John Currie Gardner

M, b. 14 February 1838, d. 23 November 1875
FatherMatthew Gardner1,2,3,4 b. 4 Oct 1809, d. 24 Jan 1878
MotherHelen Currie1,2,3,4 b. c 1816, d. 11 May 1899
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*John Currie Gardner was born on 14 February 1838 at Stoke Next Guildford, Surrey, England.1  
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1841 as the son of Matthew Gardner at Stoke Park Garden Cottage, Stoke Next Guildford, Surrey, England.2 
(Son) CensusJohn Currie Gardner appeared on the census of 1851 as the son of Matthew Gardner at Vale Lodge Cottage, Leatherhead, Surrey, England.3 
Milit-Beg*John Currie Gardner began military service on 13 November 1855 at Royal Artillery, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, having served for 19 years with almost 5 years served in Glbraltar. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant on the 12 December 1859 but was demoted to the rank of gunner after being tried by court marshal on four occasions.5 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 9 February 1875 at Woolwich, London, England, having been found "unfit for further service" as a result of a diagnosis of Bright's Disease [a kidney disease now described as acute or chronic nephritis].5 
Occupation*He was a pensioner soldier before 23 November 1875.4 
Death*He died on 23 November 1875 at Glenfinart Gardens, Kilmun, Argyllshire, Scotland, at age 37. The informant listed on the death certificate was Matthew Gardner.4 
Last Edited15 Aug 2011

Citations

  1. [S850] England, birth certificate for John Gardner, born 14 February 1838; citing 04/179/82, Guildford Union registration district and Guildford subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  2. [S712] 1841 census of England, Surrey, Guildford, p. 16, Matthew Gardiner household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 31 July 2011); citing HO107 piece 1080 folio 3/12 page 16.
  3. [S713] 1851 census of England, Surrey, Epsom, p. 36, Matthew Gardner household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 31 July 2011); citing HO107 piece 1592 folio 509 page 36.
  4. [S772] Scotland, death certificate for John Currie Gardner, 23 November 1875; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 06 August 2011); citing statutory deaths 510/00 0140, Argyllshire, Kilmun registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  5. [S773] Compiled service record, John Gardner, Gunner, discharge soldier number 2519, Royal Artillery; Chelsea Pensioners' British Army Service Records; digital images, Findmypast (http://findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 August 2011); citing WO97/1792/78 Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldier's Service Documents 1760-1913, The National Archives, Kew, England.