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Elizabeth Jane Grigsby 1833–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1833

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 30 December 1902

Death Location: Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Grigsby

Mother: Ann Williams

Spouse(s): Alfred Benham

Children(s): Susie Benham, Mary Benham, Josephine Benham, William Benham, James Benham, Elizabeth Benham, Cynthia Benham

In 1833, Elizabeth Jane Grigsby entered the world in Kentucky, born to William Grigsby And Ann Hope Williams. In 1860, Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided in District 2, Fredricksburg, Washington, Kentucky, U. In 1880, Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided in Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA. Elizabeth Jane Grigsby married Alfred Benham, and had children including Cynthia A Benham, Elizabeth Jane Benham, James A Benham, Josephine Benham, Mary Ann Benham, Susie Benham, William R Benham. Elizabeth Jane Grigsby passed away in 1902 in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Elizabeth Jane Grigsby entered the world in Kentucky, born to William Grigsby And Ann Hope Williams.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided in District 2, Fredricksburg, Washington, Kentucky, U.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided in Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elizabeth Jane Grigsby married Alfred Benham, and had children including Cynthia A Benham, Elizabeth Jane Benham, James A Benham, Josephine Benham, Mary Ann Benham, Susie Benham, William R Benham.
  • Elizabeth Jane Grigsby passed away in 1902 in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Elizabeth Grigsby's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Grigsby
1833–1902
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
William Grigsby
1804–1887
Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Ann (Hope) Williams
1813–1888
Washington, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
James Grigsby
1774–1834
Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Charlotte Gollihue
1761–1855
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Nelson Williams
1781–1814
Margaret Curtsinger
1793–1887
Frederick, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Redmond Sr
1721–1809
Elizabeth Thomas
1725–1785
*John Gollihue
1732–1769
*Mary Tackett
1733–1794
John Sr
1765–1843
Anna Phillips
1765–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Grigsby
1682–1740
Sarah Wilkerson
1697–1756
John Thomas
1690–1745
Anne Cotton
1687–1736
Darby Gallahue
1700–1775
Charlotte Ewell
1713–1734
William Tackett
1722–1783
Sarah Neil*
1720–1756
Conrad Greitzinger\CurtsingerJr
1735–1804
Margareth (Curtsinger)
1740–1800

Elizabeth Grigsby's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Jane) Grigsby (10 May 1833–30 December 1902) m. Alfred Benham (3 March 1822–8 March 1904)
  1. 1. Susie Benham 1857–1944 m. James (Alex) Moore 1855–1928 m. Stephen Moore 1864–
    1. 1. Lizzie (Jane (Janie)) Moore 1883–1967 m. Charles (Herbert) Kurtsinger 1877–1940
      1. 1. Charles (Franklin) Kurtsinger 1906–1946 m. Catherine (E.) Maguire 1908–1984
      2. 2. Arlie (Frances) Kurtsinger 1911–1982
      3. 3. Mary (Agnes) Kurtsinger 1914–1939
      4. 4. Freda (Rose) Kurtsinger 1920–2003 m. James (C) Price 1911–1999 m. Virgil Price 1921–
      5. 5. Joseph (H.) Kurtsinger 1910–1910
      6. 6. Freda (Rose) Price 1920–2003 m. James (C) Price 1911–1999
      7. 7. Mary (Agnes) Vanderhoeght 1914–1939
      8. 8. Dora Curtsinger 1914–1987
      9. 9. James (A ( Mike )) Kurtsinger 1909–1968 m. Doris (Marie) Gill 1925–2016
    2. 2. Lula Moore 1886–1954
    3. 3. Alfred Moore 1883–1952
    4. 4. Becca (Rose) Moore 1884–1967
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Benham 1853–1921
  3. 3. Josephine Benham 1861–1874
  4. 4. William (R) Benham 1862–1902
  5. 5. James (A) Benham 1867–1951
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane) Benham 1855–1929
  7. 7. Cynthia (A) Benham 1859–1932

Elizabeth Grigsby's Timeline

5 Records

1833
10 May 1833
Birth of Elizabeth Jane Grigsby in Kentucky
Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 27
Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided here in District 2, Fredricksburg, Washington, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Fredricksburg, Washington, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided here in Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
Elizabeth Jane Grigsby resided here in Mooresville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Mooresville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
1902
30 December 1902
Age 69
Death of Elizabeth Jane Grigsby in Keensburg, Wabash County, Illinois, United States of America
Keensburg, Wabash County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1833
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Fredricksburg, Washington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: M653_399; Page: 35; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenville, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Page: 426A; Enumeration District: 209

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mooresville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mooresville, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1240554

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 December 1902
    Event Place: Keensburg, Wabash County, Illinois, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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