Malissa S. (Gray) Garrett (1833 - 1912)

Born 15 Jul 1833 in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States

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Died 8 Sep 1912 at age 79 in Union, Oregon, United States

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Biography

Malissa (Gray) Garrett was born in Tennessee.

This profile is part of the Gray Name Study.

Malissa S. Gray was born on July 15, 1833 in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States, daughter of Robert Doke Gray (1805–1870) and Agnes Chenoweth (1809–1888).^[1]

In 1850, Malipa Gray (Malissa, age 17) was living with her father Robert (age 45), mother Agnes (42), and siblings: Elizabeth, Joseph, George, Cornelia, Robert, and Nathan, in Prairie Township, Madison, Arkansas. ^[2]

Malissa married Warren W Garrett (born about November 21, 1832 in Franklin, Illinois, United States; son of Robert Moses Garrett) about 23 February 1853 in Washington, Arkansas, United States. Their children were:

• John M Garrett, 1854-1932
• Livonia A. Garrett (~1856–~1874).
• Sarah A Garrett, 1858-1934
• Robert W Garrett, 1860-1940
• Cornelia J Garrett, 1863-1904
• Elbert Hale Garrett, 1866-1934
• George Lacey Garrett, 1869-1934
• Charles Francis Garrett, 1870-1952

In the 1860 census Melissa (age 26) was living with her husband Warren Garrett (age 26), and children: John (6), Levonia A (4), Sarah A (3), in Lloyds Precinct, Benton, Oregon, United States.^[3]

In 1870, M S Garrett (Malissa, age 32) was living with her husband W W Garrett (age 36), and seven children, in Union, Union, Oregon. ^[4]

Malissa's husband Warren died in 1871 in Union, Oregon.

In 1880, Malisa S Garrett (42), widowed, Keeps House, head of household in Summerville, Union, Oregon, United States. She had six children at home: John (25), Robert (18), Nellie (16), Albert (15), George (10), and Charley (8).^[5]

In 1900, Melisa S Garrett (70, widowed), was living with her son Robert W Garrett (age 40, farmer), in Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States. They also had a boarder: Nellie Ghormley (age 22, teacher, born Indiana).^[6]

In 1910, Malissa S Garrett (76), widowed was a mother, in the household of Robert W Garrett (49) in South Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States. ^[7]

Malissa died on September 8, 1912 in Union, aged 79. She was buried in Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union County, Oregon.^[1]

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Research Notes

• FamilySearch Person: LW65-9SQ
• needs marriage record.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35957675/malissa-s-garrett: accessed), memorial page for Malissa S. Gray Garrett (15 Jul 1833–8 Sep 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35957675, citing Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Dan & Barbara (contributor 47033260).
2. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004193067_007_M9C8-D2J; FHL microfilm: 2481; Image number: 7; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00961-3
   FamilySearch Record: M678-4K2 (accessed 17 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-67K9-G45
   Malipa Gray (17) in Prairie Township, Madison, Arkansas, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 68; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170968; FHL microfilm: 805055; Image number: 62; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01799-6
   FamilySearch Record: MDQV-XZR (accessed 17 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSF-PDZ
   Melissa Garrett (26) in Lloyds Precinct, Benton, Oregon, United States. Born in Tennessee.
4. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 27; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 15; Digital film/folder number: 004278486_002_M9CN-85M; FHL microfilm: 000552787; Image number: 27; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01580-0
   FamilySearch Record: MF81-R94 (accessed 17 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XHLQ-JZR
   M S Garrett (32) in Union, Union, Oregon, United States. Born in Tennessee.
5. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00072; Digital film/folder number: 005162037; FHL microfilm: 1255084; Image number: 254; Sheet number: 124; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: MNCP-5LB (accessed 17 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBZ-F55
   Malisa S Garrett (42), widowed, Keeps House, head of household in Summerville, Union, Oregon, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
6. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 49; Digital film/folder number: 004118826; FHL microfilm: 1241352; Image number: 730; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00776-4
   FamilySearch Record: MSD5-H87 (accessed 17 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SJ9-9TB
   Melisa S Garrett (70), widowed head of household in Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973351; FHL microfilm: 1375303; Image number: 314; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03486-8
   FamilySearch Record: MLBM-89D (accessed 17 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJ6-RJM
   Malissa S Garrett (76), widowed mother, in household of Robert W Garrett (49) in South Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States. Born in Tennessee.