Jennifer Garner is beloved by fans not only for her acting talent but also for her relatable and down-to-earth persona. Her Instagram is filled with genuine moments of motherhood and personal reflections, making her even more approachable to her followers.
One important piece of Jennifer’s family history is her mother, Patricia English Garner. Patricia grew up with fond memories of her childhood on a farm in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Her parents purchased the land in 1936, using a bonus her father received after serving in World War I.
At the time, the family had only $700 to their name. Patricia remembers that her parents didn’t own a car, so they had to hire someone to take them to the property. The farm, which came with 20 acres of land (minus 1 acre where a Native American cemetery was located), had a modest two-room house.
“My parents didn’t even have a car, so when they heard about the land for sale, they hired someone to take them there. The farm had a small two-room house, and 20 acres, except for one acre which was a Native American cemetery,” Patricia recalls.