Griffe Jefferson Dickerson GARRISON
Matilda WEAVER

Husband:  Griffe Jefferson Dickerson GARRISON
Birth:  4 Nov 1801, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
Death:  14 Nov 1871, Alexander, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
Burial:  Nov 1871, Garrison Cemetery, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
Father:  William GARRISON
Mother:  Elizabeth DICKERSON

Marriage:    13 Feb 1823, Buncombe Co., North Carolina    

Wife:  Matilda WEAVER
Birth:  3 May 1803, Reems Creek Twp., Buncombe Co., North Carolina 
Death:  6 Jan 1891, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
Burial:  Jan 1891, Garrison Cemetery, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
Father:  John WEAVER
Mother:  Elizabeth BIFFLE

Children:  
1. Mary Caroline GARRISON, b: 3 Oct 1825, Buncombe Co., North Carolina  
2. Susanne Catherine GARRISON, b: 5 Jun 1827, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
3. Thomas Jefferson GARRISON, b: 24 Feb 1829, Buncombe Co., North Carolina   
4. Harriet S. GARRISON, b: May 1832, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
5. William Chrisley GARRISON, b: 12 Feb 1835, Buncombe Co., North Carolina
6. John Weaver GARRISON, b: 21 Nov 1837, Buncombe Co., North Carolina  
7. Margaret Adeline GARRISON, b: 1839, Buncombe Co., North Carolina  
8. Jacob M. GARRISON, b: 1843, Buncombe Co., North Carolina  
                                     d: 22 Jun 1864, (Civil War) Kolb's Farm, Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia
9. James Benjamin GARRISON, b: 21 Sep 1846, Buncombe Co., North Carolina  
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Notes:    
From A Short Record and Autobiography of the Garrison Family of North Carolina:
Jefferson G.D. Garrison married Miss Matilda Weaver, a daughter of John Weaver of Buncombe County, North Carolina.  She was of German descent.  He settled on a farm on Flat Creek four or five miles above its confluence with the French Broad River near a place now known as Alexander and about twelve miles from Asheville -- to the north west of that city.  He was a very prosperous farmer and was the only one of his father's family that was the owner of slaves.  He lived and died on this farm. He and his esteemable wife had ten children born to them and have one hundred fifty six lineal DESCENDANTS.  Jane, his eldest, married Mr. F. Alexander of Swananoa and has no children and lives in the state of Georgia.  Caroline married John A. Carter, has nine children and 46 grandchildren.  Susan married B.J. Carter, and has eight children and 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Thomas Jefferson married Miss Susan E. Carter and has five children, three sons and two daughters, and ten grandchildren.  He was in the Confederate Army and received a wound in his wrist while in action and has been an invalid ever since.  His post office address is Democrat, North Carolina. Harriet married Noah Broiles, has two sons.  Mr. Broiles died and she married a second man by the name of Smith, post office Fulton, North Carolina. William C. married Miss Eliza White and has six daughters, two sons, and one grandchild.  John W. married Ellen McDowel and has two children, lives on his father's old farm. Alexander is his post office.  Margaret A. married Mr. John B. Nelson.  They have three sons and four daughters and three grandchildren.  She has been dead fifteen years.  Jacob M. was killed, not married.  He was killed in the Confederate Army at the Battle of Marietta, Georgia.  He belonged to the 60 North Carolina Volunteers.  James B. married Miss Fanny Pickens, they have six sons and two daughters all at home. He lives on a part of his father's old homestead.

1830 Federal Census Data (M19_0118, Page 254), Not Stated, Buncombe Co., North Carolina

1840 Federal Census Data (M704_0354, Page 165), Southern Division, Buncombe Co., North Carolina

1850 Federal Census Data (M432_0622, Page 208), Not Stated, Buncombe Co., North Carolina,
                                                                                                                         Enumeration Date: 15-Jul-1850, Family #167

1860 Federal Census Data (M653_0889, Page 657), Ivy & Flat Creek, Buncombe Co., North Carolina,
                                                                                                                                  Enumeration Date: 4-Aug-1860, Family #80

Jefferson & Matilda's son Jacob served with the Confederacy in the Civil War.  His Service Record shows:
   Name:  Jacob Garrison
   Residence:  Buncombe County, North Carolina
   Occupation:  Farmer 
   Enlistment Date:   12 April 1862
   State Served:  North Carolina
   Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 12 April 1862 at the age of 18.
                       Enlisted in Company A 60^th  Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 12 April 1862.
                       Promoted to Full Sergeant 1 May 1863.
                       Killed Company A 60th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 22 Jun 1864
                             at Kolb’s Farm, GA.

1870 Federal Census Data (M593_1125, Page 248A), Reems Creek Twp., Buncombe Co., North Carolina,
                                                                                      Enumeration Date: Sep-1870, Family #115

1880 Federal Census Data (T9_0954, Page 187B), Reems Creek Twp., Buncombe Co., North Carolina,
                                                                                  Enumeration Dist: 36, Enumeration Date: 25-Jun-1880, Family #286

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Sources:    
1) Biography:  A Short Record and Autobiography of the Garrison Family of North Carolina and Their Descendants, by Thomas Garrison Stansberry