Gaarder bought 120 acres from his father in 1860 and has Since added more ; he now owns 260 acres and raises corn, oats, wheat, horses, cows, sheep, hogs and poultry ; selling pork and beef principally and making butter for the market. Married Miss Annie Husemon, of Newark Township, Feb. 20, 1868, and has five children — Nellie, born Jan. 30, 1869: Perry E., Aug. 5, 1871 ; Bertha, Nov. 23, 1873; Ida H., June 7, 1876 ; Herbert C, April 13, 1879^ He was Assessor for 1870 and 1871 ; Side Supeivisor for four years and is again for 1879 ; was Clerk of School District nine yeais ; is Treasurer School District for 1879;