Who was Alexander Gardner?

Alexander Gardner (1808–1887) was born in Tweedsmuir, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Waverley Hydropathic, Melrose. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Alexander Gardner 1808–1887

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 May 1808 · Tweedsmuir, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 28 Feb 1887 · Waverley Hydropathic, Melrose

Father James Gardner

Mother Jane Gray

Siblings Andrew Gardner, Anne Mary Gardner, Ebenezer Gardner, George Gardner, James Gardner, Janet Gardner, Jessie Gardner, John Gardner, Robert Gardner

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Gardner

Jane Gray

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Children

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Biography

In 1808, Alexander Gardner entered the world in Tweedsmuir, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to james gardner and jane gray. Alexander Gardner passed away in 1887 in Waverley Hydropathic, Melrose.

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Birth of Alexander Gardner in Tweedsmuir, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1887

Death of Alexander Gardner in Waverley Hydropathic, Melrose

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland (1388) to Tweedsmuir, Scotland, United Kingdom (1808) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Gardner (1808–1887) was born in Tweedsmuir, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Waverley Hydropathic, Melrose. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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