This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Salotim Surnames: Gardiner.Gardener,Gardner, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/6517.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Alexander and his wife Mary came to Australia on the Broom in 1842they had a son Samuel who died on the voyage out,a son Christopher,and a daughter Johanna (Later known as Ann) who was born on the voyage. His mother and father James and Mary Gardener were both dead. My GGrandfather George came to Australia in1858 his father was William and hisGrandfather was James Gardiner.George was born in Glengeen his mother was Jane Coulter,she died and William Married a Margaret YOung. I wouldnt take much notice of the Gardiner spelling.My family spelt thier Gardner without the "i" but on the records I have from Ireland the spelling is with the i, it depends who wrote down the details at the time. I am also looking for information on William as it sounds as if they were brothers , there was another brother Christopher who came ou with Alexander on he Broom. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.