James Gardner1

M, b. 30 January 1823
FatherMathew Gardner1 b. 3 Mar 1801, d. 23 Aug 1878
MotherElizabeth Torrence1 b. c 1801
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*James Gardner was born on 30 January 1823 at Wishawtown, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1  
BaptismHe was baptized on 23 February 1823 at Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
(Member of household) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1841 as a member of the household of Mathew Gardner at Wishawtown, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.2 
Immigration*James Gardner immigrated circa 1843 to Canada.3 
Marriage*He married Isabella McLeod on 13 September 1848 at Scarborough, York, Canada West, British North America. The wedding party included Thomas Brownlie and Jane McDonald.4 
Birth of SonHis son Matthew Gardner was born circa 1850 at Canada.5,6 
Birth of SonHis son George Gardner was born circa 1852 at Canada.5,6 
Birth of SonHis son James Gardner was born circa 1853 at Canada.5,6 
Birth of SonHis son William Gardner was born on 31 May 1856 at Sydenham Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.5,6,7,3,8 
Birth of SonHis son John Gardner was born circa 1859 at Canada.5,6 
Occupation*James Gardner was a farmer between 1861 and 1871 at Sydenham Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.5,6 
Census*He appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Isabella Gardner on the census of 1861 at Sydenham Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada. The household also included Matthew Gardner, George Gardner, James Gardner, William Gardner, John Gardner and James Wilson.5 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Jane Gardner was born circa 1862 at Ontario, Canada.6 
CensusJames Gardner appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Isabella McLeod on the census of 1871 at Sydenham Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada. The household also included Matthew Gardner, George Gardner, James Gardner, William Gardner, John Gardner and James Wilson.6 
(Informant) DeathJames Gardner was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Mathew Gardner on 23 August 1878 at Sydenham Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.9 
OccupationJames Gardner was a farmer between 1881 and 1891 at St. Vincent Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.10,11 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Isabella McLeod on the census of 1881 at St. Vincent Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada. The household also included John Gardner.10 
CensusJames Gardner appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Isabella Gardner on the census of 1891 at St. Vincent Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.11 
OccupationJames Gardner was a farmer circa 1901 at Meaford Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.3 
(Father) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1901 as the father of William Gardner at Meaford Township, Grey, Ontario, Canada.3 
(Father) CensusJames Gardner appeared on the census of 1911 as the father of William Gardner at Boucher Street, Meaford, Grey, Ontario, Canada.8 

Family

Isabella McLeod b. c 1822
Marriage*James Gardner married Isabella McLeod on 13 September 1848 at Scarborough, York, Canada West, British North America. The wedding party included Thomas Brownlie and Jane McDonald.4 
Children
Last Edited4 Jul 2025

Citations

  1. [S1529] Cambusnethan Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 628/3, p. 113, James Gardener baptism (23 February 1823); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 23 July 2012); citing O.P.R. Births 628/00 0030 0015 CAMBUSNETHAN.

    p. 113
    1823

    James Gardener Son to Mathew Gardener Wishawtown & Elisabeth Torrance his spouse was born on the 30th Jany & baptd 23d Feby.  2d Ch.

  2. [S1534] 1841 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district, enumeration district (ED) 5, p. 3, Mathew Gardner household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 July 2012); citing GRO Census 1841 628/00 005/00 003.
  3. [S1730] 1901 census of Canada, Grey County, Ontario, population schedule, district 64, Meaford (Town), subdistrict D, division 3, p. 7, dwelling 79, family 79, William Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 27 June 2013); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-6468.
  4. [S1565] "Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928," digital images, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 07 August 2012), entry for James Gardner and Isabella McLeod, married 13 September 1848 in Home District; citing "District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858", microfilm series MS 248, roll 2; Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  5. [S1723] 1861 census of Ontario, Grey County, population schedule, district 1, Sydenham Township, p. 1, lines 26-33, James Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 12 May 2013); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll C-1028 - C-1029.
  6. [S1724] 1871 census of Canada, Grey County, Ontario, population schedule, district 37, Township of Sydenham, p. 34, dwelling 110, James Gardiner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 12 May 2013); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll C-9954.
  7. [S1727] Ontario marriage registrations, 14 March 1883, no. 003731, William Gardner and Elizabeth Jane Duncan; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 25 June 2013); citing Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1926, MS932, roll 42, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  8. [S1732] 1911 census of Canada, Grey County, Ontario, population schedule, district 73, subdistrict 39, Meaford, p. 9, dwelling 104, family 105, James Gordiner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 27 June 2013); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-20374.
  9. [S1538] Ontario Registrar General, Registrations of Deaths, 1869-, Matthew Gardner registration no. 004003 (23 August 1878); digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 25 July 2012); citing microfilm MS 935, roll 18, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  10. [S1725] 1881 census of Canada, Grey County, Ontario, population schedule, district 128, Township of St. Vincent, p. 39, dwelling 172, family 175, James Gardiner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 25 June 2013); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll C-13261.
  11. [S1726] 1891 census of Canada, Grey County, Ontario, population schedule, district 67, Township of St. Vincent, divsion no. 3, p. 4, family 19, James Gardner household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 25 June 2013); citing Library and Archives Canada microfilm roll T-6338.