YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Watson Grimes 1844–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1844

Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Aft 1920

Death Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Father: William Grimes

Mother: Mary Lundy

Spouse(s): Catharine Carson, Eliza Grimes

Children(s): Walter Grimes, John Grimes, Harry Grimes, Joseph Grimes, William Grimes, James Grimes, May Grimes

William Watson Grimes was born in 1844 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of William Grimes And Mary Deborah Lundy. In 1850, William Watson Grimes resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, William Watson Grimes resided in Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. William Watson Grimes married Catharine Rouzer Carson, Eliza J Grimes, and had children including Harry Grimes, James E Grimes, John W Grimes, Joseph Grimes, May Alberta Grimes, Walter Grimes, William Everett Grimes. William Watson Grimes passed away in 1920 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

Find more search results for William Grimes
WG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William Watson Grimes was born in 1844 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of William Grimes And Mary Deborah Lundy.
  • In 1850, William Watson Grimes resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, William Watson Grimes resided in Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Watson Grimes married Catharine Rouzer Carson, Eliza J Grimes, and had children including Harry Grimes, James E Grimes, John W Grimes, Joseph Grimes, May Alberta Grimes, Walter Grimes, William Everett Grimes.
  • William Watson Grimes passed away in 1920 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Grimes
1819–1880
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WG
Mary Lundy
1821–1880
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA?
ML

Spouses(s)

Catharine Carson
1844–1910
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
CC
Eliza Grimes
1842–
Birth Location: Iowa
EG

Children(s)

Walter Grimes
1883–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
WG
John Grimes
1884–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JG
Harry Grimes
1886–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
HG
Joseph Grimes
1891–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JG
William Grimes
1876–1957
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
WG
James Grimes
1873–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JG
May Grimes
1874–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MG

William Grimes's Ancestors

Self
William Grimes
1844–1920
Birth Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Grimes
1819–1880
Pennsylvania
Mary (Deborah) Lundy
1821–1880
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA?
Grandparents
Joseph Lundy
1783–1833
Warren County, New Jersey, USA
Mary Oliver
1789–1850
Millville, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Lundy
1754–1819
Elizabeth Patterson
1758–1820
Daniel Oliver
1765–1818
Mehetabel Patterson
1769–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1725–1772
Joanna Doane
1725–1763
John Patterson
1728–1777
Mary Doane
1728–1780
John Patterson
1728–1777
Mary Doane
1728–1780

William Grimes's Descendants

1.
WG
William (Watson) Grimes (Aug 1844–Aft 1920) m. Catharine (Rouzer) Carson (Dec 1844–Bef. 1910) m. Eliza (J) Grimes (1842–)
  1. 1. Walter Grimes 1883–
  2. 2. John (W) Grimes 1884–
  3. 3. Harry Grimes 1886–
  4. 4. Joseph Grimes 1891–
  5. 5. William (Everett) Grimes 1876–1957
  6. 6. James (E.) Grimes 1873–
  7. 7. May (Alberta) Grimes 1874–

William Grimes's Timeline

9 Records

1844
Aug 1844
Birth of William Watson Grimes in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
William Watson Grimes resided here in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
William Watson Grimes resided here in Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
William Watson Grimes resided here in Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
William Watson Grimes resided here in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
William Watson Grimes resided here in Mountain Grove, Wright, Missouri, USA
Mountain Grove, Wright, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
William Watson Grimes resided here in Mountain Grove Ward 1, Wright, Missouri, USA
Mountain Grove Ward 1, Wright, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
William Watson Grimes resided here in Pleasant Valley, Wright, Missouri, USA
Pleasant Valley, Wright, Missouri, USA
1920
Aft 1920
Age 76
Death of William Watson Grimes in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1844
    Event Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain Grove, Wright, Missouri; Roll: 908; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0151
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 79; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 349B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1870
    Event Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bedford Inquirer - 28 Jan 1870 - Page 3, 28 Jan 1870

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshfield, Webster, Missouri; Roll: 741; Page: 360B; Enumeration District: 137

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mountain Grove, Wright, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mountain Grove, Wright, Missouri; Roll: 908; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0151

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mountain Grove Ward 1, Wright, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mountain Grove Ward 1, Wright, Missouri; Roll: T624_828; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374841

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant Valley, Wright, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Wright, Missouri; Roll: T625_966; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bedford County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Bedford Inquirer; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1870; Publication Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.3493

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft 1920
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Find more search results for William Grimes

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE