Thomas Alvin Garrison 1924–2007
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Garrison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Thomas Garrison 1924–2007
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1924, Thomas Alvin Garrison entered the world in Prospect Gil, Tennessee, born to buford garrison and viola swift. In 1993, Thomas Alvin Garrison resided in Calumet Park, IL. Thomas Alvin Garrison married charity e garrison. Thomas Alvin Garrison passed away in 2007 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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2Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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3Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Garrison
This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1891) to Prospect Gil, Tennessee (1924) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Garrison (1924–2007) was born in Prospect Gil, Tennessee and died in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Thomas Garrison's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record