My Great-Great Grandfather, Alexander Garrett, was born about 1785 in Ballymote, County of Sligo, Ireland. He was the fourth son of Reverend William Garrett, rector of the parish in Ballymote. I believe William may have had another son, Reverend John Garrett, who followed in his father's foot steps. That is all I know. I would appreciate any help in learning more. Thank you. Ted
Hi,
Subscription Site www.findmypast.ie ; has a record of a John Garrett, son of William, Sligo, MA 1832. Source: Alumni Dublin 1924 edition.
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To add to above, www.rootsireland.ie ; have a record of a John Garrett baptised on March 1st 1778 in the Civil parish of Emlaghfad and Kilmorgan in the Barony of Corran, County Sligo. Father is William Garrett and Mother is Bridget.
Footnote: Rev. William Garrett
Trinity College entry date: Novemberr 5th 1792, age 14 years. Father: William, Clericus - BA 1797 - MA 1832
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Hi Ted,
There's a Rev. George GARRETT listed in in Killoran civil parish in the Griffith's Valuation. Maybe another son of William & Bridget.
https://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/sligo/killoran.htm
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml?action=doNam…
Laura
Thank you McCoy and Laura for the information. I find gathering information going back approximately 250 years is like trying to put together a huge jig-saw puzzle with a whole lot of missing pieces. Every glue is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Ted
Hi:
I just happened to find this site as I was researching Garretts in Galway/Sligo. My gt gt grandfather James Garrett was born in 1781 in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. He emigrate to PEI Canada in 1812. I did a DNA test with MyHeritage a few years ago and about 3 weeks ago got a match with a woman whose ancestor was Margaret Garrett, born around 1770 in Ballinasloe. We are estimated by the program to be 5.1 generations to a common ancestor. This was an exciting find for me as I have been searching for my ancestors in that area for a long time.
Margaret Garrett was the daughter of a George Garrett and his wife, Margaret Sutton. George was a member of a family that had extensive connections to the Church of Ireland. Close relatives of George Garrett were Rev. John Garrett, Rev, William Garrett who were vicars in Sligo and elsewhere.
I would love to correspond with anyone who has any knowledge of or connections to this family.
Marjorie Garrett Robertson
Hi:
I just happened to find this site as I was researching Garretts in Galway/Sligo. My gt gt grandfather James Garrett was born in 1781 in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. He emigrate to PEI Canada in 1812. I did a DNA test with MyHeritage a few years ago and about 3 weeks ago got a match with a woman whose ancestor was Margaret Garrett, born around 1770 in Ballinasloe. We are estimated by the program to be 5.1 generations to a common ancestor. This was an exciting find for me as I have been searching for my ancestors in that area for a long time.
Margaret Garrett was the daughter of a George Garrett and his wife, Margaret Sutton. George was a member of a family that had extensive connections to the Church of Ireland. Close relatives of George Garrett were Rev. John Garrett, Rev, William Garrett who were vicars in Sligo and elsewhere.
I would love to correspond with anyone who has any knowledge of or connections to this family.
Marjorie Garrett Robertson
Hi Marjorie: I would love to correspond with you. My email address is ted6garrett@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Ted
Hi Ted:
I am sure that we are working on the same family. My research has led me to the Garretts who were clergy in Sligo. According to what I am reading your Alexander Garrett is from that family. I would love to see what we can find if we can share information on this family. In fact, as I was researching what I think is my line, I did run across Charles Alexander Garrett who became Bishop of Dallas. Wondering where you live -- I am in PEI Canada. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Marjorie
Hello to all Garrett descendants on this message board. I am descended from Reverend John Garrett DD. Parish priest from Manchester UK. Born in Sligo. Have had a bit of trouble getting on this site. Please get in touch my email is resurgam01@aol.com Bill Garrett
Hi Marjorie. I just found this site and saw your posts of over 2 years ago. Sorry I wasn't aware of this sooner. I also would enjoy corresponding with you. I am related to Alexander Garrett, the Bishop of Dallas, who at one time prior, was a missionary to Victoria, BC. His brother, Rev George W. Garrett, is my great grandfather, immigrated to the US (NYC) in the late 1800's. My brother, William (Bill) is on this site also and has lots of information on the Garrett family. I can be reached at jimbomaine@gmail.com. I live in Maine, USA. Best regards and hope to hear from you. James (Jim) Garrett