Roger Garde was born about 1589 in Bideford, co. Devon, England. He died before 1666. He was a woolen draper. He was mayor of Old York (Gorgeana) from 1644 to 1645. He was married to Philippa Gist on 4 Jul 1610 in Bideford, co. Devon, England.

Philippa Gist was born in Bideford, co. Devon, England. She was buried on 1 Feb 1634/35 in Bideford, co. Devon, England. Children were:

i. Elizabeth Garde was baptized on 16 Feb 1613/14 in Bideford, co. Devon, England.
ii. Rebecca Garde was baptized on 9 May 1616 in Bideford, co. Devon, England.
iii. John Garde was baptized on 8 Nov 1618 in Bideford, co. Devon, England. He was married to Mary Tetherly.
iv. Thomas Garde was baptized on 21 Jan 1620/21 in Bideford, co. Devon, England.
v. Patience Garde was baptized on 13 Jul 1623 in Bideford, co. Devon, England.
vi. Mary Garde.