Ernest married Laura Melissa Downing 30 Sep 1925, Bridgedale, , New Brunswick, Canada. Laura (daughter of Roy Stillman Downing and Effa Lena Tingley) was born 2 Dec 1904, Chester, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Jan 1958, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , United Baptist Cemetery, Lower Coverdale, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Marion Effa Garland
2. Jean Ernestine Garland
3. Doris Evelyn Garland
4. Ruby Alva Garland
5. Phyllis Elaine Garland
6. Allan Wetmore Garland