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Letha Garrett 1916–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1916

Birth Location: Benton, Arkansas

Death Date: Oct 1992

Death Location: Hot Springs National Park, Garland, Arkansas, USA

Father: Vander Garrett

Mother: Iroa Shipp

Spouse(s): Freeman Speed

Children(s): Billy Speed, Shirley Speed

The story of Letha Garrett began in 1916 in Benton, Arkansas. In 1920, Letha Garrett resided in Holland, Saline, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Letha Garrett resided in Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas, USA. Letha Garrett married Freeman Melton Speed, and had children including Billy Speed, Shirley Ann Speed, Tracy Don Speed. Letha Garrett passed away in 1992 in Hot Springs National Park, Garland, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Letha Garrett began in 1916 in Benton, Arkansas.
  • In 1920, Letha Garrett resided in Holland, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Letha Garrett resided in Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • Letha Garrett married Freeman Melton Speed, and had children including Billy Speed, Shirley Ann Speed, Tracy Don Speed.
  • Letha Garrett passed away in 1992 in Hot Springs National Park, Garland, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Vander Garrett
1893–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Iroa Shipp
1895–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Spouses(s)

Freeman Speed
1912–1988
Birth Location: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

Billy Speed
1934–1934
Birth Location: –
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Shirley Speed
1935–2020
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Letha Garrett's Ancestors

Self
Letha Garrett
1916–1992
Birth Place: Benton, Arkansas
Parents
Vander J Garrett
1893–
Arkansas
Iroa (M "Ora") Shipp
1895–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Letha Garrett's Descendants

1.
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Letha Garrett (13 Jan 1916–Oct 1992) m. Freeman (Melton) Speed (12 Jul 1912–4 Aug 1988)
  1. 1. Billy Speed 1934–1934
  2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Speed 1935–2020 m. Kenneth (Brown) Watkins 1917–

Letha Garrett's Timeline

12 Records

1916
13 Jan 1916
Birth of Letha Garrett in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 4
Letha Garrett resided here in Holland, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Holland, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Letha Garrett resided here in Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1934
1934
Age 18
Letha Garrett resided here in Benton, Saline, Arkansas
Benton, Saline, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 19
Letha Garrett resided here in Rural, Saline, Arkansas
Rural, Saline, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Letha Garrett resided here in Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, United States
Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, United States
1950
1950
Age 34
Letha Garrett resided here in Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
Letha Garrett resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
1957
1957
Age 41
Letha Garrett resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1958
1958
Age 42
Letha Garrett resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1960
1960
Age 44
Letha Garrett resided here in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
1992
Oct 1992
Age 76
Death of Letha Garrett in Hot Springs National Park, Garland, Arkansas, USA
Hot Springs National Park, Garland, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1916
    Event Place: Benton, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T627_172; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-6
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 143.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Holland, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Holland, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 143.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T627_172; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyer, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T627_172; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1992
    Event Place: Hot Springs National Park, Garland, Arkansas, USA
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