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Jones, Laura Alice

Female 1870 - 1947  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Jones, Laura Alice was born on 24 Nov 1870 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA; died on 28 Mar 1947 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Laura married Garrett, Daniel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Garrett, Ida  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1889 in Melrose, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 29 Feb 1984 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 2 Mar 1984 in Monte Vista Memorial Park Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.
    2. 3. Garrett, Dove  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1891 in Melrose, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 25 Jun 1982 in Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 27 Jun 1982 in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan County, Tennessee, USA.
    3. 4. Garrett, Oliver Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1894 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA; died on 5 Feb 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
    4. 5. Garrett, Ada  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1895 in Tennessee, USA; died on 3 Jan 1981; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
    5. 6. Garrett, Herbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1897 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 12 Jun 1973 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA; was buried on 14 Jun 1973 in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.
    6. 7. Garrett, Elbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1901 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 30 Oct 1987 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 1 Nov 1987 in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.
    7. 8. Garrett, Charlie Hamilton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1904 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 26 Feb 1985; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Garrett, Ida Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 29 Oct 1889 in Melrose, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 29 Feb 1984 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 2 Mar 1984 in Monte Vista Memorial Park Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: 1 Mar 1984, Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA; MRS. IDA G. MOORE Mrs. Ida Garrett Moore, 94, Appalachian Christian Village, formerly of 210 W. Unaka Ave., died in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital Wednesday morning following a short illness. She was a native of Morgan County and had been a resident of Johnson City since the early 1920s. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Laura Jones Garrett and a graduate of the Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Moore was the first director of nursing at the old Appalachia Hospital in Johnson City. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, particularly in work with crippled children. She had more than 9,000 hours of service at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Mountain Home. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Nolichucky Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Moore, in 1928. Survivors include one son, Arthur Moore, Alexandria, Va.; three brothers, Elbert and Charles Garrett, both of Morgan County, and Oliver Garrett, British Columbia, Canada; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Morris-Baker is in charge.

    Family/Spouse: Moore, Herbert Leslie. Herbert was born on 29 Jun 1867 in Wurtsboro, Sullivan, New York, USA; died on 16 Jan 1928 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Moore, Arthur  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Garrett, Dove Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 5 Jun 1891 in Melrose, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 25 Jun 1982 in Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 27 Jun 1982 in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan County, Tennessee, USA.

    Dove married Buxton, Abraham Lee on 9 Apr 1914 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA. Abraham was born on 22 Feb 1881 in Tennessee, USA; died on 7 Jul 1952 in Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 9 Jul 1952 in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Buxton, Samuel Raymond  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1915 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 23 Aug 1999 in Anderson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.
    2. 11. Buxton, Laura Rena  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1916 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 22 May 1999 in Oak Ridge, Anderson, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

  3. 4.  Garrett, Oliver Lee Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 15 Jan 1894 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA; died on 5 Feb 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

  4. 5.  Garrett, Ada Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 6 Apr 1895 in Tennessee, USA; died on 3 Jan 1981; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: 5 Jan 1981, Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA; MRS. ADA G. BOWERS Mrs. Ada Garrett Bowers, 82, 2012 Sherwood Drive, died Saturday night in Appalachian Christian Village. Mrs. Bowers was a native of Morgan County and was a registered nurse, having graduated from Fort Sanders of Knoxville in 1920. She worked as a surgical nurse at Johnson City Eye Hospital for 37 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L. Bowers. Survivors include three brothers, Charlie and Elbert Garrett, both of Morgan County, and Oliver Garrett, British Columbia, Canada; two sisters, Mrs. Dove Buxton, Morgan County, and Mrs. Ida Moore, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews. Woodall is in charge.

    Ada married Bower, Lawrence Leroy on 12 Jun 1926 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Lawrence was born on 28 Jul 1881; died on 10 Aug 1958; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Garrett, Herbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 15 Oct 1897 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 12 Jun 1973 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA; was buried on 14 Jun 1973 in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: 13 Jun 1973, The Tampa Tribune; GARRETT Mr. Herbert Garrett, 75, of 8217 Klondyke Street, Tampa, passed away Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Chapel of the F. T. Blount Company Funeral Home, 5101 Nebraska Avenue, with Rev. E. Earl Hartman, pastor of the Davis Island Community Church, officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Dondero, Walter Heath, Hugh McCall, Lon Almond, Lee Roberts and Michael McClain. Honorary bearers will be Dr. Clyde Tyner, F. M. Joyner, Walker Brown, O. L. Roberts, Ronnie Smith and Lee DeBunk. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery where Masonic graveside services will be conducted by Memorial Lodge 20, F. & A. M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to the American Cancer Society, 2708 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 33609, in his memory. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday night from 7:30 to 8:30. A native of Morgan County, Tennessee, Mr. Garrett had lived in the Tampa Bay Area 47 years. He was a member of the Spencer Memorial Baptist Church; the Emerald Lodge 377 F. & A. M., Wartburg, Tenn.; the Knights Templar, York Rite Masons, Cookeville, Tenn.; the American Legion Post 98; the Disabled American Veterans Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; the National Letter Carriers Association and he was a retired Letter Carrier. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances O. Garrett, Tampa; one son, Howard L. Garrett, Tampa; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Duckworth, St. Petersburg, Fla.; three brothers, Lee Garrett, Vancouver, British Columbia, Elbert Garrett and Charles Garrett, both of Wartburg, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Moore, Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. Dove Buxton, Wartburg, Tenn., and Mrs. Ada Bowers, Johnson City; four grandchildren, Mrs. Patricia Perrow, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Gloria McClain, Atlanta, Ga., Miss Howarden Garrett and Miss Leslie Garrett, both of Tampa; two great-grandchildren, Kelly Dondero and Charles Dondero, both of St. Petersburg, Florida.

    Herbert married Adams, Frances Olia on 18 Jan 1921 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA. Frances was born on 10 Mar 1901 in Tennessee, USA; died on 28 Sep 1980 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Garrett, Hazel Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1921 in Cookville, Putnam, Tennessee, USA; died on 30 May 1979.
    2. 13. Garrett, Herbert Kenneth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in abut 1923; died on 5 Jan 1943 in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
    3. 14. Garrett, Howard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1929 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA; died on 2 Feb 2009 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

  6. 7.  Garrett, Elbert Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 5 Jul 1901 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 30 Oct 1987 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 1 Nov 1987 in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: 31 Oct 1987, Knoxville, News Sentinel; GARRETT, ELBERT — age 86, of Route 2, Lancing, died Friday morning, Oct. 30, 1987, in Park West Hospital. He was the oldest regular attending member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where he had been a member for 65 years. Son of the late Daniel and Laura Jones Garrett. Preceded in death by: sisters, Ida Moore, Dove Buxton, Ada Bowers; brothers, Herbert and Charlie Garrett. Survivors: wife, Agnes Hucklby Garrett; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Hines and Ruth Taylor Garrett; grandson, Michael Garrett; granddaughter, Mrs. Rodney (Debra) Carson; great-granddaughter, Erica Hailey Carson, Ft. Ritchie, Md.; brother, Oliver Garrett of British Columbia. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Elizabeth Baptist Church, Rev. James Blakney, Rev. Billy Lowe officiating. Interment Elizabeth Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg.

    Elbert married Huckaby, Lucille Agnes on 20 Apr 1929 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA. Lucille was born on 2 Nov 1912 in Tennessee, USA; died on 15 Aug 1989 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 17 Aug 1989 in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Garrett, Robert Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1933 in Gobey, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 15 Jan 2002.

  7. 8.  Garrett, Charlie Hamilton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laura1) was born on 11 Jan 1904 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 26 Feb 1985; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Sexton, Mae. Mae was born on 20 Oct 1903; died on 13 Sep 1969; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Garrett, Lillian  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1929; died on 18 Dec 1997; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.
    2. 17. Garrett, Daniel Hiram  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1943; died on 7 Jun 2023; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.
    3. 18. Garrett, Zella Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1946; died on 29 Sep 1969; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Moore, Arthur Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ida2, 1.Laura1)

  2. 10.  Buxton, Samuel Raymond Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dove2, 1.Laura1) was born on 12 Jan 1915 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 23 Aug 1999 in Anderson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: BUXTON, RAYMOND – age 84, Oak Ridge, August 23, 1999 Formerly of Morgan County, he had lived in Oak Ridge since April. He was born in Lancing, TN on January 12, 1916, the son of Abe L. and Dove Buxton, who are deceased. . Mr. Buxton is survived by his wife, Marjorie Buxton, whom he married in Knoxville in 1950; his son, Steve Buxton and his wife, Debbie of Oak Ridge; his grandchildren, Wally and Nikki Stubs of Oak Ridge; and his niece, Jennifer Wright-Howell, also of Oak Ridge. Burial in Wartburg Cemetery. [From The Knoxville News Sentinel 25 Aug 1999]


  3. 11.  Buxton, Laura Rena Descendancy chart to this point (3.Dove2, 1.Laura1) was born on 12 Apr 1916 in Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 22 May 1999 in Oak Ridge, Anderson, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Wartburg Cemetery Wartburg, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: Morgan County News; WRIGHT, RENA BUXTON, 83, formerly of Wartburg, died in Oak Ridge, May 22, 1999. Preceded by husband Rufus D. Wright, M.D. and parents Abe and Dove Buxton. Survivors; daughter, Jennifer and husband, Murray H. Howell; brother, Raymond Buxton and wife Marjorie Burial in Wartburg Cemetery [Morgan County News]


  4. 12.  Garrett, Hazel Irene Descendancy chart to this point (6.Herbert2, 1.Laura1) was born on 17 Oct 1921 in Cookville, Putnam, Tennessee, USA; died on 30 May 1979.

  5. 13.  Garrett, Herbert Kenneth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Herbert2, 1.Laura1) was born in abut 1923; died on 5 Jan 1943 in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.

  6. 14.  Garrett, Howard Descendancy chart to this point (6.Herbert2, 1.Laura1) was born on 7 Jul 1929 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA; died on 2 Feb 2009 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

  7. 15.  Garrett, Robert Hines Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elbert2, 1.Laura1) was born on 14 Oct 1933 in Gobey, Morgan, Tennessee, USA; died on 15 Jan 2002.

    Robert married Taylor, Ruth on 21 Aug 1965 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA. Ruth was born on 14 Jul 1940 in Harriman, Roane, Tennessee, USA; died on 13 Nov 2025 in Morgan County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Garrett, Michael  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Garrett, Debra  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 16.  Garrett, Lillian Descendancy chart to this point (8.Charlie2, 1.Laura1) was born on 27 Feb 1929; died on 18 Dec 1997; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: Morgan County News; HAMBY, LILLIAN, 68, of Lancing, Tennessee, passed away Dec. 18, 1997. Preceded in death by her mother, Mae Garrett; father Fletcher Brasfield Chitwood; stepfather, Charlie Garrett, brother, Billy Joe Chitwood; and sister Zella Mae Garrett. Survived by her husband Edward Hamby; two sons, J.W. Hamby of Lancing and Donald Hamby of Plainville, Ga. eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Bill Chitwood, and Daniel Garrett; one sister, Charlene Rice of N.C. Burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. (Morgan County News)


  9. 17.  Garrett, Daniel Hiram Descendancy chart to this point (8.Charlie2, 1.Laura1) was born on 16 Jul 1943; died on 7 Jun 2023; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: Daniel Garrett, of Wartburg, TN July 15, 1943 — June 7, 2023 Daniel Hiram Garrett went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 7. He was a member and deacon of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Mae Garrett; brothers Billy Joe and Bill Chitwood; sisters Lillian Hamby and Zella Garrett. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brenda Hamby Garrett. Sons - Alan (Deanna), Kevin (Sheila) of Lancing and Chad (Monica) of Rockwood. Four grandchildren whom he adored and was so proud of Emily, Kara, Daniel and Hayden. One sister, Charlene Tice of North Carolina and one sister-in-law, Rose Chitwood of Connecticut. A host of nieces and nephews as well as his Church family. Daniel was an active member of the Morgan County Bass Anglers. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. He enjoyed his yearly fishing trip with his sons to Lake Okeechobee. Daniel was active in the community serving as president of the Wartburg youth football league for many years and creating the first youth junior pro basketball in Morgan County. He was also active in the Storehouse Ministries. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 1:00-2:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery in Lancing with full military honors. Bro. Buster Armes and Bro. Richard Parker officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elizabeth Cemetery (106 Ada Bishop Road, Lancing, TN 37770). To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Daniel Garrett, of Wartburg, TN, please visit our flower store.


  10. 18.  Garrett, Zella Mae Descendancy chart to this point (8.Charlie2, 1.Laura1) was born on 12 May 1946; died on 29 Sep 1969; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, Lancing, Morgan, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Garrett, Michael Descendancy chart to this point (15.Robert3, 7.Elbert2, 1.Laura1)

  2. 20.  Garrett, Debra Descendancy chart to this point (15.Robert3, 7.Elbert2, 1.Laura1)



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