Who was James Gardner?

James Gardner (1814–1888) was born in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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James Gardner 1814–1888

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

Born 23 Dec 1814 · Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 29 Jan 1888 · Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father John Gardner

Mother Grace Grizzel Letham

Siblings Elisabeth Bessie Betsy Gardner, Grace , Janet Gardner, John Gardner, Margaret Gardner, Robert Gardner, Thomas Gardner

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Gardner

Grace Grizzel Letham

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1814, James Gardner entered the world in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to john gardner and grace grizzel letham. James Gardner passed away in 1888 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1814

Birth of James Gardner in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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1888

Death of James Gardner in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1725) to Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1814) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Gardner (1814–1888) was born in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 James 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 4 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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