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29 May

Uncle Dyke Garrett died

Clergyman William Dyke "Uncle Dyke" Garrett (December 10, 1841 - May 29, 1938) was Logan County's most famous preacher for the Church of Christ. He was born on Big Creek, the son of John and Eliza Godby Garrett. He enlisted on the side of the Conf...

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