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Griggs in Alabama & Tennessee Bumkam G. Griggs James Griggs

Amber3024 — 2012-05-22 18:17:43Z

I am looking for more info on my Griggs Line I have found most of them from the mid to late 1800's come from Alabama. The last member of the Griggs line I have found was James Griggs from Tennessee born 1805 and married Nancy Chapman. I am at a dead end after that.

Thomas Griggs (1748-1819) - Monongalia County, (W)VA

BetsyLusby — 2012-05-20 19:03:25Z

It looks like I come into the Griggs' line with Thomas being my 6x Great Grandfather through his daughter Rebecca Rachel Griggs (1777-1857). Below is my connection, and I would love further information on Thomas and his lineage as I'm stuck and can't go any farther back. I have them mostly in Monongalia County, West Virginia, which used to be all a part of Virginia.

Thomas Griggs (1748-1819) m. Louise (or Lois) Watson
Rebecca Rachel Griggs (1777-1857) m. Robert Ferrell III
Elizabeth Ferrell (1797-1880) m. George Thompson
John Wesley Thompson (1827-1906) m. Elizabeth Kemp
Francis May Thompson (1862-1932) m. Frank W. Raitz
Edith Irene Raitz (1893-1946) m. Benjamin Franklin Lusby
Clarence Wesley Lusby (1914-1966) m. Elizabeth Armistead Hennings
Alan Franklin Lusby (1941- ) m. Carol Ann Sporie
Elizabeth Ann Lusby (Betsy) -- that would be me.

Any additional information/history of the name/family would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Thomas GRIGGS Fayette PA>Bedford PA>Washington Co PA>Monongalia VA

BetsyLusby — 2012-05-20 18:54:44Z

Not sure if you are still on here looking, but I think I can help you just a bit. I come into this line a way's back as I believe Thomas Griggs is my 6x Great Grandfather thru his daughter, Rebecca Rachael Griggs.

I believe his wife was Louise or Lois Watson (don't have any further information on here).

I have Thomas Griggs being born about 1748 in Monongalia, (W)VA. It was Virginia at the time. I have him marrying Louise/Lois Watson about 1768, but don't know where. Rachel (my 4x Great Grandmother) was born in 1777 in Va and she married a Robert Ferrell III in Monongalia County, (W)VA.

I hope the little bit of information I gave you is helpful. If you have any other information on Thomas like his parents, I'd love if you could share with me. I'm quite stuck at Thomas Griggs at the moment

GRIGGS Brent I - Vietnam Wall section 9E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-18 21:03:12Z

GRIGGS Brent I - Vietnam Wall section 9E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,291 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Griggs Mississippi Family

Martinez_Tina — 2012-04-24 22:01:52Z

I'm looking for any info on my gg grandmother Maria Griggs born about 1855 in Mississippi, im not sure if she is Native American or African American. Her children are Aria (born 1873, my great grandmother), Florince (1875) and Alec (1878). From the 1880 census it stated that Maria is widowed and my grandmother Ida Brice, Aria's daughter didnt have much info about her.

Daniel Griggs of Scottish Descent b. 1767 d. 1846

iluv2read2 — 2012-04-17 06:01:01Z

Hi. :)

I am looking for information on Daniel Griggs. He is supposedly of Scottish descent. Daniel was born 11 Sep 1767 and died 6 Dec 1846 in Salisbury, New York, USA.

He married Lydia Naramore, the daughter of John Naramore and Tabitha Newell.

They had at least eleven children. The names as follows:

Rachel, Mary, Samuel, Tirlah, Lillilia, Stephen, Rueben, Asa, Lydia Naramore (married name, Lydia Naramore Smith, from whom we descend), Daniel and Polina.

I'm specifically looking for his place of birth, parents, siblings and possible immigration information.

GRIGGS Bessie Mae Mrs 1909 1991 in loving memory

t42Restland — 2012-04-10 22:58:31Z

GRIGGS Bessie Mae Mrs 1909 1991 in loving memory

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,742 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Griggs, Minus born 1715

Ragnsquest — 2012-04-07 17:50:43Z

I keep finding information listing John Griggs born between 1710 and 1712 as Minus Griggs' father. This is obviously not accurate. There are a small few who list a John Griggs born in Kent, England in 1676 and died in Kent, England in 1761. These dates are far more plausable, but then again Minus Griggs born in 1715 is listed as being born in Virgina. If anyone can shed any light on the "John" Griggs that is supposedly the father of Minus Griggs born in 1715 I would sure appreciate it.
Thank you.

griggs

ktheme — 2012-04-02 15:05:04Z

Not sure if anyone can help im looking for the parents of a jane griggs born in norfolk england about 1816, cant seems to find a birth cert or christening details ive have found a census 1841 where she is living with looks like her brothers possible twin there is a Elizabeth griggs listed on the census but not listed as mother

jane went on to marry a robert stanforth in 1847

Elijah Griggs and Laura Griggs both married children of Peleg Peckham

bcoug — 2012-04-01 23:44:05Z

Elijah Griggs 1783-1860 married Elizabeth Peckham and Laura Griggs married Elizabeth's brother Peleg B Peckham, MD. I have no information on parents of Laura or Elijah ... guessing they could be siblings and possibly born in Stephentown, NY. Does anyone know? thanks.

GRIGGS, Thoma King

nashvillemason48 — 2012-03-27 12:36:06Z

Seeking information of Thomas K.
Would have been born around 1805 and died before 1831 in Tennessee.
Married a Rebecca Kriley.
Any information would be appreciated.
thanks

Re: sarah griggs sent to australia in 1790 for theft of speckled apron

neptune_1790 — 2012-03-18 03:21:55Z

hi
i know this post was in 2003 but did you find out anything
she is 7th grandmother

Re: Rice Griggs Reply

pendunca — 2012-03-05 03:02:29Z

My email address has changed to duncansonline@comcast.net. Other email addresses to reach me are penny@pennypix.net and penny@nacnud.com

Bennie F. Griggs born in TX moved to NC Adopted and have no clue

Scatter_Brain — 2012-02-26 17:13:14Z

I am researching my husbands ancestry and I have hit a brick wall. His great grandfather was apparently adopted, but that is all the information I have about his birth. His name was Benjamin or Bennie F. Griggs born abt. 1905 in Texas. He married Clara Belle "Clarabelle" Presnell on June 29, 1927 in Randolph County North Carolina. I have found census with him living in Asheboro, North Carolina in 1930. Bennie and Clarabelle had three children: Joyce Faye Griggs born 14 Dec, 1931, C. Louise Griggs born abt. 1928 and Dorothy Griggs born in 1930. I can not find any other information on Bennie Griggs and was hoping that someone out there would have some information on him and his family.

Re: Adopted and no place to start!

watermg — 2012-02-24 06:46:33Z

Willis Timothy Griggs (Tim)DoB 3/29/1054 died 11/17/1981 motorcycle accident,Tim was the 3rd child born of Willis Lee Griggs born March 1928 in St Joesph Mo & Doris Maxine Jones DOB 11/8/1931 Roswell, NM - Died 11/17/2000 cremation in Modesto, CA willis & Doris were married July 9, 1949 Chowchilla, Ca. They Had 5 children Randy,Ninona,Tim & Melissa. Tim had a child from his marriage to Susan, Stephen Edward Griggs also had a daughter with Charlsie, Melissa Desiree Griggs, Melissa was adopted by her stepfather under the protest of her paternal grandmother Doris after her fathers death. Please respond if you want more info & dates on your father and his family

Re: GRIGGS Katherine Elizabeth GRAVES and Everett H

et5262 — 2012-02-19 02:00:57Z

Katherine Elizabeth Graves was my Beloved Grandmother. She is so dearly missed! Thank you for posting.
P.S. I love you Cousin Katy!

Re: Wiley D. Griggs in Madison Kentucky

SharonSchirding — 2012-02-06 15:41:30Z

Can we email? sharon at sffinc dotcom
Thanks

Re: Wiley D. Griggs in Madison Kentucky

richardgriggs27 — 2012-02-06 14:32:07Z

Hi, my great grandfather was William J. Griggs. He was born in 1858 and died in 1910. I have been looking for his parents for 40 years, with no luck. Willima named his sons John, Wiley, and James. thought the Wiley D. Griggs might be connected. Do you have a tree you could invite me to or do you have any info on Wiley D.?

Thanks,
Richard

Re: Wiley D. Griggs in Madison Kentucky

SharonSchirding — 2012-02-06 02:53:06Z

Any information for the parents of Wiley? I am researching this family. Thanks.

Re: Griggs family in Saham Toney Norfolk England

Rebeccahofthewell — 2011-11-11 23:10:27Z

I would love to learn more! My father's name is William Griggs. Wonder if we share ancestors...

Obituary for Roy Faye Griggs (1936-2000)

AlexanderRoller — 2011-10-24 22:19:34Z

OBITUARY
February 10, 2000 "Madison County Record"
Huntsville, Arkansas
Roy F. Griggs, 63, of Marble died on February 1, 2000 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1936 in Marble, the son of Dell and Vella (Miller) Grigg. He was a logger and enjoyed music. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Dell Griggs; and two sisters, Mary Lou Rogers and Lovella Grigg. He is survived by his wife, Robbie, of the home; two sons, Dennis Griggs and Bill Griggs, both of Marble; six brothers, Troy Grigg of Clinton, James Grigg of Bentonville, Larry Griggs of Hindsville, Wesley Grigg of Springdale, and Clayton Grigg and Willard Grigg, both of Berryville; two sisters, Pauline Todd of Springdale and Linda Riley of Elkins; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday at Marble United Baptist Church with Rev. Dearl Wilson and Rev. Roy Cain officiating. Interment was in Lower Campground Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home.

Alex Roller
aroller@opusnet.com

Re: Griggs family in Saham Toney Norfolk England

ChristineAnsell — 2011-10-24 18:48:16Z

Hi

I have Griggs in Sahom Toney in my tree. My tree is a public tree on Ancestry - Ansell Armstrong family tree.I have got as far back as John Griggs in 1620. I would love details of your Griggs family to see if there is a connection. My e mail is ChristineAnsell@aol.com.

Re: Griggs family in Saham Toney Norfolk England

ChristineAnsell — 2011-10-24 18:48:11Z

Re: Clement GRIGGS, Barwell & Sabra ELAM GRIGGS

cgandag43 — 2011-10-22 04:35:18Z

you can get a clement griggs family book from darlington co. we have one that has 169 pages that list most of his family. 1996 publication by fmr in lilburn, ga.

Re: GRIGGS, Clement

cgandag43 — 2011-10-22 04:25:48Z

i have a clement griggs family history book. i am willing to share info with anyone who needs info.

Re: HANKINS Pearl GRIGGS 1900-1983

1_grandpa1 — 2011-10-11 21:06:20Z

Pearl Hankins Griggs was my Grandmother. Her maiden name was Webb.

Re: Minus Griggs Sr.

callagouge — 2011-10-05 04:44:46Z

It's late and I am too tired to figure up how many greats Ezekiel Hampton would be in relation to my family tree,but this is the father of Bridget Hampton Garland (about my 7th great Grandmother. She married Gutridge Garland (about my 7th g grandfather. I know it is a long and winding journey,as to how they wound up here but they are buried in Red Hill, NC near Bakersville, NC in Mitchell County in the Red Hill Cemetary or Garland Cemetary. They have many, many descendants in this area. I was just surfing the web and am just thinking about dabbling in my genealogy. Sorta of a new hobby to take up in my "wonderful years" A very distant relative maybe?? Calla Byrd Gouge

Benjamin & Elizabeth Griggs Family of Clinton Co., Ohio.

daverichardson1 — 2011-09-12 16:36:12Z

I am working the family of Benjamin Griggs and Elizabeth Ryerson or Rheinerson or ... This family arrived, near New Vienna, Clinton Co., Ohio about 1818 from NJ with about seven children and had three more. Benjamin and Elizabeth died there about 1834. I have not found any Griggs families in the 1820, 1830, or 1840 census records in Clinton or adjacent Ohio counties. Their children were
James Griggs 26 Oct 1805 NJ-6 Aug 1859 who moved to Morgan Co., IN where he married 24 Mar 1831 Nancy Evans Chamberlain. Both are buried there in the Old Methodist Cemetery.
Abraham Griggs 25 Dec 1807 NJ-17 Apr 1888 married Clinton Co., Ohio 18 Sep 1828 Margaret Matthews. They moved to Morgan Co., IN and are buried there in the Centerton Cemetery.
Isaac Griggs born est 1809 NJ needs to be found.
James Villars married 15 Jun 1830 Clinton Co., Ohio Frances Griggs born 1811/2 NK and they were in Vernon, Clinton Co., Ohio in the 1880 census.
Alford Robbins married 21 Oct 1832 New Vienna; Clinton Co., Ohio Isabell Jane Griggs born 5 Nov 1813 NJ died 16 June 1905 buried Mooresville Cemetery, Morgan Co., IN
Isaac Bowers married 29 Mar 1832 Clinton Co., Ohio Sarah Griggs born 1814/5 NJ. They lived in Green, Clinton Co., Ohio where both are in the 1880 census.
Samuel Gray married 9 Sep 1841 Clinton Co., Ohio Margaret Griggs 4 Aug 1817 PA-12 Dec 1897. They moved to Knox Co., IL and are both buried in Lyons Cemetery, Fairview, Fulton Co., IL.
Noah R. Rinker married 1 Sep 1842 Morgan Co., IN Lydia Ann Griggs 15 Nov 1819 Clinton Co., Ohio- died 7 Oct 1855 East of Centerton, Morgan Co., IN
Thomas Calvin Morgan married 23 Feb 1841 Morgan Co., IN Mary Griggs 29 Mar 1823 Ohio-5 Feb 1907. Both are buried in the Morgan Family Cemetery, Brooklyn, Morgan Co., IN
John David Griggs 8 Mar 1825 Ohio-10 Jun 1849 Centerton Cemetery, Morgan Co., IN

Has anyone found any records of a Griggs family in Clinton Co., Ohio or adjacent counties? Property? In 1921 a grandson located the home of Benjamin and Elizabeth Griggs, about two miles west of Snow Hill Tavern west of New Vienna, Clinton Co., Ohio , which was occupied by a nice family named Cline. Are there any records before 1850? Need the source of Ryerson or Rheinerson, the maiden name of Elizabeth! Were any descendants of this Benjamin and Elizabeth named Benjamin? A Benjamin Griggs married Elizabeth Stewart 7 Mar 1805 1st Presbyterian Church, Middlesex Co., NJ.
Thanks dave.richardson@mindspring.com

Dewey Gene Grigg

darylgragg1 — 2011-09-10 15:51:26Z

Greetings, I have been asked to trace Dewey. He was in the Air Force with a co-worker in Culver City, Calif. Dewey was born in North or South Carolina. This co worker and Dewey were close in the Air Force and one comment he made was that Dewey hated his first name. We can use any information and will supply more after this initial query goes out. Thanks.

Researcher: Daryl Gragg

Re: GRIGGS Katherine Elizabeth GRAVES and Everett H

jknj4 — 2011-08-24 15:12:46Z

This is my beloved Granny and PawPaw!

Re: GRIGGS, Ludy Mason

michelesurprise — 2011-08-16 09:30:20Z

Hello, Please contact me at. michelesurprise@yahoo.com Ludy Mason Griggs is my Grandfather. I would love to hear from you. thank you Michelle

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

debraanderson15 — 2011-07-12 02:47:16Z

Thank you Morris.

I am still a little confused regarding how the younger Shadrack, and his father Henry (the Henry that d.bet 1820-1827) are "connected" to this much earlier Shadrack and his sons Shadrack and Jim. Is there a "connection" between these two Griggs families, and if so, what "connects them"?

Thank you for your patience,
Debra

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

MORRISGSMITH31 — 2011-07-11 14:08:59Z

SHADWICK EBBNISER GRIGGS 1692. HAD TWO KNOWN SON SHADWICK "SHAD" AND JAMES HENRY "JIM" GRIGGS BOTH OF THESE SONS WERE IN GENERAL SEVIER ARMY OF MOUNTIAN MEN, THIS UNIT WAS ATTACHED TO GENERAL NATHANIEL GREEN ARMY. IN A HEAVY BRITISH BOMBBARDMNT OF A GUILFORD COURT HOUSE IN NC ONE OF THE ARMS OF JAMES WAS ALL MOST BLOWN OFF HIS WIFE "C" FINISH CUTING IT OFF WITH A BUTCHER KNIFE.

IN A BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY AT AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR GA
CALLED STATE OF FRANKLIN YOU CAN READ THE STORY OF THIS BATTLE, WHILE THE MOUNTIAN MEN LOST THIS BATTLE THEY WON THE WAR AS BRITTISH GENERAL CORN WALLAS SURENDEED TO GENERAL GREEN. AT CHARLESTON SC AS HIS ARMY WAS DISAMATED

HOWEVER GENERAL SEVIER AND HIS ARMY WAS CHARGED WITH TREASON TO THE THE COLONY, BUT THIS CHARGE WAS DROPPED LATER

SHAD WENT ON AND HAD A DAUGHTER WHO MARRIED A CONNOR

JAMES WENT ON TO HAVE A SON NAMED JAMES, NICK NAME "BIG JIM"

BIG JIM WAS THE FATHER OF MANERVA SAMANTHA JANE GRIGGS DOTSON, WHO WAS MY GRAND MOTHER

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

debraanderson15 — 2011-07-08 21:22:04Z

Hi Morris.

I have pulled theses records for the 'elder' Henry in Buncombe NC, along with several others.... though not the later ones. I do believe that I have scanned all the ones you are listing here (I may or may not have scanned the one in 1848 for Henry "the younger" as he was not my "focus").... I did pull the record though (read it).

Here is the thing, no where in these records is this "elder" Henry (the Henry who died prior to 1827) listed as James. He is always listed as Henry. Many of his children are identified in these (various) Buncombe NC deed records. & He may have had one other son (per the census listings) The unfortunate thing is that one Buncombe Deed Book is missing and it is the Deed Book that covered the years just before 1827. = I suspect that there were some Henry Griggs (et al) records filed in that time period since it seems that the 'elder' Henry died sometime between 1820 and 1827.

Side NOTE: there were more 'Griigs' deeds filed in Buncombe besides the ones you list.

Side NOTE: As you probably know, James Long was the son-in-law of the 'elder' Henry. See my post above.

It seems to me that some have confused the various Griggs families ("attached" or "combined" them to another). I have been able to document my line to Henry Griggs the elder, the one who died bet 1820-1827 probably in Buncombe NC, but per the census records this Henry was born bet 1765-1775. I know that this (my elder) Henry Griggs was of Rowan CO NC on/about 1790 time period, that he married to Ann Towe there and is listed on the tax list there.
I know that my 'elder' Henry had a son named Shadrack, but this Shadrack could not have served in the Rev War as he was not born until years (decades) later.

I do not know about the Griggs in the (now extinct) State of Franklin, or if there is a connection to my 'elder' Henry Griggs of Buncombe.
I need to learn more about the James Henry & Shadrack Griggs Rev War soldiers. Do yo have more information regarding their families? Or documentation regarding them?

Thank you,
Debra

Re: Griggs family from Mississippi and Tenn. Or Ga.

IndiaWolf547 — 2011-07-08 16:33:10Z

Just want to add that Robert (Bobie)Mott Griggs b. in Tenn might have had a uncle by the name John W. Griggs. He shows up in Attala Co., Miss. in 1880 as a School Teacher. He was born abt 1836 in Ga. his John's father was born in Tenn, Mother born in Ga.. ther is also another Griggs (Grigg) family in Attala Co., at or about the same time. Are they connected?
Isaac Griggs, William Griggs, Mary J. Griggs, Susan F. Griggs, Thomas Griggs.

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

frankgriggs — 2011-07-08 02:16:48Z

I would be most interested in knowing your source for your claim that George and Alcye Griggs had a son named “Shadrick”.

Many thanks, Frank

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

MORRISGSMITH31 — 2011-07-07 22:31:27Z

PVT JAMES HENRY GRIGGS REV.WAR BUNCOMBE CO NC
HIS BROTHER
PVT SHARRICK GRIGGS REV.WAR BUNCOMBE CO NC
BOTH MEN WERE GIVEN 640 ACRES OF LAND IN BUNCOMBE CO NC FOR THEIR SERVICE IN THE REVALUTION WAR.

BUNCOMBE CO.NC. DEED BOOK
DATE OF INSTRUMENT BOOK PAGE ACRES GRANTOR
3 MAR 1801 HENRY GRIGGS 5 139 136 SWANNANOA RIVER
12 APR 1808 HENRY GRIGGS 7 677 200 ROCKY BRANCH
24 MAR 1813 HENRY GRIGGS 11 403 640 SAM BURDIT
22 SEP 1827 HENRY GRIGGS 15 181 163 JAMES LONG
24 MAY 1848 HENRY GRIGGS 24 499 50 JAMES LONG
22 SEP 1827 HENRY GRIGGS 15 184 200 JAMES LONG

1801 TO 1848 HENRY OWNED 1389 ACRES

22 SEP 1827 SHADRICK GRIGGS 15 189 652 JAMES LONG

AT SOME POINT OLD JAMES HENRY AND SHADRICK LEFT THE FT PATRICT HENRY AREA "NOW KINGSPORT TN" AND BUILT GRIGGSBORO OF THE OLD STATE OF FRANKLIN, NEAR FT PATRICT HENRY FOR PROTECTION

THIS JAMES HENRY WAS BORNED AT FRENCH LICK "NOW NASHVILLE" HIS FATHER WAS ALSO JAMES HENRY MOTHER WAS A INDIAN QUATE
SHADRICK WAS BORNED IN GRIGGS BORO

THE OLD OLD OLD JAMES HENRY WAS THE SON SHADRICK GRIGGS, WHO WAS THE SON OF GEO AND ALCYE GRIGGS FORM ENGLAND ABOARD THE SHIP HOPEWELL

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

MORRISGSMITH31 — 2011-07-07 22:31:25Z

Marion J. & Alice M. (Henderson) Griggs -- from Texas (sa4man@tx.rr.com)

1323doug — 2011-07-07 21:15:06Z

Father is Marion Jackson Griggs married to Alice M. Henderson. Have 5 children: William known as Bill,Dolly, Mary, Louie, and John Lonzo. John Lonzo, born Dec. 14,1901 married Leola Stephenson, born Feb. 10,1906. John and Leola settle in Stockton,Calf. 4 Children.

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

MORRISGSMITH31 — 2011-07-07 13:54:43Z

DEBRA

JAMES HENRY GRIGGS WAS A NAME WELL LIKED IN HE GRIGGS

JAMES H AND QUATE SQUAW FENCH LICK TN NOW NASHVILLE
JAMES H AND ANNA MAIZE GRIGGSBORO FRANKLIN STATE
JAMES H AND ANNA TOW NC
JAMES H AND ANNA PEPPERIDGE COPPER HILL TN
JAMES H AND UNK HANCOCK CO GA
JAMES H BIG JIM GILMER CO GA
JAMES H LITTL JIM GILMER CO

THERE ARE OTHER JAMES H AFTER LITLE JIM

AGE DIFFERENCE SEPERATE THE ABOVE

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

debraanderson15 — 2011-07-06 01:28:39Z

Re-reading your post.... Are you saying that "JAMES HENRY GRIGGS 1769/1827" was the same as the 'elder' Henry Griggs?

I have never seen a record that lists the 'elder' Henry Griggs as James, but perhaps he was known by two given names. Please confirm if this is the case. Also, my head is trying to piece this together....so I have to wonder... could it be that there were two men .... one James Griggs... one Henry Griggs.... that both married to an Ann.... and some have "combined" these two men as one?

If the 'elder' Henry Griggs was also known as James, I would love to start looking for records referencing an earlier James Griggs. This maybe a piece to this Griggs puzzle.

Side NOTE: I do have some clues that may reference our earlier Griggs family... just have to "piece it together", & You may be able to help me.

Hope to hear from you soon ;-),
Debra

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

debraanderson15 — 2011-07-06 01:12:31Z

Hello Morris, and great to hear from you.

Since I posted this message, I was able to locate the marriage record for the 'elder' Henry Griggs to Ann Towe, and then found this 'elder' Henry listed on Rowan CO, NC, tax lists (where Henry and Ann Towe were married). I do not know of the other 2 wives named Ann, but do understand that Henry (Jr) (son of Henry the elder) was married to an Anna Miles. Miles (her maiden name) per the death record of one of her sons.

Anyway, it seems that the relict of the 'elder' Henry Griggs was Ann = it seems that she did survive her husband. I believe that you will find her living with Shadrack in the 1830 census, and then I found a deed record [May 1841] which states that Shad sold land, along with [his brother-in-law's father] Abraham Creasman, and this land is where she (Mrs. Ann Griggs) "... lives on currently at this time..." (Buncombe CO NC DBk-20, p.320). Then in 1850, Anna, age 80, seems to be living in the Militia District #587, Rabun CO, Georgia, with her daughter Mary Long.

You asked if Shadrack was listed as heir of the elder Henry Griggs in these deed records ..... the answer is yes he was listed in several of the records deeding land back and forth between the siblings as one of his heirs.

I was hoping that you might have a marriage record for the other two wives of the 'elder' Henry Griggs? Would love to add to my files, but I hestiate to add these additional wives without documentation. &, It does seem rather odd that there were so many Anns about.

I will try to contact you directly and invite you to view some of these records on my private tree. Though not all of these records are uploaded to this tree, I did scan many from the original films, and can forward to you. There are still more records I need to pull.

Also, I do have several James Griggs in my file and several Henry Griggs in my file. Not sure which James Henry Griggs you are referring to. Could you please confirm?

Looking forward to your reply,
Debra

Re: Henry Griggs d.BEF 27 Sept 1827 Buncombe CO, NC...

MORRISGSMITH31 — 2011-06-30 17:40:01Z

DEBRA

MY NAME IS MORRIS SMITH, I AM A FOURTH GREAT GRAND SON OF JAMES HENRY GRIGGS 1769/1827, OLD,OLD HENRY WAS A LOGGER AND A ROAD BUILDER WITH A DRAG PAN AND A PAIR OF MULES HE HELP DRAG THE ROAD FROM GILMER TO FANNIN CO GA

MARRIED THREE TIMES PER MISS PEGGY SILVERS OF FANNIN CO GA

FIRST MARRIAGE ANNE TOWE
SECOND MARRRIAGE ANNE MAIZI
THIRD MARRIAGE ANNA PEPPERAGE

NOTES FROM THE GRIGGS,PENCE AND PAYNE FAMILY
ANNA WAS BOUND OUT WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD. HER PARENTS ALLOWED HER HER TO BECOME A BOND SERVENT, NOT A SLAVE, TO A FAMILY FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.

HER OWNERS BEAT HER SO BADLY THAT HER BACK WAS SO RAW THAT FLYS HAD LAID EGGS IN THE BROKEN SKIN. AT 14 YEARS OLD SHE DECIDED TO RUN AWAY FROM THIS FAMILY BECAUSE OF THE ABUSE THAT WAS HEAP UPON HER.

WHEN SHE REACHED THE OCOEE RILVER A COPPER HILL,. SOME MEN CUTTING WOOD SAW THE POOR CHILD WEEPING AND WASHIG HER SELF. SHE TOLD THE MEN ABOUT HER ESCAPING THEY FED HER AND ONE OF THE MEN WAS GGGGPAW GRIGGS WHO CARRIED HER HOME TO HIS WIFE ANNA TOWE, WHO CLEANED HER UP.

MISS SILVERS NOTES

OLD OLD HENRY MARRIED ANNE TOWE 26 FEB 1791 BY 18OO HE WAS MARRIED TO A ANNIE MAIZE.

BY 1802 HE WAS MARRIED TO ANNA PEPPERIDGE WHO BE CAME THE MOTHER OF SHADRICK GRIGGS.

1850 CENSUS BUNCOMBE CO NC
SHAD 43 YRS, OCCUPATION CARPENTER,
MILLBERRY 30.
ELLIZABETH 16, WILLIAM 13, NANCY 11, ANN 9, NANCY 7, MARCUS1

UNDER BLACK POWDER MANUFACTURES
GRIGGS AND FARRINGTP POWDER CO
FORT WHITE (NOW KNOXVILLE)STATE OF FRANKLIN

TOP GRADE POWDER
75 POUNDS POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM NITRATE CAN BE SUBSTITUTED INMOST CASES
15 POUNDS CHARCOAL
10 POUNDS SULFUR

PLANT WAS DESTROYED BY SPANARDS, WHEN THEY DESTROYED FT WHITE, JOHN SEVIER RAAISED A ARMY OF 20,000 TROOPS AND STARTED A FORCE MARCH TO WHITE FORKS, THE SPANARDS WITH DREW TO BEYOND THE CLENCH RIVER TO THE CHOCKTAU AREA AND REGROUPED, THE FRANKLIN STATE ARMY ATTACKED THE SPANARDS AND SCHOCKTAUS AND DROVE THEM BACK TO NATCHES

THE PLANT AT THE FORKS OF THE HOLSTON NAD NATAUGAH RIVERS WAS NEVER REBUILT.

SHADRICK MOM WAS ANNA PEPPRIDGE, SHADRICK IS NOT LISTED AS A SON IN THE LIST OF HEIRS,
WAS HENRY AND JAMES ALSO SONSS OF ANNA PEPPERIDGE.

MOST OF THIS INFO COMES FROM
PEGGY GRIGGS SILVERS (NOW DECEASED)
JEFF PAYNE 1-706-867-6663

I HOPE ALL THIS HELPS, BE CAUSE PEOPLE THAT KNOW ARE FADING
REGARDS

MORRIS SMITH
pop1931@charter.net

Re: GRIGGS FAMILY

jadkalkir — 2011-06-25 22:57:56Z

Hi! My name is Carolyn Griggs
I have family in Headland & Dothan,Alabama with the last name Griggs.My father name was Robert Earl Griggs.My e-mail
address is jadkalkir@yahoo.com.Hope to hear from you soon.
God Bless.

Martha Griggs of New Jersey, ca. 1800

Allyn271 — 2011-06-22 01:27:52Z

Trying to determine parentage of Martha Griggs, who married Thomas Rose of North Brunswick, New Jersey. Daughters Margaret Rose, b. 1801, married Lawrence Dey and went to Allegany Co., NY, in 1823, and Anna Rose, b. 1798, married Lawrence Messerall in Middlesex Co., NJ, in 1818. Also went to Allegany Co., NY, and eventually to Crawford Co., PA. One of Anna's daughters was Martha Ann G[riggs] Messerall.

Cora Blanche Griggs-William Frederick Curran, Wisconsin

genniegeek1 — 2011-06-12 20:38:59Z

I am searching for someone that has a family connection to Cora Blanche Griggs, daughter of Albert Hadley Griggs & Claretta Wood. She was married to William Frederick Curran, son of Samuel McKenney Curran & Lydia Emma Voos. They were married on November 1, 1900 in Jackson County, Wisconsin.

The reason I am searching for a relation to this family is I have in my possession some family photos. For many years I have been trying to find family connections to the photos I have been collecting over the years. I have always believed that family photos should stay in the family, but of course that does not always happen.

So if you are or you know someone related to this family please feel free to email me at genniegeek@yahoo.com.

Thank You!!

Henry Griggs or Grigsby; Summers County, WV

ameadows110 — 2011-06-07 03:22:11Z

Trying to track the following Henry Griggs or Grigsby, son of a John and Francis Griggs:

Register of Marriages, Summers County, WV, 1899, pg. 39, line #70:
Husband: Henry Griggs, age 22, single, born Giles County, VA; resides Summers County, WV; parents John & Francis Griggs, farmer
Wife: Nancy C. Cox Martin, age 44, divorced, born Monroe County, resides Summers County; parents N. & Synthia Meadows
Ceremony performed by Enos Gill

I have been unable to locate a Henry Griggs or Grigsby in any census prior to 1900 or any record after the 1910 census. I also cannot locate a Francis/Frances Griggs/Grigsby with husband John in any census. Can anyone help?

Nancy Catherine Cox Martin was my great-great-great-grandmother.

Arley Meadows
ameadows@zoominternet.net

Re: Katherine Elizabeth Griggs

DAndersonLittle — 2011-06-03 14:33:01Z

I'm years late to this thread and you may have a good deal of Little information. Cornelia Little Griggs was my great-great-great-aunt. Her father (Henry Little) was a Presbyterian pastor (mostly in Indiana) as were her four brothers (Joseph Brewster, Henry Smith (my g-g-grandfather), George Obadiah, and Charles Harvey), as well as her uncle (Jacob) and three cousins (Joseph, George Allen, and Charles). She married a pastor (Levertt Stearns Griggs, Jr) and her sister Mary Emma married Leverett's brother Joseph Emerson Griggs. The line of pastors has continued to the present as I am a 6th generation pastor. So her moving all over the place with a pastor husband was, for her, par for the course. I have lots of Little info going back to George Little who came to Newbury, MA in 1640, plus some of the matrilineal lines that get us to Cornelia. If you are interested in corresponding, please feel free to email me at danandersonlittle@gmail.com.

Re: Griggs

ntrohanov — 2011-05-28 06:46:10Z

Thank you; I will email you soon. I will title it Dowdy/Griggs. Talk to you soon. Vera

Re: Griggs

ThreeGuards — 2011-05-27 20:38:32Z

I just scrolled forward to the 1820 court minutes and here is the exact transcription from Currituck Co. Court Minutes 1807 - 1930 from Microfilm roll C.030.30002:

This page is Monday May 29, 1820

Ordered that Edmund Dowdy orphan of Thomas Dowdy dec'd. be placed & bound as an apprentice to Charles Griggs until he arrives to the age of 21 years he being now about 13 years of age learn him the trade of a ship carpenter &c.

NOTE: The spelling could be either Griggs or Greggs, it is certainly not a clear "i" or "e" and the "13" could be "15" again, it isn't clear on the microfilm.

As I read the other entries for 1820 I may find something else on Thomas Dowdy that could help clarify who his family was.

I just checked the 1840 Census for Edmund Dowdy. Here is his listing:

1840 Currituck Co. Census
one males between 40 - 50
one male between 5 - 10
one female between 0 - 5
one female between 15 - 20

This particular Dowdy line is not a direct one for me, so I really can't add anything to what you have. I do think this census record pertains to your Edmund. The son between 5 - 10 would most likely be Oliver and the female between 15-20 would be his new wife, Matilda and the female between 0 - 5 is most likely Catherine.
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So far as the children of Charles Griggs, I have eight attributed to the marriage with Sophia Parker:

Charlotte
Thomas
George
William
Samuel
Abbie
Peggy
Charles

And four children to his marriage to Mary Dowdy:

Joseph
Emily
Duplin
Sarah

I don't have a specific date of birth for Charlotte but based on the 1830 Census, I believe she was Charles and Sophia's oldest child born late 1770's. This is assuming this Charlotte is Charles and Sophia's daughter:

1830 Currituck Co. Census
Charlotte Griggs 1 female 50 - 60
1 male 15 - 20
1 male 20 - 30
2 females 20 - 30
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You asked me to look at your tree, but did not give me a link.

You can email me directly at jfstms -@- bellsouth.net (naturally drop the dashes and spaces around the @).