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David Jackson Grimes 1836–1889

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Grimes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jun 1836 · Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Died 12 Apr 1889 · Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Father James Wesley Grimes
Mother Mary A Grimes
Siblings Daniel J Grimes, Edward Franklin Grimes, Harriet F Grimes, James Calvin Grimes, Mary Ann Grimes, Moses Wesley Grimes, Sarah Elizabeth Grimes, Troy D Grimes

Researchers connected through David Grimes 1836–1889

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1836, David Jackson Grimes entered the world in Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States, born to james wesley grimes and mary a grimes. David Jackson Grimes passed away in 1889 in Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1836
Birth of David Jackson Grimes in Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1889
Death of David Jackson Grimes in Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Grimes

This ancestor line traces from Hanbury, Worcestershire, England (1484) to Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States (1836) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Grimes (1836–1889) was born in Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States and died in Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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David Grimes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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David Jackson Grimes PTP
1836–1889
Tar Heel, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
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David Grimes's Descendants

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David Jackson Grimes PTP 1836–1889