Samuel C. Garrett1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 15526, (1865 - 1937)
FatherRobert Garrett4,5,6 (12 Mar 1824 - 20 Jul 1901)
MotherEllen Mary Cobb4,5,7 (11 Apr 1835 - 7 Dec 1906)

Key Events:

Birth: 27 Jul 1865, Kansas8,9,10
Marriage: 23 Mar 1887, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Letitia W. Bowers (30 Jul 1866 - 7 Dec 1949)11,12,13
Death: 7 Feb 1937, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri14,15,16
Burial: 11 Feb 1937, Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., Kansas17,18
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet, Vermont

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Samuel C. Garrett was born on 27 Jul 1865 in Kansas.8,9,10
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, in the household of his parents, Robert Garrett and Ellen Mary Cobb.19 He appeared on the 1875 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, in the household of household of his parents.20
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Kansas in the household of his parents.21 He appeared on the 1885 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, in the household of household of his parents.22

Joining the Family Lumber Business --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     He was a clerk at Robert Garrett & Co., the lumber business operated by his father and older brother John, in 1885. He was a bookkeeper there by the following year.23,24,25
     Samuel married Letitia W. Bowers, daughter of Abraham S. Bowers and Mary Elizabeth Fullerton, on 23 Mar 1887 in Leavenworth Co., Kansas.11,12,13
     Samuel and his brother-in-law Joseph S. Keith operated a store for a time in Kansas City, Missouri, apparently with Samuel's father as a sponsor, under the name of Garrett, Keith, & Co. It is listed in 1887 as a wholesale fruits business, and in 1888 and 1889 as commercial merchants, at 505 Walnut St. The business was dissolved 16 Sep 1889, with the building available for rent and the fixtures for sale.26,27
     Samuel and Letitia appeared on the 1895 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas. Their children Robert and Mary were listed as living with them, as were his cousin, William Francis Cobb, and Linn Spahn, age 18, relationship unknown.28
     Samuel was named an heir in the will of his father dated 6 Jun 1896, to receive an equal share with his four surviving siblings of his estate after their mother received the family home on South Broadway, $5,000 in government bonds, and half the remaining estate after payment of expenses. The five children were to receive their mother's share after her death.29
     Samuel and Letitia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at 608 Olive, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, reporting that the family rented its home. Their children Robert and Mary were listed as living with them, as were her father, his cousin, William Francis Cobb, and Emma Cambell, a 44-year old Black servant.3
     Samuel continued as bookkeeper of the family lumber business until the death of his father and brother in 1901. After that, the firm was known as Robert Garrett Lumber Co. W. G. Fuller was president and Samuel secretary and treasurer, owning the firm as partners.30,31,32
     His father's will was probated on 9 Aug 1901. His brother John, one of his named executors, having been murdered, and their mother, the other named executor, declining to serve, the court appointed Samuel as adminsitrator of the estate.33,29
     Samuel and Letitia appeared on the 1905 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas,, reporting they owned the home, which seems to have been his parents' home before his father's death. Their children Robert and Mary were listed as living with them, as were his mother, her father, and Henry Broom, apparently a boarder, who was involved in manufacturing.34
     In Jan 1907 Samuel sold his interest in Robert Garrett Lumber Company to Fuller, and the firm was re-named the W. G. Fuller Lumber Company. By that time the company had branches in several Kansas towns.35,36

Moving to Kansas City --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Samuel and Letitia moved to Missouri by 1909.37,38 They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at 2616 Benton, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Robert and Mary were listed as living with them.39
     In Kansas City Samuel formed the Garrett Cement, in partnership with Robert. J. Johnson. Samuel was president of the firm, which was in operation by 1909. In 1911 Samuel applied to the circuit court for receiver to straighten out the affairs of the company, charging that his former partner had tampered with the business.37,40,41
     In the 1911 city directory Samuel was listed as president of Missouri Cement & Supply Co. In the next two issues he was listed as president of General Supply Co., with offices in the same building. In the 1914 issue he was listed as with the Garrett Supply Co., at a different address. In 1915 and 1916 he was listed as secretary of Central Cement Construction Co.42

Seeking New Lines of Business --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     About 1917 Samuel gave up the construction supply business and became involved in a variety of other enterprises. In the 1917 city directory he was listed as a broker, without listing what he was selling. In the 1918 issue he was listed as a bookkeeper for Adfilm Co., a manufacturer of motor-operated motion picture projectors. The 1919 issues listed him as involved with oil leases. in 1920 he was describing his occupation as investments, though just what role he played is not clear.43,44
     Samuel and Letitia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at 1115 E. 34th, enumerated Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them, as was her husband, Frank Peter Berry.45
     Apparently the investment field had proven unrewarding for Samuel, as about 1922 he returned to the building supply business. In 1922 his occupation was listed in the city directory as simply "brick." By 1923 he was an employee of the Reliable Lumber & Coal Co. About 1925 he became a salesman in the lumber and millwork business, first for the Sowers-Taylor Co., and about 1930 for Shannon & Bloomgarten.46,47,48
     Samuel and Letitia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at 3304 Virginia Ave., enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting that they rented their home, for $55 per month, and owned a radio.49
     Samuel died on 7 Feb 1937 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 71.14,15,16 He was buried on 11 Feb 1937 in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, in the Garrett family lot.17,18

Children:
     Children with Letitia W. Bowers:

Citations

  1. [S859] Robert Garrett household, 1870 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows name as Samul Garrett.
  2. [S7552] "Kansas, Marriages, 1840-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Samuel C. Garrett and Lettie W. Bowers, citing cert. no. 5590.
  3. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  4. [S859] Robert Garrett household, 1870 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S2927] R. Garrett household, 1875 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S10178] Robert Garret obituary, The Leavenworth Times.
  7. [S10177] Ellen Garrett obituary, The Leavenworth Times.
  8. [S859] Robert Garrett household, 1870 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows age 5 and state.
  9. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows month, year, age 34, and state.
  10. [S10194] Samuel Garrett, Certificate of Death, shows date, and state, as Kentucky.
  11. [S7552] "Kansas, Marriages, 1840-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Samuel C. Garrett and Lettie W. Bowers, citing cet. no. 5590, shows date, county, and state.
  12. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows married 13 years.
  13. [S10193] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri, shows married 23 years.
  14. [S10194] Samuel Garrett, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  15. [S2925] Interview, Mt. Muncie Cemetery office, 10 Sep 2010, gave date.
  16. [S10200] , Samuel, C Garrett obituary, The Kansas City Star, shows died last night, at his home.
  17. [S10194] Samuel Garrett, Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, city, and state.
  18. [S2925] Interview, Mt. Muncie Cemetery office, 10 Sep 2010.
  19. [S859] Robert Garrett household, 1870 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  20. [S2927] R. Garrett household, 1875 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth.
  21. [S860] Robt. Garett household, 1880 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  22. [S2928] Robt. Garrett household, 1885 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth.
  23. [S10197] Edwin Green's City Directory: City of Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth, 1884, pg 123, shows Samuel as clk, Robt. Garrett & Co., and Robert and John R. as principals of the firm; 1885, pg 134, shows Samuel as bkkpr at the firm.
  24. [S2928] Robt. Garrett household, 1885 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth, shows occupation as clerk.
  25. [S2936] Sam C. Garrett household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 3, shows occupation as bookkeeper.
  26. [S10285] "Dissolution Notice," The Kansas City Star, 16 Sep 1889, shows firm name, dissolved this day, building and fixtures offered, address, and Samuel and Joseph settling debts.
  27. [S4740] Hoye's City Directory of Kansas City, Mo., 1887 pg 264, shows firm with R. and S. C. Garrett and J. S. Keith as principals, whol. fruits, Robert in Leavenworth and Samuel at 1406 Tracey Ave., pg 446 shows Joseph at same address; 1888 pg 275 show firm with S. C. Garrett, J. S. Keith, and Robert Garrett as principals, com. mers., Robert in Leavenworth and Samuel at same address, pg 388 shows Joseph at same address; and 1889 pg 266 same information for firm, Sameual a 1324 Troost, pg 375 shows Joseph at 1406 Tracey.
  28. [S2936] Sam C. Garrett household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 3.
  29. [S10311] "Will of Robert Garrett," The Leavenworth Times, 10 Aug 1901.
  30. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows occupation as bookkeeper.
  31. [S10198] Wing's City Directory of Leavenworth, Kansas, 1902, pg 97, shows new firm name, Samuel as sec and treas and Fuller as pres.
  32. [S10176] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1905 Kansas, Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas,, Leavenworth, shows occupation as lumber dealer.
  33. [S10312] "Garrett Estate," The Chronicle-Tribune, 27 Jul 1901.
  34. [S10176] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1905 Kansas, Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas,, Leavenworth, shows J. W. Crancer and wife as second following household, who also appears at 414 Broadway, near his parents, in 1900 census.
  35. [S10199] "Lumber Firm is Dissolved," The Leavenworth Post, 14 Jan 1907.
  36. [S10200] , Samuel, C Garrett obituary, The Kansas City Star, shows firm name, and had branches.
  37. [S10201] Goulds' Kansas City Directory, 1909 pg 528.
  38. [S10200] , Samuel, C Garrett obituary, The Kansas City Star, shows he came to Kansas City 27 years ago.
  39. [S10193] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri.
  40. [S10193] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri, shows occupation as president and industry as Garrett cement.
  41. [S10202] "Cement Co. Receiver," The Leavenworth Post, 20 Jun 1911.
  42. [S4733] Kansas City Missouri City Directory, 1911 pg 605, 1912 pg 642, 1913 pg 681, 1914 pg 811, 1915 pg 798, and 1916 pg 740.
  43. [S4733] Kansas City Missouri City Directory, 1917 pg 1123, 1918 pg 1061, 1919 pg 1101, 1920 pg 1117, and 1921 pg 1214.
  44. [S2934] Samuel Garrett household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri, shows occupation as investor, industry as investment co.
  45. [S2934] Samuel Garrett household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri.
  46. [S4733] Kansas City Missouri City Directory, 1922 pg 1200, and 1923 pg 1149.
  47. [S10239] Polk's Kansas City Missouri Directory, 1925 pg 750, and 1930 pg 152.
  48. [S2935] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1930 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri, shows occupation as saleman, industry as lumber mill.
  49. [S2935] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1930 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Missouri.
  50. [S2936] Sam C. Garrett household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 3, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  51. [S10196] Robert Bowers Garrett, Standard Certificate of Death.
  52. [S10175] Mary Ellen Berry, Certificate of Death.