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Edward Grainger 1739–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1739 (18??)

Birth Location: Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1823

Death Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Father: George Grainger

Mother: Hannah Posterns

Spouse(s): Alice Anderson

Children(s): SARAH GRAINGER

In 1739, Edward Grainger entered the world in Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States, born to George Grainger And Hannah Posterns. In 1776, Edward Grainger resided in Transquakin Hundred, Dorchester County, MD. In 1800, Edward Grainger resided in Dorchester, Maryland. Edward Grainger married Alice Anderson, and had children including Sarah Grainger. Edward Grainger passed away in 1823 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1739, Edward Grainger entered the world in Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States, born to George Grainger And Hannah Posterns.
  • In 1776, Edward Grainger resided in Transquakin Hundred, Dorchester County, MD.
  • In 1800, Edward Grainger resided in Dorchester, Maryland.
  • Edward Grainger married Alice Anderson, and had children including Sarah Grainger.
  • Edward Grainger passed away in 1823 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Grainger
1705–
Birth Location: Madeley, Shropshire, England
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Hannah Posterns
1715–1779
Birth Location: Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
HP

Spouses(s)

Alice Anderson
1743–
Birth Location: Dorchester, Maryland, United States
AA

Children(s)

SARAH GRAINGER
1765–1830
Birth Location: of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States
SG

Edward Grainger's Ancestors

Self
Edward Grainger
1739–1823
Birth Place: Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States
Parents
George Grainger
1705–
Madeley, Shropshire, England
Hannah Posterns
1715–1779
Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Edward ((670)) GRAINGER
1670–
Madeley, Shropshire ?
Catharine ((670)) (GRAINGER)
1670–
Madeley, Shropshire ?
Great-Grandparents
Edward Sr.
1645–
Elizabeth
1646–1672
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas GRAINGER
1620–1690
Jane Storme
1625–1672

Edward Grainger's Descendants

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Edward Grainger (1739 (18??)–1823) m. Alice Anderson (1743–)
  1. 1. SARAH GRAINGER 1765–1830 m. Alexander ROWEN\Rowan 1763–1830
    1. 1. Margaret Rowen 1791–1862 m. JOHN (WILLIAM) TIMMONS 1789–1871
      1. 1. Charles (W) Timmons 1817–1875 m. Melissa Sherwood 1827–1891 m. Mary (Ann) Wainwright 1819–1865
        1. 1. Sarah (Frances) Timmons 1866–1933 m. John (Francis) Wallace 1860–1946
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane) Timmons 1841–1928
        3. 3. Thomas (N) Timmons 1844–1862
        4. 4. Joseph (A) Timmons 1847–1896
        5. 5. Benjamin (F) Timmons 1849–1860
        6. 6. Charles (L) Timmons 1851–1853
        7. 7. William Timmons 1853–1925
        8. 8. Mary Timmons 1857–1946
        9. 9. George (M) Timmons 1861–1861
        10. 10. Chester (Charles) Timmons 1868–
        11. 11. John (W) Timmons 1840–1862
      2. 2. Clement (T) TIMMONS 1819–1890
      3. 3. Margaret (J) TIMMONS 1825–1861
      4. 4. Eunice TIMMONS 1828–1844
      5. 5. John (Nelson) TIMMONS 1831–1873
      6. 6. Eliza TIMMONS 1834–1925
    2. 2. Nancy Rowen 1789–1849
    3. 3. Sarah Rowen 1795–1835
    4. 4. Ira (Thomas) Rowen 1799–1866
    5. 5. EDWARD (PRESTON) ROWEN 1800–1845
    6. 6. Thomas Rowen 1801–
    7. 7. Polly (Mary) Rowen 1802–
    8. 8. Polly (Mary) Rowen 1805–
    9. 9. Alexander Rowen 1809–1885
    10. 10. James (G) Rowen 1812–1850
    11. 11. David (R Rowen) Rowan 1814–1837
    12. 12. James (G) Rowen 1915–1850

Edward Grainger's Timeline

5 Records

1739
1739 (18??)
Birth of Edward Grainger in Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States
Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States
1776
1776
Age 37
Edward Grainger resided here in Transquakin Hundred, Dorchester County, MD
Transquakin Hundred, Dorchester County, MD
1800
1800
Age 61
Edward Grainger resided here in Dorchester, Maryland
Dorchester, Maryland
1810
1810
Age 71
Edward Grainger resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1823
1823
Age 84
Death of Edward Grainger in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1739 (18??)
    Event Place: Of, Dorchester, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Transquakin Hundred, Dorchester County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Dorchester, Maryland
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Dorchester, Maryland; Series: M32; Roll: 11; Page: 645; Image: 11; Family History Library Film: 193664

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: 14; Page: 59; Image: 00042; Family History Library Film: 0193667

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dorchester, Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland, Colonial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Spittal Fields
    Record Source: U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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