Egbert is the son of Paschal L. and Lucy E. B. Garth. Egbert Garth, is the third child of Paschal and Lucy E. B. Garth, and was born in the county May 18, 1835. He grew to manhood on his father's farm, or until sixteen years old, when he began his career in mercantile life, first as a salesman in a dry goods house. He was thus employed until he opened a business for himself in 1862. From the year 1865 to 1870 he was retired from business, but in the latter year again embarked in business. He owned a good double brick storeroom on the south side of the public square, where he has a complete stock of goods of a general character. Mr. Garth was a good businessman; has served as Police Judge, and is an esteemed citizen. He was married near Elkton, in December 1880, to Miss Laura Sumpter, daughter of William C. and Mary Sumpter. She was born in Todd County January 23, 1857. Mrs. Garth is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Egbert is the son of Paschal L. and Lucy E. B. Garth. Egbert Garth, is the third child of Paschal and Lucy E. B. Garth, and was born in the county May 18, 1835. He grew to manhood on his father's farm, or until sixteen years old, when he began his career in mercantile life, first as a salesman in a dry goods house. He was thus employed until he opened a business for himself in 1862. From the year 1865 to 1870 he was retired from business, but in the latter year again embarked in business. He owned a good double brick storeroom on the south side of the public square, where he has a complete stock of goods of a general character. Mr. Garth was a good businessman; has served as Police Judge, and is an esteemed citizen. He was married near Elkton, in December 1880, to Miss Laura Sumpter, daughter of William C. and Mary Sumpter. She was born in Todd County January 23, 1857. Mrs. Garth is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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