Alexander Garrett

Item

Name

Alexander Garrett

Given Name

Alexander

Family Name

Garrett

Birth Date

1778-04-20

Death Date

1860-02-29

Sex

Male

Occupation

Government

Hiring

Slave Trade

University of Virginia Proctor

University of Virginia Treasurer

University of Virginia Bursar

Description

Alexander Garrett (April 20, 1778 - February 29, 1860) was a white enslaver who held positions as Charlottesville's postmaster (1797-1799) and the clerk of the Albemarle County Superior Court of Law (1819-). In the latter role, he perpetuated human trafficking via enslaved auctions at Charlottesville's Court Square. He served the University of Virginia as Proctor in 1817, treasurer from 1817-1819, and was appointed the first bursar in 1819. Garrett had familial ties to Thomas Jefferson through marriage. He was the executor of Jefferson's estate and is buried at Monticello.

Spouse of

Evelina Bolling Garrett