History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 571. [Bourbon County] [Centerville Precinct] JOHN T. GARTH, farmer; P. O. Paris, was born Oct. 22, 1843, in Bourbon County, and is the son of Thomas and Joanna (Lucas) Garth. Thomas Garth came to Bourbon County when a boy, and during his life engaged in farming. He died on the farm, where John T. now lives. Mrs. Garth survived her husband for many years; her death occurred Jan. 17, 1881. Mr. Garth is the owner of one of Bourbon County's fine farms of 340 acres, and known as "Greenwood." He does a general farming business, his principal production eing grains. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Christian Church. Though still a comparatively young man, he is an active member of the community, and by his honorable and consistent adherence to the principles of right and justice, he is a respected and valuable citizen. Garth Lucas = none http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/bourbon/garth.jt.txt