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GARRETT, ELIZABETH, residence Camp Point; is the widow of Peter Booth Garrett, who was the son of Silas and Judith (Booth) of Virginia. He was born in that state Nov. 3, 1809, went from there to Kentucky, where he was married to Elizabeth Welsh, daughter of Robert and Mary (Guthrie) Welsh, who was born in Jefferson county of that State, April 30, 1813. They were married Feb. 16, 1832. They removed to Camp Point, Adams county, Ill., In 1835; settled in the midst of the unbroken prairie and laid the foundation for the future pleasant home, in which they were to spend the rest of their earthly career together. They had eleven children, ten of whom are living; Silas, born April 20, 1833; Mary W., born April 11, 1835; Robert W., born March 24, 1837; Richard S., born Aug. 25, 1838; Susanah H., born Oct. 29, 1840; Sarah E., born Dec. 12, 1842; Judith E., born July 10, 1846; George W., born Dec. 24, 1847; Christopher B., born July 28, 1849; John H., born Dec. 14, 1850; Alvira A., born March 16, 1856. Mr. G. was a man of more than ordinary character and intelligence; served the people of Adams county in the General Assembly of Ill., in 1842 and 1843; was an elder in the Christian church at the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 18, 1865. Richard was killed Oct. 17, 1862, in the army, near Island No. 10, while in pursuit of guerrillas. He was a Corporal in Co. L. 2d Ill. Cavalry. Mrs. G’s children are all married, and she has thirty-six grandchildren. She owns 200 acres of the old homestead, worth $55 per acre. Is a member of the Christian church.