Francis Garrett (1729 - abt. 1783)

Born 4 Oct 1729 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth (Case) Garrett — married [date unknown] in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut

Descendants

Died about 1783 at about age 53 in West Simsbury, Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

Francis Garrett served with Hooker's Regiment, Connecticut Militia during the American Revolution.

Francis Garrett is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A044181.

Francis Garrett was married to Ruth Case, daughter of Capt. James Case, and sister of Capt. Josiah Case. Francis settled in West Simsbury, Connecticut in 1746, and worked as a blacksmith. After he died of consumption, Ruth married Gideon Case. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Brown, Abiel, Genealogical history, with short sketches and family records, of the early settlers of West Simsbury, now Canton, Conn., p. 7-8, Press of Case, Tiffany, and Company, Hartford,1856; Reprinted, N. Y. 1899.

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Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981

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Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981

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