A Home in Risør, Norway

The label on this photo states, "Following graduation she [Serena] found employment in Risor in this home of a wealthy family. Here she met and married Henrick Evenson, a sea captain who owned his own ship."

Photo of Risør, Norway

The next four photos are relevant to Serena Evensen Gardner's history.

This photo is labeled as Risør, Norway. Serena went there at the age of fourteen to study from a priest. It was eight miles from her home.

A New History About Kilsyth

Very recently, Tom Crainey published a book about Kilsyth during the time that Robert Gardner and his family lived there. Mr. Crainey saw the information on my blog about Archibald's personal history and the account Archibald gave of the time when his father was imprisoned in Stirling Castle. Mr. Crainey asked where he could see the original writing. He has made brief mention of the Gardners in the book, but more importantly, his historical knowledge has added more meaning to the brief writings that we have had. Archibald's memories did not provide full context for those of us unfamiliar with the events of the time. I found this book fascinating to learn more about Kilsyth and all that was behind Robert's imprisonment. I have no financial interest in the book; I mention it here in case others in the family are interested in learning more.

The book is available at Amazon.com.

Brigham Livingston Gardner family: Photo

Debbie Anderson also shared this photo of Brigham Livingston Gardner's family.

Front row: Olive Pearl Gardner, Brigham Livingston Gardner, Lucia Adell (Gardner) Gardner, Alice Clair Gardner, Viola Jane Gardner, and Robert Dean Gardner

Back row: William Gardner, Margaret Ellen Gardner, Brigham Delos Gardner, and Janet Adell Gardner

Since Alice Clair is a baby, this photo appears to have been taken in 1896.

"Archie and girls" photo

Debbie Anderson, a Gardner relative, recently shared the following picture with me. I would enjoy receiving feedback from others who may have more information about the photo.

Archibald Gardner stands in the center, with Mary (Larsen) Gardner on the right. In front of Mary is her oldest son, Andrew Bruce Gardner. On the left is Lucia Adell (Gardner) Gardner, and I'm wondering if anyone knows for sure who the girl is who is standing in front of her. Based on ages, it appears that the younger girl could be Lucia's younger sister, Ellen Jeannette "Nettie" Gardner. Does anyone have pictures or knowledge to prove or disprove this identification?

Also, do you know who has possession of the original? This is a very low resolution scan, and I'd really like to obtain a better copy. Please let me know if you have any information to share. It appears this may have been taken around 1882? Andrew Bruce was my great grandfather.