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James Groves 1868–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1868

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 26 Aug 1918

Death Location: Green, Kentucky

Father: Neilson Graw

Mother: America Groves

Spouse(s): Florence Jackman

Children(s): Rhuel Groves, Charlie Groves, Leaner Groves, Bill Groves, Clarence Groves, Ida Groves, Lizzie Groves, Pearl Groves, Oretha Groves, Lora Groves

In 1868, James Groves entered the world in Kentucky, born to Neilson Graw And America Penick Groves. In 1870, James Groves resided in Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky, USA. James Groves married Florence Jackman, and had children including Bill Groves, Charlie Groves, Clarence Groves, Ida Groves, Leaner Groves, Lizzie Groves, Lora Groves, Oretha Groves, Pearl Groves, Rhuel Groves. James Groves passed away in 1918 in Green, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1868, James Groves entered the world in Kentucky, born to Neilson Graw And America Penick Groves.
  • In 1870, James Groves resided in Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Groves married Florence Jackman, and had children including Bill Groves, Charlie Groves, Clarence Groves, Ida Groves, Leaner Groves, Lizzie Groves, Lora Groves, Oretha Groves, Pearl Groves, Rhuel Groves.
  • James Groves passed away in 1918 in Green, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Neilson Graw
1840–1915
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky
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America Groves
1851–
Birth Location: Green County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Florence Jackman
1870–1941
Birth Location: Kentucky
FJ

Children(s)

Rhuel Groves
1911–1988
Birth Location: Green, Kentucky, USA
RG
Charlie Groves
1913–1965
Birth Location: Kentucky
CG
Leaner Groves
1894–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LG
Bill Groves
1894–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BG
Clarence Groves
1891–1966
Birth Location: Kentucky
CG
Ida Groves
1902–
Birth Location: Kentucky
IG
Lizzie Groves
1904–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LG
Pearl Groves
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
PG
Oretha Groves
1909–
Birth Location: Kentucky
OG
Lora Groves
1908–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LG

James Groves's Ancestors

Self
James Groves
1868–1918
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Neilson Graw
1840–1915
Adair, Kentucky
America (Penick) Groves
1851–
Green County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Rachal Penick
1820–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Groves's Descendants

1.
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James Groves (May 1868–26 Aug 1918) m. Florence Jackman (Abt 1870–1 Mar 1941)
  1. 1. Rhuel Groves 1911–1988 m. Bessie (Lee) Jones 1914–1991 m. Nora Staton 1918–1943
    1. 1. James. (Claude) Groves 1930–1999
    2. 2. Amanda (Florence) Groves 1933–2004 m. James (Lewis) Philpot 1929–1988
  2. 2. Charlie Groves 1913–1965
  3. 3. Leaner Groves 1894–
  4. 4. Bill Groves 1894–
  5. 5. Clarence Groves 1891–1966 m. Mary Anderson 1894–1976
    1. 1. Lawrence (Ralph) Groves 1923–1979
    2. 2. Mary (Gladys) Cowherd 1921– m. George (Cowherd) Jr 1922–2011
    3. 3. Josephine Groves 1918–1949 m. James (H) Lott 1922–1987
      1. 1. Donald (Gene) Lott 1943–1981
      2. 2. Flecther (H) Lott 1942–2013
    4. 4. Mable Groves 1915–1974
    5. 5. Arthur (Groves) Sr. 1910–1992 m. Henrietta Chritie 1922–2011
      1. 1. Aurther (M Groves) Jr. 1940–2004 m. Nell (Douglas Caldwell) Groves 1942–2011
      2. 2. Arnita Grant 1943–
    6. 6. Ada Groves 1920–2003 m. Russell Conley 1920–2008
    7. 7. Roy (Jake) Groves 1928–1980 m. Nannie Groves 1893–
    8. 8. Dimple (Roselyn) Groves 1932–1957 m. Jim (Edd) Carey 1927–1982
    9. 9. Lorena Groves 1912–1929
  6. 6. Ida Groves 1902–
  7. 7. Lizzie Groves 1904–
  8. 8. Pearl Groves 1900–
  9. 9. Oretha Groves 1909–
  10. 10. Lora Groves 1908– m. Willie McWhorter 1911–1973

James Groves's Timeline

10 Records

1868
May 1868
Birth of James Groves in Green
Green
1868
May 1868
Birth of James Groves in Kentucky
Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 2
James Groves resided here in Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
James Groves resided here in Grove, Green, Kentucky, USA
Grove, Green, Kentucky, USA
1897
1897
Age 29
James Groves was married
None
1897
26 Dec 1897
Age 29
James Groves was married in Adair, Kentucky, USA
Adair, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
James Groves resided here in Gresham, Green, Kentucky, USA
Gresham, Green, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
James Groves resided here in Gresham, Green, Kentucky, USA
Gresham, Green, Kentucky, USA
1918
26 Aug 1918
Age 50
Death of James Groves in Green, Kentucky, United States
Green, Kentucky, United States
1918
26 Aug 1918
Age 50
Death of James Groves in Green, Kentucky
Green, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1868
    Event Place: Green
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gresham, Green, Kentucky; Roll: T624_478; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374491
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky; Roll: M593_465; Page: 445B; Family History Library Film: 545964
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grove, Green, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Page: 632C; Enumeration District: 055
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gresham, Green, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240523
    [7] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Green, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gresham, Green, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gresham, Green, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240523

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grove, Green, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grove, Green, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Page: 632C; Enumeration District: 055

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Green, Kentucky; Roll: M593_465; Page: 445B; Family History Library Film: 545964

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gresham, Green, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gresham, Green, Kentucky; Roll: T624_478; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374491

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1897

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1868
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Green, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Adair, Kentucky, USA
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