sent by Belle Johnson of Wheatland, Wyoming, 1992
John Garrett
John Garrett was born in Missouri. His first wife's name was Nancy Matilda Paine, They had nine children. After his wife died, he lived a widower four years.In 1857 John Garrett married Mary Ann Hiatt McAllister. To this union were born six children.
John Garrett lived near Fremont, Iowa, the Pike's Peak region of Colorado and on the Platte River in Saunders Co., Nebraska. He was a farmer and stock raiser.
John Garrett was 55 years old when he died with pneumonia fever. He died and was buried on his farm near Wahoo, Nebraska,S/o Isaac Garrett and Nancy Goins. His first wife Matilda Paine they had 9 children. Matilda died about 1853 in Fremont Co., Iowa. Their children were Nancy Garrett Limings, Susanne Garret McDonald, Rhoda Ann Garrett Fletcher, Betty Garret Green, William Garrett, John Garrett, James Garrett, Joshua Garrett, and Elijah Garrett. Matilda's father was Jack Paine. Found in Proctor Conn., Page 111. Sent by Margaret Barber
There is also a John Garrett, born 14 Feb. 1796 and died aged 85 years and 13 days. He is buried in the Ebenezer Cem. in Walnut Grove Twnshp, 2 miles south of Peru, Madison Co., Iowa. He is buried next to James Smith, son of Jesse and Polly Proctor, and his wife and her family, Sarah Wayne Smith. Do not know who or how this John Garret fits into this family, but have added him hear for any further research by interested parties. It could be assumed that there would be some family connection to be buried so near at that period of time.
On his tombstone is the inscription: "Until I lay my burden down, Charity is the cross unto the crown." added by Larry AndersonFrom a copy of an old Composition Book, written by Mrs. Charles Sloat, 802 Lincoln ave., La Jurita, Colorado dated 1933:
John Garrett was born in Missouri in 1821. He had five brothers, which were as follows: James, Thomas, Dick, Moses, Bill and Joshua!His first wife's name was Nancy Matilda Paine. By his first wife John Garrett had nine children. Nancy L. , William (Bill), Rhoda, Susan, John, James (Jim), Josh, Bettie, Elijah - (Garrette).
After his wife died he lived a widower four years. In 1857 John Garrett Then married Mary Ann Mc Allister and to this union were born six children.They were Low Renzo Dow, George Henry, Thomas Franklin, Martha, Andrew Jackson.
Him and his wife and two oldest children emigrated to Pikes Peak region, Colorado. He came back (to Nebraska) and settled on Platt River in Sanders County, Neb. Lorenzo Dow and George Henry were born in Fremont Co., Iowa.
Frank, Martha, and Andrew Jackson were born in Suanders Co., Neb. near Lindwood and David City. He was a farmer and stalk raiser. He died on his farm near Wahoo, Neb. and buried on the said farm. Being married sixteen years. He was 55 years old when he died. (1876). Lorenzo Dow Garrett was born inn 1859 Fremont Co., Iowa. When he was three years old his father emigrated to Pikes Peak regon, Colo. came back settled on Platt River Saunders Co., Neb. Low lived there till he was 15 years old, ran away from home on account of disagreement with half brother's. Lorenzo lived at Sidney, Iowa till he was 18 years of age when he returned to Wymore, Neb. (He) Worked for R. C. Brooks in 1877 two years after married May Nora Brooks. To their union was born: Myrti May, Ida Eveline, Clara Belle, Bessie Rose, John Rufus, Lee Otis, Nellie Maud, Mary Elnora, Edna Irene, Lawerence Dee.Myrti May was born 6 miles west of Wymore, Neb., Gage Co. April 10 - Married to Charles Julian Float at Pueblo, Colo. June 6, 1911.
Mary Ann Hiatt McCallister, Garrett, was Ms. Sloats grandmother.
Page Proctor was Mrs. Mary Garretts grand father on her mothers side of the family. Page Proctor was born in Kentucky, died in Hamilton Co, Ill. He lived to be 102 years old. Page Proctor and eight brothers were soldiers in
Revolutionary War. He was the ninth and youngest brother.Page Proctor during the settlement of Kentucky, where they lived helped to fight the Indians, and was a companion of Daniel Boone, and General Hackson was his commander. Helped to support Gen. Wilkerson in the regular army at New Orleans.
Page Proctor was a Methodist Preacher. He had two sons who were Methodest preachers. They were all active men in the Proctor family. All about six feet tall. Page Proctors wifes maiden name was Sarah Woodruff. She had four brothers and four sisters. Her father was married twice. His second wife had thirteen children. Senator Proctor was Page Proctor nephew. Page Proctor and Sarah Woodruff had several children. Polly Proctor was their girl. She married Jess Hiatt.
He (Jesse Hiatt) was a native of North Carolina. Also a Quaker. He did not believe in blood shed, so he paid a ten fold tax instead of going to war. Jesse Hiatt was the oldest of four brothers. In his early years was a mail
carrier from one part of the country to another. One time he had to pass a field of cane. On one of his trips he saw Indians coming through the cane. He turned his horse to run, the horse fell to the ground with him. One of his legs was caught. He extracted himself and ran. Before the Indian could catch his horse his horse had gained his feet, and ran after him. He stepped to one side and as the horse passed, bounded on his back and rode off leaving the Indian cheering him. Afterward the Indians told of his brave act.Jesse Hiatt was born April 9, 1791 (not sure). They had 9 children 7 boys, and 2 girls. John, David, Ruben, James, Page, Elija, Joseph, Susana, Mary Ann.
Sent by Margaret Barber. S/o Mr. Hilder and Jane Ann Maynard
John Hilder Passes
John G. Hilder one of the old residents of the Diller vicinity, north of
which place he farmed for many years, passed away at the Odell General Hospital Monday morning. He was 83 years old last December 17.
Surviving are nine children His wife passed away severla years ago. Mr.
Hilder has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Robert Upson.
Funeral services will be held at the Robert Upson Home this Thursday, at 1 O'clock and at the Episcopal Church in Wymore at 2:30.
L.D. Garrett died Sept. 17, 1938! 79 years 10 months 8 days old. Nov.
9, 1938 he would of been 80 years old.
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D/o Andrew Jackson Booze and Elizabeth Coty
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Tripletts Ida, Iva, Edward
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