Theophilus Gardner (aft. 1781 - bef. 1835)

Born after 1781 in Sussex, New Jersey, USA [uncertain]

Husband of Hannah (Smith) Barker — married 1810 in New Jersey, USA

Descendants

Died before 1835 before age 54 in Harmony Twp., Warren County, New Jersey, USA

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Biography

Deed References

On 30 August 1810, Theophilus Gardner was living in Greenwich Twp, Sussex, New Jersey, USA. Sussex County Deed Book X, pg 109 NOTE: This was Sussex county, not Warren in 1810.^[1]

On 20 September 1811, Theophilus was living in Greenwich Twp, Sussex, New Jersey, USA. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book D2, page 291. NOTE: This was Sussex county, not Warren in 1810.^[2]

On 10 January 1817, Theophilus was living in Greenwich Twp, Sussex, New Jersey, USA. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book P2, page 57.^[3]

On 1 April 1817, Theophilus was living in Greenwich Twp, Sussex, New Jersey, USA. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book I2, page 494.^[4]

On 21 April 1820, Theophilus was living in Greenwich Twp, Sussex, New Jersey, USA. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book P2, page 247.^[5]

1830 Census According to the 1830 census, Theophilus Gardner was indicated as living in Greenwich Twp., Warren County, New Jersey, USA.^[6]

Notes

Is Theophilus related to William and Catherine Gardner? First property purchase in 1810 was from them. Also, named as witness is Christopher Insley, the son-in-law of William and Catherine Gardner and the husband of Eleanor Gardner. Second property transaction is a quit claim by John Gardner, son of William and Catherine who was by this time living in NY with his young wife Jane Cortanch. Third property transaction, Theophilus sold to Ralph Runyon. Ralph Runyan is the husband of Sarah Ann Gardner, granddaughter of William and Catherine Gardner and daughter of James Gardner. Witness Tunis Smith. Is Tunis Smith is related to Hannah Smith, wife of Theophilus? Fouth property transaction - bought property from William Scott - probably the son of Robert Scott, husband of Sarah Gardner, the daughter of Catherine and William Gardner.

Sources

1. ↑ New Jersey, Sussex County Deed Book X, pg 109 Note: Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book X, page 109. Clerk’s Office, Newton. Grantor: William Gardner and wife Catherine. Grantee: Theophilus Gardner. Executed: 30 August 1810. Recorded: 26 September 1810. William Gardner and Catherine his wife of Greenwich Twp., Sussex County to Theophulis Gardner, carpenter, of the same place, for 0, that tract purchased from Col. William Bond and George Warner, County Commissioners [deed includes metes & bounds], five acres 21 perch. Witness: John Hazlet William Gardner (seal) Christopher Insley Catherine Gardner (mark) John Scott. Citing: Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book X, page 109. Executed: 30 August 1810. William Gardner and Catherine his wife of Greenwich Twp., Sussex County to Theophulis Gardner, carpenter, of the same place, for $150, that tract purchased from Col. William Bond and George Warner, County Commissioners [deed includes metes & bounds], five acres 21 perch. Witness: John Hazlet William Gardner (seal) Christopher Insley Catherine Gardner (mark) John Scott (accessed before 15 April 2022)
2. ↑ New Jersey, Sussex County Deed Books. Citing: Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book D2, page 291. Executed: 20 September 1811. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book D2, page 291. Clerk’s Office, Newton. Grantor: John Gardner and William Gardner. Grantee: Theophilus Gardner. Executed: 20 September 1811. Recorded: 24 November 1814. John Gardner, Greenwich Township. William Gardner by deed dated 30 April 1810 conveyed to Theophilus Gardner, same place, carpenter, a tract of land in Greenwich Township, part of a larger tract which William Gardner by prior conveyance passed to John Gardner. I, John Gardner, in consideration of $100, do quit claim to Theophilus Gardner my title and interest in that property described as follows [metes and bounds follow] containing 5 acres and 21 perch. Witness: John Galloway John Gardner (seal) John M____ John Scott (accessed before 15 April 2022)
3. ↑ New Jersey, Sussex County Deed Books. Citing: Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book P2, page 57. Executed: 10 January 1817. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book P2, page 57. Clerk’s Office, Newton. Grantor: Theophilus Gardner and wife Hannah. Grantee: Ralph Runyan. Executed: 10 January 1817. Recorded: 15 February 1820. Theophilus Gardner and Hannah his wife of Greenwich Twp., Sussex County to Ralph Runyan, blacksmith, of Oxford, Sussex County. Whereas Theophulis Gardner by virtue of deed from William Gardner late of Greenwich Township and Catherine his wife to Theophulis Gardner dated 30 August 1810, recorded X:109, and also by one certain quit claim of John Gardner dated 20 September 1811, recorded D2:221, came into possession of the tract described [deed contains metes & bounds]. Theophilus Gardner and wife Hanna in consideration of $700 New Jersey money convey the same to Ralph Runyan, containing five acres 21 perch. Witness: Tunis Smith Theophilus Gardner (seal) John Galaway Hannah Gardner (mark) (accessed before 15 April 2022)
4. ↑ New Jersey, Sussex County Deed Books. Citing: Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book I2, page 494. Executed: 1 April 1817. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book I2, page 494. Clerk’s Office, Newton. Grantor: William G. Scott. Grantee: Theophilus Gardner. Executed: 1 April 1817. Recorded: 13 August 1817. William G. Scott, Allen Township, Northampton Township, Pennsylvania to Theophilus Garder, Greenwich Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, for $100, a one acre tract in Greenwich Township [deed contains metes & bounds]. Witness: Thomas Kennedy W.G. Scott (seal) W m Kennedy (accessed before 15 April 2022)
5. ↑ New Jersey, Sussex County Deed Books. Citing: Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book P2, page 247. Executed: 21 April 1820. Sussex County, New Jersey, Deed Book P2, page 247. Clerk’s Office, Newton. Grantor: Theophilus Garner and wife Hannah. Grantee: Conrad Shoup. Executed: 21 April 1820. Recorded: 10 May 1820. Theophilus Gardner, Greenwich Township, millright, and Hannah his wife, to Conras Shoup, same township, merchant, for $225 New Jersey money a one acre tract in Greenwich Township [deed includes metes & bounds] being the same as that tract conveyed from Jn o Garder to Jn o Scott to William Scott to Theophulis Gardner. Witness: James Davison Theophilus Garner (seal) Robert Davison Hannah Gardner (mark) (accessed before 15 April 2022)
6. ↑ 1830 United States Federal Census. 1830; Census Place: Greenwich, Warren, New Jersey; Series: M19; Roll: 82; Page: 410; Family History Library Film: 0337935.