Son of Abraham Garst I and Katherine Ribble.

Ohio Death Record: John Garst, Birth Date 1802 Birthplace Virginia, 28 Jun 1885, Death Place Pike Twp., Clark, Ohio, Age 83, Occupation Farmer, Married

Dayton Daily Journal; July 3, 1885; pg. 3, col. 4;
John Garst died June 30, age 82, wealthy pioneer near New Carlisle, Clark County.

John GARST, farmer; P.O. New Carlisle. The subject of our sketch is one of the substantial and useful men in the community in which he resides; he was born in the State of Virginia March 18,1802; he was the eldest of seven sons, and resided with his parents, who were tillers of the soil, until 21 years of age. On the 2d day of April, 1823, he started for this county, driving a four-horse team for Michael Frantz. of this township, being twenty-eight days on the road, and receiving for the journey $12, which amount, with 50 cents he possessed before starting comprised his capital. Remaining here some three weeks, he returned to his native State on foot by way of Kentucky and Tennessee and through Cumberland. Maryland, a distance of over 600 miles, making the trip in twenty-one days. Of the amount named but 25 cents was left on his arrival in Virginia. Mr. Garst united in marriage with Susan Zigler, a native of Botetourt Co., Va., Aug. 21, 1823. He then rented land and farmed until the year 1827, when he came to this county, buying and settling where he now resides. To this couple were born the following children: Sarah, Elizabeth, Henry, Catharine, John, George, Maria, Louisa, Emma and William. The mother died July 20,1862. Mr. Garst was again married in 1865, this time to Rachel Miller, of Bethel Township, this county, who died June 25,1870. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, having united therewith when quite young. Neither our subject nor his first wife were members of any church, yet they leaned toward the German Baptists. Both devoted a great deal of time to the sick and afflicted, and were highly respected and universally beloved by all. Mr. G., while not having connected himself with any particular denomination, is a man always to be found on the side of right., ever in sympathy with all movements having for their object the elevation and bettering of mankind. He has ever been kind to the poor; is one of those big hearted, kind and sympathetic natures who are always doing something for the afflicted and those in trouble. He has for many years lent great assistance in times of sickness and death, being a regular attendant at all funerals, and generally the one in charge. He is a business man in its fullest sense, and his opinions are always respected. He is one of the School Directors, which position he has held for fifteen years, and President of New Carlisle Cemetery, having held that office for the past eighteen years. He is also President of the New Carlisle & Mad River Turnpike. Mr. Garst is the son of Abraham and Catherine (Ribble) Garst, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Mary-land, and both of German descent.

Not noted in the Bio is Mary Garst born Feb 12, 1827 and died Feb 25, 1863 age: 36 yr 13 da. First wife of John Johnston. The second wife of John Johnston was Elizabeth Garst, her sister. Elizabeth Garst was first married to George Serviss died Aug. 28, 1848. Another daughter not show in Bio is Lucinda Garst was born on April 8, 1843 (twin) and died on Feb 24, 1878 Age 33 Years old, never married.

John Garst Sr was born March 18, 1802 in Virginia, and died June 30, 1885 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio. He married Susan Ziegler on Aug 21, 1823 in Clark County, Ohio. She was born 1805 in Virginia, and died July 20, 1862 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. He married Rachel Miller on Nov 12, 1865. She was born 1830 in Ohio, and died June 25, 1870 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. All three were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. Known children of John Garst Sr and Susan Ziegler are: [1] Sarah Garst was born July 8, 1824 in Virginia, and died March 30, 1906 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. She married William Long on Dec 9, 1852 in Clark County, Ohio. He was born 1802 in Pennsylvania,, and died Sept 6, 1870. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [2] Elizabeth Garst was born Sept 24, 1825 in Botetourt County, Virginia, and died March 2, 1896 in Clark County, Ohio. She married George Serviss, son of William G Serviss and Margaret M Warwick. He was born July 11, 1823 in Bethel Twp, Clark County, Ohio, and died Aug 28, 1848 in Bethel Twp., Clark County, Ohio. She married John Johnston, son of James Johnston and Mary R Burgess. He was born Feb 8, 1825 in Donnel's Creek, Clark County, Ohio, and died Feb 16, 1906 in Clark County, Ohio. All three were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [3] Mary Garst was born Feb 12, 1827 in Clark County, Ohio, and died Feb 25, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio. She married John Johnston on Nov 21, 1848, son of James Johnston and Mary R Burgess. He was born Feb 8, 1825 in Donnel's Creek, Clark County, Ohio, and died Feb 16, 1906 in Clark County, Ohio. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [4] Henry Garst was born April 23, 1828 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio, and died June 23, 1887 in Bethel Twp, Clark County, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Thirza Johnson on June 5, 1862 in Clark County, Ohio. She was born June 15, 1831 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, and died Sept 28, 1894. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [5] Catherine Garst was born July 22, 1831 in Clark County, Ohio, and died March 18, 1915 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. she was buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [6] John Garst Jr was born May 28, 1834 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio, and died May 28, 1925 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. He married Ursula Esther Olinger on Feb 18, 1858 in Clark County, Ohio. She was born April 30, 1839 in Ohio, and died Jan 5, 1908 in Clark County, Ohio. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [7] George W Garst was born May 9, 1839 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio, and died Sept 13, 1894. He was buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. He married Sarah Varner. She was born July 8, 1824, and died March 30, 1906. [8] Maria Elizabeth Garst was born May 28, 1841 in Clark County, Ohio, and died Dec 14, 1926 in Clark County, Ohio. She married William T Morris on May 7, 1867 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, son of Ezra Elston Morris and Elizabeth McKinney. He was born July 8, 1824 in Bethel Twp, Miami County, Ohio, and died May 30, 1906. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [9] Lucinda Garst was born April 8, 1843 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio, and died Feb 27, 1878 in Bethel Twp, Clark County, Ohio. She was buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [10] Louisa Garst was born April 8, 1843 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio, and died Aug 7, 1922 in Pike Twp, Clark County, Ohio. She was buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [11] Emma F Garst was born Sept 1, 1844 in Clark County, Ohio, and died Sept 21, 1913 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. She married Richard C Biggs on March 9, 1871 in Clark County, Ohio,. He was born Dec 1843 in Pennsylvania,, and died Nov 30, 1921 in Clark County, Ohio. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio. [12] William E Garst was born July 8, 1847 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, and died Jan 28, 1922 in Bethel Twp, Clark County, Ohio. He married Laura Frances Deardorff on Nov 28, 1883 in Montgomery County, Ohio. She was born Aug 31, 1857 in Montgomery County, Ohio, and died Oct 5, 1940 in Jefferson Twp, Montgomery County, Ohio. Both were buried in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio.