James L. Gardiner

Background

Gardiner, James L. was born on April 2, 1872 in Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada. Son of Thomas and Amy (Wright).

Education

Graduate Model Teachers’ Training School, 1890. Bachelor of Divinity, Garrett Biblical Institute, 1901. Doctor of Divinity, De Pauw University, 1914.

Career

Came to the United States, 1895, naturalized citizen, 1902. Ordained ministry Methodist Episcopal Church, 1901. Pastor Saint Clair, Michigan, 1901-1904, Tabernacle Church, Detroit, 1904-1908, First Church, Trenton, New Jersey, 1908-1913, Saint Paul’s Church, South Bend, Indiana, 1913-1922, Austin Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago, 1922-1929, Saint James’ Church, Chicago, 1929-1934, State Street Church, Trenton, New Jersey, since 1934.

Achievements

• James L. Gardiner has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as special preacher under National War Work Council, Young Men's Christian Association in England and France, 1918-1919. Mason (32°).; Clubs: Union League (Chicago).

Connections

Married Mary A. Stansfield, June 18, 1901.

Father:

Thomas Gardiner

Mother:

Amy (Wright). Gardiner

Spouse:

Mary A. Stansfield