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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

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