Who was Geraldine Gardner?

Geraldine Gardner (1916–1984) was born in Payson, Utah, Utah, United States and died in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Geraldine in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 18 generations of this lineage.

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Geraldine Gardner 1916–1984

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

Born 14 Oct 1916 · Payson, Utah, Utah, United States

Died 16 Jun 1984 · San Diego, San Diego, California, United States

Father Wayne Gardner

Mother Erma Wightman

Siblings Helen Gardner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Wayne Gardner

Erma Wightman

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Geraldine Gardner was born in 1916 in Payson, Utah, Utah, United States, the child of wayne gardner and erma wightman. Geraldine Gardner passed away in 1984 in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States.

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1916

Birth of Geraldine Gardner in Payson, Utah, Utah, United States

Birth

1984

Death of Geraldine Gardner in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Geraldine Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Stanton Quinton, Wiltshire, , England (1445) to Payson, Utah, Utah, USA (1916) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Geraldine Gardner (1916–1984) was born in Payson, Utah, Utah, United States and died in San Diego, San Diego, California, 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 Geraldine 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 18 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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