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James Freeborn Garrison Sr.
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James Freeborn Garrison Sr.

Birth
Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Death
24 Sep 1860 (aged 58)
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
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Caledonia, Rusk County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Son of Sarah Fleming and Caleb Garrison. Married Abigail Bonner on August 24, 1826 in Fayette County, Georgia; Superior Court Judge Jame T. Wafer officiated.

Volunteered in the Georgia Militia in 1836. Became postmaster at Rotherwood on July 14, 1837. Built one of the earliest complete water-powered corn mills in Carroll County, Georgia, where he was living in 1855.

Died in 1860 and probably buried on his property in Carroll County, Georgia (now known as Hay's Mill). His widow moved with most of their children to Caledonia, Rusk County, Texas. It was a 43 day journey by wagon train; they arrived on December 11, 1865. A memorial stone was erected in his memory at Caledonia Cemetery. His actual grave is located here:
James Freeborn Garrison

Children:
Caleb Jackson Garrison
Zadock Bonner Garrison
Sarah Ann Garrison
Susan Mandeville Garrison
John H Garrison
Thomas Smith Garrison
James Freeborn Garrison, Jr
Margaret Marire Garrison
Ruth Eliza Garrison
William Barnett Moss Garrison
Son of Sarah Fleming and Caleb Garrison. Married Abigail Bonner on August 24, 1826 in Fayette County, Georgia; Superior Court Judge Jame T. Wafer officiated.

Volunteered in the Georgia Militia in 1836. Became postmaster at Rotherwood on July 14, 1837. Built one of the earliest complete water-powered corn mills in Carroll County, Georgia, where he was living in 1855.

Died in 1860 and probably buried on his property in Carroll County, Georgia (now known as Hay's Mill). His widow moved with most of their children to Caledonia, Rusk County, Texas. It was a 43 day journey by wagon train; they arrived on December 11, 1865. A memorial stone was erected in his memory at Caledonia Cemetery. His actual grave is located here:
James Freeborn Garrison

Children:
Caleb Jackson Garrison
Zadock Bonner Garrison
Sarah Ann Garrison
Susan Mandeville Garrison
John H Garrison
Thomas Smith Garrison
James Freeborn Garrison, Jr
Margaret Marire Garrison
Ruth Eliza Garrison
William Barnett Moss Garrison

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