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Only one
generation of this family line has been identified. The direct descendent is my 6th great-grandmother
Mary Gardner born around 1747. If
indeed Mary’s family is of German origin the surname may have been spelled
differently such as Gartner, the other similar forms.
The location of Mary’s birth is not known but it is probable that she
spent most if not all of her life in York County, Pennsylvania. Mary married Philip Jacobs
sometime before 1769 when her first known child Anna Margaretta Jacobs,
my 5th great-grandmother, was born. Mary and Philip Jacobs apparently lived in that part of York
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Origins of the
surname
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Name Meaning and
History Research into the history of this Gardner family line indicates
that the meaning and history of this surname is most likely linked to that
area of Europe where the German* language is commonly spoken. The German surname of Gardner is a probably a translated form of Gärtner. Gartner is an occupational name for a gardener or vintner, from an
agent derivative of Middle High German garte ‘enclosure’,
‘garden’. First found in Bavaria,
where the family came from noble beginnings as a patrician family of
Nuremberg and gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the
emerging mediaeval society. |
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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press,
ISBN 0-19-508137-4 Family Facts (Ancestry.com) |
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Early Immigrants to North America During the
17th, 18th and 19th centuries hundreds of
thousands of Europeans made the perilous ocean voyage to North America. For many it was an escape from economic
hardship and religious persecution.
For most it was an opportunity for to start over, own their own land,
and make a better future for their descendents. Immigration records show a
number of people bearing the name of Gardner, or one of
its variants, as arriving in North America between the 17th and 20th
centuries. Some of these immigrants
were: Hans Pedder Gartner, who
arrived in Philadelphia in 1731; as did Johann Wilhelm Gartner in 1748.
Johann Georg Gaertner came to America in 1782; and Christian Gaertner settled
in Texas in 1846. |
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* German Surname Meanings
& Origins Many German names have their roots in the
Germanic middle ages. The process of forming family names began around the
year 1100 and extended through 1600. All social classes and demographic
strata aided in the development of names. First Names (Rufnamen) identified
specific persons. Over time the first name began to be applied to the
bearer's whole family. At first through verbal usage, family names
(Familiennamen) were later fixed through writing. Until the 17th century,
first names played a more important role. The earliest family names derived
from the first name of the first bearer (Patronym). Later names derived from
the place of dwelling and location of the homestead. If a person of family
migrated from one place to another they were identified by the place they
came from. Of more recent origin are names derived from the vocation of
profession of the first bearer. These names comprise the largest group and
the most easily recognizable, for they tell what the first bearer did for a
living. Another group are names derived from a physical or other
characteristic of the first bearer. Finally, there are names that tell you
the state or region a first bearer and his family came from; the age old
division in tribes and regions (low German, middle German and upper German)
is often reflected in names. |
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Variations
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One can encounter great
variation in the spelling of surnames because in early times, spelling in
general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized. Later on spellings would change with the
branching and movement of families. Spelling variations of this family name
include: Gaertner, Gardner, Gardener, Gartener, Gaertener, Gaerdener, Gaerdner, Gaerthner, Gaerthener, Garthner,
and
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The complexity of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many cases an ancestors surname may also have been misspelled. This is especially true when searching census documents. The Soundex system was developed in an effort to assist with identifying spelling variations for a given surname. Soundex is a method of indexing names in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 US Census, and can aid genealogists in their research. The Soundex Code for Gardner is G635. Other surnames sharing this Soundex Code: GARDENER | GARDINER | GARDNER | GARTHON | GARTMAN | GARTNER | GARTON | GIORDANO | GIRTON | GORDEN | GORDON | GORTON | GRATON | GRATTAN | GRATTON | GREATON | GRODNO | GROWDON | GUARDIAN | GUERTIN | GURDEN | GURDON | . |
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Source: Surname Resources at ROOTSWEB |
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Searching
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Additional
information about my DIRECT ANCESTORS and
their families may be reviewed by clicking on the name LINK(s) below. |
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b: ABT 1747 d: in York County,
Pennsylvania |
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The following LINK will take you to a complete listing of individuals in my database with this surname. |
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Ancestral
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Researching the locations
where my ancestors lived has provided me with valuable evidence needed to
fill-in the gaps in my family trees.
It has also led me to many interesting facts that enhance the overall
picture of each family group. The
names of states and counties on the following list were derived from the
known places where the persons in the “Direct Ancestors” list (see above)
were born, married, and/or died. |
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Use this LINK to find out more about the locations listed above. |
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Source
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The documents and headstones contained within the “Source Documents
Archives” have been located during my research of this family, and used as evidence to prove many of the
facts contained within the database of this family’s record. Most of these documents
can be considered as primary or secondary evidence. Primary evidence is usually defined
as the best
available to prove the fact in question, usually in an original document or
record. Secondary evidence
is in essence all that evidence which is inferior in its origin to primary
evidence. That does not mean secondary evidence is always in error, but there
is a greater chance of error.
Examples of this type of evidence would be a copy of an original
record, or oral testimony of a record’s contents. Published genealogies and family histories are also secondary
evidence. Classifying evidence as either primary or
secondary does not tell anything about its accuracy or ultimate value. This is especially true of secondary
evidence. Thus it is always a good
idea to ask the following questions: (1) How far removed from the original is
it, (when it is a copy)?; (2) What
was the reason for the creation of the source which contains this evidence?;
and (3) Who was responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what
interest did they have in its accuracy? SOURCE: Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide
to American Genealogy, 2nd edition, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63 You are welcome to download
any of the documents contained within this archive. Should you encounter a problem obtaining a copy you may get in
touch with us via the contact information found at the end of this page. |
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Use the following LINK to view the source documents pertaining to this family. |
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Web
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Your genealogy research of this surname can be facilitated by use of SURNAME WEB. This website links to the majority of the surname data on
the web, as well as to individual family trees, origin and surname meaning if
known, and many other related genealogy resources. |
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SURNAME
FINDER provides easy access to
free and commercial resources for 1,731,359 surnames. On each surname
specific "finder" page, you can search a variety of online
databases all pre-programmed with your surname. |
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Use the following link to get access
to millions of genealogy and surname records with a FREE surname search at THE GENEALOGY REGISTER. |
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Additional Sites That We Recommend |
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Linkpendium Surnames - Web sites, obituaries, biographies,
and other material specific to a surname. Cyndi's List - Surnames, Family Associations & Family Newsletters Index
- Sites or resources dedicated to specific, individual family surnames. Free Genealogy Search Help for Google - This free genealogy site will help you use Google™ for
your research. It will create a series of different searches using tips or
"tricks" that will likely improve your results. The different
searches will give you many different ways of using Google to find ancestry
information on the Internet. FamilySearch.org
- Family History and Genealogy Records - The
largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records
in the world. Top Genealogical Websites - These mighty roots resources compiled by “Family Tree
Magazine”, will give you the power to bust through research brick walls and
find answers about your ancestors—all from your home computer. SurnameDB
Free database of surname meanings - This site
SurnameDB.Com contains a large FREE to access database (almost 50,000
surnames) on the history and meaning of family last names. |
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During my research I have collected images
and photographs that are of general interest to a particular family. Some of them are presented on this website
because I believe they tend to provide the reader with additional information
which may aid in the understanding of our ancestors past lives. If you have any
photographs or other images relating to this ancestral family we would greatly appreciate hearing from you. |
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Use the following LINK to ascertain whether we
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