Fruits of Henry Gardner Missionary Experience

The following is a history of Gladys Maloy Carpenter (youngest daughter of Marion Daniel and Ada Lee Maloy). Her family was brought into the church by Henry Gardner. I was introduced to this story by relatives of the Maloys who searched out Henry Gardner's grave in Spanish Fork, and happened to be there at the same time my sister was visiting the graves of our Gardner relatives this past Memorial Day.

Sweet Memories of a Child

Serena Evenson Gardner History: from Bronson Gardner

I have recently come in contact with a relative, Bronson Gardner, who has graciously shared some genealogical information he had gathered. He is a descendant of Serena's son Syrenus. Below is a picture of Serena Gardner that I didn't have a copy of, as well as links to some original documents that I received from Bronson.

Serena Gardner’s Name from Official Norwegian Records

Serena and Henrick (first husband) leaving State Church

Serena and Henrick Marriage Records

Utah Supreme Court Decision, 1913 Gardner v. Gardner

Deseret News Article mentions Serena (10 Oct 1896)