George Gardner (1822–1891)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was George Gardner born? 1822.
When did George Gardner die? 1891.
Life story
George Gardner (1822–1891) was born in 1822, and died in 1891, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about George Gardner
When was George Gardner born?
George Gardner was born in 1822.
When did George Gardner die?
George Gardner died in 1891.
How old was George Gardner at the time of death?
George Gardner was about 69 years old.
Where is George Gardner buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Gardner was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Gardner died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when George died.
What major events happened during George Gardner's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 24); the American Civil War began (1861, age 39); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 47); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Gardner?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named George Gardner are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Gardner are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1822
Death
1891
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AncestryData, "George Gardner (1822–1891)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-gardner-1822-1891-8199bcba/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Died 1891 in Fish Haven, Bear Lake, Idaho
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Died 1926
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Died 1880
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