William GARDNER, born 1841 Wheelton, Lancashire

[rosie99]

and William possibly

Baptism: 30 May 1841 St Laurence, Chorley, Lancashire, England
William Garner - [Child] of Alice Garner, Single Woman
    Abode: Wheelton
    Baptised by: J. S. Master

I think you have it there Claire 

[..claire..]

Hi

I would say your theory is correct. I have checked the PR the surname does say Garner. But that may just be an error on the vicars part, I'd definitely say this is what you are looking for. I wouldn't pay too much attention to other trees either if they don't source the records they find,  concentrate on the records you find.

[BAC3]

Thank you, both claire and rosie99, and my belief in RootsChat

This may sound naive, but the initials "PR"??

BAC3

[..claire..]

 Sorry..

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