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John C Breckinridge Gardner 1865–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1865

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 27 Jun 1948

Death Location: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA

Father: William Gardner

Mother: Elizabeth Wilson

Spouse(s): Grace Davidson

Children(s): Glenn Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner

The story of John C Breckinridge Gardner began in 1865 in Illinois, USA. In 1870, John C Breckinridge Gardner resided in Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. In 1880, John C Breckinridge Gardner resided in North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. John C Breckinridge Gardner married Grace Alice Davidson, and had children including Elizabeth J Gardner, Glenn D Gardner. John C Breckinridge Gardner passed away in 1948 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John C Breckinridge Gardner began in 1865 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, John C Breckinridge Gardner resided in Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, John C Breckinridge Gardner resided in North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • John C Breckinridge Gardner married Grace Alice Davidson, and had children including Elizabeth J Gardner, Glenn D Gardner.
  • John C Breckinridge Gardner passed away in 1948 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Gardner
1830–1914
Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Wilson
1832–1925
Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
EW

Spouses(s)

Grace Davidson
1880–1958
Birth Location: Virginia, Cass, Illinois
GD

Children(s)

Glenn Gardner
1904–1974
Birth Location: Virden, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
GG
Elizabeth Gardner
1907–
Birth Location: Virden, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
EG

John Gardner's Ancestors

Self
John Gardner
1865–1948
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
William Arthur Gardner
1830–1914
Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Wilson
1832–1925
Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (M) Gardner
1801–1852
Hart Co., Kentucky
Francis Perry
1811–1870
Kentucky
Jocelin Wilson
1802–1886
Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Butler
1805–1854
Fairfild, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Gardner
1776–1846
Esther Miller
1766–1805
William Wilson
1780–1849
Ann Parks
1770–1830
William Butler
1759–1821
Betheland Moore
1764–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1738–1781
Mary Foote\Simpson
1739–1781
Frances Foote
1742–1802

John Gardner's Descendants

1.
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John (C Breckinridge) Gardner (30 Aug 1865–27 Jun 1948) m. Grace (Alice) Davidson (9 Jan 1880–25 Nov 1958)
  1. 1. Glenn (D) Gardner 1904–1974
  2. 2. Elizabeth (J) Gardner 1907–

John Gardner's Timeline

9 Records

1865
30 Aug 1865
Birth of John C Breckinridge Gardner in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in Virden Ward 3, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Virden Ward 3, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 75
John C Breckinridge Gardner resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1948
27 Jun 1948
Age 83
Death of John C Breckinridge Gardner in North Otter Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
North Otter Township, Macoupin County, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1865
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T627_885; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 84-32
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T625_406; Page: 43A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 446
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 559; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0048; Image: 868.0; FHL microfilm: 2340294
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Family History Film: 1254232; Page: 247B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 0496
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 210A; Family History Library Film: 545749
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Virden Ward 3, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374322
    [7] Illinois, Select United Methodist Church Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Jacksonville
    Record Source: Illinois, Select United Methodist Church Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 12 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 210A; Family History Library Film: 545749

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Family History Film: 1254232; Page: 247B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 0496

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Virden Ward 3, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Virden Ward 3, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374322

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T625_406; Page: 43A; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 446

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 559; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0048; Image: 868.0; FHL microfilm: 2340294

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T627_885; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 84-32

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T627_885; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 84-32

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1948
    Event Place: North Otter Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Select United Methodist Church Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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