City: Nashville
GARRETT, John Berry, Grand Secretary F. & A. M.; born in Davidson County, Tennessee., October 7, 1854; Welsh descent; son of William Walton and Margaret (Johnson) GARRETT; paternal grandparents Jonathan R. and Sarah (Waggoner) GARRET, maternal grandparents William H. and Charity (Morris) JOHNSON; educated at University of Tennessee; began his business career early in life as merchant; married Ida McK. GARRETT, November 29, 1882; member Phoenix Lodge F. & A. M., Cumberland Chapter No. 1, R. A. M., Nashville Council No. 1, R. A. M., Nashville Council No. 1, R. & S. M., Nashville Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, Trinity Consistory No. 2; Grand Secretary Grand Lodge; Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery Tennessee Freemasons.
Note: Surname is spelled Garrett and Garret.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
