Person Sheet
NameWilliam James Gardner 
, 4809, M
, 4809, MBirth1861-01-16, Warwick, England
Death1898-12-10, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
OccupationGardener; Navy (Seaman)
FatherGeorge Gardner , 4803, M (~1830-~1879)
MotherElizabeth Jane Hitchcox , 4804, F (1830-~1916)
Spouses
1Harriet Drucilla Harris , 4810, F
, 4810, FBirth1864-11-10, Warwick, England
Death1934-02-20, Brandon, Manitoba
OccupationTailoress
FatherSamuel Harris , 4812, M (1837-1895)
MotherHarriet Drucilla Shakespeare , 4811, F (1836-~1882)
Marriage1884-12-21, Warwick, England
ChildrenEthel Emily (Hettie*) , 507, F (1885-1969)
Violet Victoria , 4836, F (1887-~1889)
Elizabeth Jane (Bess) , 4837, F (1890-)
John (Jack*) Robert , 4839, M (1892-1931)
Helen Louise (Nell) , 4842, F (1895-1976)
Mary , 4845, F (1898-1900)
Notes for William James Gardner
Baptism 3 Mar 1861 at Saint Mary, Warwick, England.
Unable to find in 1881 census. May have been at sea.
Names spelt Gardener in 1891 census.
Transcript directly from information obtained by me (James W.A. Low, ID-329) from my grandmother (Ethel Emily “Hettie” Gardner, ID=507) in 1959:
"William James Gardner was born on January 16, 1859 in Warwick, England and raised there. He left school when he was about 14 and worked with his father as a gardener. Soon he joined the navy. In 1884 he married Harriet Drucilla Harris while he was on leave when he was not permitted to. He left the navy in 1887 after ten year service because of ill health. They moved to Birmingham where he had a dairy for a short time. He went bankrupt, however, because he was too kind-hearted and often gave milk away. Then he worked at the chemical works in Birmingham until his death on December 10, 1897 from his third case of pneumonia.
"His wife was born in Warwick on November 10, 1864 and was a tailoress for her father. She died February 17, 1934 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. She was married to Frederick Buckingham at the time of her death."
Unable to find in 1881 census. May have been at sea.
Names spelt Gardener in 1891 census.
Transcript directly from information obtained by me (James W.A. Low, ID-329) from my grandmother (Ethel Emily “Hettie” Gardner, ID=507) in 1959:
"William James Gardner was born on January 16, 1859 in Warwick, England and raised there. He left school when he was about 14 and worked with his father as a gardener. Soon he joined the navy. In 1884 he married Harriet Drucilla Harris while he was on leave when he was not permitted to. He left the navy in 1887 after ten year service because of ill health. They moved to Birmingham where he had a dairy for a short time. He went bankrupt, however, because he was too kind-hearted and often gave milk away. Then he worked at the chemical works in Birmingham until his death on December 10, 1897 from his third case of pneumonia.
"His wife was born in Warwick on November 10, 1864 and was a tailoress for her father. She died February 17, 1934 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. She was married to Frederick Buckingham at the time of her death."
Notes for Harriet Drucilla (Spouse 1)
Was working as a Mother’s Helper in 1881 at Redfern Manor House, Kenilworth, Warwick.
Living at Aston Manor, Warwick in 1901.
Patricia Tack, letter 2005-04-07. Ref: 1871 census.
Came to Canada on the Corinthian, departing London 1910 June 11, landing at Quebec. Was with son Oliver age 9, and two others: John Buckingham, age 17, and Nellie Buckingham age 14 -- probably John and Nellie Gardner. Her husband Frederick was not on the ship.
At time of marriage to Frederick Buckingham, was residing at 5 Alma Crescent.
Living at Aston Manor, Warwick in 1901.
Patricia Tack, letter 2005-04-07. Ref: 1871 census.
Came to Canada on the Corinthian, departing London 1910 June 11, landing at Quebec. Was with son Oliver age 9, and two others: John Buckingham, age 17, and Nellie Buckingham age 14 -- probably John and Nellie Gardner. Her husband Frederick was not on the ship.
At time of marriage to Frederick Buckingham, was residing at 5 Alma Crescent.