Garrett's Barn

[Jim Garrett]

James Purdom received reward money. He was a semi-civilian. He was the farmer near Germantown who learned from Nathan Page that George Atzerodt was back in town, and acting kinda funny at Easter dinner at the house of Hezikiah Metz. Purdom forwarded the information on to a contact with the Delaware cavalry unit in the area. Purdom has been described as a informant, agent, scout, etc, but he was not in regular employment with the government. His house was standing until about 15-20 years ago. The land is slated for developement.