Brief Life History of Garret
When Garret Garretson was born in 1754, in New Castle, Delaware, United States, his father, Eliakim Garretson, was 38 and his mother, Lydia Walter, was 39. He married Phebe Webster on 15 May 1782, in Nottingham MM, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He died before 1795.
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- Ganet Garretson, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
- Garrett Garretson in entry for John Garretson, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999"
- Ganet Garretson, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
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World Events (6)
1754 · French and Indian War in Delaware
From 1754-1763, the French and Indian War took place. The fighting that took place in the area of Delaware was in the upper Delaware River Valley. The Delaware Indians claimed independence from the Iroquois who allied with Britain. In 1755, Delaware attacked the Moravian settlement and Brodhead residence.
1764 · Western Boundary Surveyed
In 1764, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon surveyed the western boundary of Delaware. This became part of the Mason-Dixon Line.
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
Name Meaning
English: patronymic from Garrett .
Americanized form of Dutch Gerritsen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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