Benjamin Gardiner (1820–1890)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1820
    Died
    1890

    When was Benjamin Gardiner born? 1820.

    When did Benjamin Gardiner die? 1890.

    Life story

    Benjamin Gardiner (1820–1890) was born in 1820, and died in 1890, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Benjamin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Benjamin's life.

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    The world Benjamin lived through

    1. 1825 · age 5 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 26 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 41 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 49 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 56 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Benjamin Gardiner

    When was Benjamin Gardiner born?

    Benjamin Gardiner was born in 1820.

    When did Benjamin Gardiner die?

    Benjamin Gardiner died in 1890.

    How old was Benjamin Gardiner at the time of death?

    Benjamin Gardiner was about 70 years old.

    Where is Benjamin Gardiner buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Benjamin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Benjamin Gardiner was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Benjamin was born.

    Who was president when Benjamin Gardiner died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Benjamin died.

    What major events happened during Benjamin Gardiner's lifetime?

    During Benjamin's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 26); the American Civil War began (1861, age 41); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 49); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Benjamin Gardiner?

    Federal censuses taken during Benjamin's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1820

    2. Death

      1890

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Benjamin Gardiner (1820–1890)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/benjamin-gardiner-1820-1890-35df2dde/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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