Who was Robert Gardner?

Robert Gardner (1818–1877) was born in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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Robert Gardner 1818–1877

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

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

Born 16 Jul 1818 · Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 23 Aug 1877 · Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada

Father John Gardner

Mother Grace Grizzel Letham

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Gardner

Grace Grizzel Letham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Gardner began in 1818 in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Robert Gardner passed away in 1877 in Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Robert Gardner in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1877

Death of Robert Gardner in Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1725) to Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1818) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Gardner (1818–1877) was born in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada. 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 Robert 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.
: 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.