This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IBC.2ACI/2474.1.2 Message Board Post: Nancy, The Garrett Family contains minimal genealogical material. In brief it says: The family is of Teutonic origins. The family, or a branch of it, came to Britian with William the Conquerer. A number of this family was ennobled by the kings and queens from time to time and granted a coat of arms. Some were church officials in the church of England, others were Quakers.Some went to Ireland. Many Garretts bear titles.The Caroline Co Garretts are descended from ancestors who came to Virginia from Leicestershire England in 1684, Sir William Garrett of London, was among them, and was believed that he was one of the first charter members of the Virginia Colony and believed to be one of the first Chairmen. The Garretts have been planters and some held public office among them W.R. Garrett and C.W. Garrett. If you can send me your snail mail I will be glad to copy and send to you Boulware and Carter. Thanks much Elaine