Richard Worthington Garrett

Male18 January 1852–5 May 1943

Brief Life History of Richard Worthington

When Richard Worthington Garrett was born on 18 January 1852, in Stanton, Powell, Kentucky, United States, his father, Wesley A Garrett, was 24 and his mother, Amanda Welch, was 20. He married Sarah E. Faulkner on 5 September 1880, in Powell, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 3 daughters. He lived in Clay City, Powell, Kentucky, United States for about 10 years and Powell, Kentucky, United States in 1930. He died on 5 May 1943, in Winchester, Clark, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 91, and was buried in Eaton Cemetery, Clay City, Powell, Kentucky, United States.

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Family Time Line

Richard Worthington Garrett
1852–1943
Sarah E. Faulkner
1855–1921
Marriage: 5 September 1880
Lutie Mae Garrett
1882–1943
Mary Offie Garrett
1883–1947
George Carl Garrett
1886–
Leona Garrett
1890–

Sources (20)

  • Worth Garrett in household of Millard Carr, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Richard W. Garrett, "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960"
  • R.W. Garrett, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    5 September 1880Powell, Kentucky, United States
  • Children (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (8)

    1861

    Age 9

    Kentucky sided with the Union during the Civil War, even though it is a southern state.

    1863

    Age 11

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

    Age 24

    The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

    Name Meaning

    English (southern): from the Middle English personal name Gerad, a variant of either Gerald or Gerard .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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