History of Trigg County, Historical and Biographical, ed. W.H. Perrin,
F.A. Battey Pub. Co., Chicago, 1884. p. 188.   [Cadiz Precinct]

JOHN J. GARTON was born in Christian County on July 5, 1827.  He is the
elder of two sons, now living, born to James C. and Frances (Londerman)
Garton.  The father was born in Kentucky, and died January 24, 1835, aged
thirty-nine.  The mother was a native of Virginia, and died December 3,
1854, aged fifty-three years.  The subject of this sketch was raised on a
farm.  After attending the usual subscription school, at the age of
fifteen he was apprenticed to the saddlery trade.  He continued in this
business until 1862, when he engaged in general merchandising.  He first
opened a store in Lafayette and afterward at Hopkinsville.  In January,
1867, he came to Cadiz, where he has since been engaged in this business.
He began at Lafayette with a stock of about $1,000, and now carries a
stock of about $10,000.  He has been acting as Postmaster at Cadiz for
the past fourteen years.  On February 15, 1854, Mr. Garton was married
to Miss Fannie E. White, of Lafayette, Christian County.  This lady died
November 30, 1860, leaving three daughters.  Mr. Garton was next married
at Cadiz, on December 13, 1864, to Miss Bettie Lindsay, a native of
Christian County.  Mr. G. [sic] is a member of the Masonic fraternity,
and of the Christian Church.

Garton Londerman White Lindsay
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Christian-KY VA

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