I have Thomas Michael Gardner (b. 1787, in NC or SC, d. 1869, Blount County, TN), m. Elizabeth Kyle (b. 1786, in PA or NC), with 7 children. My wife is kin thru David (b. 16-05-1817, NC, d.13-12-1913, Blount County, TN), m. 25-10-1840, Nancy Thompson (b. 28-02-1820, NC, d. 19-03-1882, Blount County, TN). I have spouses for the other 6 kids and some dates. I have not been able to learn anything else about David's parents. Bob