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Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner 1882–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 November 1882

Birth Location: Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America

Death Date: 30 September 1964

Death Location: Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William Conklin

Mother: Jane Gore

Spouse(s): George Gardner

Children(s): Merlyn Gardner, Vivian Gardner, Geraldine Gardner, Narka Gardner, Dale Gardner

The story of Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner began in 1882 in Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America. In 1900, Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided in Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided in Salt River, Adair, Missouri, USA. Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner married George M Gardner, and had children including Dale Gardner, Geraldine L Gardner, Merlyn B Gardner, Narka L Gardner, Vivian L Gardner. Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner passed away in 1964 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner began in 1882 in Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided in Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided in Salt River, Adair, Missouri, USA.
  • Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner married George M Gardner, and had children including Dale Gardner, Geraldine L Gardner, Merlyn B Gardner, Narka L Gardner, Vivian L Gardner.
  • Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner passed away in 1964 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Zelma Gardner's Ancestors

Self
Zelma Gardner
1882–1964
Birth Place: Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Parents
William Henry Conklin
1852–1941
Bath, Mason, Illinois, USA
Jane (Elizabeth (Jennie)) Gore
1853–1908
Mason City, Mason, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
John Conklin
1830–
Ohio
Catherine Conklin
1833–
Tennessee
Edwin Gore
1816–1860
Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Jane (Stuart) Thompson
1820–1904
Green Shields, Antrim County, Ireland, UK
Great-Grandparents
Richard Gore
1780–
Frances unknown
1795–
Alexander Thompson
1779–1875
Margaretta Stuart
1800–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
unknown Gore
1860–
William Dr
1746–1825
Ann Gooch
1755–1830
William Stewart
1790–1876
Mary Larty
1787–1882

Zelma Gardner's Descendants

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Zelma (Pearl Conklin) Gardner (19 November 1882–30 September 1964) m. George (M) Gardner (abt 1884–)
  1. 1. Merlyn (B) Gardner 1914–
  2. 2. Vivian (L) Gardner 1915–
  3. 3. Geraldine (L) Gardner 1918–
  4. 4. Narka (L) Gardner 1924–
  5. 5. Dale Gardner 1911–

Zelma Gardner's Timeline

5 Records

1882
19 November 1882
Birth of Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner in Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 18
Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided here in Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA
Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided here in Salt River, Adair, Missouri, USA
Salt River, Adair, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner resided here in Brashear, Brashear, Adair, Missouri, USA
Brashear, Brashear, Adair, Missouri, USA
1964
30 September 1964
Age 82
Death of Zelma Pearl Conklin Gardner in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America
Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 November 1882
    Event Place: Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Edina Sentinel and Knox County Democrat; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Edina, Missouri, USA; ,0.72279245,0.48770013,0.93566

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Adair County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Edina Sentinel and Knox County Democrat; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Edina, Missouri, USA; ,0.72279245,0.48770013,0.93566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salt River, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salt River, Adair, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brashear, Brashear, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brashear, Adair, Missouri; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340909

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brashear, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Edina Sentinel and Knox County Democrat; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Edina, Missouri, USA; ,0.72279245,0.48770013,0.93566

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 September 1964
    Event Place: Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Edina Sentinel and Knox County Democrat; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Edina, Missouri, USA; ,0.72279245,0.48770013,0.93566

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Edina Sentinel and Knox County Democrat; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1964; Publication Place: Edina, Missouri, USA; ,0.72279245,0.48770013,0.93566

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