[The entire section is quoted because, combined with the intentions and the fact that Joseph Garfield married otherwise, suggests Ward's said-to-have-been supposition is correct. No concrete evidence has been found (Elizabeth's father's probate has not been found, no relevant deeds found, etc.)]
"GARFIELD, DANIEL, (s. of Ebenezer) whose wife was Elizabeth, (said to have been Elizabeth Brewer; it may have been so; there may have been two of this name; the record is that Joseph Garfield was pub. to Elizabeth Brewer in 1778) had Daniel, b. March 4, 1780; and Elizabeth, Feb. 3, 1782. It is said he went to Charleston, and entered the service of the U.S. as surgeon's mate."
