Frederick Kneale Garrett

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett was born April 4, 1888, in the Town of Ramsey, Isle of Man, England, and died August 8, 1956, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 68. He is the son of William Thomas Garrett of Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man, England, and Margaret Ann "Maggie" Kneale of Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man, England.

Inez A. Sexton was born April 6, 1891, in Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, and died May 23, 1974, in West Sacramento, Yolo Co., CA, at age 83. She is the daughter of Moses S. "Mose" Sexton (Born April 20, 1858, in Scott Co., TN, and Died November 3, 1943, in Fillmore, Ventura Co., CA) and Sarah Geraldine "Sallie" Darrington (Born June 25, 1869, in Panther Pct., Graves Co., KY, and Died September 27, 1942, in Ventura Co., CA). Sarah's parents are John W. Darrington and Mary Unknown of Kentucky.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett and Inez A. Sexton were married 1910 - 1912 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett and Inez A. (Sexton) Garrett had no children.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett and Inez A. (Sexton) Garrett were divorced 1914 - 1916 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Inez A. (Sexton) Garrett then married Clifford Willis Travers.

Clifford Willis Travers was born May 10, 1891, in Florin, Sacramento Co., CA, and died May 28, 1970. in West Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, at age 79. He is the son of Willis Henry Travers of New York and Evelyn Elvira "Eva" Palmer.

Clifford Willis Travers and Inez A. (Sexton) Garrett were married Unknown.

Clifford Willis Travers and Inez A. (Sexton) (Garrett) Travers had three children:

1. Bernice Travers: Born September 12, 1919, in Sacramento Co., CA. Married to Unknown Goodwin.
2. Walter "Pinky" Travers: Born in Unknown. Married to Mary Goodwin. Divorced. He may be Walter J. Travers, born about 1920 in Utah.
3. Evelyn Eva Travers: Born March 1, 1917, in Utah; Died May 17, 1966, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA (age 49). Married April 15, 1939, in Ventura Co., CA, to Corder George "Cort" Mellott: Born June 17, 1910, in Pennsylvania; Died November 25, 1967, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA (age 57). Cort had two wives and three children.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett then married Edith Brainard.

Edith Brainard was born July 22, 1888, in Oakes City, Bear Creek Twp., Dickey Co., ND, and died July 5, 1976, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 87. She is the daughter of Frank Williams Brainard of Prairieville, MI, and Anne Moller "Annie" Vincent of Lecompton, KS.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett and Edith Brainard were married May 17, 1920, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Edith was a School Teacher at that time.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett and Edith (Brainard) Garrett had two children:

1. Duane Lee "Gordon" Garrett: Born November 26, 1924, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Married November 16, 1952, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Katherine Lake: Born February 7, 1934, in New London, CT; Died July 24, 1994, in Los Angeles Co., CA (age 60). Mother's maiden name: Virginia Tucker (born June 9, 1906, in Memphis, TN; died July 30, 1983, in San Diego, CA). Her father's name was possibly Bertwell.
2. Phyllis May Garrett: Born September 1, 1925, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA; Died August 25, 1993, in Los Angeles Co., CA (age 67). Married (1) September 17, 1949, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Louis Arthur Hook: Born August 22, 1922, in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ; Died March 31, 1993, in St. Louis, Jefferson Co., MO (age 70). US Army Major. Buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Married (2) to Louis C. "Lou" Vegan: Born August 18, 1923; Died August 20, 2004, in Washington, DC. Married (3) August 10, 1964, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Harry Mercer: Born Unknown; Unknown.

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Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett was born April 4, 1888, in the Town of Ramsey, Isle of Man, England.

Inez A. Sexton was born April 6, 1891, in Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR.

Nathaniel Abner Abbey, Orrin's father, died March 1849 in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, at about age 52.

The 1891 Isle of Man Census taken on shows William L. Garrett (age 34) born in Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man, is a Farmer living in Ballaugh Civil Parish, Isle of Man. Living with him is his wife, Margaret A. Garrett (age 34) born in Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man. Also living there is his son, Fredrick Garrett (age 3) born in Ramsey, Isle of Man. Also living there is an unmarried General Servant Domestic: Sarah Kneale (age 17) born in Kirk Patrick, Isle of Man.

Mary Garrett (age 35) and Fred Garrett (age 4) emigrated from England, departing Liverpool aboard S. S. Umbria, arriving in the Port of New York on October 3, 1892. Their intended destination is California.

Orrin Abner Abbey and Margaret Ann "Maggie" (Kneale) Garrett were married January 25, 1894, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

The 1895 Kansas State Census taken on March 1, 1895 shows Orin Abbey (age 48) born in Canada and having moved to Kansas from Nebraska is a Farmer living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him are: Maggie Abbey (age 38) born in Isl of Man and having moved to Kansas from California; Eunice Abbey (age 15) born in Nebraska and having moved to Kansas from Nebraska; Fred Abbey (age 7) born in Isl of Man and having moved to Kansas from California; and a male, E. Abbey (age 4 months) born in Kansas. Orin's military record shows serving in Co. E, 38th Wis. Infantry.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1900 shows Orrin Abbey (age 54) born April 1846 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1852 is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of six years, Maggie A. Abbey (age 43) born February 1857 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents: Mary E. Abbey (age 5) born November 1894; and Ethyl M. Abbey (age 3) born January 1897. Also living there is his stepson: Fred K. Garrett (age 12) born April 1888 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900 shows Frank B. Johnson (age 41) born March 1859 in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Conductor owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 617 Logan Avenue, 9th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Elta Johnson (age 36) born June 1863 in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his son: Forest Johnson (age 10) born October 1889 in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried cousin: Eunice Abbey (age 20) born June 1879 in Nebraska to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a School Teacher.

Orrin Abner Abbey died October 4, 1905, in Artesia, Eddy Co., NM, at age 58. See Probate Record at Eddy County Clerks Office in Carlsbad, NM. Belleville, Republic Co., KS, for Last Will & Testament.

Maggie Abbey eventually moved to San Diego, CA. Several Corey families had already moved to San Diego.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910 shows Margaret A. Abbey (age 53) born in England to English-born parents with all 4 of the children born to her still alive is a widowed Head of Household owning her own home free of a mortgage and living at 3924 University Boulevard, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her is her five unmarried children: Eunice A. Abbey (age 30) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Clerk in the Post Office; Fred K. Garrett (age 22) born in England to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Home Carpenter; Mary E. Abbey (age 15) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; Ethel M. Abbey (age 13) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; and Lucy M. Abbey (age 9) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents. Leigh Larson note: Elta Estella (Unknown, her mother's maiden name was Corey) Johnson was born June 26, 1863 in Wisconsin and died January 31, 1949 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA at age 85. Frank Bishop Johnson was born March 2, 1859 in Illinois and died May 17, 1942 in San Diego Co., CA at age 83. His mother's maiden name was Warner.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910, shows Mose S. Hixton (age 47) born in Tennessee to Tennessee-born parents is a House Carpenter who is renting his home and is living at 2061 Robinson Avenue, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Sallie J. Hixton (age 40) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive, a Dressmaker at Home. Also living there is his three unmarried children, all born to Tennessee and Kentucky-born parents: Inez A. Hixton (age 19) born in Oregon; Archie E. Hixton (age 17) born in Oregon, a Clerk in a Grocery Store; and Raymond V. Hixton (age 14) born in Arkansas.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910 shows Frank B. Johnson (age 51) born in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Carpenter Working Out and owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 633 Logan Avenue, 9th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 25 years, Elta E. Johnson (age 47) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried son: Forrest C. Johnson (age 20) born in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Student.

The 1914 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1914 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Progressive), a Housekeeper, is living at 3924 University Boulevard, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1916 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1916 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housekeeper, is living at 3924 University Boulevard, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The WWI Draft Registration Card dated May 29, 1917, shows Fred Kneale Garrett is unmarried and living at 3930 University Blvd., San Diego, CA.

The 1918 San Diego County Voter Registration List shows Mrs. Margaret Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, and Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Republican), a Seamstress, are living at 3930 Normal, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920 shows Margret A. Abbey (age 62) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1894 is a head of household widow living at 3930 Normal Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her were: divorced son, Fred K. Garrett (age 31) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1913, who is a Ship Carpenter; and married daughter, Mary E. Bunker (age 25) born in Kansas to Canadian and Isle of Man, England-born parents, who is a Seamstress. Also living there are two grandsons, both born in California to Ohio and Kansas-born parents: Kenneth Bunker (age 7); and Robert O. Bunker (age 4).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920 shows Eunice A. Ward (age 40) born in Nebraska to United States-born parents and a married Head of Household is a Cannery Packer renting her room at 2330 Union Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 12, 1920 shows Frank B. Johnson (age 60) born in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Proprietor of an Apartment House living at 312 Cedar, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 25 years, Elta E. Johnson (age 60) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is a Proprietor of an Apartment House. Also living there is her unmarried son: Forrest C. Johnson (age 30) born in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Foreman at a Plant. Numerous boarders also live there.

Frederick Kneale "Fred" Garrett and Edith Brainard were married May 17, 1920, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Edith was a School Teacher at that time.

The 1922 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1922 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Democrat), a Housewife, Ralph L. Henderson (Republican), a Druggist, and Mrs. L. Myrtle Henderson (Republican) a Housewife, are living at 3937 Cleveland, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1924 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1924 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, is living at 1768 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1926 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1926 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, is living at 1768 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1928 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1928 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (No Party), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930 shows Margaret Abbey (age 73) is a widow born in England to England-born parents is living alone in her own home valued at $7,500 at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She does not own a radio.

The 1930 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1930 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Republican), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930 shows Fred K. Garrett (age 42) born in England to English-born parents and first married at age 32 and having emigrated in 1892 and a Naturalized citizen is a Carpenter for the Gas and Electric Co. who owns his own home valued at $5,500 at 1620 Monroe Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Edith B. Garrett (age 41) born in North Dakota to Michigan and Kansas-born parents, and first married at age 32. Also living with him are his two children, both born in California to English and North Dakota-born parents: Phyllis M. Garrett (age 8); and Duane L. Garrett (age 5).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930 shows Frank B. Johnson (age 71) born in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents and first married at age 25 has no occupation with real estate worth $4,000 is living at 730 Beach Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Elta E. Johnson (age 65) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 20, who has no occupation. Also living there are two lodgers and numerous renters.

The 1932 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1932 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Republican), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1934 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1934 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Republican), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1936 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1936 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1937 San Diego City Directory shows Fred K. Garrett (Edith) is a Foreman at a Gas Company and is a homeowner living at 1620 Monroe Avenue.

The 1940 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1940 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1942 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1942 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1944 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1944 shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, is living at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

Margaret Ann (Kneale) (Garrett) Abbey died February 10, 1947, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 89.

Archie E. Sexton (born about 1893 in Hillsborough, Clackamas Co., OR) and Josephine "Josie" Gieser (born July 1891 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT) were married August 18, 1917, in Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT. Her parents are George Gieser and Elizabeth Shaffer.

Raymond V. "Ray" Sexton (born July 4, 1896, in Paragould, AR).