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John Grigsby Ayres 1786–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 June 1786

Birth Location: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1 September 1876

Death Location: Collierstown, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Eyres

Mother: Nancy Grigsby

Spouse(s): Rachel Entsminger

Children(s): David Ayres, William Ayres, Malvina Ayres, Rebecca Ayres, Frances Ayres, Martha Ayres, Sarah Ayres, Margaret Ayres, John Jr

John Grigsby Ayres was born in 1786 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA, the child of William Ayres Eyres And Nancy Grigsby. In 1820, John Grigsby Ayres resided in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States. John Grigsby Ayres married Rachel Polly Entsminger, and had children including David Edward Ayres, Frances C Ayres, John Grigsby Ayres Jr, Malvina M Millie Ayres, Margaret T Ayres, Martha E Ayres, Rebecca J Ayres, Sarah E Ayres, William Lewis Ayres. John Grigsby Ayres passed away in 1876 in Collierstown, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Grigsby Ayres was born in 1786 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA, the child of William Ayres Eyres And Nancy Grigsby.
  • In 1820, John Grigsby Ayres resided in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.
  • John Grigsby Ayres married Rachel Polly Entsminger, and had children including David Edward Ayres, Frances C Ayres, John Grigsby Ayres Jr, Malvina M Millie Ayres, Margaret T Ayres, Martha E Ayres, Rebecca J Ayres, Sarah E Ayres, William Lewis Ayres.
  • John Grigsby Ayres passed away in 1876 in Collierstown, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

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John Ayres's Ancestors

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John Ayres
1786–1876
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Ayres Eyres
1764–1832
Nancy Grigsby
1760–1818
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Ayres's Descendants

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John (Grigsby) Ayres (10 June 1786–1 September 1876) m. Rachel ("Polly") Entsminger (25 Aug 1797–05 Jun 1883)
  1. 1. David (Edward) Ayres 1825–1893
  2. 2. William (Lewis) Ayres 1821–1895
  3. 3. Malvina (M "Millie") Ayres 1841–1906
  4. 4. Rebecca (J.) Ayres 1839–1896
  5. 5. Frances (C.) Ayres 1836–1917
  6. 6. Martha (E.) Ayres 1834–1904
  7. 7. Sarah (E.) Ayres 1831–1902
  8. 8. Margaret (T) Ayres 1827–1902
  9. 9. John (Grigsby Ayres) Jr 1829–1893

John Ayres's Timeline

6 Records

1786
10 June 1786
Birth of John Grigsby Ayres in Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 34
John Grigsby Ayres resided here in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 54
John Grigsby Ayres resided here in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 74
John Grigsby Ayres resided here in District 4, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
District 4, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 84
John Grigsby Ayres resided here in Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1876
1 September 1876
Age 90
Death of John Grigsby Ayres in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 June 1786
    Event Place: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: M593_1675; Page: 428A; Family History Library Film: 553174
    [3] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 805378
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 277; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 503

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Jun 3, 1826
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 175; Family History Library Film: 0029692

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 4, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 4, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 805378

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: M593_1675; Page: 428A; Family History Library Film: 553174

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Havana
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 September 1876
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Collierstown, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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