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Mary Ann Taylor Grist

roseterry_1 — 2012-03-11 11:31:22Z

I am looking for descendants of Mary Ann Taylor Grist known as Polly, born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire in 1867 and died in South Africa about 1950. I believe Mary Ann emigrated to South Africa sometime after 1901. I know she married and I can only assume she married in South Africa as I am unable to find a registration of her marriage in the UK. Mary Ann had two children that I know of, Gertrude and Arthur. The children visited the UK in about 1950 as I think they had to return early because of their mothers illness. I believe it's possible her family returned to the UK when South Africa had it problems.

Mary Ann's parents were Jehu (aka John) and Mary Ann Grist from Trowbridge, Wiltshire. She also had a sister Eliza Laura (known as Lolly) who died in 1951 in Trowbridge.

GRIST Warren S. Jr. 1927-2012 Pa., Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-02-25 14:19:52Z

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Warren S. “Scotty” Grist Jr., 84, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland, Ohio.

Mr. Grist was born in Connelsville, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1927, the son of the late Warren S. Grist Sr. and Harriet M. (Hinez) Grist.

Warren was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving more than 10 years during World War II and the Korean War. During his time in the Navy, Warren served on the USS Montague and the USS Delta as a Fireman 1st Class in the Pacific Theater of Operations. His decorations include the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal, the Navy Occupation Medal, and the China Service Medal.
He was a member of American Legion Post No. 540, as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1090.

Following his discharge in 1954, Warren went on to work for General Motors in Lordstown, Ohio as an Electrician Foreman over 30 years before his retirement in 1983.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of more than 55 years, the former Marilyn E. Lake, whom he married on Jan. 31, 1957; his four children, Stephen Grist of Burghill, David Grist of Newton Falls, Ohio, Jon Grist of Burghill, and Ann Saadeh and her husband, Michael of Brookfield; his sister, Mildred Rodgers of Rotunda, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Erika Saadeh, Michael Saadeh, Jessica Grist, Alexander Grist, Brittany Grist, Abby Barnett, Warren Garrett Grist, Morgan Grist and Mason Grist; and two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Bentley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family gathering will be held on Tuesday at the Madasz Funeral Chapel in Brookfield.

Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio where full military honors will be observed.

As an expression of sympathy, the family requests that any contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association

Re: joseph grist b1730 wiltshire?

michellegrist — 2011-12-29 12:41:56Z

My Grist family came from Wiltshire but I haven't been able to get back further than Alfred Fillis Grist b abt 1812 Bradford. He married Elizabeth ...? in Bradford and had their first child William Arthur Fillis Grist in 1834 before moving to Middlesex. Do they fit with your family? The Fillis seems to be an unofficial hyphenation with Grist as all their children had it and some in subsequent generations too. I haven't yet found where the Fillis comes into the family.

Re: George Edwin GRIST or GRISTE

ellisgrist — 2011-12-16 21:57:24Z

I am a descendent of George Griste, b. 1665 in Coughton, Warwick, England and migrated to Norwich. I know nothing more of his background, but would be interestied in any findings. My given name, Ellis, was not a reflexion of the name aparently parto f George;s name! email: countryparson@zoominternet.net

Re: History of the Grist(e) Family in America

tcurrier52 — 2011-11-30 01:41:17Z

The link mentioned above appears to be broken. An active link would be as follows:

http://reocities.com/Heartland/Plains/4897/historyofgriste.h...

I was reading the narrative closely today and noticed that there is a generation missing, in that Thomas Griste (born @1700) isn't mentioned between George Griste (of Norwich, CT) and John Griste (who moved to Luzerne/now Wyoming County PA in 1788).

Would be glad to hear from anyone connected to these lines. I live 18 miles from Grist Flat(s) in Mehoopany, Wyoming County, PA.

Re: Charles Grist, Loxley, Sheffield. Killed in the Great War, 1917.

philipgrist1 — 2011-09-12 14:19:09Z

Charley Grist was born in 1888 to Herbert Grist and Florence Broadhead . He had two brothers ,Joseph and Wilfred , and three sisters Annie ,Elise and Ellen . Herbert Grist was born at Blacker Hill , Barnsley , and was the blacksmith at Loxley on what is now the forecourt of the Admiral Rodney pub .The family actually lived at the first house at the bottom of Rodney Hill .

Re: Grist's of Bradford, Wiltshire

michellegrist — 2011-06-22 04:16:09Z

I am a direct descendent of Alfred Fillis Grist b. abt 1812.

I have been unable to find out anything about his wife Elizabeth or his parents/siblings. Could you please help?
How did you know Elizabeth was a Gibbons?

Thanks
Michelle

Re: George Edwin GRIST or GRISTE

irpappyroot1 — 2011-02-20 08:37:01Z

Have not heard from you since your last post dated 29 Dec 2009. Any luck with the Grist Surname?

Hope this past year was full of love, happiness and fun hunting down all the ancestors.

Hope to hear from you soon

Darryl J. Root

Re: Pendleton Grists

Hemet — 2011-01-13 20:59:55Z

I have some info on the Grists from Rowan/Davidson Co's in NC. My John Grist line moved to AR in the 1850's.. I have not seen the will of John Grist and would be interested in getting a copy. Could you tell me the Book and page#? Was it in Rowan Co.? I believe he may also have had a daughter Lydia. Ihave land recods, wills and of course census data.
Thanks in advance

Richard

Re: THOMAS HENRY GRIST

srt7521 — 2011-01-03 23:55:25Z

Sorry to bother you 5 years after your post. but is it possible that your grandmothers name was Nellie J Terry. I am researching my husbands family, and Nellie is the name of his grandfathers only,(first born) sister. She was born in September 1925, and married in Reigate in 1949.

Re: joseph grist b1730 wiltshire?

chocoholicuk — 2010-12-29 00:33:49Z

i forget to mention i thought my grist is linked with joseph but not sure, cheers

joseph grist b1730 wiltshire?

chocoholicuk — 2010-12-29 00:32:10Z

hi has anyone any info on the grist family in wiltshire, i have the line where elizabeth grist married william collins, elizabeths father was george grist born 1824, im trying to see wiether his father was george or edward, can anyone help?

Re: Grist family relatives

purplecrab — 2010-10-20 15:33:08Z

Thank you, that just might be a big big help!!

Re: GRIST

murielsrpark62 — 2010-10-06 08:59:40Z

I have a gr-grandmother Elizabeth Grist died England 1911. She married James Smith (my gr-grandather). He died England 1912.Any info would be greatly appreciated. I know their children's names(not sure of all their sons names) and some of their descendants. I do not know anything about my gr-grandparents relatives ,parents ,siblings,etc some of their children immigrated to Canada ,one daughter (Victoria) immigrated to Australia.2 sons died WWI in England's Navy.My gr-grandparents were separated for some years of their married life, as my grandmother road a train to visit her father.

GRIST William A honor our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 64W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-09 18:32:21Z

GRIST William A honor our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 64W

Honor our Vets. 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 216,521 photos free at http://teafor2.com

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

Re: Grist family relatives

Lamar_Wadsworth — 2010-05-05 19:18:50Z

Seeing that your guy had a brother named Willis Grist suggests to me that he may be a brother to my gr-gr-grandfather Rev. John Grist, who was the son of an older Willis Grist. John Grist's brother Micajah "Mike" Grist was in Cobb County. John was in Cherokee and later Paulding Co. GA. John married into the Wofford family which produced many Methodist ministers in SC (including the namesake of Wofford College in Spartanburg SC).

Re: Grist family relatives

purplecrab — 2010-05-05 13:52:35Z

I am looking for the same thing, more info on Quillian Wylie Grist born 1879 in Atlanta. The only thing I know about him is he committed suicide in 1928. I would love to know more. Don Campbell Grist was his son and my grandfather.

Re: Grist''s in NC GA

purplecrab — 2010-05-05 13:35:07Z

Hi dalla,
I am looking for more information on Quillian Wylie Grist who was born in DeKalb county born in 1879. He is my greatgrandfather and I cannot find anything. I hope you can help.
Linda Grist Burke

Re: Simon Grist SC to IN

jerryfgraham — 2010-04-08 17:34:23Z

Hello,
Simon Grist is the brother of my great-grandmother;Nancy Melvina Grist. She was born in Fayette Co., IN near Nulltown in 1860. Her mother was Matilda Pritchard. Her father was Samuel. I am unsure of the date, but Nancy married Joseph Graham-son of Hezekiah Graham b. 1799 PA, d. 1869 Rush Co., IN. I am therefore related to the Lake family by way of Nancy's brother Samuel b.about 1865. Young Samuel & his wife Hattie had a daughter named Cleo, she married Frank Lake. Their children were Jim & Virgil. James (I new him as Jim) died 2003, Virgil 1982, & mother Cleo 1972. Frank died in the 1920s. He is listed on the 1920 census but not the 1930 census. I know that I kind of gave more info than you asked for but I thought that it may be helpful to you & others. Please let me know if we are talking about the same people.- Best Wishes, Jerry F. Graham

Re: Pendleton Grists

RobertaHunt75 — 2010-04-08 14:26:30Z

Dear Shelly,
I just saw your post and am interested in what you have found. I recently found a Simon Grist named in a listing of Pitt County deed abstracts by Ellison and posted by Bill Kittrell. Simon is mentioned in 1782 in Book G, page 411 (James Bonn and John Cowper). There are other Grist men also listed as grantees, former owners, chain bearers, grantors, and witnesses. I am going to change my area of search for Simon and his parents and siblings to North Carolins and see what I come up with. I guessed he might have been born in SC. The one mention of Simon Grist (my line) is in the will of John Grist (b 1717 - d 1793) in Rowan Co, NC. He leaves son Benjamin 1/3 of the plantation and g-son 1/3 of the plantation. Named wife, Elizabeth, children, Benjamin John, & William, g-son, Simon (of Spartanburg).

Re: Simon Grist SC to IN

RobertaHunt75 — 2010-04-08 13:55:28Z

Hi Jerry,
I would be very interested in looking at what you have on Simon Grist.

Re: George Edwin GRIST or GRISTE

LSHLR — 2009-12-29 15:54:19Z

Glad to hear from you! I will try to help you as soon as I can. Many genealogists may still have company through the holidays and will make sincere efforts to find their ancestors in the New Year. I am one of those. Thanks for finding the Grist Surname message board. It was active in the past, and is active again with your input.

George Edwin GRIST or GRISTE

irpappyroot1 — 2009-12-29 01:37:20Z

Hit a brick wall,
Please help me find information on the parents of George Edwin GRIST or GRISTE b about 1665 Coughton,Warwick,England Married to Alice ELLIS (1675-). Children: Thomas George GRIST or GRISTE(1695-1781), George GRIST OR GRISTE (1697-).

Please help in any way. Please contact me

Darryl J. ROOT
irpappyroot2@yahoo.com

Re: Grist Surname

LSHLR — 2009-12-28 21:38:52Z

I am sorry to report that I do not know of a connection there.

Keep looking! After the holidays I will also look to see if anything can help you in your search in my other resources.

Re: Grist Surname

LamarWadsworth — 2009-12-28 20:16:46Z

Linda,
Does your Grist line connect with the Grists in Cherokee, Cobb, and Paulding Co. My grandfather Wadsworth's mother was Manda Tallulah Grist b. 1865 (tombstone says 1871 but she was 5 years old on 1870 census). She was dau of Rev. John Grist and Elizabeth Wofford.
Lamar Wadsworth

Grist Surname

LSHLR — 2009-12-27 16:50:20Z

I hope more Grist surname queries will be posted here. The person from December 27, 2009 is the first post I have seen for a long time. I have tried to contact previous posters, but their emails were not current or they did not respond. Thanks for seeing this and giving your input.

Re: Grist Family Tree

paulmhmd — 2009-12-27 04:07:07Z

If anyone is still working on this... my wife is apparently descended from Julia Grist (1857-1920) of North Carolina (mostly in Robeson). She first married Jack or Zack Plummer c1874, then Nathan Allen in 1908. Her parents were Jacob and Julia Peterson Grist, of whom I know nothing more at this point. Any help appreciated.

Re: Grist Family

ashbash36 — 2009-06-09 00:27:00Z

Hi my grandmother was Margaret (May) Isabela Grist she was born in 1900, at this moment i dont know her D.o.b, she died of liver cancer around 1948/49 in Withyham Sussex, she married William Edward Skilton and had six children Ellen,Irene rose,Margaret,Grace,(William)Thomas and John 19.7.35-7.4.2008 (my father). I have met aunt sis and she was living in Brenzet,Kent she died in her 90's

Re: Grist/Grice

PWorden01 — 2009-04-15 00:33:23Z

Tim,
I am so glad to hear from you. I'd love to compare notes with you. Email me personally at pworden1@gmail.com

Penny

Re: Grist/Grice

wizardtim12 — 2009-04-14 19:14:31Z

Penny,

I know the thread is 7 years old, but wanted to put a note here. Willis and Cynthia Grist are my ggg-gparents, I'm decended through their daughter Elizabeth Grist (gg-gmother), who married Moses Franklin Trussell. I'd like to compare notes with you, and see what we know. Thanks.

Tim

Re: Need assistance on Grist of South Carolina

Dina816 — 2009-03-23 16:58:02Z

I have a Mary Polly McClure born 1804 North Carolina Died 1875 in Georgia she married William Sitton born 1801 Green Tennessee died Oct 13,1838 North Carolina. Mary Polly McClure father is Thomas McClure but I dont have his date of birth or where he was born. I hope this information helps you in your search. Sincerly,Dina

Re: Simon Grist SC to IN

bcbriar — 2008-04-15 14:07:52Z

Hi Jerry,
I would like to know more. My email address bcbriar@aol.com
Thank-You,
Kristie Lake Walton

Re: Simon Grist SC to IN

jeeves5455 — 2008-04-13 20:58:02Z

Simon Grist is related to me through his g dau; Nancy Melvina Grist. She is my g gmother.
Let me know if you want more.

Jerry F. Graham

Re: Grist's of Bradford, Wiltshire

kirstyvokes_1 — 2008-02-14 17:45:06Z

Hi Jill

Thank you very much for that information.
I am sure it is them.

Best wishes
Tammy

Re: Grist's of Bradford, Wiltshire

JillGibbard — 2008-02-14 14:39:25Z

There is an Eleanor Foot Gibbons, born in Winsley, Wilts on 7 Aug 1808. Winsley is very near Bradford, so might be her. I found this by searching www.familysearch.org. Her marraige to Alfred Tullis Grist is also on that site if you search using his name. They were married on 18 Feb 1833 at Westwood, Wilts. Eleanor's parents seem to be Edward Gibbons and Priscilla.
Regards
Jill

Absolum Grist

jonnyquest72 — 2008-01-06 12:15:36Z

There was an Absolum Grist who was born (unknown date) in Witcombeth, Somerset, England. He was married to Elizabeth Grist, born 16 Feb 1829 at Alvechurch, Worcester, England. They had a daughter, Elizabeth, born 9 Dec. 1865. The family lived in Philadelphia. An 1880 census states that Absolum ran an "Eating House"...

They were members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Later, they were possibly affiliated with a church headed by Charles B. Thompson.

I need more info on him. Can anyone help?

Re: looking for James Grist of Philadel.,PA

jonnyquest72 — 2008-01-06 12:12:40Z

I don't know if it helps.
There was an Absolum Grist who was born (unknown date) in Witcombeth, Somerset, England. He was married to Elizabeth Grist, born 16 Feb 1829 at Alvechurch, Worcester, England. They had a daughter, Elizabeth, born 9 Dec. 1865. The family lived in Philadelphia. An 1880 census states that Absolum ran an "Eating House"...

I need more info on him. Can anyone help?

Grist, Nellie - Flora Indiana - June 1920

PhillipPitzer69 — 2007-12-20 22:13:44Z

Looking for any information about Nellie Grist, who is mentioned in my great grandfather, David Bower daily Journal, Sunday, June 20, 1920. Nellie Grist probably was a member of the Church of the Brethren and lived in or around Flora, Indiana, USA. You can view the Journal at < http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pitzer/DavidBowerJo... >. Please e-mail me with any information. Thank you in advance for any information you might have.

Re: Sarah Grist, London

JillGibbard — 2007-09-29 06:32:34Z

No longer looking for Sarah Grist. New information confirms her name was Fanny Grist.

Re: THOMAS HENRY GRIST

skat1069121 — 2007-09-07 16:47:46Z

oh sorry, England..

Re: THOMAS HENRY GRIST

LancelotB — 2007-09-07 16:30:32Z

Which Country?

Re: THOMAS HENRY GRIST

skat1069121 — 2007-09-07 16:09:52Z

Looking for a Suzanna or Suzanne Grist the Married Herebert
Musgrove. 1800's?
any help would be great.
Dave

Re: Grist

ellamacneil — 2007-04-30 22:24:31Z

hi richard i tried your email and for some reason it wouldnt send so i'll leave mine. juneb9@hotmail.com . thanks again

Re: Grist

ellamacneil — 2007-04-29 01:02:21Z

i know this is an old post but i would be interested in finding out if any of your people are my people .lol I dont like to contact your email without your consent ,so if by chance you do get this let me know ,ty E

Re: charles grist & jane firth

ellamacneil — 2007-04-29 00:29:06Z

hi sue. i have found charles from 1851-1901,jane from 1871-1901 and i have found records for their kids pretty much up to 1901 then nothing.charles may have confused you because he was born in newport wales and grew up in trowbridge,eng.The 1901 cenus shows wales ,age 59 born about 1842 they lived on 11 pickering street.stapenhill.George henry was my grandfather he married may humphrey. he died age 42,1932 ( death certificate is on the new Nova Scotia Archives site)his sis eliza married henry stoneystreet,they movedto nova scotia canada i think about 1907 ( not sure yet).If you would like my email i can prob give you more detail there.

Re: charles grist & jane firth

Susan2670 — 2007-04-27 23:32:45Z

Are you looking for details prior to the 1901 census?
Can you give the full details of the 1901 census for Charles Grist & Jane Firth?
Can you give more info on Eliza and George Henry??

Sue

charles grist & jane firth

ellamacneil — 2007-04-27 22:48:08Z

hi ! looking for help in finding information on this family.i have found 1901 cenus but cannot seem to find past there ( except for eliza and george henry).If anyone has anything they think might help in any way would appreciate it.!! thanx Ella

Re: Catherine Mary Grist - 1824 Glastonbury

jill_silvester — 2007-01-28 09:53:14Z

Heather i know that this is probably a really big favour to ask but i am really stuck on tracing my family tree. My g g mother Mary ann Masters died in Australia in 1900 ref 12118. I have census's for her and her husband Charles until 1891. I cannot find a ship or how they arrived in Australia. If they both came or perhaps Charles died in England beforehand. There is no mention in the family of if Charles came and if Mary Ann came alone. Maryann would have been 58 in 1891 census and charles 57. Any ideas would be really appreciated.
jill

Grist's of Bradford, Wiltshire

tammyvokes — 2006-10-20 10:38:58Z

I have Alfred Fillis Grist born about 1812 in Bradford, Wiltshire, he married Elizabeth Gibbons born about 1809 in Bradford, Wiltshire. They must have married around 1834 as their first child William Grist was born in 1834 also in Bradford, Wiltshire.

I am looking for information about Alfred Fillis Grist and his wife Elizabeth Gibbons as I have been unable at the point to get any further back, and don't know who their parents or siblings were.

Thank you
Tammy

Re: Grists in South Carolina

madremo — 2006-08-13 23:57:10Z

Do you know of a Mary Grist married to a Robert Dunwoody Cain b. 1835 South Carolina?