Margaret Garts Born Sept. 29th 1766 Died *** [1789]. * The death date is embedded in ground. The Historical Sketch of 1892 gives [1789] as the date then appearing. On either side of this tomb are stones, once lettered.

Age - Age 21-40

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ID - 28
Birth -1766
Death -1789

Gender - Female

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[1] “truly amiable consort” of Mr. Peter Garts, merchant
[2] Peter was a lottery manager
[3] 4/1292. For purpose of enlarging buildings of Fredericksburg Academy $5,568. Sell 7,118 tickets at $6=$42,708. Prizes $37,140. 95 prizes. Garts one of 12 trustees.

Sources

[1] Virginia Herald 11/12/1789 3×1 under Peggy Garts

[2] Virginia Herald 12 Apr 1792 1×1

[3] Virginia Herald 12 Apr 1792 1×1

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