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Marvin James Garland

Birth: 31 Jul 1895
Yamhill County, Oregon, USA
Death: 18 Jul 1924 (aged 28)
Yamhill County, Oregon, USA
Burial: Gibbs Cemetery

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Plot: Row 43
Memorial ID: 9690191 View Source

Marvin Garland drowned in a effort to rescue four young ladies who were in danger of drowning. The tragedy happened at Fernwood Beach about 2 1/2 miles from Newberg. Marvin was a good swimmer. Family claims he had been sick, and should have stayed home that day. The deep swimming hole nearly claimed two other rescuers according to the 1924 Newspaper article about the incident, including his brother Ewart Garland. Marvin served overseas during World War I.

Marvin Garland drowned in a effort to rescue four young ladies who were in danger of drowning. The tragedy happened at Fernwood Beach about 2 1/2 miles from Newberg. Marvin was a good swimmer. Family claims he had been sick, and should have stayed home that day. The deep swimming hole nearly claimed two other rescuers according to the 1924 Newspaper article about the incident, including his brother Ewart Garland. Marvin served overseas during World War I.

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Created by: Sue Welton
Added: Oct 22, 2004
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9690191/marvin_james-garland: accessed ), memorial page for Marvin James Garland (31 Jul 1895–18 Jul 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9690191, citing Gibbs Cemetery, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Sue Welton (contributor 46636663).

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