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Charles Willis Grissom 1874–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 February 1874

Birth Location: Titus County, Texas

Death Date: 22 October 1962

Death Location: Pleasant, Texas, United States

Father: Willis Grissom

Mother: Martha Hefner

Spouse(s): Emma Lann

Children(s): Arthur Grissom, Bee Grissom, Christine Grissom

The story of Charles Willis Grissom began in 1874 in Titus County, Texas. In 1880, Charles Willis Grissom resided in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA. In 1900, Charles Willis Grissom resided in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA. Charles Willis Grissom married Emma Lann, and had children including Arthur V Grissom, Bee W Oscar Grissom, Christine Grissom. Charles Willis Grissom passed away in 1962 in Pleasant, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Willis Grissom began in 1874 in Titus County, Texas.
  • In 1880, Charles Willis Grissom resided in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Charles Willis Grissom resided in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • Charles Willis Grissom married Emma Lann, and had children including Arthur V Grissom, Bee W Oscar Grissom, Christine Grissom.
  • Charles Willis Grissom passed away in 1962 in Pleasant, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willis Grissom
1834–1908
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Martha Hefner
1839–1916
Birth Location: Cherokee, Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Emma Lann
1884–1938
Birth Location: Tennessee
EL

Children(s)

Arthur Grissom
1905–1907
Birth Location: Mt Pleasant, Titus County, Texas, USA
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Bee Grissom
1907–1991
Birth Location: Texas
BG
Christine Grissom
1910–2012
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
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Charles Grissom's Ancestors

Self
Charles Grissom
1874–1962
Birth Place: Titus County, Texas
Parents
Willis Brown Grissom
1834–1908
Tennessee, USA
Martha (Caroline (Bridges)) Hefner
1839–1916
Cherokee, Alabama
Grandparents
Asa Grissom
1790–1840
North Carolina, USA
Mary ((Polly) *Callicott*) Unverified
1790–1860
North Carolina, USA
Alfred (Hefner) Rev.
1806–1872
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Mary
1810–1860
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Grisham
1765–1839
Temperance Galahan
1765–1822
Daniel Hefner
1778–1835
Elizabeth Mackey
1786–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robt. Grissom
1744–1795
1749–1837
Asa (Unproven)
1750–
Fredrick Hefner
1750–1808
Barbara Whisenhunt
1760–
Joel Sr.
1747–1829
Sarah Joyce
1750–1835

Charles Grissom's Descendants

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Charles (Willis) Grissom (28 February 1874–22 October 1962) m. Emma Lann (abt 1884–23 Aug 1938)
  1. 1. Arthur (V.) Grissom 1905–1907
  2. 2. Bee (W. "Oscar") Grissom 1907–1991 m. Lillye G. 1898–1996
  3. 3. Christine Grissom 1910–2012 m. Frank Walling 1907–

Charles Grissom's Timeline

7 Records

1874
28 February 1874
Birth of Charles Willis Grissom in Titus County, Texas
Titus County, Texas
1880
1880
Age 6
Charles Willis Grissom resided here in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Charles Willis Grissom resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Charles Willis Grissom resided here in MT Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
MT Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Charles Willis Grissom resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Charles Willis Grissom resided here in Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
1962
22 October 1962
Age 88
Death of Charles Willis Grissom in Titus County, Texas
Titus County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 February 1874
    Event Place: Titus County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 162; Image: 192
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 392.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Titus; Roll: 1983673
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241672
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375607
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [11] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241672

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: MT Pleasant, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Pleasant, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375607

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 162; Image: 192

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Titus, Texas; Roll: 2399; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 392.0; FHL microfilm: 2342133

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MT Pleasant, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Titus, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Titus; Roll: 1983673

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 October 1962
    Event Place: Titus County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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