Thomas Halgarth GARRETT
15th Mar 18541,2 - 31st Mar 1914
Farmer
Life History
15th Mar 1854 |
Born in England, County of Lincoln, District of Spilsby, Sub District of Aford.1,2 |
31st Dec 1855 |
Immigrated to Arrived with parents at Port of New York aboard the ship Henry Clay from Liverpool, England. |
Aug 1860 |
Recorded in census in State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Township of Greenfield, pages 162 & 163. |
9th Aug 1870 |
Recorded in census in State of Michigan, County of Wayne, village of Dearbornville, rool 709/710 page 69R. |
1880 |
Occupation Farmer. |
21st Jun 1880 |
Recorded in census in State of Michigan, County of Wayne,Township of Romulus; e.d. 262, sheet 31; Surname Garret. |
1887 |
Property Romulus Township, Section 11, NW1/4,NW1/4, SW1/4, 40 acres. |
8th Jun 1897 |
Married Violet Mae GRAHAM in Ontario, Canada, Essex County, Essex.8 |
17th Jan 1898 |
Birth of daughter Emma Carolina GARRETT in Romulus, Michigan at home.3 |
16th Jun 1900 |
Recorded in census in State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Township of Romulus, District 198, Sheet 13. |
30th Oct 1901 |
Birth of son George W. GARRETT in Romulus, Michigan at home.4 |
24th May 1904 |
Birth of daughter Violet May GARRETT in Romulus, Michigan at home.5 |
8th Aug 1906 |
Birth of daughter Grace Irene GARRETT in Romulus, Michigan at home.6 |
2nd Jul 1908 |
Birth of son Thomas F. GARRETT in Romulus, Michigan at home.7 |
6th May 1910 |
Recorded in census in State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Township of Romulus, District 304, Sheet 13a. |
24th May 1910 |
Birth of son Frederick George GARRETT in Romulus, Michigan at home. |
31st Mar 1914 |
Died in Romulus, Michigan. |
Other facts
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Places lived in Romulus, MI. |
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Buried in Ganong Cemetery; Westland, MI. |
Notes
- Census August 1860; State of Michigan, County of Wayne, Township of Greenfield, pages 162 & 163
Census August 9, 1870; State of Michigan, County of Wayne, village of Dearbornville, rool 709/710 page 69R
Census Jun 21, 1880; State of Michigan, County of Wayne,Township of Romulus; e.d. 262, sheet 31; Surname Garret
1900 Census lists Thomas as head of the household. He came to US in about 1855. He owned the farm free and clear. He is living in Romulus.
1910 Census lists Thomas as head of household. This record shows his year of immigration as 1856 with 'na' for naturalization. He continues to live in Romulus on the farm.
Owned property in Romulus Township, Section 11 in 1887
Legal description of property Lot 1 NW1/4, NW1/4, SW1/4 40 acres
Lot 2 W1/2, NE1/4, NW1/4, SW1/44.5 acres
Less 1/2 acre at NE Corner
Tax assessment rolls at Romulus Historical Museum show taxes paid prior to 1887 and paid through 1914 property remained with Violet May Garrett. Down to 20 acres by 1909
Sources
- 1. 1900 Sondex card and Census record for Thomas Garrett lists birth month, year and location. 1910 Census record consistent with those of 1900.
- 2. Death Certificate; City of Dearborn - 1102; State of MI - 2408223
- 3. 1900 Sondex card and Census record for Thomas Garrett lists birth month, year and location. 1910 Census records list her age as 12 years and confirm her birth location.
- 4. 1910 Census records list his age as 8 years and Michigan as birth location.
- 5. 1910 Census records list her age as 6 years and Michigan as birth location.
- 6. 1910 Census records list her age as 4 years and Michigan as birth location.
- 7. 1910 Census records list his age as 2 years and Michigan as birth location.
- 8. Family History Library Microfilm
