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James B. Garrison Death

A transcription of the death certificate of James B. Garrison. 

State of New Jersey - Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate and Record of Death


Full Name of Deceased: James B. Garrison
Age: 72 Years
Color: white
Occupation: Laborer
Married
Birthplace: N.J.
Last Place of Residence: 163 Fayette St Bridgeton
How long resident in this State: Always
Place of Death: 163 Fayette St Bridgeton
[Father and Mother's names & birthplaces left blank]
I hereby certify that I attended the deceased during the last illness and that he died on the 11 day of April 1908...
[Doctor's name indecipherable]
Name of Undertaker: Harry Garrison
Residence of Undertaker: Bridgeton
Place of Burial: Broad St Cemetery

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