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Gardner B Jones 1900–1977

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gardner Jones in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 8 Dec 1900 · Rhode Island
Died 29 Mar 1977 · San Francisco
Father Elsie Boyd
Children Donald E Jones
Siblings Elsie E Shaw
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Researchers connected through Gardner Jones 1900–1977

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Immediate Family

Parents
Elsie Boyd
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1900, Gardner B Jones entered the world in Rhode Island, born to elsie boyd. Gardner B Jones had children including donald e jones. Gardner B Jones passed away in 1977 in San Francisco.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1900
Birth of Gardner B Jones in Rhode Island
Birth
1977
Death of Gardner B Jones in San Francisco
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gardner Jones

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1797) to Rhode Island, USA (1900) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardner Jones (1900–1977) was born in Rhode Island and died in San Francisco. 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 Gardner 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Elsie Boyd
Father
Jones US Census Records
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Gardner Jones's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gardner B Jones PTP
1900–1977
Rhode Island
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Gardner Jones's Descendants

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Gardner B Jones PTP 1900–1977