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Richard Alvin Garrett 1918–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1918

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Oct 1982

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: Carroll Sr

Mother: Bettie Foster

Spouse(s): Imogene Cowan

Children(s):

Richard Alvin Garrett was born in 1918 in Mathews, Virginia, USA, the child of Carroll Collier Garrett Sr And Bettie Belle Foster. In 1920, Richard Alvin Garrett resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1930, Richard Alvin Garrett resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Richard Alvin Garrett married Imogene Cowan. Richard Alvin Garrett passed away in 1982 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • Richard Alvin Garrett was born in 1918 in Mathews, Virginia, USA, the child of Carroll Collier Garrett Sr And Bettie Belle Foster.
  • In 1920, Richard Alvin Garrett resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1930, Richard Alvin Garrett resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Richard Alvin Garrett married Imogene Cowan.
  • Richard Alvin Garrett passed away in 1982 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carroll Sr
1893–1960
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
CS
Bettie Foster
1889–1967
Birth Location: Cow Neck, Mathews, Virginia, USA
BF

Spouses(s)

Imogene Cowan
1921–2014
Birth Location: Plymouth, Washington, North Carolina, USA
IC

Children(s)

Richard Garrett's Ancestors

Self
Richard Garrett
1918–1982
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Carroll Collier Garrett Sr
1893–1960
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Bettie (Belle) Foster
1889–1967
Cow Neck, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Hudson) Garrett
1849–1933
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Jane) Hammond
1861–1928
Delaware, USA
Charles (Edward) Foster
1856–1928
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Selena (M.) Bassett
1858–1911
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hammond
1811–1875
Martha Hughes
1823–1887
John Bassett
1836–1913
Sarah Bassett
1830–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Garrett's Timeline

11 Records

1918
12 Sep 1918
Birth of Richard Alvin Garrett in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1937
1937
Age 19
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1952
1952
Age 34
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1954
1954
Age 36
Richard Alvin Garrett resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1982
19 Oct 1982
Age 64
Death of Richard Alvin Garrett in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1982
21 Oct 1982
Age 64
Burial of Richard Alvin Garrett in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Maury High School; Year: 1935
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 271
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04312; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 114-47
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 75
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 2342205
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169541

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 2342205

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Maury High School; Year: 1935
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04312; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 114-47

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04312; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 114-47

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 271

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1982
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1982
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records
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