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Absalam Grissom 1825–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 March 1825

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 5 May 1889

Death Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Wilson Grissom

Mother: Christina Smith

Spouse(s): Rebecca Wilkinson

Children(s): Martha Grissom, Henry Grissom, Mary Grissom, Nancy Wilkerson, Miles Grissom, Sarah Grissam, James Grissom, Samantha Grissom, Margret Grissom

The story of Absalam Grissom began in 1825 in Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Absalam Grissom resided in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee. In 1860, Absalam Grissom resided in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States. Absalam Grissom married Rebecca Margarett Wilkinson, and had children including Henry Leonard Grissom, James Wilson Grissom, Margret Isabell Grissom, Martha B Grissom, Mary C Grissom, Miles A Grissom, Nancy J Wilkerson, Samantha F Grissom, Sarah Elizabeth Grissam. Absalam Grissom passed away in 1889 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Absalam Grissom began in 1825 in Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Absalam Grissom resided in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Absalam Grissom resided in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Absalam Grissom married Rebecca Margarett Wilkinson, and had children including Henry Leonard Grissom, James Wilson Grissom, Margret Isabell Grissom, Martha B Grissom, Mary C Grissom, Miles A Grissom, Nancy J Wilkerson, Samantha F Grissom, Sarah Elizabeth Grissam.
  • Absalam Grissom passed away in 1889 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilson Grissom
1802–1893
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Christina Smith
1802–1863
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
CS

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Wilkinson
1830–1911
Birth Location: South Carolina
RW

Children(s)

Martha Grissom
1860–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MG
Henry Grissom
1862–1930
Birth Location: Tennessee
HG
Mary Grissom
1864–1942
Birth Location: Tennessee
MG
Nancy Wilkerson
1867–1950
Birth Location: Tennessee
NW
Miles Grissom
1873–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MG
Sarah Grissam
1858–1923
Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee
SG
James Grissom
1853–1899
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JG
Samantha Grissom
1873–1907
Birth Location: Tennessee
SG
Margret Grissom
1868–1914
Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee, USA
MG

Absalam Grissom's Ancestors

Self
Absalam Grissom
1825–1889
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Wilson C. Grissom
1802–1893
North Carolina, USA
Christina Smith
1802–1863
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Moses Grissom
1775–1845
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Absalam Grissom's Descendants

1.
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Absalam Grissom (12 March 1825–5 May 1889) m. Rebecca (Margarett) Wilkinson (10 June 1830–1911)
  1. 1. Martha (B.) Grissom 1860–
  2. 2. Henry (Leonard) Grissom 1862–1930 m. Ellen Petty 1875–1905
    1. 1. Dorinda Grissom 1896–1989 m. Calbert (Thomas) Climer 1896–1933
    2. 2. Florence Grissom 1903–1976 m. Elbert Beecham 1901–1977
  3. 3. Mary (C.) Grissom 1864–1942 m. John (Wesley) Gurley 1862–1935
    1. 1. Edwin Gurley 1893–
    2. 2. Roy Gurley 1895–
    3. 3. Doyle Gurley 1898–1988
    4. 4. Myrtle Gurley 1900–
    5. 5. Felix Gurley 1902–1917
  4. 4. Nancy (J) Wilkerson 1867–1950
    1. 1. Rosie (Lillie) Williams 1893–1950
  5. 5. Miles (A.) Grissom 1873–
  6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Grissam 1858–1923
    1. 1. Pearl (C) Mills 1898–
  7. 7. James (Wilson) Grissom 1853–1899 m. Nancy (Frances) Petty 1851–1917
    1. 1. Jeptha (Franklin "Jep") Grissom 1885–1979 m. Katy (Ethel) Climer 1907–1992
      1. 1. Billy (Joe) Grissom 1934–
    2. 2. John (Calvin) Grissom 1888–1939 m. Ollie Mae 1894–1956
      1. 1. Katherline Grissom 1934–1937
      2. 2. Jonnie (Maerene) Grissom 1924–2002 m. Gerald (Wayne) Adams 1925–2007
      3. 3. Ruth (Imogene) Grissom 1926–2018 m. Howard (Franklin) Eldridge 1921–2014
        1. 1. Pamela Eldridge 1951–1951
  8. 8. Samantha (F.) Grissom 1873–1907
    1. 1. Ella Petty 1916–1934
  9. 9. Margret (Isabell) Grissom 1868–1914 m. Thomas (F) Petty 1875–
    1. 1. Loidie (Ray) Petty 1897–
    2. 2. Girtie (M) Petty 1902–

Absalam Grissom's Timeline

7 Records

1825
12 March 1825
Birth of Absalam Grissom in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
Absalam Grissom resided here in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee
District 11, Henderson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 35
Absalam Grissom resided here in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 45
Absalam Grissom resided here in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 55
Absalam Grissom resided here in District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1889
5 May 1889
Age 64
Death of Absalam Grissom in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1889
4 Feb 1889
Age 64
Absalam Grissom - Probate in Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Henderson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 March 1825
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 19
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Family History Film: 1255262; Page: 403A; Enumeration District: 061
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 101A; Image: 198; Family History Library Film: 553036
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 267; Image: 176; Family History Library Film: 805256
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 197A; Image: 397
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Page: 197A; Image: 397

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 267; Image: 176; Family History Library Film: 805256

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 101A; Image: 198; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Family History Film: 1255262; Page: 403A; Enumeration District: 061

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1889
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1727-2008, Probate Records, 1861-1966; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1889
    Event Place: Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1727-2008, Probate Records, 1861-1966; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Tennessee
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