James L. Grant1

b. 15 July 1857, d. 5 November 1908
FatherRobert Granville Grant2 b. 1817, d. Aug 1897
MotherMary Jane Scott2 b. Feb 1837, d. 1933
Birth15 Jul 1857 James L. Grant was born on 15 Jul 1857 in Washington County, Virginia.1,3 
Marriage19 Oct 1883 He married Mollie Irene Glenn, daughter of William Snodgrass Glenn and Martha Ann Duff, on 19 Oct 1883 in Washington County.4 
Cens-19005 Jun 1900  James and Mollie lived in the Abingdon district of the county, not far from James's parents. At the time of the 1900 census they had been married 16 years and were the parents of 6 children, 5 of whom were living [an infant daughter died in 1890]. James listed his occupation as "dentist", a profession practiced by his father prior to his death in 1897.5 
Death5 Nov 1908 James died on 5 Nov 1908 at age 51.3 
Burial He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

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Family

Mollie Irene Glenn b. 11 Mar 1861, d. 19 Aug 1947
Children
  • Ora P. Grant5 (Aug 1884 - )
  • Mattie J. Grant5 (Jan 1886 - )
  • Robert E. Grant5 (Nov 1888 - )
  • Eva Maggie Grant6 (1 Apr 1890 - 4 Dec 1890)
  • Arthur M. Grant5 (Nov 1892 - )
  • Eula G. Grant5 (May 1898 - )
  • Gracy D. Grant7
  • Infant Grant8 (23 Jan 1905 - 23 Jan 1905)
Last Edited23 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 56. Record abstracted as: James L. Grant, b. 15 Jul 1857 to Robt G. & Mary I. Grant.
  2. [S162] R.G. Grant household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, page 22B, dwelling 196, family 196, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Aug. 2006, image 22 of 56. Household includes: R.G. Grant, 62, dentist, b. VA, father b. NC; Mary J., wife, 43; James L., son, 23, farmer; Hugh M.P., son, 19; Hettie J., dau, 12; Frank W., son, 8; Lacy M., son, 6; Samuel E., son, 1; Mary J. Keys, niece, widow, 50; Samuel Keys, nephew, 17; Mattie Keys, niece, 14; also 1 boarder and 3 servants; all b. VA.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p 246. Stone reported to read: James L. Grant, 15 Jul 1857-5 Nov. 1908.
  4. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 39. Record abstracted as Mollie Irene Glenn, 22, born & resid WCV, d/o Wm S. & Martha A. Glenn and James L. Grant, 26, sgl, b & resid WCV, farmer, son of Robt G. & Mary J. Grant; marr: 19 Oct. 1883.
  5. [S634] James L. Grant household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 106, sheet 2B, dwelling 37, family 37, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household includes: James L. Grant, 42, b. Jul 1857, marr 16 yrs, dentist; Mary I., wife, 39, b. Mar 1861, marr 16yrs, mother of 6 children, 5 are living; Ora P., dau, 15, b. Aug. 1884; Mattie J., dau, 14, b. Jan. 1886; Robert E., son, 11, b. Nov. 1888; Arthur M., son, 7, b. Nov. 1892; Eula G., dau, 2, b. May 1898; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Eva Maggie Grant, 1 Apr to 4 Dec. 1890. [in square with James L. and Mary I. Grant]
  7. [S237] Mollie I. Grant household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 125, sheet 1A (p. 170 stamped), dwelling 12, family 12, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Household included: Mollie I. Grant, 48, widowed, mother of 8 children, 6 are living; Robert E., son, 22; Arthur M., son, 16; Aeula G., dau, 12; Gracy D., dau, 8; all b. VA/VA/VA; noted in margin: "off the main road."
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 247. Infant Grant, b/d 23 Jan 1905. [in square with James L. and Mary I. Grant]