Who was Roswell Grant?

Roswell Grant (1802–1885) was born in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA and died in St Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Roswell Miller Grant 1802–1885

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1802 · Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA

Died 24 Jan 1885 · St Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Father Noah Grant Iii

Mother Rachel Miller Kelly

Siblings Jesse Root Grant, John Grant, John Kelly Grant Sr, Margaret Moody Grant, Noah Bean Grant, Rachel Maria Grant, Susan A Grant

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Immediate Family

Parents

Noah Grant Iii

Rachel Miller Kelly

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1802, Roswell Miller Grant entered the world in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA, born to noah grant iii and rachel miller kelly. Roswell Miller Grant passed away in 1885 in St Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.

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Birth of Roswell Miller Grant in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA

Birth

1885

Death of Roswell Miller Grant in St Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Roswell Grant

This ancestor line traces from Leicestershire, England (1428) to Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA (1802) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Roswell Grant (1802–1885) was born in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA and died in St Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Roswell 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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