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Submitted: 4/25/15 • Approved: 4/25/15 • Last Updated: 3/27/18 • R769137-G0-S3
Mar. 15, 1820
Jan. 17, 1883, Adair County, MO
Robert was the brother of William O. Garrett and Phoebe Gill. He married Lucy Judd on September 7, 1846, at Jefferson County, Kentucky. Children were James L., Enos, William V., Sarah J., Fanny L., Harvey C., Mary Delora, and Abby R. "Birdie" Garrett.
Death of an Old Citizen
Sunday evening Robert A. Garrett, one of Kirksville's oldest citizen[s], died after a long painful illness. He was in his 63rd year, and his residence in Kirksville dates back to several years before the war. The funeral services took place at the family residence Monday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. W.L. Fletcher. The deceased was perfectly willing and resigned to the great change, welcoming it as a relief from suffering. He desired it stated at his funeral that he died without fear, or change in his views, and his request was complied with.
Weekly Graphic
Kirksville, Missouri
January 19, 1883
Plot: Old-32
Contributed on 4/25/15 by lolson60
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