Grafton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Rowena Grafton born 1892 Highgate, London

1_lynnegray — 2012-02-01 07:15:04Z

I am researching the Chate line and have the death of Rowena Grafton registered in the 3rd quarter 1981 at Bridport Dorset.
It appears she never married.

Re: Grafton family of Harford county,Maryland

cyborgh81 — 2012-01-29 03:57:40Z

Aquilla Grafton (1757-1829) father was William Grafton, 2nd (1700-1769) his brother (one of several) was William Grafton, 3rd (1750-1822)....check out the reference book "the Grafton Connection, A Genealogy collection by Ralph and William Grafton..this source has a complete history of that family line.....

Re: Grafton Family of Caroline Co Va

olclarke — 2012-01-29 01:54:07Z

Thought I would let you know that a heritage Book for Caroline County is being done, so if you have a Caroline connection you can submit an article on your connection. The deadline is Mar. 20th. Go to www.county-heritage.com./va/caroline for more info.
Ollie

Re: Edward H. Grafton m. Nellie A. Bowditch Grafton

1_gbucklin — 2011-12-26 16:02:39Z

history of Edward H. Grafton m Nellies A. Bowdtich

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC-correction

rstarr190 — 2011-07-11 09:19:33Z

HI,
All I have in my tree is that Mary 'Polly' Grafton was born c. 1794. Her siblings were William, Thomas, Elizabeth (my line), Margaret, Andrew, Jane and Nancy. Her brother William Grafton marries Ester Stormont, so the families intermarried.

You can view a WPA will transcript of Mary MNU Grafton, mother of Mary 'Polly' Grafton at SC Archives site
http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/SearchResults...

Contact me on rbccstrr at aol.co.uk with DOB, DOD etc on your Henry Stormont. We are probably working on the same families. I descend from Mary 'Polly' Grafton's sister Elizabeth Grafton b 1784who md Thomas McCullough.

Rebecca

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC-correction

DanP51 — 2011-07-10 16:34:16Z

I am researching Mary "Polly" Grafton, possible daughter of your Thomas Grafton. I believe she married my g-great grandfather Henry Storment(Stormont) from Chester County. Do you have any info about her, or do you you have a copy of Mary Grafton's will?

GRAFTON Rev. John and Florence - Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-07-07 15:38:30Z

Id#: 0523326
Name: Grafton, Rev. John O.
Date: Jun 30 1971
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland, Ohio Necrology File, Reel #113.
Notes: Grafton. Rev. John O. Grafton, beloved husband of Florence M. (Carey), dear father of Mrs. Gus (Elizabeth) Katschka, and John O. Jr., grandfather of Lori, Lynnette, John and James Grafton, Gus Wesley, Elisa and Kathy Katschka, Brother of Homer C. of Mt. Pleasant Ohio, and Mrs. James Pattison of Rayland, Ohio.
Services Thursday, July 1 at 2:30 P.M. at West Park Friends Church, W. 140 at Carrydale Ave.
Friends may call at The Chas. A. Mandley Funeral Home, 18871 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park. Visitation; 3-5 And 7-10 P.M. Wednesday.

Id#: 0523324
Name: Grafton, Florence M.
Date: May 27 1974
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #113.
Notes: Grafton. Florence M. Grafton, (nee Carey), beloved wife of the late Rev. John O., dear mother of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Katschka and Rev. John O. Jr., grandmother of Lori, Lynnette, Gus Wesley, Elisa Mae, Katherine, John and James Carey, sister of Marvin Carey of Springfield, Ohio, Kenneth Carey, Urbana, Ohio, Mrs. Edna Marie Henry of Mt. Gilead Ohio.
Contributions may be made to the Rev. John O. Grafton Memorial Scholarship, Malone College, Canton, Ohio.
Service Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at West Park Friends Church, West 140th St. and Carrydale Ave.
Friends may call at The Chas. A. Mandley Funeral Home, 18871 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park. Visitation 2-5 And 7-9 P.M. Monday.

Re: Edward and Hattie Grafton - Obituary

Lace_Lynch — 2011-07-07 15:23:01Z

Name: Grafton, Edward J.
Date: Mar 1 1932
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland, Ohio Necrology File, Reel #031.
Notes: Grafton: Edward J., age 78 years, beloved husband of Hattie, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27. 1 p.m.
Funeral Tuesday, March 1, from late residence. 6010 Madison Ave., at 3 p. m. Knights of Pythias services, Red Cross Lodge No. 89.

Id#: 0122616
Name: Grafton, Edward J.
Date: 3/1/1932
Source: Cemetery record; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #031.
Notes: Monroe Cemetery Cleveland, Ohio.

Id#: 0122619
Name: Grafton, Hattie L.
Date: Nov 1 1943
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #031.
Notes: Grafton: Hattie L., wife of the late Edward J., late residence, 6010 Madison ave.
Friends may call at Weber & Hoesch's Funeral Home, 6512 Franklin blvd., where services will be held Tuesday, at 2 p.m.

GRAFTON Samuel F. 1936-2011 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-07-07 15:10:15Z

MINERAL RIDGE, OH – Samuel F. “Sam” Grafton, 75, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Vibra Health Care of Mahoning Valley from complications of congestive heart failure.

Sam was born in Warren, Ohio on July 5, 1936, to the late Samuel and Alice (Clemson) Grafton.

Sam attended Youngstown State University before transferring to the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, where he graduated in 1964 with a degree in mortuary science. After serving a one year apprenticeship, Sam was a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the State of Ohio and worked for the Lane Funeral Homes in Mineral Ridge and Austintown. Sam also worked for the Lane Ambulance Company for many years and Norwich Pharmaceutical Company for 12 years. Sam retired in 1998 from the Weathersfield Local School District after working for 20 years in the Maintenance Department.

Sam was a member of the former Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in Mineral Ridge and had a talent for doing calligraphy.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed working and hanging out at Miller’s Garage in Mineral Ridge as a kid and collecting knives. Most of all, Sam’s passion was spending time with his grandchildren.

Sam was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church of Niles, Ohio and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Sam is survived by his wife, the former Janet Gosnell, whom he married on Aug. 18, 1962; two sons, Todd S. (Jennifer) Grafton of Mineral Ridge and Dr. Brian W. Grafton of Cleveland, Ohio; and his grandchildren, Dylan, Devon, Steven, Zachary and Victoria. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Grafton of Mineral Ridge and an aunt, Shirlee (Ralph) Johnson of Niles.

Besides his parents, Sam was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Rathburn.

Family will receive friends on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 Niles Cortland Road, where a funeral service will take place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Bruce Irwin presiding.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Sam’s name to either the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this memorial tribute and share condolences to the family.

Trumbull

GRAFTON Georgia PATTERSON 1878 1970

t42ForestLawn — 2011-06-23 10:31:57Z

GRAFTON Georgia PATTERSON 1878 1970

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GRAFTON John Paul 1875 1928 our papa

t42ForestLawn — 2011-06-22 23:19:55Z

GRAFTON John Paul 1875 1928 our papa

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Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

EuniceZimmet — 2011-06-08 14:25:52Z

Hi Thad, thanks for your posting about your connection with the Grafton's, which I am also connected to through my Father, Maurice Alvin Tricker. When I get time to put it together, I will let you know what I find.
I have a GrandsonNathan Zimmet in Richlands, North Carolina.
With thanks,
Eunice Zimmet

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

tfgrafton — 2011-06-07 03:09:24Z

Frances does connect to this line

Thad

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

tfgrafton — 2011-06-07 03:08:16Z

James was the son of Stewart who was the son of old Thomas 1715

I come down for Stewart's brother Thomas 1750

Thad Grafton

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC-correction

tfgrafton — 2011-06-06 21:47:47Z

I also am a direct line of Old Thomas Grafton

I have never been able to find info other than a census that said born in the North of Ireland in 1715

Any help would be great

Thad Grafton

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC-correction

rstarr190 — 2011-06-05 17:48:38Z

Hi Joan,

So glad to meet a present day Grafton. Thomas Grafton is my 5ggf. Contact me at rbccstrr at aol.co.uk so we can compare Grafton lines and I will fill you in on the DNA test.
Rebecca

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC-correction

joangrafton — 2011-06-05 16:29:50Z

Did you ever find out who Mary was? Thomas was my great (times 6) grandfather. Is it just the normal DNA test you take to find out? I'm interested in doing it.

Grafton family of Harford county,Maryland

DotSchwemmer — 2011-04-13 07:40:43Z

I am searching for information about the Grafton family of Harford county Maryland, My great grandfather was Aquilla Grafton, he has a brither William and I think his father was Benjamin

Re: Cloe Avenell GRAFTON

Goodgrl55 — 2011-03-27 02:22:51Z

Hi
I see the name Grafton so very little. I was wondering if you had any John Grafton and Josephine Power or Robert Grafton and Kate Parke in your family. Born in Ireland

Robert and Kate were my great grandparents
Thank you
Marie

Re: Cloe Avenell GRAFTON

BettyJIN — 2011-03-25 23:48:13Z

Hi Peter,
Avenell is actually Cloe's middle name- her surname is Grafton. In fact she went by Avenell or Nell instead of Cloe according to my husband.

Betty

Re: Cloe Avenell GRAFTON

peter1uqer8i2tlap9t8u3vopmrsbf22u7 — 2011-03-25 10:57:11Z

Hi,
l was searching the Avenell name when l found this site. I wish l had something important to say about Cloe, only that l also have very few relatives outside my own children here in Australia. l thought it interesting not only do Cloe and l share the same sir name but also share the same birthday. Cloe, l think was perhaps a strong, deep, and passionate person capable of almost any thing she put her mind to. I don't know why l say this but l'm sure it's true.

GRAFTON James C - Vietnam Wall section 14W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-03-12 15:09:02Z

GRAFTON James C - Vietnam Wall section 14W

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Re: Grafton Book

jtgrafton — 2011-02-15 01:17:56Z

Hi,

It's been almost a year, and I would like to take you up on your offer to look up something in the Grafton book for me. I am looking Salem Grafton's parents and their vital information. I have information that states that Salem was born 16 Oct 1808 in Maryland, and that's all. I haven't been able to find his parents' names or that of any siblings.

I appreciate any information you can provide.

Thanks so much,

Jill

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC-correction

rstarr190 — 2010-11-13 10:30:11Z

In my last post I stated that Mary Elizabeth? MNU, wife of Thomas M Grafton 1746-1792 might have been born a Stewart. It is actually Mary Elizabeth MNU b c 1709, wife of Thomas Grafton b 1715 (Thomas M Grafton's father), who may have been born a Stewart. This couple named a son Stewart and the Stewart name was repeated many times in later generations.

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

EuniceZimmet — 2010-11-07 01:43:26Z

Thank You for the Grafton information, even though it doens't connect now, it may later. I coppied it to put with the Grafton Families, for later use. Eunice Zimmet.

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

rstarr190 — 2010-11-05 12:09:22Z

Thanks for checking your tree for Mary Grafton. I'm looking for a direct female descendant in order to compare mtDNA Haplotypes. She had a number of daughters: Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Jane, Nancy, all b in the 1780s.////

I take it that you are from the branch of Graftons who left SC as Loyalists and went to Canada? ////

Mary's will was signed 1803, recording date unk. She died some time later**.////

For those who may be interested, here is some cemetery info on her and her Grafton inlaws from Mt Olivet Cemetery, Fairfield Co, SC from an online transcription (so cannot vouch for absolute accuracy of the readings). ////

They are buried among McCullough graves in Mt Olivet Cem Fairfield, Co, SC Mary's daughter Elizabeth married Thomas McCullough of Fairfield.////

Grafton, Thomas: Here lies the body of Thomas Grafton, who departed this life March the 12th in the year of our Lord 1797, aged 81 years. .......SO BORN 1716

Grafton, Elizabeth: who departed this life Sep the 25, 1792 age 83 years. ...... SO BORN 1703 [WIFE OF THOMAS b 1716?]

**Grafton, Mary: who was born in 1753, and departed this life on the 8th Sep 1827, aged 71 years. Marker erected by daughters of Mary Grafton.

Grafton, Thomas Jr.: who departed this life Sep 14th in the year of our Lord 1792, age 46 years. SO BORN 1746 .........[pretty sure this is Thomas M Grafton, Mary's husband)//// indicates paragraph breaks

Re: Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

EuniceZimmet — 2010-11-04 21:03:20Z

I connect with Francis Grafton, born in Canada, Daughter of James Grafton, Mother Frances, who married Jeremiah Tricker, Oct. 31, 1849. I see no Mary Elizabeth.Imigration to toronto 1846. Most all buried in Ind.
I am Eunice [Tricker] Zimmet

Mary Elizabeth? Grafton, widow of Thomas M Grafton, of Fairfield Co, SC

rstarr190 — 2010-11-02 12:43:34Z

I can prove my lineage from Mary Grafton will sg 1803 of Gladdens Grove, Fairfield Co, SC (near Chester Co line) widow of Thomas M Grafton. Her maiden name is unknown. Both Mary and Thomas were born I believe in Antrim Co, Ireland. I have a rare mtDNA haplogroup (maternal line DNA) that would be the same as Mary's haplogroup. Are there other Grafton descendants from Mary Grafton out there who would like to compare? Since the haplogroup is so rare, this could be a way to find Mary's maiden name, which I believe MAY be Stewart.

Re: Grafton Family of Harford County, MD

EuniceZimmet — 2010-06-08 15:44:15Z

Sandy, I tried to contact you by E mail & it dod not go through. Please Email me @ EZ1Director@aol.com.
*Note Subject:%Grafton, Md.

Re: Grafton Family of Harford County, MD

sandylmitchell3 — 2010-06-08 13:58:20Z

I would like a copy of the Grafton Book. I am gathering information on the Harford County, Maryland branch of the Grafton family. If anyone can give me information on obtaining this book, please contact me.

Re: Grafton Family of Harford County, MD

sandylmitchell3 — 2010-06-08 13:35:30Z

I have not received your email as of June 8, 2010. Me email address is sandylmitchell3@verizon.net

Re: Grafton Family of Harford County, MD

EuniceZimmet — 2010-06-08 01:29:03Z

I have a line of Grafton's & they are on my Father's line.
I sent you an Email.

Re: Grafton Family of Harford County, MD

ctsmithson — 2010-06-03 20:33:39Z

Hi,

I have information on Nathan Grafton. Please contact me...

Chris Smithson
ctsmithson@gmail.com

William Grafton (1844-1880), Nevada

cyborgh81 — 2010-05-19 20:56:48Z

Looking for any leads on a William Grafton found in the 1870 and 1880 Census living in or around the Elko county, Nevada area. He died in Aug 1889 (I have death record) and was an IOOF member....think he may have been a son of Lewis and Elizabeth Scott Grafton of Kentucky but not positive....has any one come across any information on this person?

Grafton Family of Harford County, MD

sandylmitchell3 — 2010-04-23 17:35:11Z

I am looking for information on the Grafton Family of Harford County, MD. My great-great grandfather was Nathan Shelton Grafton, great grandfather was A. Durand Grafton, grandfather Nathan Almiron Grafton and father Almiron Durand Grafton. I would appreciate any information on this family. Sandra Lee Grafton Mitchell

Re: Grafton Book

BettyJIN — 2010-03-25 23:45:55Z

Anyone having connections to the "Old Tommy Grafton" would have a connection to my husband's Grafton line. If you contact me off list (will have e-mail address after my name) maybe we can help each other. I have a tree on Ancestry for my husband so I can add people as a Guest at first and maybe later add them as Contributor- which would give you access to viewing what I have. Be sure to put Grafton at least in the subject line.

Betty (bettyjin54@gmail.com)

Re: Grafton Book

cyborgh81 — 2010-03-24 03:07:12Z

If you cant get a copy let me know what your looking for as I have a copy in my personal library....

Re: Grafton Book

jtgrafton — 2010-03-24 02:23:44Z

Thanks for the information.

Online, I have found the book at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library and at the Library of Congress. My local library is checking with the University of Wisconsin to see if I can borrow a copy.

I'll also try my local Family History Library.

Jill

Re: Grafton Book

cyborgh81 — 2010-03-24 00:35:10Z

I don't think it's available anymore as the author's (I believe) have passed...I know that several public library's have a copy and it is also available at the Family History Library....

Re: Grafton Book

kurtgrafton — 2010-03-16 03:16:39Z

I have two Robert Grafton's in my family tree...

Robert Grafton (1917-1990) - born in Illinois and married Marion. They had two kids (Robert and James "Jimmy" Grafton)

Robert Grafton (1892-1968) bprn in Pennsylvania and died in Ohio (WWI Vet)

Any links to anyone else here?

Kurt Grafton

Re: Grafton Book

jtgrafton — 2010-03-15 01:56:28Z

I am doing research on my son's Grafton lineage. Is the Grafton book still available? I would love to get a copy.

Thanks,

Jill

Re: John or Gertrude Grafton/MA ME

federhen4 — 2009-11-24 03:00:20Z

Hi Krista - you must be my first cousin!
I'm Verne Federhen's son, Harry & Gertrude were here parents.
Are you June's daughter?

Re: Grafton Site/Benjamin Grafton

BettyJIN — 2009-11-22 23:05:29Z

Here is benjamin's second wife's full name: Adeline Sophia Burgett (censuses show her surname as Burget, but family trees show it as Burgett).

Re: Grafton Site/Benjamin Grafton

BettyJIN — 2009-11-22 02:01:53Z

Dot, looks like the Benjamin Grafton in your line is a different one that what nevadajohns and my husband have in their line. I noticed there was the one in Maryland along with the one that was born in Ohio. Here is what I have on Benjamin F. Grafton:

B. 25 Feb 1820 in , Champaign, Ohio
D. 2 Dec 1909 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio

1st marriage was to Mary Ann Morris (B. abt 1823 Ohio) and they produced:

1. Isabell
B. abt. 1846 Ohio (found on 1850 Census) (living in Washington, Logan, Ohio)

Not sure yet, but possible Isabell passed away before the 1860 Census because here are the children listed on it (living in same place as 1850):

2. Rosetta
B. abt 1851 Ohio
3. Olney (male)
B. abt 1856 Ohio
4. Rolvin (male)
B. abt 1858 Ohio

The 1870 Census (they are now living in Burnettsville, White, Indiana) shows Benjamin and Mary and the children's names/dates are listed differently that year (even shows Bejamin and Mary's years different):

2. Rosalia
B. abt 1853 Ohio
3. Olney
B. abt 1857 Ohio
4. Rolene B.
B. abt 1859 Ohio

In 1880 Benjamin was living in Jackson, White, Indiana and was married to Sopha (B. abt 1835 Ohio). They produced:

5. Gracy M.
B. abt 1876 Indiana

Re: Grafton Site

DotSchwemmer — 2009-11-19 19:04:46Z

I dont know where Benjamin was born I have him born circa 1819,the 1860 census lists his wife as Brinda & the 1870 census lists his wife as Melinda, though that's proably the same name. My grandmother always said that her grandmother (his wife) was a Cherokee Indian. Their children are as follows: Nancy 1847, Martha 1849, Benjamin 1851, William 1853, John 1858, Aquilla 1863, Laura 1868. Aquilla (my great grandfather was born in Harford County, Md

Re: Grafton Site

nevadajohns1 — 2009-11-19 14:51:18Z

Do you know where Benjamin was born? I have a Benjamin F. Grafton b 1820-02-25 in Champaign County, Ohio, son of Ambrose Grafton and Elizabeth Kelley. He married a Mary Morris but I have nothing on his offspring. My tree goes back two more generations to Thomas Grafton, b 1760.

Re: Grafton Site

DotSchwemmer — 2009-11-18 06:18:48Z

I am a grand-daughter of Myrtle Grafton, born in Harford Cty,Md in 1903, who was the daughter of Aquilla Grafton born in harford Cty,Md in 1863, "Quill" was the son of Benjamin Grafton, born circa 1819. Do you have any info on this line?
Thanks,
Dottie

Re: Francis Wheelock Grafton

margaret1701 — 2009-10-24 15:22:38Z

I've been trying to link Francis Wheelock,wife of James Grafton to Elizabeth Wheelock,wife of Martin Justin. They were both in Peel County, Ontario about 1820-40. Elizabeth may also have been the daughter of William Wheelock who petitioned for land in 1819 in York Ontario. Martin Justin was born in Queens County Ireland. Elizabeth Wheelock Justin was born about 1793 in Ireland and died 11 March 1885 in Toronto Township, Peel County, Ontario.
I haven't found much on Wheelocks from Ireland so far.
The Justins and Graftons both came to Ontario via the US. Perhaps the Wheelocks did as well.

Re: Grafton Family of Caroline Co Va

cyborgh81 — 2009-10-16 17:36:00Z

As a side note...the problem with the Grafton clan is the reuse of first names over and over and over again....William is a common name in the Virginia and Ohio family lines....

My records identify a William Grafton being married to a Catharine Long...not much is known about this family...this William's father was James Cowden Grafton who married Mary Ann Hill...and was living around the Champaign County, Ohio area...he is part of the Thomas "Old Tommy" Grafton family line from Virginia....

So you will need to make sure you are talking about the right person...good luck

Re: Grafton Family of Caroline Co Va

cyborgh81 — 2009-10-16 17:13:10Z

America Grafton's father is suspected as being William Grafton of Caroline County...what sources did you get his birth and marriage information from?

Have not been able to place this William yet...but he appears to be related some how to the Virginia Grafton's in King and Queen County.

Not much is known about William Grafton of Caroline County. Early tax records of the Virginia suggest that William may have moved from King and Queen County and settled in Caroline County sometime after 1794. He is found living King and Queen County and is listed in the 1782, 1784, 1785, 1786, 1787, 1789, 1790, 1791, 1793, and 1794 Personal Property Tax lists. However, by 1799 he is listed on the Personal Property Tax lists for Caroline County.

In the 1810 US Census William is listed as being over 45 years of age, with no sons living with the family but having: 1 female under 10 years of age; 1 female 16 thru 25 years of age; and, 1 female (wife) over 45 years of age.

Have some information on one of American's son "Tho" from his great grand daughter-in-law. This source indicates that America and Thomas had eleven children...and lists a brother George W. Gray who were in the Civil War together.

Sarah Grafton who married Thomas Bell is likely the Sarah Grafton (born abt. 1767, Virginia; died bet. 1820-1823, Caroline County, VA) who was daughter of Thomas Grafton of King and Queen County...mother was Sally Unknown.

Have a listing for a daughter Mary Ann Bell (B. 1800, VA; Died aft. 1840, Bedford County, TN) who married John B. Brame...do not have any listing for a Nancy Ann Born abt. 1799..however once I get away from my Grafton line I do not spend much research effort...just too many persons to track as I have will over 1,749 individual in this Grafton line with another 1,600 in my other Grafton line....

Larry cyborgh8@yahoo.com