Who was Lemma Grisham?

Lemma Grisham (1879–1954) was born in Union Parish, Louisiana, USA and died in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lemma Newell Grisham 1879–1954

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

Born 22 Jun 1879 · Union Parish, Louisiana, USA

Died 28 Sep 1954 · Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA

Father James Blan Grisham

Mother Harriet Rebecca Mitchell

Spouse Edna Adams

Children Ada Grishman, Edith Vallie Valeria Grisham, Opal H Grisham, Orrin Grisham

Siblings James Nathaniel Grisham, Lucian Edward Gresham, Vada Grisham, Vollie Grisham, Willer Grisham

Records

1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Arkansas, County Marriages Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Blan Grisham

Harriet Rebecca Mitchell

Spouse(s)

Edna Adams

Children

Ada Grishman

Edith Vallie Valeria Grisham

Opal H Grisham

Orrin Grisham

Biography

In 1879, Lemma Newell Grisham entered the world in Union Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to james blan grisham and harriet rebecca mitchell. Lemma Newell Grisham married edna adams, and had children including ada grishman, edith vallie valeria grisham, opal h grisham, orrin grisham. Lemma Newell Grisham passed away in 1954 in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA.

Sources

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Arkansas, County Marriages Index

Life Timeline

1879

Birth of Lemma Newell Grisham in Union Parish, Louisiana, USA

Birth

1954

Death of Lemma Newell Grisham in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lemma Grisham

This ancestor line traces from Palantinate Bittingham, Germany (1490) to Union Parish, Louisiana, USA (1879) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lemma Grisham (1879–1954) was born in Union Parish, Louisiana, USA and died in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA. 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 Lemma 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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