LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson: Author | Teacher | Certified Genealogical Lecturer ℠ | Certified Genealogist® | Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists

Elder Interviews: Frances Garrett

What is your full name? Why did your parents select this name for you? Did you have a nickname? My name is Frances Patricia Garrett Boston. My parents chose this name for me from my grandmother on my dad’s side. No I did not have a nickname. When and where were...Read More

Elder Interviews: Harold W. Garrett

What is your full name? Did you have a nickname? My full name is Harold Willie Garrett my brother’s name was Carold Willie Garrett and they called us Cack and Hack. When and where were you born? I was born in the country on the land that we own. Did you have any...Read More

Elder Interviews: Dr. Naomi Mills Garrett

Transcription of interview with Dr. Naomi Mills Garrett Location: Garrett Homestead [Note: This is not a chronological transcript; nor was our conversation chronological. Rather, “Aunt Mills” would go off on different tangents as she clearly delighted in...Read More

Elder Interview: Benjamin G. Neely

What is your earliest childhood memory? At four years old, I would wait for Ms. Sally Sullivan, a teacher, and run to meet her after school. I was too young to go to school. Describe the personalities of your parents and life in their household. Dad was a businessman....Read More

Denise (Garrett) Frederick’s Baked Ziti

Denise (Garrett) Frederick's Baked Ziti 1 pound Ground turkey or beef1 Large onion2 tbsp Basil2 tbsp Oregano2 tbsp Parsley2 tbsp Garlic powder1 tbsp Thyme1-2 tbsp Salt (to taste)1 jar Spaghetti sauce (large)4 pounds Mozzarella cheese16 oz. Ricotta cheese1/4 cup...Read More

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