aged 51 yrs
Plat Book A, Page 192
District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961
Name: Lawrence Gardner
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Sep 1899
Event Place: District of Columbia
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Birth Year (Estimated): 1848
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Burial Date: 21 Sep 1899
Cemetery: Glenwood
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Frame Number: 2816
Record Number: 55
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DIED THIS MORNING
Mr. Lawrence Gardner Expires After a Lingering Illness.
IDENTIFIED WITH THE DISTRICT
Prominant on All Charitable and Progressive Occasions.
A DEVOTED DEMOCRAT
Mr. Lawrence Gardner died this morning at 8 o’clock at his residence, No. 135 T street northwest, from dropsy, the result of kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for the past three years. He had been growing steadily worse for the past six weeks, and his death was expected, but he displayed unusual cheerfulness three of four days ago, which led his near and dear ones to renew their hopes for his recovery. This apparent recuperation was only a symptom of his malady, however, and he passed away this morning peacefully, as if going to sleep.
Mr. Gardner was born in Glasgow, Scotland, December 11, 1847, and his parents came to the United States four years later. In 1859 they took up their residence in this city, his father, Alexander Gardner, being a photographer, whose gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets became popular and notable. Young Gardner, after receiving an excellent education, was associated with his father for some time, but afterward, branched out in business for himself. He was one of the incorporators and for many years the secretary of the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association, which during its early career was one of the most popular life insurance organizations in the District. It was operated upon the assessment system, which was not then known to be, as it now is, unwise and impracticable when subjected to the test of time. When the inevitable trouble that must overtake such undertakings came Mr. Gardner exercised all his remarkable executive ability to avert it, but it was beyond his power. But even in the criticism that invariably follows such an outcome no breath was ever directed against his integrity.
Prominent as a Democrat.
In the democratic party Mr. Gardner had always held high place, and the many responsible positions he has occupied in its active machinery have been filled with satisfaction to party leaders and the members at large as well. At the time of his death he was the member of the democratic national committee for the District of Columbia and secretary of the national association of democratic clubs, which embraces every democratic organization in the country. He was several terms secretary of the democratic congressional committee. At the first inauguration of President Cleveland Mr. Gardner was secretary of the executive committee having the celebration in charge, and at Cleveland’s second inauguration he was the chairman of the committee on the inaugural ball. He was chairman of the executive committee which had charge of the arrangements in connection with the centennial celebration of the laying of the corner stone of the United States Capitol. At the time of his death Mr. Gardner was a member of the board of directors and the treasurer of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum.
Mr. Gardner’s domestic life was a blessed one. Despite his activity in public affairs, he was devoted to his home. He married, many years ago, Miss Keating, who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Miss Elizabeth Gardner, and two adopted daughters, Mrs. David Moore and Mrs. Harry W. Houser.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the services will probably be held at St. Patrick's Church, Thursday morning, where requiem mass will be said. Mr. Gardner was attended in his last days by his devoted friend and religious advisor, Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, and he will preach the sermon at the mass.
Many telegrams of sympathy were received at the late residence of Mr. Gardner today from friends all over the country.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 19, 1899, page 1
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DIED,
GARDNER. On Tuesday, September 19, 1899, LAWRENCE GARDNER, aged fifty-one years.
Funeral from St. Patrick's Church Thursday, September 21, at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment private.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 20, 1899
------------
The will of the late Lawrence Gardner was filed today for probate in the office of the register of wills for the District of Columbia. All of his property is left to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 25, 1899, page 8
Plat Book A, Page 192
District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961
Name: Lawrence Gardner
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Sep 1899
Event Place: District of Columbia
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Birth Year (Estimated): 1848
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Burial Date: 21 Sep 1899
Cemetery: Glenwood
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Frame Number: 2816
Record Number: 55
------------
DIED THIS MORNING
Mr. Lawrence Gardner Expires After a Lingering Illness.
IDENTIFIED WITH THE DISTRICT
Prominant on All Charitable and Progressive Occasions.
A DEVOTED DEMOCRAT
Mr. Lawrence Gardner died this morning at 8 o’clock at his residence, No. 135 T street northwest, from dropsy, the result of kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for the past three years. He had been growing steadily worse for the past six weeks, and his death was expected, but he displayed unusual cheerfulness three of four days ago, which led his near and dear ones to renew their hopes for his recovery. This apparent recuperation was only a symptom of his malady, however, and he passed away this morning peacefully, as if going to sleep.
Mr. Gardner was born in Glasgow, Scotland, December 11, 1847, and his parents came to the United States four years later. In 1859 they took up their residence in this city, his father, Alexander Gardner, being a photographer, whose gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets became popular and notable. Young Gardner, after receiving an excellent education, was associated with his father for some time, but afterward, branched out in business for himself. He was one of the incorporators and for many years the secretary of the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association, which during its early career was one of the most popular life insurance organizations in the District. It was operated upon the assessment system, which was not then known to be, as it now is, unwise and impracticable when subjected to the test of time. When the inevitable trouble that must overtake such undertakings came Mr. Gardner exercised all his remarkable executive ability to avert it, but it was beyond his power. But even in the criticism that invariably follows such an outcome no breath was ever directed against his integrity.
Prominent as a Democrat.
In the democratic party Mr. Gardner had always held high place, and the many responsible positions he has occupied in its active machinery have been filled with satisfaction to party leaders and the members at large as well. At the time of his death he was the member of the democratic national committee for the District of Columbia and secretary of the national association of democratic clubs, which embraces every democratic organization in the country. He was several terms secretary of the democratic congressional committee. At the first inauguration of President Cleveland Mr. Gardner was secretary of the executive committee having the celebration in charge, and at Cleveland’s second inauguration he was the chairman of the committee on the inaugural ball. He was chairman of the executive committee which had charge of the arrangements in connection with the centennial celebration of the laying of the corner stone of the United States Capitol. At the time of his death Mr. Gardner was a member of the board of directors and the treasurer of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum.
Mr. Gardner’s domestic life was a blessed one. Despite his activity in public affairs, he was devoted to his home. He married, many years ago, Miss Keating, who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Miss Elizabeth Gardner, and two adopted daughters, Mrs. David Moore and Mrs. Harry W. Houser.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the services will probably be held at St. Patrick's Church, Thursday morning, where requiem mass will be said. Mr. Gardner was attended in his last days by his devoted friend and religious advisor, Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, and he will preach the sermon at the mass.
Many telegrams of sympathy were received at the late residence of Mr. Gardner today from friends all over the country.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 19, 1899, page 1
------------
DIED,
GARDNER. On Tuesday, September 19, 1899, LAWRENCE GARDNER, aged fifty-one years.
Funeral from St. Patrick's Church Thursday, September 21, at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment private.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 20, 1899
------------
The will of the late Lawrence Gardner was filed today for probate in the office of the register of wills for the District of Columbia. All of his property is left to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 25, 1899, page 8
aged 51 yrs
Plat Book A, Page 192
District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961
Name: Lawrence Gardner
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Sep 1899
Event Place: District of Columbia
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Birth Year (Estimated): 1848
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Burial Date: 21 Sep 1899
Cemetery: Glenwood
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Frame Number: 2816
Record Number: 55
------------
DIED THIS MORNING
Mr. Lawrence Gardner Expires After a Lingering Illness.
IDENTIFIED WITH THE DISTRICT
Prominant on All Charitable and Progressive Occasions.
A DEVOTED DEMOCRAT
Mr. Lawrence Gardner died this morning at 8 o’clock at his residence, No. 135 T street northwest, from dropsy, the result of kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for the past three years. He had been growing steadily worse for the past six weeks, and his death was expected, but he displayed unusual cheerfulness three of four days ago, which led his near and dear ones to renew their hopes for his recovery. This apparent recuperation was only a symptom of his malady, however, and he passed away this morning peacefully, as if going to sleep.
Mr. Gardner was born in Glasgow, Scotland, December 11, 1847, and his parents came to the United States four years later. In 1859 they took up their residence in this city, his father, Alexander Gardner, being a photographer, whose gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets became popular and notable. Young Gardner, after receiving an excellent education, was associated with his father for some time, but afterward, branched out in business for himself. He was one of the incorporators and for many years the secretary of the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association, which during its early career was one of the most popular life insurance organizations in the District. It was operated upon the assessment system, which was not then known to be, as it now is, unwise and impracticable when subjected to the test of time. When the inevitable trouble that must overtake such undertakings came Mr. Gardner exercised all his remarkable executive ability to avert it, but it was beyond his power. But even in the criticism that invariably follows such an outcome no breath was ever directed against his integrity.
Prominent as a Democrat.
In the democratic party Mr. Gardner had always held high place, and the many responsible positions he has occupied in its active machinery have been filled with satisfaction to party leaders and the members at large as well. At the time of his death he was the member of the democratic national committee for the District of Columbia and secretary of the national association of democratic clubs, which embraces every democratic organization in the country. He was several terms secretary of the democratic congressional committee. At the first inauguration of President Cleveland Mr. Gardner was secretary of the executive committee having the celebration in charge, and at Cleveland’s second inauguration he was the chairman of the committee on the inaugural ball. He was chairman of the executive committee which had charge of the arrangements in connection with the centennial celebration of the laying of the corner stone of the United States Capitol. At the time of his death Mr. Gardner was a member of the board of directors and the treasurer of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum.
Mr. Gardner’s domestic life was a blessed one. Despite his activity in public affairs, he was devoted to his home. He married, many years ago, Miss Keating, who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Miss Elizabeth Gardner, and two adopted daughters, Mrs. David Moore and Mrs. Harry W. Houser.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the services will probably be held at St. Patrick's Church, Thursday morning, where requiem mass will be said. Mr. Gardner was attended in his last days by his devoted friend and religious advisor, Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, and he will preach the sermon at the mass.
Many telegrams of sympathy were received at the late residence of Mr. Gardner today from friends all over the country.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 19, 1899, page 1
------------
DIED,
GARDNER. On Tuesday, September 19, 1899, LAWRENCE GARDNER, aged fifty-one years.
Funeral from St. Patrick's Church Thursday, September 21, at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment private.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 20, 1899
------------
The will of the late Lawrence Gardner was filed today for probate in the office of the register of wills for the District of Columbia. All of his property is left to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 25, 1899, page 8
Plat Book A, Page 192
District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961
Name: Lawrence Gardner
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Sep 1899
Event Place: District of Columbia
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Birth Year (Estimated): 1848
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Burial Date: 21 Sep 1899
Cemetery: Glenwood
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Frame Number: 2816
Record Number: 55
------------
DIED THIS MORNING
Mr. Lawrence Gardner Expires After a Lingering Illness.
IDENTIFIED WITH THE DISTRICT
Prominant on All Charitable and Progressive Occasions.
A DEVOTED DEMOCRAT
Mr. Lawrence Gardner died this morning at 8 o’clock at his residence, No. 135 T street northwest, from dropsy, the result of kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for the past three years. He had been growing steadily worse for the past six weeks, and his death was expected, but he displayed unusual cheerfulness three of four days ago, which led his near and dear ones to renew their hopes for his recovery. This apparent recuperation was only a symptom of his malady, however, and he passed away this morning peacefully, as if going to sleep.
Mr. Gardner was born in Glasgow, Scotland, December 11, 1847, and his parents came to the United States four years later. In 1859 they took up their residence in this city, his father, Alexander Gardner, being a photographer, whose gallery on Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets became popular and notable. Young Gardner, after receiving an excellent education, was associated with his father for some time, but afterward, branched out in business for himself. He was one of the incorporators and for many years the secretary of the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association, which during its early career was one of the most popular life insurance organizations in the District. It was operated upon the assessment system, which was not then known to be, as it now is, unwise and impracticable when subjected to the test of time. When the inevitable trouble that must overtake such undertakings came Mr. Gardner exercised all his remarkable executive ability to avert it, but it was beyond his power. But even in the criticism that invariably follows such an outcome no breath was ever directed against his integrity.
Prominent as a Democrat.
In the democratic party Mr. Gardner had always held high place, and the many responsible positions he has occupied in its active machinery have been filled with satisfaction to party leaders and the members at large as well. At the time of his death he was the member of the democratic national committee for the District of Columbia and secretary of the national association of democratic clubs, which embraces every democratic organization in the country. He was several terms secretary of the democratic congressional committee. At the first inauguration of President Cleveland Mr. Gardner was secretary of the executive committee having the celebration in charge, and at Cleveland’s second inauguration he was the chairman of the committee on the inaugural ball. He was chairman of the executive committee which had charge of the arrangements in connection with the centennial celebration of the laying of the corner stone of the United States Capitol. At the time of his death Mr. Gardner was a member of the board of directors and the treasurer of St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum.
Mr. Gardner’s domestic life was a blessed one. Despite his activity in public affairs, he was devoted to his home. He married, many years ago, Miss Keating, who survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Miss Elizabeth Gardner, and two adopted daughters, Mrs. David Moore and Mrs. Harry W. Houser.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the services will probably be held at St. Patrick's Church, Thursday morning, where requiem mass will be said. Mr. Gardner was attended in his last days by his devoted friend and religious advisor, Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, and he will preach the sermon at the mass.
Many telegrams of sympathy were received at the late residence of Mr. Gardner today from friends all over the country.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 19, 1899, page 1
------------
DIED,
GARDNER. On Tuesday, September 19, 1899, LAWRENCE GARDNER, aged fifty-one years.
Funeral from St. Patrick's Church Thursday, September 21, at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment private.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 20, 1899
------------
The will of the late Lawrence Gardner was filed today for probate in the office of the register of wills for the District of Columbia. All of his property is left to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner.
Evening Star
Washington, D.C.
September 25, 1899, page 8
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