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Porter "Doc" Garrett 1880–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 March 1880

Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 9 May 1956

Death Location: Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Thomas GG

Mother: Nancy GG

Spouse(s): Mattie Phillips

Children(s): Joseph Garrett, Edgar Garrett, Casto Garrett, Rachel Garrett, Porter Garrett, Kate Garrett, Robert Garrett

In 1880, Porter "Doc" Garrett entered the world in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Thomas Alexander Garrett 2Nd Gg And Nancy Frances Fannie Holt 2Nd Gg. In 1880, Porter "Doc" Garrett resided in District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Porter "Doc" Garrett resided in Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA. Porter "Doc" Garrett married Mattie Phillips, and had children including Casto Garrett, Edgar Garrett, Joseph Cecil Garrett, Kate Garrett, Porter Ray Garrett, Rachel L Garrett, Robert Garrett. Porter "Doc" Garrett passed away in 1956 in Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Porter "Doc" Garrett entered the world in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Thomas Alexander Garrett 2Nd Gg And Nancy Frances Fannie Holt 2Nd Gg.
  • In 1880, Porter "Doc" Garrett resided in District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Porter "Doc" Garrett resided in Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • Porter "Doc" Garrett married Mattie Phillips, and had children including Casto Garrett, Edgar Garrett, Joseph Cecil Garrett, Kate Garrett, Porter Ray Garrett, Rachel L Garrett, Robert Garrett.
  • Porter "Doc" Garrett passed away in 1956 in Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas GG
1845–1898
Birth Location: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
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Nancy GG
1858–1955
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
NG

Spouses(s)

Mattie Phillips
1885–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MP

Children(s)

Joseph Garrett
1901–1970
Birth Location: Tennessee
JG
Edgar Garrett
1904–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EG
Casto Garrett
1906–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CG
Rachel Garrett
1910–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RG
Porter Garrett
1922–
Birth Location: Mayland, Tennessee
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Kate Garrett
1916–
Birth Location: Tennessee
KG
Robert Garrett
1912–1999
Birth Location: Mayland Cumb, Tennessee
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Porter Garrett's Ancestors

Self
Porter Garrett
1880–1956
Birth Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Alexander Garrett 2nd GG
1845–1898
Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Frances "Fannie" Holt 2nd) GG
1858–1955
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Isaac (D. Garrett) 3rd
1824–1860
Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Harriett Moody
1825–1890
Kentucky, USA
Jacob (H. Holt) 3rd
1835–1914
Byrdstown, Pickett County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Caleb Garrett
1777–1855
Mary (Cayce)
1777–1853
John Moody
1800–1851
Nancy 4th
1802–1844
James 4th
1790–1850
Rebecca 4th
1795–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Garrett
1733–1816
Louisa DAubigne
1737–1754
Aaron 5th
1748–1811
Mary 5th
1752–1845
Asa Harper
1780–1840
Nancy 5th
1788–1860
Amos 5th
1766–1842
Rebecca 5th
1766–1825

Porter Garrett's Descendants

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Porter ("Doc") Garrett (11 March 1880–9 May 1956) m. Mattie Phillips (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. Joseph (Cecil) Garrett 1901–1970
  2. 2. Edgar Garrett 1904–
  3. 3. Casto Garrett 1906–
  4. 4. Rachel (L) Garrett 1910–
  5. 5. Porter (Ray) Garrett 1922–
  6. 6. Kate Garrett 1916–
  7. 7. Robert Garrett 1912–1999

Porter Garrett's Timeline

10 Records

1880
11 March 1880
Birth of Porter "Doc" Garrett in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
1880
1880
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in Mayland, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Mayland, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in Sh, Cumberland, Tennessee
Sh, Cumberland, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Porter "Doc" Garrett resided here in Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1956
9 May 1956
Age 76
Death of Porter "Doc" Garrett in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee
Livingston, Overton, Tennessee
1957
18 August 1957
Age 77
Death of Porter "Doc" Garrett in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee
Livingston, Overton, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 March 1880
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3883; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 18-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mayland, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1736; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341971
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Cumberland; Roll: 1852931
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 324D; Enumeration District: 090
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241591
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375506
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Family History Film: 1255274; Page: 324D; Enumeration District: 090

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241591

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mayland, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mayland, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1736; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341971

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Cumberland, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3883; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 18-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3883; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 18-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Cumberland; Roll: 1852931

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 August 1957
    Event Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1956
    Event Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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