Jesse Francis Garrett Sr. (1766 - 1853)

Born 9 Sep 1766 in Fairfax Parish, Fairfax, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Henderson) Garrett — married about 4 Jul 1786 in Laurens, South Carolina

Descendants

Died 29 Sep 1853 at age 87 in Fountain Inn, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

Jesse was born in 1766. He died in 1853. ^[1]

Findagrave #87026032 details:

Parents:

Edward Garrett 1733–1794

Ann Owsley Garrett 1744–1823

Spouse:

Elizabeth Henderson Garrett 1769–1857

Children:

John H. Garrett 1789–1856

Thomas Housley Garrett 1792–1858

Edward H Garrett 1795–1875

Elizabeth Francis Garrett Martin 1800–1839

Mary W Garrett Cook 1801–1875

Elizabeth Garrett Ashley 1805–1878

Siblings:

Elizabeth Garrett Ashley 1760–1819

John Garrett 1762–1844

William Garrett 1763–1844

Nicholas Ware Garrett 1765–1846

Rhoda Garrett Hughes 1769–1855

James Garrett 1771–1812

Dorcas Garrett Mullins 1773–1842

Stephen Garrett 1775–1845

Mary Garrett Dulin 1777–1853

Anna Irene Garrett Harriss 1780–1839

Hosea Garrett 1782–1827

Irene Kiziah Garrett Moore 1785–1866

Edward Garrett 1787–1864

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Obituary:

THE LAURENSVILLE HERALD, October 7, 1853

At his Residence in this district, on the 27th Ult., Mr. Jesse Garrett, aged 87 years and 20 days---painful as it is to see torn from us the young and ardent of our friends, whose promise in life appear bright and useful, still more painful must it be to see torn from our midst the old and steady prop of a large circle of family and friends; whose life of usefulness and love had entwined around him the tenderest feelings of affection and reverence, as was the case of the deceased.

Mr. G. had been a bright and efficient member of the Baptist Church for many years and in all his intercourse with his fellow-men exemplified the Christian character in its most beautiful and humble features. He has left a large family and many friends to mourn their irreparable loss; but all must feel the proud consolation of believing that he has left a world of vanity and trouble to enjoy that eternal life of substance and peace which is promised to all who "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and keep his commandments".

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WILL OF JESSE GARRETT

State of South Carolina Laurens District.

In the name of God, Am Amen. I Jesse GARRETT Senr., being of sound and disposing mind and memory, but calling to mind the uncertainty of life and being desirous of making a distribution of such worldly estate as I may have been blessed with in this life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament as follows.

I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth GARRETT, during her natural life and at her death to be sold by my executors here in after named and the money to be disposed of as as I shall herein after direct, the following real and personal estate to wit. The tract of land where on I now live containing two hundred acres more or less adjoining lands on Dr. Hugh SAXON the widow GOODJIONS, William LENDLEY, and others, Sam and his wife Hannah, Sarah and her son Henry, Elizabeth and Isaac, together with all my household and kitchen furniture or as much as she may want.

I direct further more that upon the death of my said wife Elizabeth all the above mentioned property both real and personal be sold by my executors herein after named and the proceeds of said sale be divided unto seven parts on shares.

And that one share be paid to my son John GARRETT to him and his heirs forever. And that one share be paid to my son Thomas H. GARRETT to him and his heirs forever. And that one share be paid to my son Edward H. GARRETT to him and his heirs forever. And that one share be paid to my son Jesse GARRETT to him and his heirs forever. And that one share to paid to my daughter Polly COOK to her and her heirs forever.

And that one share be paid to the children of my deceased daughter Fanny MARTIN to them and their heirs forever. And that one share be paid to my daughter Betsey ASHLEY to her and her heirs forever. I also give and bequeath to my sons Thos. GARRETT and Jesse GARRETT in trust for the use and benefit of my son Stephen GARRETT the tract of land on which he the said Stephen GARRETT now lives containing one hundred acres more or less, during his life time and at his death the same to belong to his wife Polly during her natural life. If she should be the longest surviving and at their death the said tract of land to be sold by my executors herein after (illegible). forever.

I also give and bequeath to the said Thomas GARRETT and Jesse GARRETT in trust for the use and benefit of my son Stephen GARRETT and his wife Polly during their life.... I consider that that makes Stephen equal with the rest of my children.

...I also will and bequeath unto my son William H. GARRETT the notes which I hold on him which I consider will make him equal with the rest of my children.

I further more direct my executors to sell ... all the remainder of my property not herein specially disposed of on a reasonable credit after my death and that the proceeds of said sale after payment of my just debts and funeral expenses be divided and paid out precisely in the same manner as is directed for the property herein before directed to be sold at my death with this exception that my wife must first take a third part of the proceeds of said sale. And after her death to make the same disposition of her portion an her thirds as is done with the forgiving named property.

Lastly, I nominate, constitute, and appoint my sons Thos. GARRETT and Jesse GARRETT executors of this my last will and testament. Signed, sealed, and acknowledged by Jesse GARRETT Senr. as and for his last will and testament in whose presence and at whose request we have witnessed and in the presence of each other subscribed our names as witnesses to the due executors of the same this the twenty second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and forty seven. Attest:

Willis Wallace

Jesse Garrett Senr. (SEAL)

William Clardy

Calvin A. Crombie

Death

Date: WFT Est. 1767-1860

Burial

Date: 1853

Place: , Laurens, SC

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 22 July 2020), memorial page for Jesse Frank Garrett, Sr (9 Sep 1766–29 Sep 1853), Find A Grave: Memorial #87026032, citing New Harmony Church Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; maintained by Tim Garrett (contributor 47645220), headstone photo.

• Obituary of THE LAURENSVILLE HERALD, October 7, 1853
• Will of Jesse Frank Garrett Sr., dated 22 Sep 1847, recorded in will Book A, Page 161, Bundle 132, Pkg. 10. Recorded date not available. Proven date 3th day of October, A. D., 1853.
• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5S-X4H : 7 September 2017), Jesse Garrett, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; citing 275, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 169; FHL microfilm 22,503.
• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8QV-N6B : 4 April 2020), Jessee Garrett, Laurens county, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; citing family 1904, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).