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Jacob Gresham 1811–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1811

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1887

Death Location: Organ Springs, Washington County, Indiana, USA

Father: John Gresham

Mother: Elizabeth Rhoads

Spouse(s): Polly Voils

Children(s): Eliza Grisham

In 1811, Jacob Gresham entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to John George Gresham And Elizabeth Rhoads. In 1840, Jacob Gresham resided in Jackson, Washington, Indiana, United States. Jacob Gresham married Polly Voils, and had children including Eliza J Grisham. Jacob Gresham passed away in 1887 in Organ Springs, Washington County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1811, Jacob Gresham entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to John George Gresham And Elizabeth Rhoads.
  • In 1840, Jacob Gresham resided in Jackson, Washington, Indiana, United States.
  • Jacob Gresham married Polly Voils, and had children including Eliza J Grisham.
  • Jacob Gresham passed away in 1887 in Organ Springs, Washington County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gresham
1775–1833
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Rhoads
1779–1855
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Polly Voils
1813–1854
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Eliza Grisham
1837–1913
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Jacob Gresham's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Gresham
1811–1887
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
John George Gresham
1775–1833
North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Rhoads
1779–1855
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Rhoads
1755–1838
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Eva Foust
1761–1792
Milford Park, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Rhoads
1712–1774
Catherine
1712–1774
John Faust
1735–1814
Catherine Matheas
1735–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Heinrich Rhoads
1686–1747

Jacob Gresham's Descendants

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Jacob Gresham (1811–1887) m. Polly Voils (18 January 1813–11 June 1854)
  1. 1. Eliza (J) Grisham 1837–1913 m. Samuel Goldsmith 1832–
    1. 1. Jacob (Newton) Goldsmith 1866–1913 m. Fanny (Catherine) Walton 1872–1955
      1. 1. Nellie (Ina) Goldsmith 1902–1979 m. Garris (Rudolphus) Shepard 1896–1951
        1. 1. Florence (Eldora) Shepard 1920–1986 m. Ralph (Edward) Detterline 1925–2003
        2. 2. Alfred (Leroy) Shepard 1922–1984 m. Clara Kramer 1922–2005
        3. 3. Joseph (Stanley) Shepard 1923–1988
        4. 4. Robert (Paul) Shepard 1937–1982
        5. 5. James (Edmund) Shepard 1925–1999
        6. 6. Vera (Virginia) Shepard 1929–2011
      2. 2. Dewey (V) Goldsmith 1899–1913
      3. 3. Grace (B) Goldsmith 1896–1988
      4. 4. Margaret Goldsmith 1908–
      5. 5. Eva (Pearl) Goldsmith 1888–1973 m. Frank Bundy 1887–1949
        1. 1. Robert (Thomas) Bundy 1924–1950
        2. 2. Walter (Franklin) Bundy 1922–1991
        3. 3. Leo (Dale) Bundy 1930–2004
        4. 4. William (Donald) Bundy 1926–1988
      6. 6. Carrie (Ola) Goldsmith 1888–1971 m. Charles (Edmond) Jean 1886–1961
        1. 1. Lorena (Grace) Jean 1912–1971
        2. 2. Charles (Harold) Jean 1913–2011
        3. 3. Edgar (Edwin) Jean 1915–1979
        4. 4. Roscoe (Leland) Jean 1922–2009
        5. 5. Harry (William) Jean 1918–1999
        6. 6. Hugh (Rockford) Jean 1923–
        7. 7. Pauline (Mary) Jean 1907–2010
        8. 8. Thelma (M) Jean 1909–2001
        9. 9. Otto (Newton) Jean 1917–1917
        10. 10. Georgia (Mildred) Jean 1911–1911
        11. 11. Marie (Josephine) Jean 1921–1921
      7. 7. Bertha (Hazel) Goldsmith 1894–1988
      8. 8. Otto (Nathan) Goldsmith 1890– m. Blanche Denny 1895–1914
        1. 1. Dorothy (Marie) Goldsmith 1913–2002

Jacob Gresham's Timeline

8 Records

1811
1811
Birth of Jacob Gresham in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1831
24 Mar 1831
Age 20
Jacob Gresham was married in Washington, Indiana, USA
Washington, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 29
Jacob Gresham resided here in Jackson, Washington, Indiana, United States
Jackson, Washington, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 39
Jacob Gresham resided here in Jackson, Washington, Indiana
Jackson, Washington, Indiana
1870
1870
Age 59
Jacob Gresham resided here in Howard Township, Washington, Indiana, USA
Howard Township, Washington, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Jacob Gresham resided here in Howard, Washington, Indiana, United States
Howard, Washington, Indiana, United States
1882
1882
Age 71
Jacob Gresham resided here in Washington, Harrison, Indiana, USA
Washington, Harrison, Indiana, USA
1887
1887
Age 76
Death of Jacob Gresham in Washington, Indiana, USA
Washington, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Howard, Washington, Indiana; Roll: 321; Family History Film: 1254321; Page: 420D; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 0243
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 46A; Image: 95; Family History Library Film: 545868
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M432_179; Page: 297B; Image: 423
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1831
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana Marriages to 1850
    [2] Indiana Marriage Collection, Source Citation: Washington County, Indiana; Index to "Marriage Record" 1850 - 1920 Inclusive V, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: F; Page: 349
    [3] Indiana Marriage Collection, Source Citation: Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT; Page: 1306388
    [4] Indiana Marriage Collection, Source Citation: Grisham, Jacob married Voils, Polly on 24 Mar 1831 in Washington County, Indiana; Indiana<BR>Washington County<BR>
    [5] Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jackson, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jackson, Washington, Indiana; Roll: 97; Page: 141; Image: 296; Family History Library Film: 0007731

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jackson, Washington, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M432_179; Page: 297B; Image: 423

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Howard Township, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 46A; Image: 95; Family History Library Film: 545868
    [2] 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule, Roll M593_369; Page: 46; Image: 92

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Howard, Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Howard, Washington, Indiana; Roll: 321; Family History Film: 1254321; Page: 420D; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 0243

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Washington, Harrison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_39; Roll Number: 39

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Livonia, Washington, Indiana
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 46A; Image: 95; Family History Library Film: 545868

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Organ Springs, Washington County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Find a Grave Index
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