Robert Gardner, Jr.
Birth Date
On 1819 October 12 (Born)
Death Date
On 1906 February 3 (Died)
Gender
Male
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Born in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1819 October 12
Mother
Margaret Callender
Father
Robert Gardner
Date Details
Occurred On 1819 October 12
Married
Jane McKeown
1841 March 17 (Age 21)
Baptized by
William Gardner
1845 January 1 (Age 25)
Traveled in
Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 29 (Age 27)
Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Robert Rierson Gardner (Age 5)
Mary Jane Gardner (Age 4)
Jane McKeown (Age 23)
Margaret Gardner (Age 2)
William Gardner (Age 1)
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 September 29
Company Arrived
Married
Cynthia Lovinia Berry
1851 August 5 (Age 31)
Married
Mary Ann Carr
1856 June (Age 36)
Served in
Early Church Mission: North America
1857 April 22 (Age 37)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
Location Served
Canada
Date Details
Started On 1857 April 22
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Traveled in
John W. Berry Company (1858)
1858 May 10 – June 21 (Age 38)
Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1858 May 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 June 21
Company Arrived
Married
Leonora Cannon
1863 June 23 (Age 43)
Died in Pine Valley, Washington, Utah, United States
1906 February 3 (Age 86)
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Robert Gardner (1819 - 1906) Profile
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Deseret Evening News
"Death of a Pioneer", Deseret Evening News, (21 June 1904), Page 2.
Latter-day Saints Biographical Encyclopedia. 4 vols. Salt Lake City, Utah: Andrew Jenson History Company, 1901
"Gardner, Robert", Latter-day Saints Biographical Encyclopedia. 4 vols. Salt Lake City, Utah: Andrew Jenson History Company, 1901, 2, Page 625.
Murray Eagle
"Margaret Gardner Miller Goes to Reward", Murray Eagle, (16 October 1930), Page 1.
Washington County News
"Death Claims South Utah Colonizer", Washington County News, (11 February 1932), Page 1.
Mission
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, 3 February 1906.
Pioneer
Archibald Gardner reminiscences, 1857
Archibald Gardner reminiscences, 1857, Page 11, 20.
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Arthur P. Welchman reminiscences and diary, circa 1854-1917
Arthur P. Welchman reminiscences and diary, circa 1854-1917, Page 93-94.
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Biographical sketches, 1891-2013
"William Gardner", Biographical sketches, 1891-2013.
Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877)
"David Brinton to Brigham Young", Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877), (20 June 1858).
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Deseret Weekly
"Pioneer Adversities", Deseret Weekly, (17 April 1897), Page 572.
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George Goddard papers, 1855-1899, Journals
George Goddard papers, 1855-1899, Journals, April, Vol. 2, Page 114-116.
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George J. Taylor papers, 1832-1909
"Leonora Cannon Taylor, Diary, 1832, 1846-1847", George J. Taylor papers, 1832-1909.
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Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, 21 June 1858, Page 31.
Isaiah M. Coombs collection, 1835-1938
Isaiah M. Coombs collection, 1835-1938, 13 April 1858, Vol. 8, Page 47.
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Missionary reports, 1831-1900
"Thomas Bullock letter to Deseret News editor", Missionary reports, 1831-1900, (22 July 1858).
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Murray Eagle
"Margaret Gardner Miller Goes to Reward", Murray Eagle, (16 October 1930), Page 1.
Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887
Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887, Vol. 4.
"Autobiography and reminiscences", Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887, 4, (January), Page 88-92.
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Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887, Vol. 4, Autobiography and reminiscences, 1884 January, 1900 September 13, Page 50-54.
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Thomas Bullock journal, 1858 May-June
Thomas Bullock journal, 1858 May-June, May.
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