Gardner C. Truman

An Omaha Pioneer Dead

Gardner C. Truman Called to His Reward

Gardner C. Truman, one of the pioneers of Nebraska, passed away at his home, 1743 South Twenty-sixth street, Thursday, at the advanced age of 80 years. Truman came to Omaha in 1857 and was in the employ of the government at what was known in the early days as ‘freighting’ between Omaha and Denver. During his innumerable overland trips, he had many thrilling adventures and narrow escapes from the Indians, which continually raided wagon trains. Few men have had the experiences passed through by Mr. Truman.

After the railroads were built across the plains, Mr. Truman settled on a farm in Sarpy county, about three miles from Millard, in this county, where he continued to reside until fifteen years ago when he moved to Omaha. His wife died a little over a year ago.

Mr. Truman leaves a daughter, Mrs. C. F. Jones, and two sons, Frank, a Union Pacific engineer, and Edwin, an artist.

The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, and interment will be at Forest Lawn. Rev. Newton Mann will conduct the services.

From the Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska), dated April 2, 1905