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George D “Red” Garrett

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Birth	:	6 Dec 1890 Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 1913 Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8153000, -100.7546997
Plot	:	Sec B Row 8 Lot E16
Description	:	GEORGE GARRET KILLED BY THE DISCHARGE OF A SHOTGUN. George Garrett – known for years all over Bismarck as “Red”- was instantly killed as the result of an accidental discharge of a 10-gage shotgun Sunday morning. In company with John Gourndet and Louie Clooten, “Red” started out hunting very early Sunday morning, heading northeast. He sat with the stock of the shotgun resting in the bottom of the single seated rig and with the barrel pointing up into his face. The party drove on in this way for 15 miles, when the buggy struck a hole... Read More	GEORGE GARRET KILLED BY THE DISCHARGE OF A SHOTGUN. George Garrett – known for years all over Bismarck as “Red”- was instantly killed as the result of an accidental discharge of a 10-gage shotgun Sunday morning. In company with John Gourndet and Louie Clooten, “Red” started out hunting very early Sunday morning, heading northeast. He sat with the stock of the shotgun resting in the bottom of the single seated rig and with the barrel pointing up into his face. The party drove on in this way for 15 miles, when the buggy struck a hole and one barrel was discharged full in his face, tearing his head until it was almost unrecognizable. The kick of the gun was so powerful that it threw the gun out of the rig. Garrett never stirred. The accident occurred at about 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon, and the boys who were with him returned to Bismarck, reaching here at 3 o’clock. The body was taken at once to Webb’s undertaking parlors, where it was made presentable. “Red” Garrett leaves a brother, who is employed as a Hackman at the Clooten livery barn. John M. Garrett wired at once to his relatives and notified them to come to the funeral. The dead boy leaves, besides his brother here, two sisters in Billings, Mont., his father and another sister in Minneapolis. No notice has yet been received as to whether they would be able to attend, but the funeral will very likely be held this afternoon, after which his remains will be laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. [note: he is buried in Saint Mary's cemetery] The Garrett family is well known to all in Bismarck. “Red” Garrett has lived here all of his 23 years and was familiar and a likeable character about town. He worked at times for the Hinckley, Bryan and Clooten livery barns as Hackman, and was employed at the time of his death as chauffeur for the auto livery service of Wm. Glitschka. Not a boy or a man about town that does not know his familiar face, and the unexpected news of his sudden death was a shock to all. The Bismarck Daily Tribune, Tuesday, September 9, 1913, Page 1. **************** GEORGE GARRETT’S FUNERAL. The funeral of George Garrett, who was accidentally shot Sunday while hunting, will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Klaravitar, 404 South Tenth street. ************* The funeral of George Garrett, who was accidentally shot while hunting Sunday, will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the National Guard armory. Rev. C. W. Harris will preside over the funeral services. The body will be escorted by Company “A” of this city from the armory to the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Garrett was a member of Company “F” of Mandan, and Captain Hanley of that company will send a squad of men as an escort. Mr. Garrett was formerly a member of Company “A” before joining Company “F” of Mandan. The Bismarck Daily Tribune, Wednesday, September 10, 1913, Page 5. FUNERAL OF GEORGE GARRETT AT ARMORY The funeral of George –“Red”- Garrett was held at the National Guard armory Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, Rev. C. W. Harris presiding over the services. The services were held under the auspices of Company A, of which the deceased was once a member before joining Company F of Mandan. Capt. Hanley of Mandan expected to send a squad of men to the funeral as an escort, but for some reason the Mandan company was not represented. Friends of the deceased attended in large numbers. The late Mr. Garrett had lived in Bismarck all his life and was familiarly known to hundreds. The elder Mr. Garrett, who has resided in Minneapolis for several years, since leaving Bismarck, ws unable to attend the funeral of his son, and a sister from Illinois was also unable to get here in time. The accident which befell Mr. Garrett is probably familiar by this time. He was shot through the head by the accidental discharge of a 10-gage shotgun, which he held between his knees, with the stock resting in the bottom of the buggy in which he and two companions were riding, while hunting on Sunday morning, 15 miles from here. He was killed instantly and was brought to this city at 3:00 p.m. Sunday and was prepared for burial. The Bismarck Daily Tribune, Thursday, September 11, 1913, Page 5. CARD OF THANKS** Minneapolis, Sept. 15 – Bryan & Son, Bismarck. Gentlemen: To you and through you to the boys that were so thoughtful we wish to extend our grateful thanks. We appreciate so much your many acts of kindness in the loss of our son and brother, J. M. Garrett and Family. The Bismarck Daily Tribune, Thursday, September 18, 1913, Page 3.

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George D “Red” Garrett's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA.
When did George D “Red” Garrett death?
George D “Red” Garrett death on 7 Sep 1913 in Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.8153000
Longitude: -100.7546997

Family Members:

Parent

John M Garrett

(1847 - 1928)

Neomia C “Mary” Norton Garrett

(1853 - 1903)

Siblings

Albert Henry Garrett

(1874 - 1912)

Jennie Garrett

(1880 - 1881)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8153000, -100.7546997

2. Summerfield Pet Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 46.8350400, -100.7486700

3. Saint George's Episcopal Memorial Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.8109560, -100.7854140

4. Bismarck Jewish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8363900, -100.7468600

5. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8372002, -100.7466965

6. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8372002, -100.7703018

7. Lt Beaver Masonic Memorial
Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7401900, -100.7627000

8. McDowell Dam Pet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8262000, -100.6420000

9. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7978400, -100.8662000

10. Saint Josephs–Greenwood Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7968087, -100.8666528

11. Mandan Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8398590, -100.8717880

12. Fort Lincoln Military Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7685280, -100.8581390

13. North Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Mandan, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7494125, -100.8481293

14. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Crypt
Mandan, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8297200, -100.8900800

15. Annunciation Monastery Cemetery
Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7210000, -100.7550000

16. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Mandan, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8360000, -100.9240000

17. Stewartsdale Cemetery
Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7078018, -100.6303024

18. Menoken Cemetery
Menoken, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8226204, -100.5410690

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Mandan, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6983500, -100.8906300

20. Groveview Cemetery
Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9533005, -100.6007996

21. Heart River Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7952995, -101.0289001

22. Saint Martins Cemetery
Huff, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6250300, -100.6561500

23. Harmon Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9697250, -100.9651600

24. Baldwin Cemetery
Baldwin, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0261002, -100.7285995