The garrett Surname
garrett Name Meaning and History
English: from either of two Germanic personal names introduced to
Britain by the Normans: Gerard, composed of the elements
gar, ger ‘spear’, ‘lance’ + hard ‘hardy’,
‘brave’, ‘strong’; and Gerald, composed of the elements
gar, ger ‘spear’, ‘lance’ + wald ‘rule’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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| C. F. Garrett 1914 photo |
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| James Madison Garrett (J.M.) | Patricia Bridges Parker | 15 |
| GARRETT Ida 1935-1992 |
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| Garret(t), Brown family |
BMcBee
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| Marriage of Joseph J Garrett |
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| relations to Clara Garrett? Might be from Illinois or Missouri |
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| Any Garretts from Illinois? |
kellspen07
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| Pat Garrett | Gail Engleman | 22 |
| JUNIOR AND LINDA VAUGHN GARRETT |
Myssi10
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| Garrett/Donahue (Donahoe) |
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