Who was Benjamin Gardner?

Benjamin Gardner (1800–1875) was born in Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States and died in Deweyville, Box Elder, Utah, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Gardner 1800–1875

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Aug 1800 · Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States

Died 3 Jul 1875 · Deweyville, Box Elder, Utah, United States

Father Nathaniel Bryan Gardner

Mother Hannah Briggs

Spouse Electa Lamport (1800–1890)

Children Belinda Sophia Gardner, Benjamin Gardner, Electa Ann Gardner, Hanna Gardner, Joseph Smith Gardner, Lucinda Sevella Gardner, Mahala Gardner, Martha Belinda Gardner, Milo Vanduzen Gardner, Nathaniel Bradley Gardner, Thomas Gardner, William Lamport Gardner

Siblings Alva Gardner, Charity Gardner, Diadame Gardner, Hannah Gardner, Margret Gardner, Mary Gardner, Nathaniel Gardner, Olive Gardner, Perry Green Gardner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Bryan Gardner

Hannah Briggs

Spouse(s)

Electa Lamport

Children

Belinda Sophia Gardner

Lucinda Sevella Gardner

Mahala Gardner

Martha Belinda Gardner

Milo Vanduzen Gardner

Nathaniel Bradley Gardner

Thomas Gardner

William Lamport Gardner

Biography

The story of Benjamin Gardner began in 1800 in Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States. Benjamin Gardner married electa lamport, and had children including belinda sophia gardner, benjamin gardner, electa ann gardner, hanna gardner, joseph smith gardner, lucinda sevella gardner, mahala gardner, martha belinda gardner, milo vanduzen gardner, nathaniel bradley gardner, thomas gardner, william lamport gardner. Benjamin Gardner passed away in 1875 in Deweyville, Box Elder, Utah, United States.

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Birth of Benjamin Gardner in Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States

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1875

Death of Benjamin Gardner in Deweyville, Box Elder, Utah, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1637) to Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States (1800) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Gardner (1800–1875) was born in Johnstown, Montgomery, New York, United States and died in Deweyville, Box Elder, Utah, United States. 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 Benjamin 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 6 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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