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Wiley J Grimes 1844–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1844

Birth Location: , , Alabama, USA

Death Date: 28 April 1911

Death Location: Holt, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA

Father: Moses Powell

Mother: Letitia Powell

Spouse(s): Mary Grimes

Children(s): Thomas Grimes, Sarah Grimes, Edward Grimes, Martha Grimes, William Grimes, James Grimes, Wiley Grimes, Alice Grimes, Mary Grimes, Ella Grimes, Patrick Grimes, Jos Grime, Hephin Grimes, Stephen Grimes, Alice Grimes, James Grimes, W. Grimes, Stephen Grimes

The story of Wiley J Grimes began in 1844 in , , Alabama, USA. In 1860, Wiley J Grimes resided in Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA. In 1880, Wiley J Grimes resided in Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida, . Wiley J Grimes married Mary M Grimes, and had children including Alice Grimes, Edward D Grimes, Ella Grimes, Hephin Grimes, James R Grimes, James R Grimes, Jos Grime, Martha E Grimes, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Patrick Grimes, Sarah E Grimes, Stephen Grimes, Thomas Jefferson Grimes, W F Grimes, Wiley F Grimes, William S Grimes. Wiley J Grimes passed away in 1911 in Holt, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wiley J Grimes began in 1844 in , , Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Wiley J Grimes resided in Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA.
  • In 1880, Wiley J Grimes resided in Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida, .
  • Wiley J Grimes married Mary M Grimes, and had children including Alice Grimes, Edward D Grimes, Ella Grimes, Hephin Grimes, James R Grimes, James R Grimes, Jos Grime, Martha E Grimes, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Patrick Grimes, Sarah E Grimes, Stephen Grimes, Thomas Jefferson Grimes, W F Grimes, Wiley F Grimes, William S Grimes.
  • Wiley J Grimes passed away in 1911 in Holt, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wiley Grimes's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Grimes
1844–1911
Birth Place: , , Alabama, USA
Parents
Moses Powell
1810–1882
, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Letitia (A.) Powell
1827–1891
Alabama
Grandparents
Henry Powell
1767–1840
Wake Co, N.C.
Mary (Elizabeth(polly)) Pope
1773–1831
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Moses Powell
1725–1799
Prudence Garner
1737–1814
William Pope
1733–1818
Ann Woodard
1745–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1702–1772
William Sr
1685–1749
Mary Haile
1684–1749
Richard Woodard
1720–1810
Deborah Stanfield
1684–

Wiley Grimes's Descendants

1.
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Wiley (J) Grimes (18 Sep 1844–28 April 1911) m. Mary (M.) Grimes (abt 1853–27 Nov 1929)
  1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Grimes 1872–1961 m. Viola (T) Grimes 1879–1952
    1. 1. Alma Grimes 1904–
    2. 2. Oscar (F.) Grimes 1905–1971
    3. 3. Nettie (Mae) Valentine 1908–1999
    4. 4. Gordon (Foster) Grimes 1911–1941 m. Bessie Grimes 1912–
    5. 5. Flora (Christine) Crosby 1919–2000 m. Oscar (F.) Crosby 1920–2013
    6. 6. Wesley (Leroy) Grimes 1898–1967
    7. 7. Rosa (Lee) Grimes 1897– m. Edgar (E) Bowyer 1891–
      1. 1. Caroline Bowyer 1918–
      2. 2. Doris Bowyer 1921–
      3. 3. Pauline Bowyer 1922–
      4. 4. Anna Bowyer 1923–
      5. 5. Evelyn Bowyer 1926–
      6. 6. Edna Bowyer 1917–
    8. 8. Russell Grimes 1902– m. Lessie Grimes 1907–
      1. 1. Margaret (H) Grimes 1925–
    9. 9. Bertha (V) Grimes 1914–
    10. 10. Elsie (May) Grimes 1913–1984 m. Charles (Edward) Hook 1912– m. Edward Grimes 1906–1970 m. Eddie (D) Grimes 1906–
      1. 1. Joe Sandford 1909–
    11. 11. David (C) Grimes 1916–1976
    12. 12. Freddie (Carl) Grimes 1922–2000
  2. 2. Sarah (E.) Grimes 1875–1971
  3. 3. Edward (D.) Grimes 1877–1954
  4. 4. Martha (E.) Grimes 1878–1950
  5. 5. William (S) Grimes 1880–
  6. 6. James (R) Grimes 1882–1971
  7. 7. Wiley (F) Grimes 1885–1973
  8. 8. Alice Grimes 1891–
  9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Grimes 1887–1974
  10. 10. Ella Grimes 1880–1950
  11. 11. Patrick Grimes 1880–
  12. 12. Jos Grime 1883–
  13. 13. Hephin Grimes 1881–
  14. 14. Stephen Grimes 1880–
  15. 15. Alice Grimes 1880–
  16. 16. James (R.) Grimes 1880–1971
  17. 17. W. (F.) Grimes 1880–
  18. 18. Stephen Grimes 1880–

Wiley Grimes's Timeline

5 Records

1844
18 Sep 1844
Birth of Wiley J Grimes in , , Alabama, USA
, , Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Wiley J Grimes resided here in Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Wiley J Grimes resided here in Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Wiley J Grimes resided here in Precinct 8, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Precinct 8, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1911
28 April 1911
Age 67
Death of Wiley J Grimes in Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1844
    Event Place: , , Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 132; Family History Film: 1254132; Page: 223B; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0141
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 726; Image: 196; Family History Library Film: 803109
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 8, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: T624_167; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374180
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 726; Image: 196; Family History Library Film: 803109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 132; Family History Film: 1254132; Page: 223B; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 8, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: T624_167; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374180

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 April 1911
    Event Place: Santa Rosa County, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Holt, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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