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Joseph Smith Gardner 1847–1935

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Gardner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 15 Mar 1847 · Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Died 20 Mar 1935 · Liberty, Weber, Utah, United States
Father Benjamin Gardner
Mother Electa Lamport (1800–1890)
Siblings Belinda Sophia Gardner, Benjamin Gardner, Electa Ann Gardner, Hanna Gardner, Lucinda Sevella Gardner, Mahala Gardner, Martha Belinda Gardner, Milo Vanduzen Gardner, Nathaniel Bradley Gardner, Thomas Gardner, William Lamport Gardner

Researchers connected through Joseph Gardner 1847–1935

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Smith Gardner was born in 1847 in Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, United States, the child of benjamin gardner and electa lamport. Joseph Smith Gardner passed away in 1935 in Liberty, Weber, Utah, United States.

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Life Timeline

1847
Birth of Joseph Smith Gardner in Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Birth
1935
Death of Joseph Smith Gardner in Liberty, Weber, Utah, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1637) to Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, United States (1847) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Gardner (1847–1935) was born in Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, United States and died in Liberty, Weber, 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 Joseph 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 7 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.

Joseph Gardner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Smith Gardner PTP
1847–1935
Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Parents
Unknown
Electa Lamport PTP
1800–1890
Sharon, Scholarie, New York
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Gardner's Descendants

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Joseph Smith Gardner PTP 1847–1935