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Russell Ben Grimes 1898–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1898

Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States

Death Date: Nov 1973

Death Location: Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, United States

Father: George Grimes

Mother: Elizabeth Brickman

Spouse(s): Viva Franklin

Children(s): Russel Grimes, Roy Grimes, Harvey Grimes, George Grimes

In 1898, Russell Ben Grimes entered the world in Oklahoma, United States, born to George Grimes And Elizabeth Lizzie Brickman. In 1900, Russell Ben Grimes resided in Flynn & Seay Townships, Blaine, Oklahoma Territory. In 1910, Russell Ben Grimes resided in Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma. Russell Ben Grimes married Viva E Franklin, and had children including George F Grimes, Harvey W Grimes, Roy C Grimes, Russel B Grimes. Russell Ben Grimes passed away in 1973 in Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, United States.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1898, Russell Ben Grimes entered the world in Oklahoma, United States, born to George Grimes And Elizabeth Lizzie Brickman.
  • In 1900, Russell Ben Grimes resided in Flynn & Seay Townships, Blaine, Oklahoma Territory.
  • In 1910, Russell Ben Grimes resided in Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma.
  • Russell Ben Grimes married Viva E Franklin, and had children including George F Grimes, Harvey W Grimes, Roy C Grimes, Russel B Grimes.
  • Russell Ben Grimes passed away in 1973 in Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Grimes
1860–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Elizabeth Brickman
1876–1952
Birth Location: Kansas
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Spouses(s)

Viva Franklin
1900–1971
Birth Location: Isabella, Major, Oklahoma, United States
VF

Children(s)

Russel Grimes
1927–1955
Birth Location: –
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Roy Grimes
1925–
Birth Location: –
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Harvey Grimes
1923–2009
Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States
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George Grimes
1920–1986
Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States
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Russell Grimes's Ancestors

Self
Russell Grimes
1898–1973
Birth Place: Oklahoma, United States
Parents
George Grimes
1860–
Indiana
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Brickman
1876–1952
Kansas
Grandparents
Michael Grimes
1822–
Ohio
Margaret Grimes
1824–
New Jersey
Jacob Brickman
1844–1909
Rossocher Saratov,Russia
Katherine Schneider
1840–1880
Franzosen, Volga, Russia
Great-Grandparents
Jericho Brickman
1800–
Effie Loring
1811–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
August Bruckmann
1780–

Russell Grimes's Descendants

1.
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Russell (Ben) Grimes (17 Sep 1898–Nov 1973) m. Viva (E) Franklin (15 Nov 1900–Jul 1971)
  1. 1. Russel (B) Grimes 1927–1955
  2. 2. Roy (C) Grimes 1925–
  3. 3. Harvey (W) Grimes 1923–2009
  4. 4. George (F) Grimes 1920–1986

Russell Grimes's Timeline

7 Records

1898
17 Sep 1898
Birth of Russell Ben Grimes in Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma, United States
1900
1900
Age 2
Russell Ben Grimes resided here in Flynn & Seay Townships, Blaine, Oklahoma Territory
Flynn & Seay Townships, Blaine, Oklahoma Territory
1910
1910
Age 12
Russell Ben Grimes resided here in Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma
Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma
1917
1917
Age 19
Russell Ben Grimes resided here in Blaine, Oklahoma
Blaine, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 22
Russell Ben Grimes resided here in Mesita, Costilla, Colorado
Mesita, Costilla, Colorado
1930
1930
Age 32
Russell Ben Grimes resided here in Reed, Garfield, Oklahoma
Reed, Garfield, Oklahoma
1973
Nov 1973
Age 75
Death of Russell Ben Grimes in Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, United States
Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1898
    Event Place: Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 447-26-2430; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mesita, Costilla, Colorado; Roll: T625_157; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 354.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reed, Garfield, Oklahoma; Roll: 1903; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 362.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Blaine County, Oklahoma; Roll: 1851607; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1243; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 769.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Flynn & Seay Townships, Blaine, Oklahoma Territory
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Flynn, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1243; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 769.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Blaine, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Blaine County, Oklahoma; Roll: 1851607; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mesita, Costilla, Colorado
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mesita, Costilla, Colorado; Roll: T625_157; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 354.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Reed, Garfield, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reed, Garfield, Oklahoma; Roll: 1903; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 362.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1973
    Event Place: Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 447-26-2430; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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