Who was Ulysses Grant?

Ulysses Grant (1822–1885) was born in Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio, United States and died in Wilton, New York, U.S.. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ulysses S. Grant 1822–1885

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Apr 1822 · Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio, United States

Died 23 Jul 1885 · Wilton, New York, U.S.

Father Jesse Root Grant

Mother Hannah Simpson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Root Grant

Hannah Simpson

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Ulysses S. Grant began in 1822 in Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio, United States. Ulysses S. Grant passed away in 1885 in Wilton, New York, U.S..

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Life Timeline

1822

Birth of Ulysses S. Grant in Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio, United States

Birth

1885

Death of Ulysses S. Grant in Wilton, New York, U.S.

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ulysses Grant

This ancestor line traces from Weston, Northamptonshire, England (1275) to Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio, United States (1822) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ulysses Grant (1822–1885) was born in Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio, United States and died in Wilton, New York, U.S.. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ulysses 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 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
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