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Elizabeth Froome
1761 - 1851 (90 years)-
Name Elizabeth Froome Born 18 Jan 1761 Warren, New Jersey 
Gender Female Died 15 Sep 1851 Harmony, Warren, New Jersey Person ID I4269 Speirs-Taylor Last Modified 23 Feb 2021
Father Henry Froome Mother Jane Family ID F1733 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family James Gardner, b. 25 Dec 1758, Bethlehem, Hunterdon, New Jersey , d. 5 Jun 1838, Greenwich Township, Warren, New Jersey (Age 79 years) Married 10 May 1780 Bridgewater Township, Somerset, New Jersey Children 1. Catharine Gardner, b. 24 Mar 1781 2. Jane Gardner, b. 9 Jan 1783 3. Henry Gardner, b. 5 Jan 1785 4. Rachael Gardner, b. 5 Mar 1788 5. William Gardner, b. 17 Apr 1790 6. Elizabeth Gardner, b. 24 Aug 1792 7. John Gardner, b. 14 Jan 1794 + 8. Sarah Ann Gardner, b. 5 Jun 1799, d. 13 Dec 1839, Utica, Macomb County, Michigan, United States (Age 40 years)9. Mary Gardner, b. 16 Dec 1800 10. James Gardner, b. 26 Jul 1803 11. Tunis Gardner, b. 26 Jul 1803 12. Joseph Gardner, b. 16 Dec 1806 Last Modified 24 Feb 2021 Family ID F1337 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 18 Jan 1761 - Warren, New Jersey 
Married - 10 May 1780 - Bridgewater Township, Somerset, New Jersey 
Died - 15 Sep 1851 - Harmony, Warren, New Jersey = Link to Google Earth
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Documents 
1846 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Elizabeth Gardner
12 August 1846, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1840s, Elizabeth Gardner, wife of James Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to James and prove that James served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of Elizabeth Gardner, age 84, widow of James:
-She was the widow of James Gardner, who was a private teamster in the army of the Revolution.
-She married James Gardner in Warren County after his military service (she can't remember the year).
-She lived with her husband until Jun 1838.
-She has no documentary evidence of her marriage or his death.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 7-8 of 63
1846 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Family of James and Elizabeth Gardner
Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1840s, Elizabeth Gardner, wife of James Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to James and prove that James served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. These pages were transcribed from the Gardner Family Bible.
Elizabeth Froome, daughter of Henry & Jane Froome was born 10 Dec 1761.
James Gardner, son of William & Catharine Gardner was born Dec 1758.
The above sd James Gardner & Elizabeth Froome was joined in the Holy band of Matrimony 10 May 1780.
Their Issue:
Catharine Gardner born 24 Mar 1781
Jane Gardner born 9 Jan 1783
Henry Gardner born 5 Jan 1785
Rachael Gardner born 5 Mar 1788
William Gardner born 17 Apr 1790
Elizabeth Gardner born 24 Aug 1792
John Gardner born 14 Jan 1794
Sarah Gardner born 5 Jun 1799
Mary Gardner born 16 Dec 1800
James and Tunis Gardner born 26 Jul 1803
Joseph Gardner born 16 Dec 1806
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 12-13 of 63
1846 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Witnesses
31 December 1846, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1840s, Elizabeth Gardner, wife of James Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to James and prove that James served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. Henry Gardner and Hennere Frome were witnesses.
The testimony of Henry Gardner, age 60:
-He was the son of James Gardner.
-James Gardner died 5 Jun 1838.
-Elizabeth Gardner was the widow of James Gardner and was never afterward married.
The testimony of Hennere Frome:
-He remembers being at the wedding in Greenwich, Sussex where he saw James Gardner marry Elisabeth Frome.
-He was 18 or 19 at the time of the wedding.
-James Gardner has been dead about 8 years.
-Elisabeth Gardner, the widow of James Gardner, is living.
Note: Hennere Frome is likely a brother or other relation of Elisabeth Frome.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), James Gardner, p. 48 and 63 of 63
1850 US Census of Samuel Loder Household
Belvidere, Warren, New Jersey
In the household:
Samuel Loder, age 66, None, b. NJ
Rachael Loder, age 61, b. NJ
Sarah Pounds, age 32, b. NJ
Elizabeth Gardner, age 89, b. NJ
1851 Probate of Elizabeth Gardner
Warren County, New Jersey
Letters of Administration
On 30 Sep 1851, the administration of the estate of Elizabeth Garner, late of Warren County, who died intestate was granted to Henry Garner.
Inventory
On 9 Oct 1851, an inventory of the estate of Elizabeth Gardner, late of Warren County, was made.
FamilySearch.org, Probate records, 1825-1924; index to probate records, 1825-1956 (Warren County, New Jersey), film 960980 img 299, film 960397 img 538-539
1856 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Sarah Gardner
6 February 1856, Warren County, New Jersey
In the 1850s, Sarah Gardner, wife of Joseph Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had not previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to Joseph and prove that Joseph served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of Sarah Gardner, age 81, widow of Joseph:
-Joseph Gardner was a team driver for more than 2 years in the Revolutionary War.
-Joseph entered into service sometime in 1778. He served under Captain John Gardner, his brother.
-A pension was granted to Elizabeth Gardner, the widow of James, brother of Joseph.
-A pension was granted to John Gardner, Wagon Master. His widow now has a pension.
-She married Joseph Gardner in the house of her grandfather, John Hendusbot in Greenwich Township on 6 May 1792. Her maiden name was Hess.
-Joseph Gardner died on 17 Jun 1838. She has remained a widow.
-She and Joseph had: Rachel, Elizabeth, Catharine, William, Mary, Ellen, Sally Ann, Lavira, and Joseph.
Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), Joseph Gardner, p. 9-11 of 62
Headstones 
Headstone of Elizabeth Gardner
Harmony Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
Elizabeth
wife of James Gardner
died 15 Sep 1851
aged 90 years 7 mo & 28 ds
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