"Came to Texas w/parents & Family in 1851 in Frio county (unorganized frontier) and up the Nueces River at the old "Cochina Ranch" where he saved his brother Peter's life in a famed Indian Fight. Volunteered and served in the Confederate Army. Moved to San Angelo area shortly after marriage and brought up family there. See ARDEN Ranch & Sherwood. "Alexander Franklin" name, obviously, came from the Stacy side, ie, his grandfather on mother's side." " Grave visited in 1994 by Hally Gardner & Peter Gardner Hudson. Grandmother Priscilla & daughter Sitola buried along side. Very simple cement marker. Effort underway to replace with suitable granite w/confederate flag to honor his Civil War service."
"Came to Texas w/parents & Family in 1851 in Frio county (unorganized frontier) and up the Nueces River at the old "Cochina Ranch" where he saved his brother Peter's life in a famed Indian Fight. Volunteered and served in the Confederate Army. Moved to San Angelo area shortly after marriage and brought up family there. See ARDEN Ranch & Sherwood. "Alexander Franklin" name, obviously, came from the Stacy side, ie, his grandfather on mother's side." " Grave visited in 1994 by Hally Gardner & Peter Gardner Hudson. Grandmother Priscilla & daughter Sitola buried along side. Very simple cement marker. Effort underway to replace with suitable granite w/confederate flag to honor his Civil War service."
Family Members
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John Edmund Gardner
1845–1926
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Mary Ann Elizabeth Gardner Heathcock
1849–1917
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Joseph William "Peter" Gardner
1851–1942
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Nancy Jane Gardner Butler
1853–1898
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Thomas Henry Gardner
1856–1924
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Martha Josephine Gardner Glenn
1858–1912
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Charles Alfred "Charlie" Gardner
1861–1952
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Priscilla Anna Gardner Ridgway
1865–1940
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