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Re: Hiram Granbury

2003-11-22 01:49:14Z

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you! We are really looking forward to Becky's book! The History Channel had a special on the Civil War last week that featured the General-I plan to get a copy of the program and give it to my brother who bears a stricking resemblence to Hiram. I hope we get to meet sometime! all the best, Helen O'Keefe

Re: Hiram Granbury

2003-11-22 01:03:05Z

Yes, I know all of that. I am the one that found Fannie. Becky is my cousin.
EDDIE

Re: Hiram Granbury

2003-11-21 23:56:20Z

Try www.granberry.us
Carl

Re: Hiram Granbury

2003-11-21 23:54:08Z

try www.granberry.us
Carl

Re: Hiram Granbury

helengranberryokeefe — 2003-11-21 22:51:03Z

Fannie is buried in the Mobile Alabama Cemetery. There is a historian at the Battleofraymond web site that has located the grave. Her name is Becky Drake and is publihing a book on the General in the next few months. She may be reached at this site. with Kindest regards, Helen (Granberry) O'Keefe

Re: Hiram B. Granbury

helengranberryokeefe — 2003-11-21 22:42:53Z

Hi Linda, I am Hiram's second cousin three times removed. My maiden name is Helen Marie Granberry and I was born in Jackson Miss. in 1957. I am the great, great granddaughter of Jessie Dykes Granberry who was Hiram's cousin and grew up on a neighboring plantation. I'd suggest you visit the web site for Southern Cedars Gallery, which was Jessie Dykes Granberry's plantation home near Raymond Mississippi. The owners, Jerry, who is an accomplished painter, and his wife Kay have amassed a great deal of information on our family and were of great help to me and my brother, Henry Dennis Granberry III. with kindest regards, Helen "Cissy" O'Keefe
I may be reached at Irisheyes@cableone.net.

Re: Hiram Granbury

ejldixie — 2002-06-28 00:46:30Z

Where is his wife Elizabeth buried?

Thanks, EDDIE

Re: Hiram Granbury

ejldixie — 2002-06-28 00:46:30Z

Sorry, my cousin gave me the wrong name. It is the grave of Fannie that I am looking. I believe she had an operation in 1862 Baltimore, MD. and died later.

Thanks, EDDIE

Re: Hiram Granbury

ejldixie — 2002-06-28 00:46:30Z

I am searching for the grave of his wife: Fannie Sims Granberry.

Re: Hiram Granbury

ejldixie — 2002-06-28 00:46:30Z

Thanks!
EDDIE

Hiram Granbury

carlcwms — 2002-02-27 14:18:01Z

He is the son of of the Rev Norval R. Nancy (McLaurin)Granberry. To my knowledge he and his wife Fanny Simms had no children. She died while he was in a federal prison (near Johnson Island) during the Civil War. he has 8 siblings. If you need more please let me know.

Re: Hiram Granbury

carlcwms — 2002-02-27 14:18:01Z

Gen Hiram Granberry (as born) Granbury (as killed) buried as Granberry, City of Granbury changed tombstones and renamed him Granbury a few years ago.
His wife Fannie took sick at Ft Donelson while awaiting his release, after being captured. Her health failed and she had to return to the South to Mobile, Ala best I can find out she died there shortly after Gen Granberrys release and going to be at her side. She most likely is buried there.
Hope this helps Carl

Re: Hiram Granbury

carlcwms — 2002-02-27 14:18:01Z

Hiram Granberry son of Loammi & Rebecca (Harrell) Granberry and brother to Rev Norval Granberry Father of Gen Hiram Granberry (Bury).. Married Elizabeth Joyce.
Hiram Granberry is buried in Rowlett Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Collin County, Texas. Not sure where Elizabeth is buried but would guess in that area. Hope this helps Carl

Re: Hiram Granbury

2001-11-26 13:04:08Z

Thank you, Thank you, Thankyou.
I lost track of him after 1864 and found a maybe matching family in 1870 Denton Co. TX. In this index there is a listing for Elizabeth, age 55
Norvel, age 27
Will, age 33

Later I find a James, age 35 in the 1880 Denton Co. TX index.

Re: Hiram Granbury

2001-11-26 12:58:55Z

There are two Hiram Granberry/Granburys. One man was born 1815 GA the other b1831 MS. They are uncle and nephew. The older Hiram is the brother of Rev. Norvell R. Granberry and the younger is the son of Rev. Norvell R. Granberry.
Hiram b 1815 GA married Elizabeth Joyce
Hiram b 1831 MS married Fanne Sims

I have contacted Granbury, TX about the original headstone and have been told there was an indepth search concerning this Hiram and the original headstone is in error. Also CW data shows only one Hiram enlisted. Due to the age of the older Hiram it is not likely he was involved. Also CW records state Hiram enlisted at the age of 30 in the year 1861. There is also a conflict about Gen. H.B. Granbury serving time at Johnson Island. I believe this was based on earlier data, from the early 1900's, assuming all men captured at Fort Donelson were sent to Johnson Island. This is not true, according to prison records Gen. H.B.Granbury was given permission to visit his wife in Baltimore, MD after her surgery and he signed a fellow prisoner's autograph book. If you do a search for " Fort Warren" you will find this data. This is a prison in Boston Harbor.

Re: Hiram Granbury

2001-11-25 23:40:32Z

Hiram is buried in Granbury Tx. Was originally buried in Tenn. where he was killed, but his body was brought back to Tx.

Re: Hiram Granbury

2001-11-25 19:51:42Z

This is where the trouble starts. The Hiram I referred to was Brig. Gen. Hiram Granberry/Granbury born 1831 in MS. He married Fannie Sims 31 March 1858, McLennan Co. TX. He was the son of Rev. Norvell R. Granberry and Nancy McLaurin.The Hiram who married Elizabeth Joyce was born in 1815 GA the brother to Rev. Norvell R. Granberry. I have been searching Tarrant Co. TX and have lost this family after 1863, then another family which might be the wife Elizabeth and two sons, Norvel and Will, show up in Denton Co. TX 1870 and then I find a James in 1880 Denton Co. TX. How I would love to find where Hiram and Elizabeth Granberry are buried. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

Re: Hiram Granbury

Embrose — 2001-11-06 20:51:59Z

Can you state in what state and county and the name of the cemetery in which you found the original headstone of Gen. H. B. Granbury? Also what year was this taken? This was posted through Ancestry.com and findagrave.com I believe. I know the new headstone is located in Granbury Cemetery in Granbury, TX.

Hiram Granbury

2000-11-04 21:26:27Z

Linda,

Please e mail me at bajoco@worldnet.att.net

Hiram B. Granbury

2000-02-08 10:38:42Z

Looking for any info on his children. Trying to tie the spelling "Granberry" to him.