Possibly born in Kinbally, near Broughshane, Antrim
  (the family was living in Kinbally by 1846)

Married in Broughshane First Presbyterian Church

Worked as a weaver and labourer in Broughshane area

His first name is spelt Gardner in many records

Parents

Father born about 1782, probably in County Antrim
  - a farmer in Kinbally, near Broughshane, Co Antrim
  - died 1873 (Mar 28) Kinbally, Broughshane, Antrim

Mother born about 1799, probably in County Antrim?
  - died 1871 (Jan 3) Kinbally, Broughshane, Antrim?

Spouse

Born about 1830, probably in County Antrim
  (father James Swann, weaver, mother possibly Mary)
  - family surname is spelt Swan in many records
  - died 1899 (Apr 3) Ballymena, County Antrim

Possible Siblings

Esther born about 1828 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - married 1852 (May 1) to John Davison
  - living in Eglish, Co Antrim at 1901/1911 census
  - died 1922 (Jan 31) Ballycloughan, County Antrim

Jane born about 1831 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - married 1860 (Dec 28) to Alexander Patterson
  - died 1901 (Dec 17) Aghnadore, County Antrim

Robert born about 1833 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - married 1856 (Nov 25) to Mary Steinson
  - a farmer in Kinbally, Antrim at 1901 census
  - died 1902 (Nov 5) Kinbally, County Antrim

Margaret born about 1835 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - married 1859 (Dec 13) to Charles Dunlop

Matilda born about 1838 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - married 1869 (Nov 18) to John McKelvey
  - died 1878 (Jul 10) Kirconriola, County Antrim

Joseph born about 1839 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - died 1865 (Oct 31) Kinbally, County Antrim

Grace born about 1840 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - married 1863 (Apr 13) to David Patterson
  - died 1871 (Mar 16) Aghnadore, County Antrim

James born about 1842 Kinbally, County Antrim?
  - died 1922 (Jun 3) Kinbally, County Antrim

Not Known

Date and place of birth and of parents and siblings

First name and maiden surname of his mother
(Jane Mann was a farmer's wife living in Kinbally)