The Dishman Family of Virginia
Including Descendants of Samuel Duchemin (Dishman), Virginia colonist
Julian Washington “Lefty” Grigsby1,2
M, #4294, (15 Jul 1922 - 25 Apr 1988)
Parents
- Father: James Maurice Grigsby (1894 - 1926)
- Mother: Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt (1894 - 1958)
Relationships
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Relationships:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman - Grigsby Lineage: James Maurice Grigsby4, George Washington Grigsby, Sr.3, James Samuel Grigsby2, Mary1
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 15 Jul 1922 | 0 | Julian Washington “Lefty” Grigsby was born on 15 Jul 1922 in Rollins Fork, King George County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Death | 25 Apr 1988 | 65 | He died on 25 Apr 1988 in York County, Virginia.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Census, Residences, and Employment
| Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census1930 | 1 Apr 1930 | 7 | Julian Washington “Lefty” Grigsby was listed as Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt's son on the 1930 census in King George County, Virginia.3 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S434] 1940 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, ED 50-7, page 6B, , household number 106, Madge Grigsby household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2012), viewed 21 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Madge Grigsby, age 46, housewife, born Virginia, household members Maurice Grigsby, Julian Grigsby, Catherine Grigsby.
- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, 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).
- [S49] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, ED 50-6, Shiloh District, Sheet 14B, Household 320., electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
Margaret Katherine Grigsby1,2
F, #4295, (5 Feb 1925 - 23 Jun 1980)
Parents
- Father: James Maurice Grigsby (1894 - 1926)
- Mother: Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt (1894 - 1958)
Relationships
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Relationships:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman - Grigsby Lineage: James Maurice Grigsby4, George Washington Grigsby, Sr.3, James Samuel Grigsby2, Mary1
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 5 Feb 1925 | 0 | Margaret Katherine Grigsby was born on 5 Feb 1925 in Rollins Fork, King George County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Death | 23 Jun 1980 | 55 | She died on 23 Jun 1980 in New Hanover County, North Carolina.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Census, Residences, and Employment
| Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census1930 | 1 Apr 1930 | 5 | Margaret Katherine Grigsby was listed as Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt's daughter on the 1930 census in King George County, Virginia.3 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S434] 1940 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, King George County, Shiloh, ED 50-7, page 6B, , household number 106, Madge Grigsby household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2012), viewed 21 Nov 2022, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Madge Grigsby, age 46, housewife, born Virginia, household members Maurice Grigsby, Julian Grigsby, Catherine Grigsby.
- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, 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).
- [S49] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, ED 50-6, Shiloh District, Sheet 14B, Household 320., electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
Marion Carter Grigsby1,2
F, #4296, (25 May 1920 - 15 May 1983)
Parents
- Father: James Maurice Grigsby (1894 - 1926)
- Mother: Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt (1894 - 1958)
Relationships
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Relationships:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman - Grigsby Lineage: James Maurice Grigsby4, George Washington Grigsby, Sr.3, James Samuel Grigsby2, Mary1
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 25 May 1920 | 0 | Marion Carter Grigsby was born on 25 May 1920 in King George County, Virginia.1 |
| Death | 15 May 1983 | 62 | She died on 15 May 1983 in Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Census, Residences, and Employment
| Type | Date | Age | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census1930 | 1 Apr 1930 | 9 | Marion Carter Grigsby was listed as Margaret Catherine “Madge” McWhirt's daughter on the 1930 census in King George County, Virginia.3 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S593] , "Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920," database, Ancestry, Marion Carter Grigsby, certificate no. 1920023118, born 25 May 1920, King George County, Virginia.
- [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, 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).
- [S49] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), King George County, Virginia, ED 50-6, Shiloh District, Sheet 14B, Household 320., electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
Polly Reedy1
F, #4297
Polly Reedy was also known as Polly McGinnis.1
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 2 Jan 1813 | Nathaniel McGinnis and Polly Reedy married on 2 Jan 1813 in Bedford County, Virginia.1 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Polly Reedy was also known as Polly McGinnis.1 | |
| Death of Spouse | Aft 1813 | Her husband Nathaniel McGinnis died aft 1813. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, Nathaniel McGinnis and Polly Reedy, married 2 January 1813, Bedford County, Virginia.
Phillip White1
M, #4298, ( - abt Mar 1741)
Parents
- Father: John White (abt 1683 - abt 1750/51)
- Mother: Mary ( - aft 1750/51)
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-grandfather of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Phillip White and Eleanor married.2 | ||
| Death | Abt Mar 1741 | He died abt Mar 1741 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.1,3 |
Child with Eleanor ( - abt 1752)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Last Edited: 14 Mar 2025 22:17:57
Citations
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- [S1357] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1750-1752: p. 112a, "Mary White guardianship", 29 Mar 1752; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9GF-5D3K?view=explore&groupId=M9F6-4F9&lang=en): accessed 30 Dec 2025), image group number 004145198 (item 3 of 3), image 132 of 189; citing Westmoreland County courthouse records.
- [S1358] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1750-1752: p. 111, "Eleanor White children", 25 Feb 1752; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9GF-5DST?view=explore&groupId=M9F6-4F9&lang=en): accessed 30 Dec 2025), image group number 004145198 (item 3 of 3), image 130 of 189; citing Westmoreland County courthouse records.
- [S1359] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1739-1743: p. 90, "Phillip White estate admisitrator", 31 Mar 1741; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4N-H3RS-W?view=explore&groupId=M9FK-9J3&lang=en): accessed 30 Dec 2025), image group number 007896930 (item 3 of 3), image 171 of 420; citing Westmoreland County courthouse records.
Eleanor1
F, #4299, ( - abt 1752)
Eleanor was also known as Eleanor White.1
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-grandmother of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Phillip White and Eleanor married.1 | ||
| Death | Abt 1752 | She died abt 1752 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.1 |
Child with Phillip White ( - abt 1741)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Eleanor was also known as Eleanor White.1 | |
| Death of Spouse | Abt Mar 1741 | Her husband Phillip White died abt Mar 1741 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S1358] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1750-1752: p. 111, "Eleanor White children", 25 Feb 1752; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9GF-5DST?view=explore&groupId=M9F6-4F9&lang=en): accessed 30 Dec 2025), image group number 004145198 (item 3 of 3), image 130 of 189; citing Westmoreland County courthouse records.
George White1
M, #4300, ( - abt May 1792)
Parents
- Father: John White (abt 1683 - abt 1750/51)
- Mother: Mary ( - aft 1750/51)
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death | Abt May 1792 | George White died abt May 1792 in Granville County, North Carolina.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 18 Feb 1746/47 | 2 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Jan 1750/51 | His father John White died abt Jan 1750/51 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. |
| Death of Parent | Aft Jan 1750/51 | His mother Mary died aft Jan 1750/51. |
| Adoption | Mar 1752 | George White became Mary White's adoptive father in Mar 1752.3 |
| Deed-Land | 28 Nov 1777 | He 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 1764.4 |
| Will | 8 Oct 1790 | He made a will on 8 Oct 1790 in Granville County, North Carolina. Mary White and Susannah were named as heirs.5 |
| Death of Partner | Aft 1790 | His partner Susannah died aft 1790. |
Other Information
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- Last Edited: 10 Jan 2026 14:35:56
Citations
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- [S1356] George White will (8 Oct 1790), Will Book 2, 1787-1792, pp. 297-298, County Clerk's Office, probated May 1792 so he is assumed to have died about then.
- [S1360] John White will (18 Feb 1746/47), Deeds & Wills No. 11, 1723 - 1738, pp.267-269, County Clerk's Office, age 63, wife Mary, sons George and William, daughters Mary White, Ann Walker, and Sarah Russel, grandchildren George White and Elizabeth White.
- [S1357] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1750-1752: p. 112a, "Mary White guardianship", 29 Mar 1752; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9GF-5D3K?view=explore&groupId=M9F6-4F9&lang=en): accessed 30 Dec 2025), image group number 004145198 (item 3 of 3), image 132 of 189; citing Westmoreland County courthouse records.
- [S1880] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, Book 17, 1773-1787: pp. 295-297, White to Porter, 100 acres, 29 Nov 1777; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-KSQW-H?view=explore&groupId=M9FV-31D&lang=en): accessed 10 Jan 2026), image group number 007645871 (Item 1 of 2), images 158-159 of 188. George White and wife Susannah to William Porter Sr, 100 acres, land given to George White by his father John White in his will.
- [S1356] George White will (1790), 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.
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