Foster Garrison (1835 - 1904)

Born 30 Nov 1835 in Jackson, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Ancestors

Husband of Melvina Harriet (Queal) Garrison — married 8 Jun 1870 in Wells, Bradford, Pennsylvania

Died 15 Nov 1904 at age 68 in Mansfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania

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Biography

GARRISON, FOSTER (SRGP 04607) Foster Garrison was born in Jackson township, Nov. 30, 1835. On a point of what is called Pumpkin Hill. At the age of 26 years he married Charlotte R. Pellet; but before a year had passed the excitement of war was so great that his heart could not withstand its yearnings, and loyal to his country he enlisted to its call for volunteers in September, 1862, in the 16th cavalry. He served there nearly three years; was engaged in several battles or skirmishes, and was a brave and true soldier. After his return home he embraced religion and united with the Baptist church of South Creek in 1868. In 1865 after his return from the service, he bought a farm in the township of Wells. Here with his wife he entered upon the duties of a farmer, tilling the soil and caring for his family which, consisted of his wife and two children, Ottie Carl and George E. There he lived a prosperous life until June 8, 1869 his wife died, and he was left to care for his children alone. This he could not do and in June 1870 he was again married to Melvina H. Queal of Wells. Three children were born to them, Herman D. Henry F., and Burke E. In 1881 he bought a farm in Sullivan known as the Hodge farm. He and his wife united with the Elk Run ME church, where they walked hand in hand in the Master’s vineyard, toiling not for the riches of earth, but for the treasures of heaven. For twenty years or more he bore the heat and burden of farm life. He reared up his boys and saw them all married to good and noble wives. He was a devoted father and husband (piece missing). For a number of years Mr. Garrison worked under failing health and finally gave up farming entirely. In 1904 he left the farm and moved to Mansfield where he lived only a few months until he died Nov. 5, 1904. He joined the ME church in Mansfield by letter, and though not able to attend many of its means of grace, his heart and prayers were ever with the church he so much loved. He was an earnest, thoughtful Christian man, ever loyal and true to the church he served for many years. His words of kindness and acts of love to pastors and their families, to neighbors and friends or anyone whom he had an opportunity to help in any way, showed him to be a noble Christian man. As his health failed he relied more and more upon the work Jesus Christ had done for him. His prayers were for the happiness of his loved ones, whom he knew he must soon leave. His last days were spent with his dear ones who tenderly cared for him, and when his last moments came, he passed quietly from earth to dwell with Christ. The funeral services were held at Jobs Corners and were conducted by Rev. D. Stoker, W. H. Yard, of Horseheads, and Rev. Paul Smith. His remains were laid at rest in the cemetery at that place.

Sources

• Families of Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, Jones, J. Kelsey

Federal Census 1850, 1870 1880 1900