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James Roscoe Grabill 1920–1996

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Grabill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Nov 1920 · Ohio
Died 31 May 1996 · Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
Father Grabill
Mother Celia Ihrig
Spouse Bette L Grabill
Siblings Dorothy L Grabill, Ernest Charles Grabill, Gladys Celia Grabill, Glenn Grant Grabill Jr, Mary A Grabill

Researchers connected through James Grabill 1920–1996

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Roscoe Grabill was born in 1920 in Ohio, the child of grabill and celia ihrig. In 1930, James Roscoe Grabill resided in Westerville, Franklin, Ohio, USA. In 1935, James Roscoe Grabill resided in Westerville, Franklin, Ohio. James Roscoe Grabill married bette l grabill. James Roscoe Grabill passed away in 1996 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Record Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018

Life Timeline

1920
Birth of James Roscoe Grabill in Ohio
Birth
1930
James Roscoe Grabill resided here in Westerville, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Residence
1935
James Roscoe Grabill resided here in Westerville, Franklin, Ohio
Residence
1940
James Roscoe Grabill resided here in Westerville, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Residence
1951
James Roscoe Grabill resided here in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Residence
1962
James Roscoe Grabill resided here in Toledo, Ohio, USA
Residence
1996
Death of James Roscoe Grabill in Maumee, Lucas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Grabill

This ancestor line traces from Astheim, Groß-Gerau, Hesse, Germany (1440) to Ohio (1920) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Grabill (1920–1996) was born in Ohio and died in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Grabill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Roscoe Grabill PTP
1920–1996
Ohio
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Grabill's Descendants

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James Roscoe Grabill PTP 1920–1996