Robert Gardner

M, b. 17 August 1791, d. 19 August 1863
FatherMatthew Gardner1,2
MotherMargaret Martine1,2
Relationship3rd great-grandfather of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Gardner Y-DNA
Marriage*Robert Gardner married Ann Robertson, daughter of James Robertson and Ann Thomson. 
Birth*Robert Gardner was born on 17 August 1791 at Wishawtown, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1  
BaptismHe was baptized on 4 September 1791 at Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Birth of SonHis son Matthew Gardner was born on 5 May 1815 at Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.3 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Ann Gardner was born on 4 November 1818 at Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.4 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Margaret Gardner was born on 5 February 1821 at Wishawtown, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.5 
Birth of SonHis son James Gardner was born on 20 November 1822 at Wishawtown, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.6 
Birth of SonHis son Robert Gardner was born on 25 December 1826 at Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.7 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Isabella Gardner was born circa 1827 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.8,9,10,11,12,13 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner was born on 24 December 1829 at St. Andrew's Square, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.14 
Birth of SonHis son Alexander Gardner was born on 15 April 1832 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.15 
Marriage of DaughterHis daughter Ann Gardner married Joseph Blair, son of David Blair and Leslie Crookshanks, on 24 August 1840 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.16  
Occupation*Robert Gardner was an iron merchant circa 1841 at Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.8,17,2,18,13 
Marriage of SonHis son Matthew Gardner married Elizabeth Fairley, daughter of John Fairley and Agnes Lindsay, on 7 April 1841 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.  
Census*Robert Gardner appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Gardner on the census of 1841 at Townhead, Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The household also included Isabella Gardner, Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, Matthew Gardner and Elizabeth Gardner.8 
Marriage of DaughterHis daughter Isabella Gardner married Alexander Murray, son of Daniel Murray and Isabella Prentice, on 3 September 1848 at Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.19,20  
Marriage of SonHis son James Gardner married Janet Blair, daughter of William Blair and Margaret Weir, on 14 February 1850 at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.21  
CensusRobert Gardner appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Gardner on the census of 1851 at Kirkfieldbank, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The household also included Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner, Janet Gardner, Robert Gardner and Leslie Crookshanks Blair.17 
Death of SonHis son Matthew Gardner died on 5 October 1852 at Orangefield, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.22,23 
Marriage of DaughterHis daughter Janet Henderson Robertson Gardner married Robert Rodger, son of Robert Rodger and Ann Muter, on 29 March 1853 at Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.24  
Will*Robert Gardner left a will on 4 July 1853 at Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The will stated that after the death of his wife, the estate should be equally divided amongst Ann Blair, Isabella Murray and Janet Henderson Robertson Rodger.25 
Will*Robert Gardner left a codicil to his will on 8 November 1854 at Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in which he excludes his son, James Gardner for "not behaving himself in a proper way" but leaves his portion to his sons, Robert Gardner and Matthew Gardner.26 
OccupationRobert Gardner was a house proprietor circa 1861 at Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.27 
CensusHe appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Ann Gardner on the census of 1861 at 11 Close (off High Street), Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.27 
Death*Robert Gardner died on 19 August 1863 at Broomgate, Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 72. The informant listed on the death certificate was Joseph Blair.2 

Family

Ann Robertson b. 16 Dec 1791, d. 28 Oct 1871
Marriage*Robert Gardner married Ann Robertson, daughter of James Robertson and Ann Thomson. 
Children
Last Edited21 Aug 2011

Citations

  1. [S457] Cambusnethan Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 628/1, p. 17, Robert Gardener baptism (1791); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 08 December 2010); citing O.P.R. Births 628/00 0010 0229 Cambusnethan.

    Robert Gardener son to Mathew Gardener at Wishawtown & Margaret Martine his spouse, was born 17th Augt & Baptd 4th Septr 1791 their 9th child

  2. [S586] Scotland, death certificate for Robert Gardner, 19 August 1863; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 12 May 2011); citing statutory deaths 648/00 0102, Lanarkshire, Lanark registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  3. [S149] Cambusnethan Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 628/1, p. 83 (written), Mathew Gardener baptism (1815); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 25 September 2010); citing O.P.R. Births 628/00 0010 0295 Cambusnethan.
  4. [S268] Cambusnethan Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 628/1, p. 97, Ann Gardener baptism (1818); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 18 October 2010); citing O.P.R. Births 628/00 0010 0309.
  5. [S637] Cambusnethan Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 628/3, p. 106, Margaret Gardener baptism (11 March 1821); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 29 May 2011); citing O.P.R. Births 628/00 0030 0008 CAMBUSNETAN.
  6. [S1037] Register of Seamen's Tickets, register ticket number 119,618, James Gardner; Merchant Navy Seamen 1835-1941, Findmypast (http://findmypast.co.uk : accessed 24 February 2012); citing BT113/60 Registry of Shipping and Seamen: Register of Seamen's Tickets 1845-1854, The National Archives, Kew, England.
  7. [S428] Hutchesontown Relief Church (Glasgow, Scotland), Baptismal Register, 1820-1831, CH3/398/1, pp. 63-64, Robert Gardiner baptism (1827); National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh.
  8. [S427] 1841 census of Scotland, Dunbartonshire, Cardross registration district, enumeration district (ED) 3, p. 17, line 10, Robert Gardner household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 22 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1841 494/00 003/00 017.
  9. [S591] 1851 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Lanark registration district, enumeration district (ED) 14, household schedule no. 69, p. 16, Alexander Murray household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 18 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1851 648/00 014/00 016.
  10. [S593] Scotland, birth certificate for Alexander Murray, 01 May 1855; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 18 May 2011); citing statutory births 648/01 0045, Lanarkshire, Lanark Burgh registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  11. [S596] 1861 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Lanark registration district, enumeration district (ED) 10, household schedule no. 108, p. 21, Alexander Murray household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 19 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1861 648/00 010/00 021.
  12. [S597] 1871 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Lanark registration district, enumeration district (ED) 5, household schedule no. 60, p. 11, Alexander Murray household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 19 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1871 648/00 005/00 011.
  13. [S600] Scotland, death certificate for Isabella Murray, 22 February 1878; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 20 May 2011); citing statutory deaths 564/03 0153, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  14. [S429] Hutchesontown Relief Church (Glasgow, Scotland), Baptismal Register, 1820-1831, CH3/398/1, pp. 91-92, Janet Gardiner baptism (1830); National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh.
  15. [S608] Hutchesontown Relief Church (Glasgow, Scotland), Baptismal Register, 1831-1854, CH3/398/2, pp. [unmarked], Alexander Gardner baptism (1832); National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh.
  16. [S269] Greenock West Parish (Renfrewshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 564-3/8, p. 95, Joseph Blair-Ann Gardner marriage (1840); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 18 October 2010); citing O.P.R. Marriages 564/03 0080 0404 Greenock Old or West.

    Joseph Blair printer and Ann Gardner both in the Old parish booked 14th married 24th August 1840.

  17. [S570] 1851 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Lesmahagow registration district, enumeration district (ED) 4, household schedule no. 94, p. 22, Robert Gardner household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 03 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1851 649/00 004/00 022.
  18. [S587] Scotland, death certificate for Ann Gardner, 28 October 1871; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 12 May 2011); citing statutory deaths 564/03 0892, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  19. [S588] Lanark Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 648/6, p. 280, Alexander Murray-Isabella Gardiner marriage (03 September 1848); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 14 May 2011); citing O.P.R Marriages 648/00 0060 0561 LANARK.

    Alexander Murray of this parish and Isabella Gardiner of the parish of Lesmahagow were proclaimed 3 Septr 1848

  20. [S589] Lesmahagow Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 649/5, p. [unmarked], Alexander Murray-Isabella Gardiner marriage (03 September 1848); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 14 May 2011); citing O.P.R. Marriages 649/00 0050 0210 LESMAHAGOW.

    Alexander Murray in the parish of Lanark and Isabella Gardiner in Kirkfieldbank of this parish were booked for proclamation of Banns 19th August 1848 – were proclaimed 20th 27th same month & 3rd September same year

  21. [S431] Lesmahagow Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 649/5, p. 111, James Gardener-Janet Blair marriage (1850); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 Nov 2010); citing O.P.R Births 649/00 0050 0223 Lesmahagow.

    James Gardener Seaman Son of Mr Robert Gardener residing at Kirkfieldbank and Janit Blair also residing at Kirkfieldbank both in this Parish were proclaimed 14th February 1850 in order for marriage & certified accordingly.

  22. [S436] J. F. & S. Mitchell, editors, Renfrewshire Monumental Inscriptions (pre~1855), Volume 1 (2nd edition) (Edinburgh, Scotland: The Scottish Genealogy Society, 1992), H5 - Greenock Cemetery, p. 104, entry no. 236. The entries in this volume utilize many abbreviations making it impossible to know what information appears on the original marker.

    Matthew GARDNER ironmonger 5.10.1852 37, w Eliz FAIRLEY 12.5.1898 80, da Ann Robertson 23.10.1840 11m.

  23. [S440] "Watt Library Births Marriages and Deaths Index," Inverclyde Council (http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/… : accessed 28 Nov 2010), BMD Index - Letter G Surnames link, newspaper abstract from Greenock Advertiser, 08 October 1852, death notice for Matthew Gardner.

    Matthew Gardner, ironmonger, died at Orangefield, Greenock on 5th October 1852.

  24. [S271] Lanark Parish (Lanarkshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 648/6, p. 298, Robert Roger-Janet Gardner marriage (1853); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 October 2010); citing O.P.R. Marriages 648/00 0060 0597 Lanark.

    Robert Roger & Janet Gardner, both in this parish, were proclaimed on the 27th & married on the 29th March 1853.

  25. [S603] Robert Gardner, recorded will, Lanark, 1864; Register of Settlements (01 Aug 1864-15 Feb 1865), catalog reference SC36/51/47, p. 19; Glasgow Sheriff Court; The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 23 May 2011).

    5th August 1864

    I Robert Gardner herein make my will and Testament and should I depert [sic] this life before Mrs. Gardner She to have all the goods Chattle and Interest arising from the money that may be left at my decease and at both of our deaths then the money that may be lef [sic] by us to be devided amongst the following namly [sic] Ann Gardner or Blair Bella Gardner or Murray Jannet Gardner or Rodger money to be equally devided [sic] amongst the above named Daughters of mine also the furniture cloths etc. to be divided equally betweset Ann Bella & Jannet Gardner she alone to have the Proceeds of all my moveable Property subject to any alteration that I may think proper to make.  I also appoint Mr. Alexander Murray Senr Lanark Robert Little Greenock and James Martin Greenock to see that my will is duly attended to.  I herein Seign this my will the 4th day of July Eighteen hundred and fifty three years (signed) Robert Gardner. John Ross Witness James Ross Witness.

  26. [S604] Robert Gardner, codicil to will, Lanark, 1864; Register of Settlements (01 Aug 1864-15 Feb 1865), catalog reference SC36/51/47, p. 19; Glasgow Sheriff Court; The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; digital images, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 23 May 2011).

    Lanark 8th Novr 1854

    Codgal to my will Be it known that James Gardner my son being married to Jannet Blair and not behaving himself in a proper way have not left him any cash in my will and Testment but after meture deliberation I hereby leave his proportion of any cash that may be left at both of our decease namly Robert Gardner & Matthew Gardner both sons of James Gardner to be equally divided betweset the two them not to get the Cash till they arrive at twenty one years of age of course at my wifes death & myself are both dead then the tw namely Robert and Matthew Gardner will get Interest of their proportion of money till they be twenty one years of age then to be divided betwenst the two.  Robt Rodger and Joseph Blair to to see that the above is duly done according to my will (signed) Robert Gardner.

  27. [S585] 1861 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Lanark registration district, enumeration district (ED) 5, household schedule no. 22, p. 4, Robert Gardner household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 12 May 2011); citing GRO Census 1861 648/00 005/00 004.