George Washington Garner (1858 - 1916)

Born 17 Jan 1858 in Arkansas, United States

Husband of Louisiana Elvira (Fugatt) Garner — married 30 Sep 1885 in Independence, Arkansas, United States

Descendants

Died 12 Oct 1916 at age 58 in Independence, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

George Washington Garner, born on January 17, 1858, in the heart of Arkansas, came into the world as the son of John W. Garner and Jemima. Growing up in the picturesque landscapes of White River Township, Independence County, Arkansas, young George Washington found himself surrounded by the natural beauty of his homeland.

In the census of 1860, at the tender age of two, George Washington Garner was already a resident of White River Township, living in proximity to the Sulphur Rock post office. As he grew, so did his connection to the land, and by the 1870 census, he was working as a farm laborer in the same area, contributing to the agricultural pursuits of the region.

Ten years later, in 1880, George Washington Garner continued to call White River Township his home. His occupation remained tied to the land, as he toiled as a farm laborer, nurturing the soil that sustained his community.

On September 30, 1885, George Washington embarked on a new chapter in his life when he married Louisiana Elvira Heaton, formerly known as Fugatt. This union marked the beginning of a shared journey, and together they would navigate the trials and tribulations of life.

As the 20th century dawned, George Washington Garner still lived in White River Township, Independence County, Arkansas, according to the 1900 census. His livelihood was deeply rooted in agriculture, a testament to his commitment to the land and the sustenance it provided.

The 1910 census continued to find George Washington Garner in White River Township, where he maintained his occupation as a farmer. His dedication to the land remained unwavering.

Tragically, on October 12, 1916, George Washington Garner's earthly journey came to an end in Independence County, Arkansas. His passing left a void in the lives of those who knew him, but his memory endured.

George Washington Garner found his final resting place at Sanders Cemetery in Moorefield, Independence County, Arkansas, where he became one with the very earth he had worked so diligently throughout his life. His legacy lived on, tied to the land he cherished and the family he had built.

Sources

• 1860 United States Federal Census: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: White River, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: M653_43; Page: 141; Family History Library Film: 803043 Ancestry Record 7667 #13125694
• 1870 United States Federal Census: Year: 1870; Census Place: White River, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 184B Ancestry Record 7163 #459572
• 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: White River, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: 47; Page: 179B; Enumeration District: 122 Ancestry Record 6742 #39645030
• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: White River, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: 62; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0049 Ancestry Record 7602 #35585133
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374065 Ancestry Record 7884 #553293
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #324291
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17249115/george-washington-garner: accessed 27 September 2023), memorial page for George Washington Garner (17 Jan 1858–12 Oct 1916), Find A Grave: Memorial #17249115, citing Sanders Cemetery, Moorefield, Independence County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by D. H. Norton (contributor 47199152).