Current genealogy record
Generated at build time from the current GEDCOM (July 10, 2026). The record is validated by name and birth date so the page does not depend solely on a changeable GEDCOM ID.
- Born
- 10 May 1859 — New York, USA
- Died
- 10 May 1950 — Sammonsville, NY
- Burial
- Slate Hill Cemetery, Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY
Parents
- George Henry Fonda (29 Dec 1823–17 Oct 1910)
- Susan Catherine Vrooman (4 Oct 1825–8 Nov 1915)
Marriages and children
Willard J. Gardner (1852–1923)
Married 26 Nov 1884 — Green Island, NY
No children listed in the current GEDCOM.
m. Green Island, NY; [Tomorrow will hold double significance for Mr. and Mrs. William J. Gardner of 402 Sixteenth Street for they will not only observe the holiday but will celebrate their fifty-second wedding anniversary. The couple were married Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, 1884 in Green Island by Rev. Charles Havene. Mrs. Gardner was the former Carrie (Cora) Fonda, Niskayuna and Mr. Gardner is a native of Troy. Mr. Gardner retired ten years ago. At one time he was in the clothing business in Troy and later was a salesman for an Albany clothing concern. They have one son, Chaster Gardner and a granddaughter Miss Margaret Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner will observe the occasion quietly at their home with only members of the immediate family present. Troy NY Times Record, November 25, 1936]
Genealogy notes
b. NY; 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census, Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY; 1875 New York State Census, Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY; 1880 US Federal Census, Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY; d. Sammonsville, NY; bur. Slate Hill Cemetery, Sharon, Schoharie Co., NY; o. Glove Maker >> www.fonda.org <<
[Woman, Aged 91, Dies on Birthday - Mrs. Cora (Fonda) Gardner Passes Away at Willing Helpers Home - Mrs. Cora (Fonda) Gardner died at 1:04 this afternoon on her 91st birthday at the Willing Helpers Home for Women. She had been a member of the family at the home since February 29, 1929 and had been seriously ill since last October. Mrs. Gardner was born in Sharon Springs, May 10, 1859, the daughter of George and Susan (Vrooman) Fonda. She came to Johnstown in 1873 and had made her home here ever since. She was a member of the Methodist church and the WCTU. Members of her family on both sides served in the Civil War. The only survivor is a niece, Mrs. Ella Smith, of Keck Center. The body was removed to the Barter funeral home. Funeral will be announced later. Gloversville NY Leader Republican, Wednesday, May 10, 1950]