Biographical Sketch of J. W. Garrett, Johnson County, Missouri
Jefferson Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

J. W. GARRETT,

P.O. Windsor, stands prominent among the honest citizens of this
township.  He was born October 29, 1823, and was of English extraction.
He came here in 1843, with his father from North Carolina.  His father,
James Garrett, was born, 1792, and departed this life in 1849.  In
religion he was a primitive Baptist, and in politics a democrat.  The
subject of these notes was educated in the common schools.  On December
9, 1847, he was married to Miss Ann T. Perry; she was born December 23,
1828, in the state of Kentucky, and came here with her parents in 1837,
and settlled in Henry county.  Of this union there were six children
born, one boy and five girls.  Those now living were born as follows:
W.A., October 11, 1848; Mary E., May 10, 1849; Sarah L., January 12,
1856; Ella A., September 6, 1857; Emma W., April 21, 1862; Anna L.,
March 4, 1866.  Those dead are: James A., born November 22, 1852, died
February 23, 1855; Flavius O., born April 25, 1854, died February 16,
1855; Harriet E., born December 3, 1859, died July 14, 1861.  The
following is the married list: W.A. to Miss Alice D. Walker, February
16, 1871; Mary E. to D.L. Southerland of the same date; Sarah L., to
John W. Russell; January 14, 1875.  The subject of this sketch was
engaged in the tobacco business up to 1860.  In the late war he took the
side of the south.  He has held no office higher than road overseer.  Of
late he has been engaged in stock-raising and agricultural pursuits.
His daughter, Miss Emma W., stands among the successful teachers of
Johnson county.  At present she is engaged in teaching the Henrietta
school.  Mr. Garrett has always voted the democratic ticket.  In
religion he is a primitive Baptist. He is truly an honest man, whose
word is always good.  Though plain, he is true to his convictions and
beloved by his neighbors.  May his offspring honor his name.

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