Who was George Gardner?

George Gardner (1656–1750) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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George Gardner 1656–1750

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1656 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 Feb 1750 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Gardiner Esq

Mother Priscilla Grafton

Siblings Ann Gardner, Anna Gardner, Benjamin Gardner, Deborah Gardner, Esther Gardner, George Gardner, George Grafton Gardner, Hannah Gardner, James Gardner, John Gardner, John Sanders, Joseph Gardner, Joseph Grafton Gardner, Mary Coffin, Mary Gardner, Mehetable Dans, Mehitable Gardner, Miriam Gardner, Nathaniel Gardner, Priscilla Gardner, Priscilla Gardner Arthur, Rachel Gardner, Rachell Gardner, Richard Gardner, Ruth Coffin, Ruth Gardner, Samuel Gardner, Sarah Gardner

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Gardiner Esq

Priscilla Grafton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1656, George Gardner entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john gardiner esq and priscilla grafton. George Gardner passed away in 1750 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1656

Birth of George Gardner in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1750

Death of George Gardner in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Sherborne, West Dorset District, Dorset, England (1592) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1656) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Gardner (1656–1750) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have George 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.