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Books on the Grigsby Family

StellaS77 — 2009-11-07 01:47:57Z

Greetings,

I just found a new online bookstore that gives away FREE SEARCHABLE CD-ROM with the purchase of any family history book, they have over 20,000 titles to choose from, I just tought that I will pass it along to you.

Their address is www.ancestralbooks.com

Books that I was able to find from their website for my research:

Genealogies and Reminiscences (Grigsby) - by McCormick, Henrietta Hamilton
Chicago, IL , 1894

Genealogy of the Grigsby Family in Part: Including a Brief Sketch of the Porter Family - by Grigsby, William H.
Chicago, IL , 1878

Re: Rolla Grigsby

1ensgrigsby — 2009-10-23 20:14:00Z

I too, would love to see the photos, Rolla's brother in Butler, OK was my husband's father.

Re: Rolla Grigsby

KarisaTroutman — 2009-10-22 15:24:01Z

Saw your thread on Rolla Grigsby. I have been looking for his burial and obit information recently. He was a brother to my husbands grandfather.

GRIGSBY Bertie E SMITH 1901-1987

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-13 17:56:55Z

GRIGSBY Bertie E SMITH 1901-1987

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,686 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Grigsbys from Knott Co KY

rickjohnson_1 — 2009-09-24 11:36:16Z

Looking for descandants of Andrew Jackson Grigsby
son of John L. Grigsby and Elizabeth Betsy Gayheart

Grigsbys of Lake County, Calif.

MeganGrigsby — 2009-09-23 08:15:12Z

Looking for any leads on family and ancestors. Great-grandparents were Chester R. Grigsby and Stella Grigsby, grandfather Donald C. Grigsby (unknown great-aunts?), father is Lester D. Grigsby, aunts are Carla Clark and Donna Stephens. Any family before then is unknown. Family moved to Carmichael/Fair Oaks, CA shortly after my dad was born so in or around or shortly after 1947. I do know that every summer my dad and my aunts would visit Stella and aunts, possibly family story that local paper would run notice saying Grigsby kids are back? Not much else to go on. I do know that Chester enlisted for WWI, Donald for WWII, and my dad served in Vietnam.

Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. A lot of the family history is lost, forgotten, or unknown.

William Grigsby b. 1819, Indiana

MarySweet70 — 2009-08-14 18:17:32Z

Seeking information on William Grigsby B. 1819, Indiana.
I believe his first wife was Jenette Curtice and his second wife was Sara Cain. Any information on this family is
greatly appreciated.

Re: William W. Grigsby married Ursula Mann 1705 Virginia

1familyhistorian — 2009-08-02 20:55:28Z

Try visiting www.grigsby.org . The relationships listed in this thread are all there. Maybe someone there can help with your proof. I don't remember how I discovered the site. I believe Horatio is my 4th great-grandfather according to this site.

Re: William W. Grigsby married Ursula Mann 1705 Virginia

raysuel1 — 2009-08-01 18:33:20Z

I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I was out of town. You are correct it is seven. I have no idea where 8 children came from. I'm still looking for the proof that Aaron is the son of William Grigsby.

Sue

Re: PERRY CO. ,KY. GRIGSBY FAMILY BIBLE

frinkkwith — 2009-07-21 23:44:27Z

Can you go back any further then Thomas Grigsby, do you know his birth date, parents, would like to know if your line connects to mine. I have many thomas and james, my Grigsby line goes back to john Grigsby m. Sarah Jane Prosser, Virginia. John was born in England. I have open tree on ancestry, "Gray family tree", my email is kwith48@comcast.,net, thanks, Kathy

Re: William W. Grigsby married Ursula Mann 1705 Virginia

frinkkwith — 2009-07-21 23:27:55Z

Hi. I read your post and have a question. You have William W. Grigsby m. to Ursula Mann 1705....I have William Grigsby m. to Margart Ursley Mann 1716, I also only have 7 children...Richard, John, Margret, Ann, William, Alice, and Lettice, You have 8, who am I missing. William W. Grigsby son of John Grigsby is my 7th great grand uncle, my line goes through his brother James. What does the "W" stand for? I did not put a source for marriage date so have no idea how I came by 1716. Do you have a source for 1705 ? my email is kwith48@comcast .net, I have an open tree on ancestry "Gray family tree" Maybe we can share info...thanks, Kathy

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

mapie1553 — 2009-07-08 08:44:22Z

my mothers name was Essie Mae, my name is Essie, and I think my grandfather Alfred Carter was from La. If you know anymore please let me know.

thanks

GRIGSBY Roy Elmo 1897-1953

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-05 14:44:18Z

GRIGSBY Roy Elmo 1897-1953

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Grigsby's from Hazard, Ky.

lindasadler119 — 2009-06-27 04:05:21Z

hi probobly distant relitives my grandfather was benjamin flood grigsgy,dontremember his brothers. he married mollie bridges who came from cadiz ky. they moved to marked tree ark and had sons:walter,jesse,benjamin jr, and bob. on daughter geneva grigsby heffington. I Sacramento ca now. im 69 yrs.

Re: Grigsby's from Hazard, Ky.

nievesveronica — 2009-06-12 14:29:27Z

Hello,
My Great Grand Mothers Name was Carrie Grigsby, I lived in ky for a few Years. I don't know what her husbands name was and I know one of her daughters names were Mabel.

GRIGSBY Jeffrey W 1966-1992

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-04 11:52:28Z

GRIGSBY Jeffrey W 1966-1992

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

GRIGSBY George R and Leslie Ann

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-28 21:29:43Z

GRIGSBY George R and Leslie Ann

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

GRIGSBY Vernon W -1940

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 01:42:39Z

GRIGSBY Vernon W -1940

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Nathaniel Grigsby/Sarah Keeling

SEkdahl1265 — 2008-10-07 20:26:53Z

I have been looking over my notes regarding the Grigsby/Ewell/Cornwell connections but have found that I do not have very much recorded. It appears I have a lot more work to do. Wish I could be of more help. Feel free to email me personally at Lde79sje@aol.com

Re: Nathaniel Grigsby/Sarah Keeling

SEkdahl1265 — 2008-10-04 17:11:53Z

1. James Grigsby b. ca 1748 Prince Wm Co VA; d. 1821 Washington Co KY married Charlotte Gollihue b. 1761 Prince Wm VA; d. 1855 DesMoines Iowa

2. Parents of Charlotte Gollihue: John Gollihue b. ca 1732 Prince Wm VA and Mary Thackett b. ca 1746 Prince Wm VA

3. Parents of John Gallihue: Darby Gallihue b. ca 1700-1710 Stafford Co VA and Charlotte Ewell b. ca 1782 VA
Note: John Gallihue had a sister Mary Ann Gollihue b. ca 1753 who married Charles Thorton about 1778

Is this the family you are researching?

Re: Grigsby family

bonniebrown777 — 2009-03-08 18:21:03Z

Hi, I know a lady that is a direct line to the Grigsby. She asked me to find out information for her. She is 83 years old and just starting to get use to the computer. :) Please use my e-mail address:bonniebrown200356@yahoo.com and I can give her your e-mail and let her contact you. Where is the next reunion? My phone number is 909-790-6706.

Re: Grigsby Family, Long Creek Cemetery, Dallas Co., Tx

bobbybennett1 — 2008-12-29 16:25:59Z

Yes He is buried there.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Sm...;

Boyd Ivan Grigsby Obituary 1972

kaitysmom — 2008-09-14 00:32:36Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, May 30, 1972
Page: A-2

Name: Boyd Ivan Grigsby
Age: 39
Born: Date and place not listed
Died: May 18, 1972 at Trinity Hospital in Erin, Houston County, TN.
Funeral: May 21, 1972 with Scott County Funeral Home in Webber City, Virginia
Burial: Burke Cemetery in Webber City, Virginia
Parents: James Henry Grigsby, mother not listed
Surviving Spouse: Barbara Jean (Carter) Grigsby
Surviving Children: Tracy Lynn Grigsby, Darrell James Grigsby, Boyd Ivan Grigsby, Jr.
Surviving Siblings: Ed Grigsby, Mrs. Maude Dale Carter, Mrs. Zella Polk

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Nancy Ellen Grigsby

rhonda1825 — 2008-08-26 03:15:37Z

I am looking for any information on Nancy Ellen Grigsby, married to FM Morris. We have always heard she was raised by her Uncle John, who was a storekeeper somewhere near Horse-shoe bend, Perry County, IN.

Nancy Ellen Grigsby

rhonda1825 — 2008-08-26 03:14:55Z

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

mrsjane56 — 2009-03-08 21:54:25Z

I am the great, great granddaughter of Jessie. My grandmother was Flonzie . We all know her as Alflorence. I just recently. I live in Fresno. My email is Mrs_linda_white@yahoo.com.

Edward Olenda & Madison Grigsby

sunset55 — 2009-02-25 23:50:30Z

Looking for descendants of my grt-grandfather's (Edward O. Grigsby) brother, Madison Grigsby. I have seen Madison as late as 1900 on the census. I thought he had died in the Civil War before finding him. Edward O. Grisby was an assistant surgeon most of the Civil War. He moved from Mississippi after the Civil War to Woodruff County, Arkansas. Madison stayed in Mississippi. Contact me at TXresrch@earthlink.net (not at the sunset55 shown here). Edward O. married Eliza Norrell and had a daughter, Nettie Odessa, who married William Burwill Miers, my grandfather. She joined him in Ellis Co. TX and later moved to Hearne, Robertson Co., TX.

Re: Alexander McGee Grigsby

msbort — 2009-04-06 06:43:50Z

Looking for Alexander McGee Grigsby b Tennessee last recorded 1860 Fed Census. m Melissa Jane Carter 1858 Texas, had daughters Sadie E Grigsby Cunningham 1859 & Roenna Grigsby Robinson Cotton 1862. Went to Civil War abt 1862. Trying to find what happened to him.

Alexander McGee Grigsby

msbort — 2009-04-02 21:41:16Z

Looking for Alexander M Grigsby b Tenn married Melissa Jane Carter 1858 Texas.

family tree

monabenz142 — 2009-04-20 18:29:36Z

I'm looking for a family tree "Anderson Family" or "Charlie/Henrietta West Family Tree". These trees had my great grandfathers name on it. His name is "Talton Webb" born May 1884 and died March 19, 1946 in Homer, LA Claiborne Parish. His wife was Julia (Jackson) Webb. One of his sons was "Willie D Webb" which was my grandfather. Please make your family tree available so that I can check it out. Thanks

Re: AN Orphan's Search for Grigsby's

tru2bz4bs23 — 2009-05-14 20:02:06Z

D.O.B. (Date of Birth)

Re: AN Orphan's Search for Grigsby's

tru2bz4bs23 — 2009-05-14 19:55:47Z

My father at birth was Charles Edward Grigsby D.O.B. July 7, 1947. His father was only known to us as Leroy Edward Grigsby D.O.B 1920's(1925?) he was a Merchant Marine. I have a unique mark on my Left baby finger(4 line) most people just have 3. Since I've never known my fathers family I have often wondered if it is on any of their baby fingers? If you find someone with pitures of any "Grigsby" Please, Let me Know! I'm Searching. I hope you find someone to help you complete Your Family Tree. Bless You. Shelley

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

grigsbyleary — 2009-05-15 18:43:58Z

I am the great-granddaughter of Sophia Lambert and the granddaught of Clarence & Rosie Grigsby. My father is Albert Benjamin Grigsby son of Clarence & Rosie Grigsby. Please contact me.

Robert Joseph Grigsby

shuckiedoodoo — 2009-02-28 02:13:24Z

We are looking for a Robert Joseph Grigsby who lived in Drexel Ohio.Birth Date March 1947 Fathers name Arthur Mothers name Dellia Has a daughter name Wynona Dawn We call
her sissy.Her mothers name is Betty Jo.Betty was a Smiddy when her and Bobby Joe got married We don't want anything from him .His daughter would just like to know if he is still living and if he is ok.

Jean Weaver

Re: Grigsby Family, Long Creek Cemetery, Dallas Co., Tx

deb_aaron — 2008-12-25 20:39:13Z

I am doing research for someone looking for a James Thomas Smith and James Thomas Smith Jr. The Sr. was married to Ann Rose Grigsby. Did you find any info on the James Thomas Smith buried in your cemetery?

GRIGSBY Peter 1954-1995

t42Moore — 2009-01-17 22:01:35Z

GRIGSBY Peter 1954-1995

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Nathaniel Grigsby/Sarah Keeling

elainecrockett1 — 2008-10-04 17:55:07Z

Yes, this is the right family. For example, Samuel Grigsby who died 1781 Fauquier Co., VA, had a son, Samuel Grigsby who married Franky Cornwell. An administrator of Samuel Grigsby Sr.'s estate was Henry Peyton. I am unsure of exactly which Henry Peyton this was but one of the Henry Peyton's married Margaret Gallahue and also Ann Thornton. This Ann Thornton had a brother Charles who I believe may have been the father of my Elizabeth Thornton Cornwell. This Charles Thornton married Maryann Gallahue.

Besides the Cornwell-Grigsby connection - which is quite extensive - Jesse Ewell witnessed the will of Charles Cornwell who died in Prince William Co. VA in 1779, indicating a possible family connection between the Cornwells and Ewells. Charlotte Ewell married Darby Gallahue. Also, Henry Peyton, Gentleman, posted a bond for the good behavior of John Cornwell in 1753. I have other - numerous - examples of "circumstantial evidence" of linking to this Thornton family, so if you have any information that might shed light on this matter, I would certainly appreciate your input.

Thank you!

Nathaniel Grigsby 1825 Alexandria, Virginia

elainecrockett1 — 2008-09-25 01:00:20Z

From the Thomson Mason Papers, Alexandria Virginia Public Library, Box 135, Folder 37

1825 - Mr. Nathaniel Grigsby for T. F. Mason To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, City of Alexandria January Execution Anderson's Adminis. April continuance 26 (Nov) Continuance 26 December(?)

Samuel(?) J. Lee

Re: Nathaniel Grigsby/Sarah Keeling

elainecrockett1 — 2008-10-02 14:50:07Z

Could you provide me with more information about James Grigsby and Charlotte Gallahue? I am trying to determine the ancestry of Elizabeth Thornton bc 1775 m. Charles Cornwell and I believe that Mary Ann Gallahue who married Charles Thornton may have been Elizabeth's parents, but have no proof. I do know, however, that many Cornwells married Grigsbys and there was an entire "colony" of Grigsbys and Cornwells in Paoli, Orange Co., Indiana. So, any information about James Grigsby and Charlotte Gallahue could be important to my research. Thank you.

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

monabenz1 — 2008-09-30 02:53:14Z

I do have some pictures of our family house in Homer. Could you send me copies of Sopia's death certificate. I'm working on a family tree book. I will send you pictures that I have. My email address is mona.benz@hotmail.com

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

monabenz1 — 2008-09-27 00:20:18Z

I am the great great grand daughter of Clarence Grigsby son of Sophia Lambert. My Grandmother was Donzell Grigsby (Webb) deceased Dec. 2004. I am VERY familiar with Mt Pisgah Church. My Grandfather Rev. Willie D Webb preached there. My grandparents (Donzell Grigsby/Webb and Willie D Webb) still have a home on their land in Homer, LA. My Grandmothers brother Webster Grigsby lived around the corner in Homer, LA. They are both deceased now. We often go to Mt. Pisgah when we are in Homer.

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

monabenz1 — 2008-09-27 00:19:08Z

I am the great grand daughter of Clarence Grigsby son of Sophia Lambert. My Grandmother was Donzell Grigsby (Webb) deceased Dec. 2004. I am VERY familiar with Mt Pisgah Church. My Grandfather Rev. Willie D Webb preached there. My grandparents (Donzell Grigsby/Webb and Willie D Webb) still have a home on their land in Homer, LA. My Grandmothers brother Webster Grigsby lived around the corner in Homer, LA. They are both deceased now. We often go to Mt. Pisgah when we are in Homer.

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

Glendetta — 2008-09-29 18:47:20Z

Great to hear from you and thank you for replying. I have been trying to get information on my family for years with little luck. I have some information and death certificates for Sophia and a couple of others. I am trying to finish a project I started with my grandmother before she pasted. Would you mind sending me some photos. If you have any of the house in and church in Homer. Actually any photos or information you can give me on my family would be great. Names and birthdates as well as if they are living or dead would also help. Do you have anything on Darbie Steel? I can't find any information. I am trying to leave a family history for my children as well and neices and nephews. My grandmother and all of her sisters and brothers have pasted away, so I have only the information we were working on prior to her death, which wasn't a lot due to her age. If there is anything that I can to do to get you information from this side, I will be more than willing. Again that you. You can scan and send pictures to the following address tanteeconley@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: African American Grigsby's of Louisiana

Glendetta — 2008-08-15 00:50:49Z

Nice to meet you. Would your grandfather be Jesse Grigsby who married Rosie Scott? If you are, I am trying to find out more about my family. I was helping my grandmother research her family before she died and I want to continue. I have a lot of names but gaps. I know the family was from Claiborne Parrish, but I think they moved to Minden, La according to the death cert. that I have.

Welborne Grigsby of Kansas

musicgal1955 — 2008-09-04 16:31:34Z

Looking for relatives of Dollie Jane Grigsby, who was married to Welborne Grigsby, my Great Uncle..They lived in Wellington Kas, he was a farmer.....anybody out there who might have anew clue for me??

Grigsby/Williams of Poseyville Ind

musicgal1955 — 2008-09-30 19:12:49Z

Rebecca,

e mail me ....Musicgal1955@aol.com

We do have a common thread here..as Noley Williams was my Great Uncle...and John Williams was my Grandfather who married Hilda Grigsby..

Hope to hear from you..........sally

Re: Grigsby/ Williams of Poseyville, Ind

musicgal1955 — 2008-09-30 19:06:10Z

Rebecca,

I know we have been in contact before, but I have lost my records somehow on our contact.
Would you e mail me ? I think we have a common ground here..I knew Uncle Noley Williams....My father used to take me to see Martha and Noley, when I was a child...He was the sweetest man and so was Martha.
My e mail is....Musicgal1955@aol.com
Hope to hear from you.. Sally

Re: Grigsby/ Williams of Poseyville, Ind

musicgal1955 — 2008-09-30 18:53:30Z

Katrina,

I have another response for you...Caroline Bryant was my Great Grandmother...she married John H Grigsby....when he died, she married William T Culliver...she had 6 children..3 from John and 3 from William.
I have newspaprer clippings, and death certificates to inforce my info..Email me at Musicgal1955@aol.com

Ill be glad to share..Bailey Grigsby , there were 2 of them, but my Bailey was a brother of John H Grigsby Sr...Hew was in the Civil war and is buried next to Caroline and John at Black River Cemetery...I have pictures.
Let me know..write to me........Sally

Re: Grigsby/ Williams of Poseyville, Ind

musicgal1955 — 2008-09-30 18:48:45Z

Katrina,

Im late again in getting back with you regarding my Grigsbys..
I have thus found out that my Hilda Grigsby's name was Brunhilda Inez Grigsby, and she married John H Grigsby..
He died in 1882 of some brain sickness, and left her with 3 children..Hilda, Welborn and Minerva...Hilda was my Grandmother....she died at age 31 of Typhoid Fever, leaving my father and his sister..
John's father was also John Grigsby...The Grandmother was Minney or Winney Grigsby and her husband was Toliver Grigsby who came from North Carolina....That is as far back as I have been able to go..
Sally

Re: Grigsby's from Hazard, Ky.

Pauline_Hamblin — 2009-02-07 18:41:15Z

Hello Jack
I think you will remember my sister Hester better than you will remember me. Lakie is my sister as well. Our Fathers name was Lewis. My moms name is Jenny. I visit my Dad and your Dads grave often. If you would like to email Hester send me an email and I will give you her address.