WILLIAM G. GARDINER, B. S., M. D., has been a member of the Toledo medical fraternity for twelve years.  He is thoroughly acquainted, both theoretically and practically, with everything pertaining to the science of medicine, and has a large practice.  That he may keep in line with modern research and ideas, he has joined several societies which are very beneficial to the members of the profession, among these being the Northwestern and the Ohio State Medical Societies, and also the Microscopical Society.
     A son of John and Margaret (Gilfillan) Gardiner, our subject was born Apr. 18, 1850, near Hamilton, Canada.  His father was a merchant and also an agriculturist, and was a successful business man.  He was born in Scotland, as was also his wife, who died in Canada in 1875.  A few years after that event Mr. Gardner removed to Iowa, where he departed this life May 25, 1894, at the good old age of seventy years.  The union of himself and wife was blessed with ten children, four daughters and six sons.  Two of the number died in infancy, and three in adult years.
     William G. Gardiner received his primary education in the public schools of Buffalo, N. Y., but supplemented this with training at the Toronto Normal School.  He then engaged in teaching for thirteen years, and was very successful in the profession.  During this time he attended Toronto University, from which he received the degree of B. S., and then took up his medical studies in the Toronto School of Medicine.
     In the year 1880 Dr. Gardiner came to Toledo and engaged in teaching school, still, however, keeping up the study of medicine.  In 1883 he entered the Toledo Medical College, being a member of the first graduation class (1883) and one of seven who obtained degrees.  Since that time he has been honored with several professorships in the college - was Demonstrator of Anatomy, Lecturer on Physiology, and held the chairs of Chemistry and Principles and Practice of Medicine.  During this time he kept up his general practice, in which he met with encouragement and gratifying success from the first.  In 1884 he was elected President of the Toledo, Maumee & Detroit Electric Railway Company, and still holds that position of trust.  He is also a member of the Oxygenated Fuel Oil Company of Toledo, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Edgewater Association.
     In 1875 Dr. Gardiner married Miss Mary Paterson, a native of Canada, her parents being David and Agnes (Murray) Paterson.  The Doctor and wife have five children, four sons and a daughter, who are named as follows:  John P., Agnes M., William G., Roy J. and George R.  Dr. Gardiner in politics is a stanch Republican.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 449

NATHAN GARDNER, one of the honored pioneers and prominent agriculturists of Lucas County, now living on his farm in Oregon Township, was born April 5, 1821, in Wayne County, N. Y., being the eldest in the family of three children born to Robert and Catherine (Chapple) Gardner.  Mercy, the next in order of birth, was the wife of Charles Coy, of Wood County, Ohio, where she made her home until her death, which occurred at an advanced age. Catherine, the other sister, still resides in this county.
     Robert Gardner, the father of our subject, came to this country as a British soldier in 1812, but joined the American troops and fought with them until the close of the war.  In 1830 he came to Ohio, and settled in Lucas County.  Here he purchased several acres of land and proceeded to clear a space on which to build his log cabin, the most fashionable residence of those early days.  It was soon completed, and the family took possession of their new home and began the struggle for existence, and arduous task, indeed, in those days.  He remained on this farm until his death, which occurred at the advanced age of seventy-eight years.  The mother was native of New York State, and passed away at the age of thirty-five years.
     Our subject spent his early life at home on the farm with his father, attending the common schools with his father, attending the common schools of that day when not employed at work on the farm or hunting in the forests near his home.  When nineteen years of age he became a sailor on the lakes, running between Toledo and Buffalo and followed his vocation for about five years.  Becoming convinced at the end of that time that this was not his calling, he gave up the occupation and returned to this county, purchasing the farm of forty acres on which he now resides, which at that time was in a wild, uncultivated state.  Toledo was but a small village, and the land that now comprises the fertile farm was bought for $2.50 per acre.  The land was all covered with a heavy growth of timber, and Mr. Gardner, being young and energetic, immediately set about clearing and cultivating it and adding the necessary improvements.  This was soon accomplished by the occasional aid of a few friends and neighbors and by his own industry and determination to succeed.  First a substantial log cabin made its appearance among the lofty forest trees, and day by day other improvements were added, until in a few short years a flourishing farm took the place of the wilderness.  Deer and other wide game were then in the county in abundance, and often made their appearance very near the house.  He has made his home on this farm since 1844, and has been an eye-witness of the great transformation that has taken place in this county since then.  He is a man highly respected in the community, and has been an important factor in the upbuilding and improvement of Oregon Township, taking an active interest in all pubic improvements and a very prominent part in agriculture and stock-raising.
     On the 12th of February, 1851, Mr. Gardner and Miss Sarah Ridout were united in marriage, and to the union ten children were born.  Robert S.  is a turner by trade, and resides in East Toledo; Thaddeus M. resides on the old homestead with his father; Isaac  also makes his home on the same farm; Maria Catherine is a wife of George Oakwood, of Toledo; Wallace Orlando, a well-driller by occupation, resides in Toledo; Grant is a resident of the city of Toledo; John G. resides in East Toledo; Addie E., no Mrs. James Rabbit, makes her home in Toledo; Nathan G. is a mail carrier of the same place.  The mother of this family was called to the land beyond Oct. 18, 1888, at her home on the old farm where she first went to housekeeping.
     Mr. Gardner is an old "Jackson Democrat," and has always taken an active interest in local politics.  He has served as Supervisor, Assessor and School Director, beside3s filling various other offices in his township.  He is not a member of any church, but is public-spirited and a liberal giver to any enterprise or good work that is for the betterment or improvement of the community in which he lives.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 414

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

ORRIN GILLETT, one of the sterling old pioneers of Lucas County, owns about four hundred and ten acres of valuable and very desirable farm land, and in addition to this owns three lots in Waterville.  In 1883 he built a beautiful home, and here, surrounded by the comforts and luxuries which his years of industry have provided, he intends to pass his remaining days.  Mr. Gillette was born in the town of Wellsfield, Conn., Aug. 22, 1812, and his parents, Ebenezer and Roxy Ann (Squires) Gillett, were also natives of the Nutmeg State.  The father was a farmer by occupation, and a man of good general education.  In the spring of 1834 he removed with his family to Wood County, first buying a tract of eighty acres, and subsequently one hundred and sixty acres more.  For nine years he continued to clear the timber from his farm and otherwise improve the place.  He then became a resident of Waterville, Ohio, where he lived for twenty years, and while there his de voted wife and helpmate died. Her husband afterwards married and moved to Kenosha, Mich. His death occurred at the age of eighty years, at Rives Station, Mich.  By his first union he had ten children, but three of whom are living, namely: Orrin; Jane, widow of a Mr. Dyer, and now living in Charleston, Ill.; and Rudolph.  Those deceased are Lucy, Laura and Lory (twins), Augustus, Milo and Henry.  Lovisa was the only child of the second marriage.
     Orrin Gillett passed his early years engaged in farm duties, and for about sixteen years made his home in Oswego County, N. Y., where he obtained a practical common-school education.  On coming to Wood County in 1834, he worked for his father at Waterville and later bought forty acres, which he cleared entirely by himself.  On this farm he made his home for two decades, having in the mean time bought another tract of forty-four acres, which he partially cleared.  He then moved to Waterville and purchased a general store, which he conducted for nine years and then sold out.  Turning his attention again to farming, he bought one hundred and eighty acres, nearly all of which he cleared and later rented.  He has served as School Director and as Road Supervisor.  In politics he is a stanch Republican, and is always interested in whatever tends to advance his party’s welfare.
     Sept. 14, 1834, Mr. Gillett married Louisa Smith, who was his faithful companion and help mate for fifty-three years, and was called from his side by death Dec. 31, 1887, when in her seventy-fifth year.  She was a daughter of Lemuel and Cynthia (Lamberson) Smith.  Three children  were born to our subject and wife.  The eldest died in infancy, unnamed; Roswell W., born Jan. 29, 1836, died Dec. 27, 1869; and Jane, born Dec. 19, 1840, married James Schoemaker, and is now living at home.    
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895 ~ Page 

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