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Elijah Grant 1849–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1849

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1929

Death Location: Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Billie Grant

Mother: Jennie Hill

Spouse(s): Amelia Dendy

Children(s): Elijah Grant, Anna Grant, Ella Grant, Minnie Grant, Press Grant, Henry Grant, Flosied Grant, Ball Grant, Mary "Ely", James Grant

The story of Elijah Grant began in 1849 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA. In 1880, Elijah Grant resided in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Elijah Grant resided in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Elijah Grant married Amelia Dendy, and had children including Anna Grant, Ball Grant, Elijah Grant, Ella Grant, Flosied Grant, Henry L Grant, James Grant, Mary Ella Grant Ely, Minnie Grant, Press Grant. Elijah Grant passed away in 1929 in Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Grant began in 1849 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Elijah Grant resided in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Elijah Grant resided in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Elijah Grant married Amelia Dendy, and had children including Anna Grant, Ball Grant, Elijah Grant, Ella Grant, Flosied Grant, Henry L Grant, James Grant, Mary Ella Grant Ely, Minnie Grant, Press Grant.
  • Elijah Grant passed away in 1929 in Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Billie Grant
1813–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Jennie Hill
1818–1910
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
JH

Spouses(s)

Amelia Dendy
1855–1930
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
AD

Children(s)

Elijah Grant
1896–
Birth Location: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Anna Grant
1889–
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
AG
Ella Grant
1873–
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Minnie Grant
1877–1975
Birth Location: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
MG
Press Grant
1896–1978
Birth Location: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
PG
Henry Grant
1879–1942
Birth Location: Waterloo, South Carolina, USA
HG
Flosied Grant
1893–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Ball Grant
1880–
Birth Location: SC
BG
Mary "Ely"
1881–1959
Birth Location: South Carolina
M"
James Grant
1885–1938
Birth Location: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
JG

Elijah Grant's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Grant
1849–1929
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Billie Grant
1813–1900
South Carolina, USA
Jennie Hill
1818–1910
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Grant's Descendants

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Elijah Grant (Nov 1849–1929) m. Amelia Dendy (9 April 1855–23 February 1930)
  1. 1. Elijah Grant 1896–
  2. 2. Anna Grant 1889–
  3. 3. Ella Grant 1873–
  4. 4. Minnie Grant 1877–1975 m. Wade Miller 1872–
    1. 1. James Miller 1900–1978
    2. 2. Henry (E) Miller 1893–1977
    3. 3. Clyde Miller 1911–1992
    4. 4. Willie Miller 1898–
    5. 5. John (H) Miller 1898–
    6. 6. Preston Miller 1903–
    7. 7. Annie Miller 1904–
    8. 8. Gloride Miller 1908–
    9. 9. Naumon (H) Miller 1910–
  5. 5. Press Grant 1896–1978 m. Lillie (Mae Ligon) Grant 1916–1967 m. Annie (Laurie) Grant 1902–
    1. 1. Orlando Grant 1927–1987
    2. 2. Garfield Grant 1930–1980
    3. 3. Rhunett (G) Anderson 1927–2014 m. J (L) Anderson 1922–
    4. 4. Vivien Grant 1934–2006
    5. 5. Niecy (B) Grant 1920–
    6. 6. Elijah Grant 1922–1968 m. Emma (Jean) Strong 1942–2003
    7. 7. Dorothy Grant 1925–1940
    8. 8. William (H.) Grant 1936–2009 m. Lizzie (Mae Anderson) Grant 1939–2019
    9. 9. Mattie (M) Grant 1917–
  6. 6. Henry (L.) Grant 1879–1942
  7. 7. Flosied Grant 1893–
  8. 8. Ball Grant 1880–
  9. 9. Mary (Ella Grant) "Ely" 1881–1959
  10. 10. James Grant 1885–1938 m. Maria Downey 1886– m. Lulee Ligon 1900–1980 m. Rosa James 1915–1976
    1. 1. Walter (Eugene) Grant 1938–2023 m. Annie (Lee) Curry 1941–2007
    2. 2. Dorothy Grant 1933–2020
    3. 3. Clellia Grant 1907–1973
    4. 4. Flossie Sullivan 1924–2003 m. Harold (Ligon) Sr. 1919–2008
    5. 5. John (H) Grant 1926–
    6. 6. William Grant 1920–

Elijah Grant's Timeline

7 Records

1849
Nov 1849
Birth of Elijah Grant in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Elijah Grant resided here in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Elijah Grant resided here in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Elijah Grant resided here in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 71
Elijah Grant resided here in Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1929
1929
Age 80
Death of Elijah Grant in Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 81
Elijah Grant resided here in Waterloo, Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Waterloo, Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1849
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 71
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 1233; Page: 244A; Enumeration District: 106
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241534
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375477

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 1233; Page: 244A; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241534

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375477

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1911
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Laurens Advertiser - 9 Aug 1911 - Page 1, 9 Aug 1911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 71

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waterloo, Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2341937

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965
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