John Garrett, of Upper Darby - Disputed origins

Disputed origins

Birth seen as June 1602 at Hosse, Derby, Leicestershire, England, son of William Garrett & Bridget Garrett But these origins are not proved.

John Garrett's middle name was not Ware. This was actually the maiden name of his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Ware) Garrett, the wife of John Garrett, II.

Biography

From Tammie on 11 June 2023
JOHN GARRETT I (1595-1680). Born in Suffulk, Greater London, England. PARANTAGE IS NOT PROVED John was born between 1595 and 1600 in London, England. His parents are unknown. His first wife was Ann Dunston from which he had a son, John Garrett II who was born on January 10, 1631. Ann likely died in childbirth. John’s second wife was Mary Bibble. John, documented as a bricklayer, and likely poor. He became an indentured servant to his brother-in-law from Ann Dunston, John Dunston, leaving his baby and new wife and children. John Garrett was sponsored by John Dunston, and 'transported' to Jamestown, Virginia Colony, British America (exact date unknown). He returned to his wife and children and made a second trip in 1639 back to Virginia to his wife, Mary Bibble and children. The family traveled back to Virginia in 1639. Seven years would have passed, so he might not have been indentured any longer. He Later moved from Jamestown to Pennsylvania. He married Mary Barwell (1612-1680), said to be of royal blood and disinherited because she married a Quaker, who was also poor. They both died in Pennsylvania.