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William Grimes 1663–1738 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1663

Birth Location: Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 1738

Death Location: Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia, United States

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Joyce Greene

Spouse(s): Anna Trott, Anna Trott

Children(s): Nicholas Grimes, Nicholas GG, William Grymes, John Grimes, Ann Grimes, Anove Grimes, William Grimes

The story of William Grimes began in 1663 in Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England. William Grimes married Anna Trott, and had children including Ann Grimes, Anove Grimes, John Grimes, Nicholas 1St Grimes 7Th Gg, Nicholas Grimes, William Grymes, William Winslow Grimes. William Grimes passed away in 1738 in Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Grimes began in 1663 in Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England.
  • William Grimes married Anna Trott, and had children including Ann Grimes, Anove Grimes, John Grimes, Nicholas 1St Grimes 7Th Gg, Nicholas Grimes, William Grymes, William Winslow Grimes.
  • William Grimes passed away in 1738 in Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr.
1630–1676
Birth Location: Sheffield, Yorks, England
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Joyce Greene
1641–1715
Birth Location: West Riding, Yorkshire, , England
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Spouses(s)

Anna Trott
1663–1737
Birth Location: Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
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Anna Trott
1663–1693
Birth Location: England or, Loudoun, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Nicholas Grimes
1702–1765
Birth Location: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
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Nicholas GG
1690–1765
Birth Location: Newby, Hall, Clampham, England
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William Grymes
1695–1744
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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John Grimes
1700–1790
Birth Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
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Ann Grimes
1707–
Birth Location: England, United Kingdom
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Anove Grimes
1695–1750
Birth Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
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William Grimes
1700–1756
Birth Location: London, Yorkshire, England
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William Grimes's Ancestors

Self
William Grimes
1663–1738
Birth Place: Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Parents
William B. John Grimes Sr.
1630–1676
Sheffield, Yorks, England
Joyce Greene
1641–1715
West Riding, Yorkshire, , England
Grandparents
Richard Grimes
1610–1672
Ightham, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Rebecka (Harris Rudock) Grimes
1612–1636
Whitechapel, Middlesex England
Thomas (Greene) (immigrant)
1605–1691
Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, England
Mary (Jeane (Seybourne)) Green
1607–1675
Prestbury, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Anthonium Marwood)
1531–1618
Helmam Harris
1535–1615
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lufton
1507–1552
Anne Annys
1512–1585

William Grimes's Descendants

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William Grimes (23 Jan 1663–1738) m. Anna Trott (1663–1737) m. Anna Trott (1663–abt 1693)
  1. 1. Nicholas Grimes 1702–1765 m. Sarah Donaldson 1695–1799
    1. 1. Nancy Grimes 1748–1777 m. Benjamin Garrett 1733–1818
      1. 1. William Garrett 1770–1825
      2. 2. Zilpha Garrett 1772–1846
      3. 3. George (R) Garrett 1773–1851
      4. 4. Benjamin Garrett 1776–1865
      5. 5. Leroy Garrett 1777–
      6. 6. Judah Garrett 1779–1821
      7. 7. Joseph Garrett 1780–1838
      8. 8. Isom Garrett 1784–1853
      9. 9. John Garrett 1775–1860
      10. 10. Nancy Garrett 1793–1877
      11. 11. Judah Garrett 1790–1821
      12. 12. Jane Garrett 1755–1868
      13. 13. William Garrett 1753–1825
      14. 14. Nancy Garrett 1778–1868
      15. 15. Isom Garrett 1775–1853
      16. 16. Joseph GARRETT 1766–1850
      17. 17. John Garrett 1780–1860
      18. 18. Zelpha Garrett 1782–1846 m. George Spurlock 1768–1846
        1. 1. Cassandra (Carolina) Spurlock 1821–1899
        2. 2. James Spurlock 1800–1870
        3. 3. Monroe (Mera) Spurlock 1814–1899
        4. 4. Roxanna Spurlock 1816–1875
        5. 5. Stephen (William) Spurlock 1811–1890
        6. 6. David Spurlock 1808–1868 m. Henrietta Parriott 1814–1854
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betty" Grimes) Thompson 1738–1817
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Ann Grimes) Thompson 1730–1822
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth Grymes) Trammel 1736–1826
    5. 5. Capt. (Nicholas N. Grimes) Jr 1727–1798
    6. 6. Jemima (Grimes) Trammell 1736–1826
    7. 7. Sarah (N. Grimes Scofield) Lay 1714–1799
    8. 8. William (A Grymes) Sr. 1719–1798
    9. 9. Captain (Edward G.) Grimes 1721–1781
    10. 10. Philip (Grymes) Esq. 1725–1806
    11. 11. George (Benjamin Grimes (Veteran French and Indian) War) 1720–1797
    12. 12. John Grimes 1710–1765
  2. 2. Nicholas (1st Grimes 7th) GG 1690–1765
  3. 3. William Grymes 1695–1744
  4. 4. John Grimes 1700–1790
  5. 5. Ann Grimes 1707–
  6. 6. Anove Grimes 1695–1750
  7. 7. William (Winslow) Grimes 1700–1756

William Grimes's Timeline

5 Records

1663
23 Jan 1663
Birth of William Grimes in Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
1663
31 May 1663
William Grimes was baptized in London, England
London, England
1688
1688
Age 25
William Grimes was married in West Riding, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
West Riding, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1719
1719
Age 56
William Grimes was married in Virginia, Virginia, USA
Virginia, Virginia, USA
1738
1738
Age 75
Death of William Grimes in Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1663
    Event Place: Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STCPR13
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 31 May 1663
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [3] Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STCPR13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: West Riding, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: Virginia, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1667
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1667; Page Number: 197

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Fairfax, Loudoun, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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