Ozem Gardner was born Sunday, February 12, 1797 in Osego County, New York .
he died Monday, April 19, 1880. his recorded age was 83.
The burial took place
some time in April 1880.
Contact Walnut Grove and Flint Cemeteries for more information.
Ozem Gardner, who lives just over the line in Franklin Co. died April 19, 1880, aged 83yrs 2m 7 da. He was born in Olsego Co., NY and came to Franklin Co. in 1817. He purchased the farm where he lived in 1820, and was married to Jane Wilson February 20, 1823. He was an early abolitionist, keeping a station on the underground railroad and assisted over 200 fugitives to gain their freedom. In early life he joined the M.E. Church. (Exact location on Lot unknown).