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Gardiner, Samuel Smith, 1789-1859

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1789-1850
  • Existence: 1789 - 1850

Biographical Note

Samuel S. Gardiner married Mary Catherine L’Hommedieu, August 7, 1823. Samuel and Mary Gardiner lived on the family estate referred to by the family as Abbey Manor. In addition to managing the estate, Samuel was a practicing attorney. Samuel and Mary had three daughters: Mary L’Hommedieu, Phoebe Dalton and Francis Eliza. Mary Catherine died January 28, 1838. His second wife was Susan F. Mott whom he married in the mid-1840s. Samuel S. Gardiner died March 21, 1859. His estate was left to his three daughters. Mary Gardiner Horsford’s share was divided among her four daughters.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Horsford Family papers

 File
Identifier: MC 5
Abstract

The Horsford Family Papers comprises a collection of papers created by various members of the Horsford, Gardiner, and L’Hommedieu families.

Dates: Created: 1681-1954; Other: Majority of material found in 1840-1893; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1966