David Gardiner (1738-1774)

6th Proprietor of Gardiner's Island, New York

He graduated from Yale and became the 6th Proprietor of Gardiner's Island in 1764. He built what was the third manor house on Gardiner's Island (see images) in 1774, which burned down in 1947. He married Jerusha, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Jerusha (Meacham) Buell. They had two children, both sons (listed). 

Parents (2)

John Gardiner

5th Proprietor of Gardiner's Island, New York

1714-1764

Elizabeth (Mulford) Gardiner

Mrs Elizabeth (Mulford) Gardiner

1714-1754

Spouse (1)

Jerusha (Buell) Conkling

Mrs Jerusha (Buell) Gardiner, Conkling

1749-1782

Children (2)

John Lyon Gardiner

7th Proprietor of Gardiner's Island, New York

1770-1816

David Gardiner

Vestryman of St. George's Church, Flushing, Queens Co., New York

1772-1815

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