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Matthew Grinnell 1713–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sept 1713

Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island

Death Date: 1807

Death Location: Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island

Father: Matthew Grinnell

Mother: Mary Nichols

Spouse(s): Sarah Wilson

Children(s): Betsy Grinnell, John Grinnell, Henry Grinnell, Jonathan Grinnell, Wilson Grinnell, Robert Grinnell

In 1713, Matthew Grinnell entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, born to Matthew Grinnell And Mary A Nichols. In 1790, Matthew Grinnell resided in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Matthew Grinnell married Sarah Wilson, and had children including Betsy Grinnell, Henry Grinnell, John Grinnell, Jonathan Grinnell, Robert Grinnell, Wilson Grinnell. Matthew Grinnell passed away in 1807 in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island.

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Biography

  • In 1713, Matthew Grinnell entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, born to Matthew Grinnell And Mary A Nichols.
  • In 1790, Matthew Grinnell resided in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
  • Matthew Grinnell married Sarah Wilson, and had children including Betsy Grinnell, Henry Grinnell, John Grinnell, Jonathan Grinnell, Robert Grinnell, Wilson Grinnell.
  • Matthew Grinnell passed away in 1807 in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island.

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Spouses(s)

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Matthew Grinnell's Ancestors

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Matthew Grinnell
1713–1807
Birth Place: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
Parents
Matthew Grinnell
1662–1718
Newport, RI, USA
Mary (A.) Nichols
1693–1770
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Matthew (French) Grenelle
1619–1705
Lexden, England
Mary
1634–1705
Newport, RI, USA
Thomas Nichols
1660–1744
Newport, RI, USA
Mercy Reynolds
1664–1738
Kingstown, RI, USA
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Grenelle
1590–1643
Rose French
1595–1673
Thomas Nichols
1642–1708
Hannah Griffin
1642–1709
James Reynolds
1625–1700
Deborah Potter
1628–1692
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Grenelle
1561–
Joane Gee
1565–
Rose French
1575–
Edmund Nichols
1616–1661
Jane Philips
1620–1642
Robert Griffin
1613–1684
Anne Almy
1627–1709

Matthew Grinnell's Descendants

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Matthew Grinnell (2 Sept 1713–1807) m. Sarah Wilson (4 Jul 1716–1758)
  1. 1. Betsy Grinnell 1737–1854
  2. 2. John Grinnell 1740–1766
  3. 3. Henry Grinnell 1748–1749
  4. 4. Jonathan Grinnell 1744–1827
  5. 5. Wilson Grinnell 1735–1804
  6. 6. Robert Grinnell 1756–1837 m. Anne Andrews 1760–
    1. 1. Sarah Grinnell 1792–
    2. 2. John Grinnell 1805–1868
    3. 3. Wilson Grinnell 1784–1857
    4. 4. Nancy Grinnell 1797–1873
    5. 5. Watson Grinnell 1785–1857
    6. 6. Robert Grinnell 1798–1866
    7. 7. James (A.) Grinnell 1786–1841 m. Mary Wright 1785–1851
      1. 1. Robert (Jason) Grinnell 1822–1901 m. Sarah (Lucretia) Grinnell 1834–1902
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Grinnell 1851–1922
        2. 2. Ernest (B.) Grinnell 1875–1964
        3. 3. Robert (J) Grinnell 1854–
        4. 4. Humphry (F) Grinnell 1857–
        5. 5. John (B) Grinnell 1861–
        6. 6. Lucy (A) Grinnell 1863–
        7. 7. Charles (W) Grinnell 1864–
        8. 8. Sarah Grinnell 1866–
        9. 9. Harriott (L) Grinnell 1878–
      2. 2. William (W.) Grinnell 1812–1891
      3. 3. John (C.) Grinnell 1814–
      4. 4. Joshua (A.) Grinnell 1817–1898
      5. 5. James Grinnell 1818–
      6. 6. Ann (A.) Grinnell 1821–
      7. 7. Mary (W) Grinnell 1820–1888
      8. 8. Lucy (Wright) Grinnell 1824–1888 m. John (Henry) Oman 1824–1905
        1. 1. John (Henry) Oman 1855–1878 m. Emma (Phsis) West 1857–1933
        2. 2. Harriet (Newell) Oman 1852–1937 m. Adolphus Foster 1848–1909
        3. 3. Esther (Ann) Oman 1849–1919 m. Joseph (B) Wilbar 1844–1925

Matthew Grinnell's Timeline

3 Records

1713
2 Sept 1713
Birth of Matthew Grinnell in East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
1790
1790
Age 77
Matthew Grinnell resided here in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1807
1807
Age 94
Death of Matthew Grinnell in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island
Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sept 1713
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [3] Rhode Island, Birth Index, 1636-1930
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1713; Birth city: E Greenwhich; Birth state: RI

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island; Series: M637; Roll: 10; Page: 347; Image: 201; Family History Library Film: 0568150

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source: Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island

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