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Polly Gardner 1782–1866

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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
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Polly Gardner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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 11 Mar 1782 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Died 4 Mar 1866 · Ravenna, Portage, Ohio, United States
Father Nathaniel Gardner (1735–1832)
Mother Anna Bunker
Siblings Elijah Gardner, Pamela Gardner, Priscilla Gardner, Sally Gardner, Samuel Gardner, Thaddeus Gardner

Researchers connected through Polly Gardner 1782–1866

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Polly Gardner was born in 1782 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, the child of nathaniel gardner and anna bunker. Polly Gardner passed away in 1866 in Ravenna, Portage, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1782
Birth of Polly Gardner in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1866
Death of Polly Gardner in Ravenna, Portage, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Polly Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1782) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Polly Gardner (1782–1866) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ravenna, Portage, Ohio, 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 Polly 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 16 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.

Polly Gardner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Polly Gardner PTP
1782–1866
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Nathaniel Gardner PTP
1735–1832
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Abel Gardner PTP
1702–1771
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Priscilla Coffin PTP
1708–1792
Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown

Polly Gardner's Descendants

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Polly Gardner PTP 1782–1866