George Gardner, son of Hon. Ezekiel (3) and Ruth (Tillinghast) Gardner, was born in North Kingston, R. I., on the farm. He engaged in farming on a large scale in North Kingston throughout his life. George Gardner married Mary Ann Burlingame. Both died in North Kingston and are buried in the Elm Grove Cemetery. George and Mary Ann (Burlingame) Gardner were the parents of the following children: 1. Frances Ann, married Hon. William Washington Congdon, of Wickford. 2. George Henry, mentioned below. 3. Ruth Emeline, died unmarried. 4. Mary Esther, died unmarried.
