Julian Washington “Lefty” Grigsby1,2

ID #4294, (15 July 1922 - 25 April 1988)

Parents:

Father: James Maurice Grigsby1 b. 29 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jul 1926
Mother: Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt1 b. 6 Feb 1894, d. 9 Apr 1958

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth15 Jul 1922He was born on 15 Jul 1922 in Rollins Fork, King George County, Virginia.1,2
Death25 Apr 1988He died on 25 Apr 1988 in York County, Virginia, at age 65.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19301 Apr 1930He was listed as Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt's son on the 1930 census in King George County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Bettie Bell Grigsby
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 21 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S434] 1940 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, ED 50-7, page 6B, , household number 106, Madge Grigsby household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 21 Nov 2022. Head of household Madge Grigsby, age 46, housewife, born Virginia, household members Maurice Grigsby, Julian Grigsby, Catherine Grigsby.
  2. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., accessed 21 November 2022, memorial page for Julian Washington “Lefty” Grigsby Sr. (15 July 1922 - 25 April 1988), Find a Grave Memorial no. 59757029, citing Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, USA; maintained by Ron Stewart (contributor 47046011).
  3. [S49] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, ED 50-6, Shiloh District, Sheet 14B, Household 320. (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.).

Margaret Katherine Grigsby1,2

ID #4295, (5 February 1925 - 23 June 1980)

Parents:

Father: James Maurice Grigsby1 b. 29 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jul 1926
Mother: Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt1 b. 6 Feb 1894, d. 9 Apr 1958

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth5 Feb 1925She was born on 5 Feb 1925 in Rollins Fork, King George County, Virginia.1,2
Death23 Jun 1980She died on 23 Jun 1980 in New Hanover County, North Carolina, at age 55.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19301 Apr 1930She was listed as Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt's daughter on the 1930 census in King George County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Bettie Bell Grigsby
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 21 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S434] 1940 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, ED 50-7, page 6B, , household number 106, Madge Grigsby household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 21 Nov 2022. Head of household Madge Grigsby, age 46, housewife, born Virginia, household members Maurice Grigsby, Julian Grigsby, Catherine Grigsby.
  2. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., accessed 21 November 2022, memorial page for Margaret Katherine (Grigsby) Roop (5 February 1925 - 23 June 1980), Find a Grave Memorial no. 52778937, citing Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA; maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).
  3. [S49] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, ED 50-6, Shiloh District, Sheet 14B, Household 320. (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.).

Marion Carter Grigsby1,2

ID #4296, (25 May 1920 - 15 May 1983)

Parents:

Father: James Maurice Grigsby1 b. 29 Jul 1894, d. 18 Jul 1926
Mother: Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt1 b. 6 Feb 1894, d. 9 Apr 1958

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1920She was born on 25 May 1920 in King George County, Virginia.1
Death15 May 1983She died on 15 May 1983 in Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, at age 62.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19301 Apr 1930She was listed as Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt's daughter on the 1930 census in King George County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Bettie Bell Grigsby
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 21 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S593] Virginia Birth Records, Marion Carter Grigsby, certificate no. 1920023118, born 25 May 1920, King George County, Virginia.
  2. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., accessed 21 November 2022, memorial page for Marian Carter (Grigsby) Polievka (25 May 1920 - 15 May 1983), Find a Grave Memorial no. 52213661, citing Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, King George, King George County, Virginia, USA; maintained by Jeff Clark (contributor 47277474).
  3. [S49] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, ED 50-6, Shiloh District, Sheet 14B, Household 320. (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.).

Polly Reedy1

ID #4297

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage2 Jan 1813She married Nathaniel McGinnis, son of Richard Schooley McGinnis and Mary White, on 2 Jan 1813 in Bedford County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S22] VA Marriages, 1740-1850, Nathaniel McGinnis and Polly Reedy, married 2 January 1813, Bedford County, Virginia.

Phillip White1

ID #4298, ( - about March 1741)

Parents:

Father: John White2 b. a 1683, d. a Jan 1750/51
Mother: Mary (?)2 d. a Jan 1750/51

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Eleanor (?).3
Deathabout Mar 1741He died intestate about Mar 1741 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.1,4

Child with Eleanor (?):

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandfather of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 26 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S1357] Court Orders, 1750-1752, p. 112a, County Clerk's Office, Westmoreland County, Virginia.
  2. [S111] Augusta B. Fothergill, Westmoreland Co. Wills 1654-1800, p.155, Mary White entry, will dated 20 Oct 1764, probated 26 Feb 1765, names son George White, daughters Sarah Russell and Anne Walker, granddaughters Anne Porter, Elizabeth Reynolds, and Mary White, daughter of Phillip White.
  3. [S1358] Court Orders, 1750-1752, p. 111, County Clerk's Office, Westmoreland County, Virginia.
  4. [S1359] Court Orders, 1739-1743, p.90, County Clerk's Office, Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Eleanor (?)1

ID #4299, ( - about 1752)

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married Phillip White, son of John White and Mary (?).1
Deathabout 1752She died about 1752 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.1

Child with Phillip White:

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandmother of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S1358] Court Orders, 1750-1752, p. 111, County Clerk's Office, Westmoreland County, Virginia.

George White1

ID #4300, ( - about May 1792)

Parents:

Father: John White2 b. a 1683, d. a Jan 1750/51
Mother: Mary (?)3 d. a Jan 1750/51

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Susannah (?).4
Deathabout May 1792He died about May 1792 in Granville County, North Carolina.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will18 Feb 1746/47He was named executor and an heir in the will of John White dated 18 Feb 1746/47 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.3
AdoptionMar 1752He became Mary White's adoptive father in Mar 1752.5
Deed-Land28 Nov 1777He and Susannah (?) conveyed 100 acres of land on the head branch of Mannikin Run to William Porter Sr in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on 28 Nov 1777. Deed states that this is the same land given to George White by his father John White in his will. George White had leased the land to William Porter Sr. for a period of 99 years per lease signed 5 Nove 1764.6
Will8 Oct 1790He made a will on 8 Oct 1790 in Granville County, North Carolina.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 26 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S1356] George White will, Will Book 2, 1787-1792, pp. 297-298. Probated May 1792 so he is assumed to have died about then.
  2. [S52] Westmoreland County Deed & Will Book: 1773-1787, pp. 295-297, George White and wife Susannah to William Porter Sr, 100 acres, land given to George White by his father John White in his will.
  3. [S1360] John White will (1751), age 63, wife Mary, sons George and William, daughters Mary White, Ann Walker, and Sarah Russel, grandchildren George White and Elizabeth White.
  4. [S1356] George White will, Will Book 2, 1787-1792, pp. 297-298. Written 8 Oct 1790, proved May 1792, wife Susannah, daughter Mary Mcginess, son William, daughter Ruth "Ruthey" Read Carter, son John White, son Coleman "Coley" Read White, son Phillip White, daughter Ann Read White, son Garrot White, son Joshua White, son Coreph White, son Joseph White, son Phillip executor.
  5. [S1357] Court Orders, 1750-1752, p. 112a, County Clerk's Office, Westmoreland County, Virginia.
  6. [S52] Westmoreland County Deed & Will Book: 1773-1787, pp. 295-297, George White and wife Susannah to William Porter Sr, 100 acres.
 

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