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| GARRETT, Thomas G. June 24, 1908; Oregonian, p 8 "Thomas G. Garrett, Who Crossed the Plains in 1852" Oregon City, Or., June 23 |
| Thomas G. Garrett, who died June 7, at his home near Marquam,
was one of the best known pioneers and settlers in Southern Clackamas County. He was born in Missouri, January 22, 1832, and in 1851 he was married to Permelia A. Lisenby, who died August 17, 1882. In 1852 the crossed the plains from Missouri and took a donation land claim near Marquam, where he lived continuously until his death. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Garrett was married to Ellen Hardisty, who survives him. Deceased was a prominent Indian War veteran, taking an active part in the War of 1856, serving in both Oregon and Washington. He is survived by six sons, five daughters, 31 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. |