BERIAH GARDINER, 6 (Nicholas, 5; Nicholas, 4; Nicholas, 3; Nicholas, 2; George, 1), was born November 16, 1771, and died February 12, 1853. During the earlier part of his life
he followed the occupation of farmer, first in his native town and later at Point Judith. He was obliged to dispose of his property at Point Judith, however, because of financial reverses, and removing to Wickford he became interested in the coasting trade. He followed the sea until the time of his death. Beriah Gardiner was familiarly known in Wickford as "Uncle Beriah;" he was a prominent figure in the life of the town for many decades. He was a member of the Baptist church. He 1st married, October 21, 1792, Phebe Gardiner, who was born in October, 1772, and died April 6 (3?), 1808, "in her 36th year." He married, second, October 25, 1808, Elizabeth Hammond, who was born June 3, 1787, and died September 1, 1863, "in her 77th year." She was a daughter of Joseph Hammond.

Children Of Beriah And Phebe (Gardiner) Gardiner

Beriah Gardiner, b March 28, 1794, d April 28, 1794.
Elizabeth Gardiner, b June 27, 1795, m Aldridge Bissell, of Genesee Co., N. Y.
Nicholas V. Gardiner, b Dec. 13, 1797, m Phebe.
Mary H. Gardiner, b March 9, 1800, and m Beriah Reynolds.
Beriah Gardiner, Capt., b March 27, 1802, m Frances Heffernan, b July 13, 1811, d Aug. 20, 1866.
Ezekiel Gardiner, b Feb. 6, 1804, m Susan Reynolds.
Deborah Gardiner, b Jan. 25, 1808, m Alexander Nicholas (Nichols?).

Children By Second Wife

Joseph Hammond Gardiner, b Feb. 22, 1811, m Margaret, d Nov. 23, 1893.
James A. Gardiner, Capt., b Jan. 23, 1813, m Martha . He died Dec. 24, 1852.
Harriet Gardiner, b March 11, 1815, m Stephen B. Reynolds.
Lucy Gardiner, b July 21, 1817, m Thomas R. Rathbun.
Benjamin C. Gardiner, b Sept. 11, 1821, d, at Memphis, Oct. 22, 1863.
Aldridge B. Gardiner, b May 25, 1826, m Agnes Jackson, of New York.
William N. Gardiner, b Dec. 15, 1828; s. p.