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James Gardner
1758 - 1838 (79 years)-
Name James Gardner Born 25 Dec 1758 Bethlehem, Hunterdon, New Jersey 
- Various records list James' birth year between 1758 and 1760.
Gender Male Died 5 Jun 1838 Greenwich Township, Warren, New Jersey Person ID I4268 Speirs-Taylor Last Modified 24 Feb 2021
Father William Gardner Mother Catharine Family ID F1732 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Elizabeth Froome, b. 18 Jan 1761, Warren, New Jersey , d. 15 Sep 1851, Harmony, Warren, New Jersey (Age 90 years) Married 10 May 1780 Bridgewater Township, Somerset, New Jersey Children 1. Catharine Gardner, b. 24 Mar 1781 2. Jane Gardner, b. 9 Jan 1783 3. Henry Gardner, b. 5 Jan 1785 4. Rachael Gardner, b. 5 Mar 1788 5. William Gardner, b. 17 Apr 1790 6. Elizabeth Gardner, b. 24 Aug 1792 7. John Gardner, b. 14 Jan 1794 + 8. Sarah Ann Gardner, b. 5 Jun 1799, d. 13 Dec 1839, Utica, Macomb County, Michigan, United States (Age 40 years)9. Mary Gardner, b. 16 Dec 1800 10. James Gardner, b. 26 Jul 1803 11. Tunis Gardner, b. 26 Jul 1803 12. Joseph Gardner, b. 16 Dec 1806 Last Modified 24 Feb 2021 Family ID F1337 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Married - 10 May 1780 - Bridgewater Township, Somerset, New Jersey 
Died - 5 Jun 1838 - Greenwich Township, Warren, New Jersey = Link to Google Earth
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Documents 
1833 Revolutionary War Pension of James Gardner
29 August 1833, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1830s, James Gardner was trying to obtain a pension for his service in the Revolutionary War. In order to do this, he needed to prove he served in the War with documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of James Gardner of Greenwich, age 72:
-He was born at Bethlehem, Hunterdon, NJ on 25 Dec 1760.
-He has his father's family Bible.
-He was called into service when living at Bethlehem. Since the Revolution, lived in Greenwich, Sussex (now Warren), New Jersey.
-He spent multiple months between 1776 and 1777 serving in the New Jersey militia as a private.
-He enlisted in Dec 1777 as a private in the Quarter Masters Department to perform the duties of a wagoner. Continued in this service until the end of the War.
-He served as a wagoner under Captain John Gardner, his brother, from Mar 1778 to the end of the War.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 3-6 of 63
1834 Revolutionary War Pension of John Cole - Testimony of James Gardner
23 May 1834, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1830s, John Cole was trying to obtain a pension for his service in the Revolutionary War. In order to do this, he needed to prove he served in the War with documentation and witness affidavits. James Gardner was a witness.
The testimony of James Gardner, age 72:
-He was well acquainted with John Cole for 55 or 60 years. He knew John in the Revolutionary War.
-They both enlisted in the winter of 1776. They served on the wagon teams.
-John Gardner entered the team and became a Wagon Master.
-They suffered much when they first enlisted - they started in winter and encountered a great deal of snow.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), John Cole, p. 6 of 84
1838 Probate of Henry Gardner
Warren County, New Jersey
Letters of Administration
On 20 Jun 1838, the administration of the estate of James Garner, late of Warren County, who died intestate was granted to Henry Garner and William Garner.
Inventory
On 21 Jun 1838, an inventory of the estate of James Gardner, late of Greenwich Township, was made.
FamilySearch.org, Probate records, 1825-1924; index to probate records, 1825-1956 (Warren County, New Jersey), film 960980 img 120 and film 960396 img 694.
1846 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Elizabeth Gardner
12 August 1846, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1840s, Elizabeth Gardner, wife of James Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to James and prove that James served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of Elizabeth Gardner, age 84, widow of James:
-She was the widow of James Gardner, who was a private teamster in the army of the Revolution.
-She married James Gardner in Warren County after his military service (she can't remember the year).
-She lived with her husband until Jun 1838.
-She has no documentary evidence of her marriage or his death.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 7-8 of 63
1846 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Family of James and Elizabeth Gardner
Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1840s, Elizabeth Gardner, wife of James Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to James and prove that James served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. These pages were transcribed from the Gardner Family Bible.
Elizabeth Froome, daughter of Henry & Jane Froome was born 10 Dec 1761.
James Gardner, son of William & Catharine Gardner was born Dec 1758.
The above sd James Gardner & Elizabeth Froome was joined in the Holy band of Matrimony 10 May 1780.
Their Issue:
Catharine Gardner born 24 Mar 1781
Jane Gardner born 9 Jan 1783
Henry Gardner born 5 Jan 1785
Rachael Gardner born 5 Mar 1788
William Gardner born 17 Apr 1790
Elizabeth Gardner born 24 Aug 1792
John Gardner born 14 Jan 1794
Sarah Gardner born 5 Jun 1799
Mary Gardner born 16 Dec 1800
James and Tunis Gardner born 26 Jul 1803
Joseph Gardner born 16 Dec 1806
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 12-13 of 63
1846 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Witnesses
31 December 1846, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1840s, Elizabeth Gardner, wife of James Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to James and prove that James served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. Henry Gardner and Hennere Frome were witnesses.
The testimony of Henry Gardner, age 60:
-He was the son of James Gardner.
-James Gardner died 5 Jun 1838.
-Elizabeth Gardner was the widow of James Gardner and was never afterward married.
The testimony of Hennere Frome:
-He remembers being at the wedding in Greenwich, Sussex where he saw James Gardner marry Elisabeth Frome.
-He was 18 or 19 at the time of the wedding.
-James Gardner has been dead about 8 years.
-Elisabeth Gardner, the widow of James Gardner, is living.
Note: Hennere Frome is likely a brother or other relation of Elisabeth Frome.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 48 and 63 of 63
1852 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Jacob Person
17 December 1852, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1850s, Sarah Gardner, wife of Joseph Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had not previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to Joseph and prove that Joseph served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. Jacob Person was a witness.
The testimony of Jacob Person, age 85:
-He was well acquainted with Joseph Gardner, late of Warren County.
-Joseph Gardner served in the Revolutionary War. He drove a team under John Gardner, wagon master.
-He heard Joseph talk about his time serving in the War.
-Joseph was 5 years older than him.
-Joseph was married to Sarah Hess, a sister of his deceased wife.
-Joseph was a brother of James Gardner, who also drove a team during the War.
-Joseph and Sarah had 9 children: Rachael, John, Elizabeth, Catharine, William, Mary, Sally Anna, and Joseph.
-Joseph died in Jun 1838.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), Joseph Gardner, p. 58 of 62
1853 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of William C Smith
3 January 1853, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1850s, Sarah Gardner, wife of Joseph Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had not previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to Joseph and prove that Joseph served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. William C Smith was a witness.
The testimony of William C Smith, age 79:
-He was well acquainted with William Gardner and with John, James, and Joseph, sons of William. He lived within a mile from them as a child.
-John Gardner was a Wagon Master during the Revolutionary War and had a brigade of teams under his charge.
-He had seen John, James, and Joseph Gardner among the wagon teams as they passed near his house in Bloombury.
-He can't recall the exact date, but the Gardner sons were part of the wagon teams for over 2 years.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), Joseph Gardner, p. 56-57 of 62
1853 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Sarah Gardner
4 January 1853, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1850s, Sarah Gardner, wife of Joseph Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had not previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to Joseph and prove that Joseph served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of Sarah Gardner, age 80, widow of Joseph:
-She was born 6 May 1774.
-Her maiden name was Hess.
-She was married to Joseph Gardner on 6 May 1892 at her grandfather's house in Greenwich Township.
-They had: Rachel, John, Elizabeth, Catharine Alherson, William, Mary, Sally Ann, Ellen, Lavira, and Joseph (Catharine, Ellen, and Lavira are deceased).
-Her husband died 17 Jun 1838.
-She personally heard her husband speak of his service in the Revolutionary War. Joseph's brother, John, was a wagon master. Joseph and another brother, James, drove the team at different times during the War.
-She has a family Bible which lists her family's birth information.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), Joseph Gardner, p. 5-7 of 62
1856 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Sarah Gardner
6 February 1856, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1850s, Sarah Gardner, wife of Joseph Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had not previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to Joseph and prove that Joseph served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of Sarah Gardner, age 81, widow of Joseph:
-Joseph Gardner was a team driver for more than 2 years in the Revolutionary War.
-Joseph entered into service sometime in 1778. He served under Captain John Gardner, his brother.
-A pension was granted to Elizabeth Gardner, the widow of James, brother of Joseph.
-A pension was granted to John Gardner, Wagon Master. His widow now has a pension.
-She married Joseph Gardner in the house of her grandfather, John Hendusbot in Greenwich Township on 6 May 1792. Her maiden name was Hess.
-Joseph Gardner died on 17 Jun 1838. She has remained a widow.
-She and Joseph had: Rachel, Elizabeth, Catharine, William, Mary, Ellen, Sally Ann, Lavira, and Joseph.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), Joseph Gardner, p. 9-11 of 62
Headstones 
Headstone of James Gardner
Harmony Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
Sacred to the memory of
James Gardner
who was born 15 Dec 1758
and departed this life 5 Jun 1838
Aged 80 years 5 months and 21 days
FindAGrave.com
Histories 
Gardner Family Bible
John Gardner was Married to Miss Jean Cortonie on 28 Dec 1807.
William Gardner Jun was Born 12 Mar 1773 and Died 15 Oct 1805. [brother of John Gardner]
Elizabeth Gardner was Born 9 Feb 1774 and Died Mar 1805.
They were Married 8 Nov 1798.
Note: these Bible pages were found in John Gardner's 1832 Revolutionary War pension file. John's brothers, Joseph and James, reference the family Bible in their pension files, as it supposedly contained their birth and family information. In 1953, an article about this Gardner family Bible was published in The New Jersey Genesis. The Bible was then owned by Miss Irene Gardner Smith.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), John Gardner, p. 16-17 of 81 and "The New Jersey Genesis" (May 1953)