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Joshua Gardner’s birth occurred in Robertson County, Tenn., March 30, 1800, he being one of seven sons and two daughters of John and P. Gardner, both born in South Hampton County, Va., about 1775. The father came to Tennessee about 1796, and after following a farmer’s life in Robertson and Weakley Counties, died in the latter place about 1851. His wife died three years later. Joshua received such education as could be obtained in the primitive log schoolhouses of Robertson County, and February 28, 1829, married Sarah C., daughter of James and Esther Donelson. Mrs. Gardner was born in Iredel County, N. C., in 1808, and departed this life in 1873. To them were born two children, both of whom are now dead. May 1, 1875, Tempie Delap, Hugh and Lucy Delap’s daughter, became his wife. Mrs. Gardner was born in Davidson County, N. C., in 1821. Until 1840 Mr. Gardner was a resident of Henry County; at that date he moved to Weakley County and purchased 288 acres of land in the Third District. He at one time was the owner of 1,300 acres of land; but has only 150 acres in his possession at the present time. Mr. Gardner was a hard-working, energetic man before he became too old for manual labor. He is a man of good business principles and lends his hearty support to all enterprises for the public weal. He was magistrate of Henry County a number of years and is a Democrat in his political views. He belongs to the Masonic order and he and Mrs. Gardner are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.