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Benjamin Gardner 1731–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1731

Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island

Death Date: 02 Feb 1809

Death Location: Gardners' Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York

Father: Benjamin Gardner

Mother: Mary Howland

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Olin

Children(s): Nathaniel Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Simeon Gardner, Sarah Gardner, Alice Gardner, Eunice Gardner, Caleb Gardner, Margaret Gardner, Howland Gardner, Benjamin Gardner, Ann Gardner, Olin Gardner, Mary Gardner

The story of Benjamin Gardner began in 1731 in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island. Benjamin Gardner married Elizabeth Olin, and had children including Alice Gardner, Ann Gardner, Benjamin Gardner, Caleb Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Eunice Gardner, Howland Gardner, Margaret Gardner, Mary Gardner, Nathaniel Bryan Gardner, Olin Gardner, Sarah Gardner, Simeon Gardner. Benjamin Gardner passed away in 1809 in Gardners' Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Gardner began in 1731 in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island.
  • Benjamin Gardner married Elizabeth Olin, and had children including Alice Gardner, Ann Gardner, Benjamin Gardner, Caleb Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Eunice Gardner, Howland Gardner, Margaret Gardner, Mary Gardner, Nathaniel Bryan Gardner, Olin Gardner, Sarah Gardner, Simeon Gardner.
  • Benjamin Gardner passed away in 1809 in Gardners' Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Gardner
1673–1725
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Mary Howland
1694–1725
Birth Location: Tiverton, RI
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Olin
1737–1813
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
EO

Children(s)

Nathaniel Gardner
1765–1851
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
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Elizabeth Gardner
1761–1813
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
EG
Simeon Gardner
1754–1817
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
SG
Sarah Gardner
1772–1786
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
SG
Alice Gardner
1756–1847
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
AG
Eunice Gardner
1778–1779
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
EG
Caleb Gardner
1768–1842
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
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Margaret Gardner
1774–1788
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
MG
Howland Gardner
1763–1764
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, RI
HG
Benjamin Gardner
1759–1776
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
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Ann Gardner
1776–1790
Birth Location: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
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Olin Gardner
1770–1771
Birth Location: Stephentown, Washington, RI
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Mary Gardner
1757–1758
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, RI
MG

Benjamin Gardner's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gardner
1731–1809
Birth Place: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
Parents
Benjamin Gardner
1673–1725
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Mary Howland
1694–1725
Tiverton, RI
Grandparents
Nathaniel Gardner
1673–1734
Ingston, Washington, RI
Mary Greene?
1677–1690
Of Kingston, Washington, RI
Daniel Howland
1661–1712
Duxbury, Plymouth Mass
Mary Sampson
1670–1736
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benoni Gardiner
1637–1729
Dyer
1646–1729
Benjamin Green
1651–1681
Benjamin Green
1651–1681
Zoeth Howland
1635–1676
Abigail Kirby
1640–1678
Thomas Sampson
1638–1673
Mrs Sampson
1640–1672
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Gardiner
1599–1677
Sarah Slaughter
1591–1635
Samuel Eldred
1620–1697
Elizabeth
1622–1711
Henry Howland
1604–1671
Mary Newland
1609–1674

Benjamin Gardner's Descendants

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Benjamin Gardner (1731–02 Feb 1809) m. Elizabeth Olin (02 Jun 1737–04 Mar 1813)
  1. 1. Nathaniel (Bryan) Gardner 1765–1851 m. Hannah Briggs 1767–1847
    1. 1. Perry (Green) Gardner 1798–1827 m. Electa Allen 1783–1826 m. Electa Tilden 1801–1815
      1. 1. Nathaniel (Barton) Gardner 1844–1907
    2. 2. Benjamin Gardner 1800–1875 m. Electa Lamport 1800–1890
      1. 1. Nathaniel (Bradley) Gardner 1830–1851
      2. 2. Electa (Ann) Gardner 1842–1930 m. John Montgomery 1814–1864
        1. 1. Jane (Matida) Montgomery 1881–1987 m. Jacob (Benard) Hinkley 1884–1936
      3. 3. Benjamin Gardner 1823–1823
      4. 4. Lucinda (Sevella) Gardner 1837–1917 m. James Leithead 1811–1861
      5. 5. Joseph (Smith) Gardner 1847–1935 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Williams 1851–1934
        1. 1. Henreietta (Electa) Gardner 1880–1911 m. Joseph (Edward) Southwick 1876–1947
        2. 2. Joseph (Nethaniel) Gardner 1870–1886
        3. 3. Lucinda (Elezabeth) Gardner 1872–1948
        4. 4. Francis (Adna) Gardner 1887–1976
        5. 5. Andrew Gardner 1869–1973
        6. 6. Erma (Rebecca) Gardner 1876–1886
        7. 7. William (Fredrick) Gardner 1883–1919
        8. 8. Benjamin (Ezra) Gardner 1887–1959
        9. 9. Isaac (Moroni) Gardner 1885–1886
        10. 10. Hyrum (Chauncey) Gardner 1874–1966
      6. 6. William (Lamport) Gardner 1827–1893 m. Angeline Gould 1814–1857
      7. 7. Belinda (Sophia) Gardner 1829–1829
      8. 8. Martha (Belinda) Gardner 1839–1907 m. Daniel (Webster) Holdaway 1812–1862
      9. 9. Milo (Van Duzen) Gardner 1835–1908 m. Margaret Montgomery 1822–1865
      10. 10. Mahala Gardner 1833–1915 m. Dr. (Robert) Hughes 1813–1866 m. William (Riley) Cole 1816–1873
      11. 11. Hanna Gardner 1824–1861 m. George (Sterling) Mason 1806–1860
    3. 3. Margaret Gardner 1811–1878 m. Jonathan (Sawyer) Wells 1805–1867
      1. 1. Nathaniel (Otis) Wells 1833–1917
      2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Wells 1851–1932
      3. 3. Sarah Wells 1844–1912
        1. 1. William Drake 1867–
      4. 4. Judah (Smith) Wells 1846–1923 m. Adah (Eleanor) Lish 1868–
        1. 1. Jude (Otis) Wells 1901–1987 m. Marguerite Brautigam 1897–
        2. 2. Joseph (H) Wells 1891–
        3. 3. Wesley Wells 1893–
      5. 5. Hannah (Cemantha) Wells 1831–1905
      6. 6. Julia (Ann) Wells 1846–1846
      7. 7. Lyman (Briggs) Wells 1830–1908
    4. 4. Nathaniel Gardner 1791–1879 m. Rhoda Hammond 1775–1818
    5. 5. Alva Gardner 1794–1878 m. Durah Davis 1790–1811
    6. 6. Charity Gardner 1810–1866 m. Rustian Skelton 1782–1832
    7. 7. Diadame Gardner 1795–1867 m. Lemual Gray 1778–1812
    8. 8. Olive Gardner 1804–1805
    9. 9. Mary Gardner 1801–1801
    10. 10. Hannah Gardner 1788–1868 m. Chauncy Griswold 1771–1805
  2. 2. Elizabeth Gardner 1761–1813 m. Oliver Chapman 1764–1850 m. Mr. Harrington 1744–1778 m. Mr. Harrington 1759–1793
    1. 1. Clark Chapman 1807–1849
    2. 2. Ann Chapman 1796–1854
    3. 3. Sylvester Chapman 1798–1822
  3. 3. Simeon Gardner 1754–1817 m. Louise 1750–1793 m. Louise 1750–1771 m. Abigail Rathbone 1750–1867 m. Dorcas Gardner 1750–1813
    1. 1. Simeon (R.) Gardner 1817–1831
  4. 4. Sarah Gardner 1772–1786 m. Mr. Northrup 1755–1789
  5. 5. Alice Gardner 1756–1847 m. Justus Brockway 1739–1773
  6. 6. Eunice Gardner 1778–1779 m. Mr. Williams 1761–1795
  7. 7. Caleb Gardner 1768–1842 m. Eunice Northrup 1765–1795
    1. 1. Caleb Gardner 1789–1861 m. Lydia (Sweet) Tanner 1790–1864
      1. 1. Caroline Gardner 1814–1896
      2. 2. Caleb (Tanner) Gardner 1831–1901
        1. 1. John (C.) Gardner 1859–
        2. 2. Reno (E.) Gardner 1862– m. Eunice Briggs 1874–
        3. 3. Jessie Gardner 1883–
        4. 4. Fred (G.) Gardner 1868– m. Adelaide Wood 1870–
        5. 5. Eulis (M.) Gardner 1865–
        6. 6. Carrie (L.) Gardner 1870–
      3. 3. Lydia (L) Gardner 1831–1887 m. Britt Madison –1878
        1. 1. Louis (B.) Madison 1864–
      4. 4. Julia Gardner 1813–1886
      5. 5. Eliza Gardner 1824–1896
      6. 6. Eunice Gardner 1813–1892
      7. 7. Miles (L) Gardner 1824–1886 m. Hannah Adsit 1827–1906
        1. 1. Perry Gardner 1865–1948 m. Sarah Gardner 1876– m. Magdalina Gardner 1866–1930
        2. 2. Adelbert (Miles) Gardner 1868–1960 m. Ada (E) Williams 1878–1941
        3. 3. Arvilla Gardner 1855– m. Alpheus Bailey 1847–
    2. 2. Israel Gardner 1803–1845
    3. 3. Nicholas Gardner 1798–1872
    4. 4. Olive Gardner 1792–1793
    5. 5. Francis Gardner 1798–1877
    6. 6. Ira Gardner 1794–1869
    7. 7. George Gardner 1796–1865
    8. 8. Sylvester Gardner 1801–1889
  8. 8. Margaret Gardner 1774–1788 m. Mr. Congdell 1757–1791
  9. 9. Howland Gardner 1763–1764
  10. 10. Benjamin Gardner 1759–1776 m. Lucy Hawks 1755–1776 m. Lucy Hanks 1755–1776
  11. 11. Ann Gardner 1776–1790 m. Mr. Harrington 1759–1793
  12. 12. Olin Gardner 1770–1771
  13. 13. Mary Gardner 1757–1758

Benjamin Gardner's Timeline

8 Records

1731
1731
Birth of Benjamin Gardner in Exeter, Washington, RI
Exeter, Washington, RI
1731
1731
Birth of Benjamin Gardner in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
1732
2 Jun 1732
Age 1
Birth of Benjamin Gardner in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
1753
11 Nov 1753
Age 22
Benjamin Gardner was married in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
1809
02 Feb 1809
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Gardner in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1809
02 Feb 1809
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Gardner in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1809
02 Feb 1809
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Gardner in Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1809
4 Feb 1809
Age 78
Benjamin Gardner - Probate in Rensselaer, New York, USA
Rensselaer, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1732
    Event Place: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1731; Birth city: Exeter; Birth state: RI.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1731
    Event Place: Exeter, Washington, RI
    Record Source:
    [1] Gardner.FTW
    [2] v6t1512.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1731
    Event Place: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
    Record Source: briggs.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1753
    Event Place: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Oct 1938
    Record Source: briggs.FTW

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1939
    Record Source: briggs.FTW

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1939
    Record Source: briggs.FTW

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: See Note Page
    Record Source: Gardner.FTW

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1731; Birth city: Exeter; Birth state: RI.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] briggs.FTW
    [2] Gardner.FTW
    [3] v6t1512.FTW

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source: gardner.FTW

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gardners' Cemetery, Stephentown, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1791-1921; Index to Probate Records, 1794-1916; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Rensselaer County); Probate Place: Rensselaer, New York
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