Clyde Lewis Garr — Family History

Clyde Lewis Garr was born on May 3, 1887 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was the second son of Charles Russell Garr and Sallie Rebecca Crain Garr. As a child, he was involved singing and performing groups. Once Clyde got into school, he started playing baseball and became an accomplished baseball player. He continued his baseball career at Centre College, and even considered going pro but instead chose a career in medicine. After his time at Centre, Clyde continued his education at the University of Louisville before going to New York to complete his internships. After his education was finished, Clyde returned to Fleming County, where he started practicing medicine at his father's office. He served Fleming County as a doctor into the 1960s, and also held the position of President at the Farmer's Deposit Bank. In 1914, Clyde married Bernice C. Crain, a distant cousin. The couple lived in Flemingsburg for the rest of their lives. Clyde lived until the age of 81 on May 19, 1968.

Documents

Clyde to Betty

Seven letters from Clyde to Betty, these mostly concern family memories and genealogy.

Clyde to Sallie and Charles

He writes his mother to wish her well while she visits her brother Eugene, he tells her of work and of father, Tells his parents of his visit Charlie in Lousiville during WWI while he is stationed at a base hospital there and includes note from Bernice

J. Hawkins to Clyde

J. Hawkins writes to express her condolences on the death of Clyde's brother, Charles C. Garr.

Clyde and Bernice's Wedding Invitation

the wedding announcement/invitation of Clyde and Bernice Garr, this was in Sallie's scrapbook

Clyde Lewis Garr Poem

A poem written by Clyde in 1906.

Clyde Lewis Garr Newspaper Clippings

Photographs

Clyde Lewis Garr

This is a gallery of photographs of Clyde Lewis Garr, they span from his childhood up into his later life.

Clyde Lewis Garr Photo Album

This gallery contains scans of a photo album probably belonging to Clyde or Bernice Garr, as they are shown in many of the photos. Most of the photos appear to be from the early twentieth century. Any images that include known subjects are labeled.