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Velma Grant 1914–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1914

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 14 August 2006

Death Location: Nantahala, Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Raleigh Roper

Mother: Catherine Dills

Spouse(s): Jesse Grant

Children(s): Joseph Grant, Mitchell Grant, Joan Grant, David Sr, Mary Grant

The story of Velma Grant began in 1914 in North Carolina. In 1920, Velma Grant resided in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA. Velma Grant married Jesse James Grant, and had children including David Daniel Grant Sr, Joan Barbara Grant, Joseph Grant, Mary Imogene Grant, Mitchell Grant. Velma Grant passed away in 2006 in Nantahala, Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Velma Grant began in 1914 in North Carolina.
  • In 1920, Velma Grant resided in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • Velma Grant married Jesse James Grant, and had children including David Daniel Grant Sr, Joan Barbara Grant, Joseph Grant, Mary Imogene Grant, Mitchell Grant.
  • Velma Grant passed away in 2006 in Nantahala, Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Raleigh Roper
1889–1960
Birth Location: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
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Catherine Dills
1890–1957
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Jesse Grant
1906–1988
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Joseph Grant
1938–2011
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mitchell Grant
1936–2015
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joan Grant
1933–1933
Birth Location: Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
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David Sr
1942–1999
Birth Location: Nantahala, Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Mary Grant
1934–1937
Birth Location: Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Velma Grant's Ancestors

Self
Velma Grant
1914–2006
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Raleigh Judson Roper
1889–1960
Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Catherine (Jane) Dills
1890–1957
Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Charlie (Richardson) Roper
1866–1949
Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
Delia (Caroline) Roland
1869–1955
Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
John (Henry "Johnnie") Dills
1860–1931
Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
Canzada Dills
1871–1944
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John DILLS
1826–1916
Ollif Cabe
1828–
Joseph Sr
1823–1890
Eleanor Mason
1825–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mason
1789–1870
Sarah Mason
1794–1882
Hiram Wilson
1787–1879
Nancy Wilson
1795–1858

Velma Grant's Descendants

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Velma Grant (abt 1914–14 August 2006) m. Jesse (James) Grant (08 Jul 1906–28 Nov 1988)
  1. 1. Joseph Grant 1938–2011
  2. 2. Mitchell Grant 1936–2015
  3. 3. Joan (Barbara) Grant 1933–1933
  4. 4. David (Daniel Grant) Sr 1942–1999
  5. 5. Mary (Imogene) Grant 1934–1937

Velma Grant's Timeline

8 Records

1914
10 April 1914
Birth of Velma Grant in Burningtown, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
Burningtown, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
1914
abt 1914
Birth of Velma Grant in North Carolina
North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 6
Velma Grant resided here in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Velma Grant resided here in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Velma Grant resided here in Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina
Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 26
Velma Grant resided here in Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, USA
Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, USA
2006
20 October 2006
Age 92
Death of Velma Grant in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
2006
14 August 2006
Age 92
Death of Velma Grant in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 April 1914
    Event Place: Burningtown, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02978; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 87-13
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1914
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02978; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 87-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02978; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 87-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Oct 2006
    Event Place: Nantahala, Swain County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Velma Roper Grant 20 Oct 2006

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 2006
    Event Place: Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 August 2006
    Event Place: Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Higgins Mill, Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nantahala, Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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