Garret Colbert Jr. (1854–1880)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1880
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Garret Colbert born? 1854.
When did Garret Colbert die? 1880.
Life story
Garret Colbert Jr. (1854–1880) was born in 1854, and died in 1880, at about age 26. A cemetery record documents Garret's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Garret's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Garret’s records
The world Garret lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 9 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 11 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 15 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 17 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Garret Colbert
When was Garret Colbert born?
Garret Colbert was born in 1854.
When did Garret Colbert die?
Garret Colbert died in 1880.
How old was Garret Colbert at the time of death?
Garret Colbert was about 26 years old.
Where is Garret Colbert buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Garret's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Garret Colbert was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Garret was born.
Who was president when Garret Colbert died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Garret died.
What major events happened during Garret Colbert's lifetime?
During Garret's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 22).
Which U.S. censuses would include Garret Colbert?
Federal censuses taken during Garret's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named Garret Colbert are on AncestryData?
2 people named Garret Colbert are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1854
Death
1880
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Colbert family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Garret Colbert (1854–1880)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/garret-colbert-1854-1880-c912f877/, accessed 2026-11-15.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/garret-colbert-1854-1880-c912f877/
Sources
Other Garret Colbert records
Born in Ireland
Died 1880 in Housatonic
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.