GARDNER, Minerva - Putnam

Mrs. Minerva Gardner, who would have been 87 years old Saturday died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Blackwell of south Indiana street, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock following a paralytic stroke. She was the last of a large family. Mrs. Gardner spent her entire life with the exception of 18 months in Putnam County near Manhattan. She has been a member of the Manhattan Christian Church for many years. The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. William Blackwell and Mrs. Dora Cherry of Greencastle and four sons Joe Gardner of Princeton; Elisha Gardner of Manhattan and John Hotten of Lawrence by a former marriage (note only three mentioned) and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian Church of Manhattan.  Burial will be in the Manhattan cemetery. Mrs. Grace Pollom will be in charge of the funeral services.

Source: Greencastle Herald 9 March 1931 p 1

The will of Minerva Gardner, aged Greencastle woman who died recently was admitted to probate in the Putman Circuit Court this morning. Eloise Walker, a granddaughter was named executorix.  The will disposes of an estate valued at $1000 consisting of real estate worth $900 and personal property value at $100.  Heirs are four sons: John D. Hooten; Joe E. Gardner; Elza Gardner and George Gardner and two daughters, Fena Blackwell and Dora Cherry. -kbz