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John William Grice 1849–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1849

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 Mar 1927

Death Location: Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Grice

Mother: Sarah Caldwell

Spouse(s): Charity Covington

Children(s): George Grice, Ruth Grice, James Grice, Alice Grice, Dora Grice, Robert Grice

In 1849, John William Grice entered the world in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA, born to John L Grice And Sarah Caldwell. In 1850, John William Grice resided in Catawba, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, John William Grice resided in Mountain Shoals, Catawba, North Carolina, USA. John William Grice married Charity Catherine Covington, and had children including Alice Virginia Grice, Dora Grice, George Scott Grice, James Little Grice, Robert Lee Grice, Ruth Iola Grice. John William Grice passed away in 1927 in Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1849, John William Grice entered the world in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA, born to John L Grice And Sarah Caldwell.
  • In 1850, John William Grice resided in Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, John William Grice resided in Mountain Shoals, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
  • John William Grice married Charity Catherine Covington, and had children including Alice Virginia Grice, Dora Grice, George Scott Grice, James Little Grice, Robert Lee Grice, Ruth Iola Grice.
  • John William Grice passed away in 1927 in Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Grice
1814–1894
Birth Location: Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Caldwell
1820–1887
Birth Location: , Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Charity Covington
1851–1923
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

George Grice
1887–1932
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina
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Ruth Grice
1881–1915
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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James Grice
1874–1920
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Alice Grice
1872–1915
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
AG
Dora Grice
1876–1935
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Robert Grice
1890–1960
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
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John Grice's Ancestors

Self
John Grice
1849–1927
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John L Grice
1814–1894
Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Caldwell
1820–1887
, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James Grice
1781–1850
Virginia, United States
Anna Thompson
1777–1866
Virginia, USA
John (D) Caldwell
1775–1838
Newton Township Lincoln, Catawba, North Carolina, United States
Millie Bandy
1780–1851
Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Grist
1747–1835
Celia Brady
1747–1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1716–1780
Susannah Pyle
1718–1776

John Grice's Descendants

1.
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John (William) Grice (29 Jun 1849–16 Mar 1927) m. Charity (Catherine) Covington (June 2, 1851–May 31, 1923)
  1. 1. George (Scott) Grice 1887–1932 m. Neita (Clegg) Sigmon 1892–1916
    1. 1. Myrtle Grice 1914–1992 m. Jesse Smith 1911–1964
      1. 1. Jerry (Lee) Smith 1936–2012
  2. 2. Ruth (Iola) Grice 1881–1915 m. Wiley (Stewart) Pryor 1874–1948
    1. 1. Dorcas (Maebelle) Pryor 1914–1984
      1. 1. Billie (Doris) Caskey 1937–2021
    2. 2. Lucy (Virginia) Pryor 1900–1979 m. William (Columbus) Langley 1897–1959
    3. 3. Gladys (Wilena) Pryor 1906–1944 m. Carl (Leroy) Abernathy 1907–1976
      1. 1. Ray (Donald) Abernathy 1932–2011
  3. 3. James (Little) Grice 1874–1920 m. Margaret (B.) Mize 1878–1928
    1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Grice 1908–1975
  4. 4. Alice (Virginia) Grice 1872–1915 m. Charles (Edward) Auten 1865–1935
    1. 1. Macon (Monroe) Auten 1893–1967 m. Macon Auten 1897–1957
      1. 1. Fannie (Alice) Auten 1917–2004 m. Ralph (Lanier) Chaney 1916–1981
      2. 2. Fred (McKinley) Auten 1924–2005
    2. 2. Ola (Mae) Auten 1901–1988 m. Lee (Monroe Lineberger) Sr 1895–1974
      1. 1. Virginia (Iona) Lineberger 1930–2009 m. James (William) Hutchins 1927–2001
  5. 5. Dora Grice 1876–1935 m. Robert (Williamson) Auten 1868–1952
    1. 1. Bertie (Mae) Auten 1908–2000 m. Amos (Albert) Hoard 1910–1996
      1. 1. Patsy Hoard 1944–2015
  6. 6. Robert (Lee) Grice 1890–1960 m. Bessie (Iona) Sigmon 1888–1980
    1. 1. Robert (Hall aka Buck Grice) Sr 1912–1981 m. Marie Edwards 1916–1999
      1. 1. Terry (Reid) Grice 1947–2024
    2. 2. Paul (Gamble) Grice 1923–2004 m. Mildred Goins 1925–2020
      1. 1. Donna (Paulette) Grice 1948–2020 m. Worth (Mark) Roberts 1944–2010

John Grice's Timeline

7 Records

1849
29 Jun 1849
Birth of John William Grice in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 1
John William Grice resided here in Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
John William Grice resided here in Mountain Shoals, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Mountain Shoals, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
John William Grice resided here in Pinckney, Union, South Carolina, USA
Pinckney, Union, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
John William Grice resided here in Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 71
John William Grice resided here in Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1927
16 Mar 1927
Age 78
Death of John William Grice in Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1849
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1310; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 175
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pinckney, Union, South Carolina; Roll: 1544; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0072
    [3] 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: Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: M653_891; Page: 498; Family History Library Film:
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375130
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: 624; Page: 295b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: 624; Page: 295b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mountain Shoals, Catawba, North Carolina, 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: Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: M653_891; Page: 498; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pinckney, Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pinckney, Union, South Carolina; Roll: 1544; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catawba Springs, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375130

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1310; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 175

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Paw Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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