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Mary Griggs 1809–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1809

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1873

Death Location: Old Edlington, Yorkshire, England

Father: Thomas Smith

Mother: Elizabeth Purdy

Spouse(s): Obadiah Jones, Benjamin Jones

Children(s): Louisa Jones, Robertson Jones, William Jones, Mary Jones, George Jones, Prior Jones, Griffin Jones, Sarah Jones, Louisa Jones, Abraham Jones, Talitha Jones, William Jones, Nancy ggm)

In 1809, Mary Griggs entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Smith And Elizabeth Purdy. In 1850, Mary Griggs resided in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA. Mary Griggs married Benjamin Obadiah H Oladich H Jones, Obadiah H Benjamin Obadiah H Jones, and had children including Abraham Jones, George W Jones, Griffin V Jones, Louisa Jane Ponder Jones, Louisa Jones, Mary Ellen Smith Jones, Nancy C Jones 2X Ggm, Prior Cantrel Jones, Robertson Jones, Sarah A E Jones, Talitha Williams Dewbury Billingsley Jones, William L Jones, William S Jones. Mary Griggs passed away in 1873 in Old Edlington, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Mary Griggs entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Smith And Elizabeth Purdy.
  • In 1850, Mary Griggs resided in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • Mary Griggs married Benjamin Obadiah H Oladich H Jones, Obadiah H Benjamin Obadiah H Jones, and had children including Abraham Jones, George W Jones, Griffin V Jones, Louisa Jane Ponder Jones, Louisa Jones, Mary Ellen Smith Jones, Nancy C Jones 2X Ggm, Prior Cantrel Jones, Robertson Jones, Sarah A E Jones, Talitha Williams Dewbury Billingsley Jones, William L Jones, William S Jones.
  • Mary Griggs passed away in 1873 in Old Edlington, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Griggs's Ancestors

Self
Mary Griggs
1809–1873
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Smith
1755–1814
South Carolina
Elizabeth Purdy
1788–1875
Abbeville County, South Carolina
Grandparents
Mark ((John)) Smith
1730–1804
Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Mary Littleton
1732–1812
Virginia, United States
Henry (John) Purdy
1751–1816
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Smith
1689–1749
Henry GGF
1725–1782
Mary GGM
1730–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel GGF
1685–1753
William Foster
1704–

Mary Griggs's Descendants

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Mary Griggs (1809–1873) m. Obadiah (H. (Benjamin Obadiah H.)) Jones (1793–5 Nov 1857) m. Benjamin (Obadiah H. (Oladich H.)) Jones (1793–1857)
  1. 1. Louisa (Jane (Ponder)) Jones 1836–1891
  2. 2. Robertson Jones 1830–
  3. 3. William (S.) Jones 1834–
  4. 4. Mary (Ellen (Smith)) Jones 1841–1860
  5. 5. George (W.) Jones 1842–1922 m. Feliny Jones 1858–1948
    1. 1. Benjamin (O) Jones 1900–1965
    2. 2. George (W Jones) Jr 1885–
    3. 3. Vester Jones 1887–
    4. 4. Vindy Jones 1890–
    5. 5. David Jones 1896–
    6. 6. Benjamin (Obediah) Jones 1900–1965
    7. 7. Eliza (Esther) Jones 1881–1968
    8. 8. Henry (Vesta Jones) Cannon 1884–1981
    9. 9. George (William Jackson) Jones 1884–1961
    10. 10. Luevinda ("Vindy" Jones) Willis 1890–
    11. 11. David (Washington) Jones 1898–1969
  6. 6. Prior (Cantrel) Jones 1845–1904
  7. 7. Griffin (V) Jones 1849–1913
  8. 8. Sarah (A E) Jones 1829–1833
  9. 9. Louisa Jones 1846–
  10. 10. Abraham Jones 1828–
  11. 11. Talitha (Williams-Dewbury-Billingsley) Jones 1835–
  12. 12. William (L.) Jones 1844–
  13. 13. Nancy (C. Jones (2x) ggm) 1832–1901 m. William (Anderson "Bill") Hosea 1815–1915
    1. 1. John Hosea 1858–1919 m. Nancy (Caroline (Caddie)) Dixon 1858–
      1. 1. Zeb (Dee) Hosea 1873–1953 m. Ophelia Morgan 1883–1977
        1. 1. Kenneth (Curtis) Hosea 1912–1979 m. Alma Barbour 1910–1972 m. Mamie (Lee Brooks) Williams 1933–2003
        2. 2. Re Hosea 1900–
        3. 3. Vernar Hosea 1902–
        4. 4. Layman Hosea 1904–
        5. 5. Leonard Hosea 1908–
        6. 6. Mittie Hosea 1910–
        7. 7. Avis Hosea 1914–1969
        8. 8. William Hosea 1916–
    2. 2. Wade Hosea 1856–1943 m. Emiline Dixon 1840– m. Alas ((Alice)) Hosea 1877– m. Penny Hasea 1870–
      1. 1. Carrie Hosea 1895–
      2. 2. Inft Hosea 1900–
      3. 3. Silvire Hasea 1900–
      4. 4. Carrie Hosea 1895–
      5. 5. Tom (Wayde) Hosea 1902–1969
      6. 6. Tom Hasea 1903–
    3. 3. Irvin Hosea 1869–1967
    4. 4. Betty ("Betsy') Hosea 1869–1931
    5. 5. Marion Hosea 1871–1942
    6. 6. Nancy Hosea 1874–
    7. 7. Ella Hosea 1885–
    8. 8. Dink Hosea 1880–1938
    9. 9. Wade Hosea 1856–
    10. 10. John Hosea 1858–
    11. 11. Dora Hosea 1862–
    12. 12. Ann Hosea 1864–
    13. 13. Judy Hosea 1867–

Mary Griggs's Timeline

7 Records

1808
10 Apr 1808
Mary Griggs was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1809
1809
Birth of Mary Griggs in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
Mary Griggs resided here in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Mary Griggs resided here in Western Division, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Western Division, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1873
1873
Age 64
Burial of Mary Griggs in Old Edlington, Yorkshire, England
Old Edlington, Yorkshire, England
1874
11 Jul 1874
Age 65
Death of Mary Griggs in USA
USA
1874
1874
Age 65
Death of Mary Griggs in USA
USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1809
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 349B; Image: 697
    [2] Global, Gravestone Photograph Index
    [3] Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Reference: PD 1743

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1808
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Reference: PD 1743

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 349B; Image: 697

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western Division, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1874
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Global, Gravestone Photograph Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1874
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Old Edlington, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: Global, Gravestone Photograph Index

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