Who was Edgar Grisham?

Edgar Grisham (1902–1982) was born in Mississippi and died in Myrtle, Union, Mississippi, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edgar Grisham 1902–1982

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Sep 1902 · Mississippi

Died 1 Feb 1982 · Myrtle, Union, Mississippi, United States of America

Father William Jefferson Grisham

Mother Emma Garrison

Siblings Annie Bell Grisham, Edna Grisham, Georgia Ella Grisham, Swampie Adams Grisham

Records

1910 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Jefferson Grisham

Emma Garrison

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1902, Edgar Grisham entered the world in Mississippi, born to william jefferson grisham and emma garrison. In 1910, Edgar Grisham resided in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA. Edgar Grisham passed away in 1982 in Myrtle, Union, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1902

Birth of Edgar Grisham in Mississippi

Birth

1910

Edgar Grisham resided here in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1982

Death of Edgar Grisham in Myrtle, Union, Mississippi, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edgar Grisham

This ancestor line traces from England (1550) to Mississippi (1902) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edgar Grisham (1902–1982) was born in Mississippi and died in Myrtle, Union, Mississippi, United States of America. 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 Edgar 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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