecca Duncan., Mary J Spaulding., and Rachel Mack.Mr. and Mrs. Gard were among the pioneers of Kansas, having located in Pottawatomie County, in the year of 1857, and during that time suffered privations, and endured many of the hardships of pioneer life,that a home might be established, for themselves and family. During this long residence, Mrs. Gard has made acquaintances far and near who will be pained indeed to know of her death.Sometime prior to her death, she chose the following, as the text from which her funeral sermon should be preached. "But the Lord shall endure forever; He hath prepared his throne for judgement."-Ps xi:7. She also requested that the beautiful hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus." be sung, and that her friend Rev. W.H.Brown conduct the service.
Westmoreland Recorder
Thursday, March 11, 1886
March 4,1886, at her home one and a half miles west of this city died of consumption. Mrs. Mary Gard was the wife of our esteemed citizen, Uncle David Gard. Mrs. Gard has been a sufferer for many years, and during all that time showed only meekness and patience, knowing full well, that at the appointed time her Creator would call her to her last long rest, and that all was well.For had she not been a consistant, conscientious christian? Yes, a member of the M E church for more than 50 years.Mrs. Gard was born in Indiana, Dec.26,1821, and at the time of her death was over 64 years old. She was married to Mr. David Gard, at Galena, Ill. in 1836, the fruits of the union bring 9 children-six of whom survive, Lot M., William U., Chas., Rebecca Duncan., Mary J Spaulding., and Rachel Mack.Mr. and Mrs. Gard were among the pioneers of Kansas, having located in Pottawatomie County, in the year of 1857, and during that time suffered privations, and endured many of the hardships of pioneer life,that a home might be established, for themselves and family. During this long residence, Mrs. Gard has made acquaintances far and near who will be pained indeed to know of her death.Sometime prior to her death, she chose the following, as the text from which her funeral sermon should be preached. "But the Lord shall endure forever; He hath prepared his throne for judgement."-Ps xi:7. She also requested that the beautiful hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus." be sung, and that her friend Rev. W.H.Brown conduct the service.
Thursday, March 11, 1886
March 4,1886, at her home one and a half miles west of this city died of consumption. Mrs. Mary Gard was the wife of our esteemed citizen, Uncle David Gard. Mrs. Gard has been a sufferer for many years, and during all that time showed only meekness and patience, knowing full well, that at the appointed time her Creator would call her to her last long rest, and that all was well.For had she not been a consistant, conscientious christian? Yes, a member of the M E church for more than 50 years.Mrs. Gard was born in Indiana, Dec.26,1821, and at the time of her death was over 64 years old. She was married to Mr. David Gard, at Galena, Ill. in 1836, the fruits of the union bring 9 children-six of whom survive, Lot M., William U., Chas., Rebecca Duncan., Mary J Spaulding., and Rachel Mack.Mr. and Mrs. Gard were among the pioneers of Kansas, having located in Pottawatomie County, in the year of 1857, and during that time suffered privations, and endured many of the hardships of pioneer life,that a home might be established, for themselves and family. During this long residence, Mrs. Gard has made acquaintances far and near who will be pained indeed to know of her death.Sometime prior to her death, she chose the following, as the text from which her funeral sermon should be preached. "But the Lord shall endure forever; He hath prepared his throne for judgement."-Ps xi:7. She also requested that the beautiful hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus." be sung, and that her friend Rev. W.H.Brown conduct the service.
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