Mary R. Hendricks Garrett was born 18 Feb 1831 in Guilford County, NC, a daughter of Roger and Hannah Sherwood Hendricks. Mary's parents were very poor. An examination of the Guilford County records shows Roger and his wife were often found on the lists of paupers who had to be assisted by the county. Mary went to work as a servant at an early age, and her early poverty was a source of embarrassment for her. In 1852 she married Henry Garrett. One story that has survived about her was that she didn't get along with her in-laws. She complained that when she was around they spoke a language (German) that she did not understand, even though they had both been born in North Carolina and could speak English. Given her sensitivity, she was quite certain that they were making disparaging remarks about her. The move to Jamestown from Pleasant Garden may well have been her way of coping with the situation.
The High Point (NC) Enterprise, Wednesday, November 20, 1901
DEATH AT JAMESTOWN
Mrs. Henry Garrett died at her home in Jamestown last night. She was the grandmother of Miss Sarah Welch, of this place. The funeral will occur at Deep River to-morrow.
Mary R. Hendricks Garrett was born 18 Feb 1831 in Guilford County, NC, a daughter of Roger and Hannah Sherwood Hendricks. Mary's parents were very poor. An examination of the Guilford County records shows Roger and his wife were often found on the lists of paupers who had to be assisted by the county. Mary went to work as a servant at an early age, and her early poverty was a source of embarrassment for her. In 1852 she married Henry Garrett. One story that has survived about her was that she didn't get along with her in-laws. She complained that when she was around they spoke a language (German) that she did not understand, even though they had both been born in North Carolina and could speak English. Given her sensitivity, she was quite certain that they were making disparaging remarks about her. The move to Jamestown from Pleasant Garden may well have been her way of coping with the situation.
The High Point (NC) Enterprise, Wednesday, November 20, 1901
DEATH AT JAMESTOWN
Mrs. Henry Garrett died at her home in Jamestown last night. She was the grandmother of Miss Sarah Welch, of this place. The funeral will occur at Deep River to-morrow.
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