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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
- Ellen Garner -- --, 1600 December 0, 1637
- Neri Garner -- --, 1814 August 16, 1884 Tennessee
- Jeremiah Garner -- --, 1819 April 11, 1848 Tennessee
- Nancy Garner -- --, 1774 December 0, 1820 Virginia
- Dorcas Brickey Garner -- --, 1775 December 0, 1840
Garner Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Garner -- --, 1734 June 28, 1802
- Verdell EMPTYNUL Garner -- --, 1920 Emptynul
- Susanna EMPTYNUL Garner -- --, 1710 Emptynul
- John EMPTYNUL Garner -- --, 1636 December 0, 1690 Emptynul
- John EMPTYNUL Garner -- --, 1639 December 0, 1695 Emptynul
