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Garner Family History
Garner Genealogy & Family TreeGarner is an English name from Rutland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old French word gernier meaning “granary” or “barn” and referred to someone who lived near or worked in such a place. One of the earliest known ancestors—William del Gerner—was recorded in 1332. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Artibus haud armis, which means “By arts, not arms.”
Other spellings include “Garnier” and “Garner.” Notable people with the surname include American actor James Garner (The Rockford Files, the Notebook, The Great Escape), American actress Kelli Garner (The Aviator, Lars and the Real Girl, Pan Am), American football player Charlie Garner (Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders), and American actress Jennifer Garner (Alias, Juno, Dallas Buyers Club). The first Garner to come to America was Jon Garner in Virginia in 1634.
Garner Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Garner -- --, 1636 December 0, 1690
- Mary Garner -- --, 1676 Virginia
- Mary Garner -- --, 1676 Virginia
- John Garner -- --, 1663 March 25, 1713 Virginia
- James Garner -- --, 1672 December 0, 1748 Virginia
Garner Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Andrew J Garner -- --, 1831 July 30, 1863 Georgia
- James Garner -- --, 1726 December 0, 1799 Virginia
- Vincent Garner -- --, 1712 June 17, 1796 Virginia
- Lucinda Caroline Bert Garner -- --, 1848 December 0, 1888 Georgia
- John Garner -- --, 1634 May 26, 1702
