Homer A. Garrett
The successful management of a large farm requires a man of good executive ability, wise discrimination and excellent judgment, it is the possession of these qualities which has made Homer A. Garrett a successful farmer and, as the manager of the Worthington estate of two hundred and fifty acres, he has demonstrated his right to be classed among the most successful farmers of Fayette county.
Homer A. Garrett, the son of Michael A. and Mary M. (Haigh) Garrett, was born in Highland county, Ohio, October 18, 1883. His father was born in the same county and was the son of Dempsey Garrett. Seven children were born to M. A. Garrett and wife, Mrs. Lily Bean, John, Edward, Overton, Mrs. Cora Coffman, Homer A, and Burch W.
The elementary education of Homer A. Garrett was received in the district schools of Highland county. He then attended the Northern Ohio Normal at Ada and graduated from that institution. After leaving school he located in Pulaski county, Illinois, for a time, when he came to Fayette county and took charge of the Worthington estate of two hundred and fifty acres in Concord township. This is one of the most producti\e farms of the county and under the management of Mr. Garrett is yielding good returns each year.
Mr. Garrett was married January 10, 1906, to Florence Christine Ogle. the daughter of John and Gertrude (Foraker) Ogle: to this union have been born two children, Loren H. and Virginia.
Mr. Garrett is a Republican. but has never been active in political matters. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are interested in its various actixities. Mr. Garrett is still a young man with a long career before him and the success which has attended his efforts thus far indicate that he will one day be classed among the substantial men of his county.
From History of Fayette County Ohio - Her People, Industries and Institutions by Frank M. Allen (1914, R. F. Bowen & Company, Inc.)