 1718 - 1791 (73 years)
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| Name |
John Grinstead |
| Suffix |
I |
| Birth |
4 Mar 1718 |
Northumberland County, Virginia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
22 Jul 1791 |
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia |
| Notes |
- From Lita Wilcox. May 23, 2001. See https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/grinstead/77/
Generation No. 4
7.JOHN4 GRINSTEAD I (WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, WILLIAM1) was born March 14, 1717/18 in Northumberland Henrico County VA, and died July 11, 1791 in Richmond Henrico County.He married ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD.
Notes for JOHN GRINSTEAD I:
In 1748, John inherited land in Northumberland County and purchased new acreage in Henrico County near Richmond where he lived until he died in 1791.Some list as many as telve children, but since Charles and Daniel were not mentioned in John's will, we assume they died in their early years. Moved to Jennings County IN abt 1823,
Notes for ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD:
Elizabeth Grinstead had the same last name as John.Some say she was the daughter of John Grinstead, the brother of William II.
Child of JOHN GRINSTEAD and ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD is:
i. JESSE5 GRINSTEAD, b. 1744.
8.JOHN4 GRINSTEAD (WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, WILLIAM1) was born May 04, 1717 in Northumberland Henrico County VA, and died July 22, 1791 in Richmond Henrico County.He married ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD 1782.
Notes for JOHN GRINSTEAD:
In 1748, John sold his inherited land in Northumberland County and purchased new acreage in Henrico County VA near Richmond where he lived until his death in 1791.Some list as many as twelve children, buty since Charles and Daniel were not mentioned in John's Will, one can assume they died when they were very young. (The William Grinstead family in America,
April 1974)
Notes for ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD:
Elizabeth and John were third cousins, some think she was the daughter of John Grinstead's brother, William II.Some researchers list as many as twelve children.Richard, David and Phillip moved families to KY in 1805 and Jesse followed in 1810 and Hames in 1817.John moved some of his family to Jennings County IN in 1823.(Lou and Pam Caplan).
Children of JOHN GRINSTEAD and ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD are:
i. CHARLES5 GRINSTEAD.
ii. DANIEL GRINSTEAD.
iii. DAVID GRINSTEAD.
iv. ELIZABETH GRINSTEAD.
v. JAMES GRINSTEAD.
vi. MARY GRINSTEAD.
vii. MILDRED GRINSTEAD.
viii. PHILLIP GRINSTEAD.
ix. JESSE GRINSTEAD, b. 1744.
x. JOHN GRINSTEAD II, b. 1755.
xi. WILLIAM GRINSTEAD IV, b. 1761.
9. xii. RICHARD GRINSTEAD, b. May 04, 1788, Henrice County VA; d. April 04, 1875, Jennings County, IN.
From https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHKB-B3C:
The following will is in Will Book 2 on page 220. It is dated July 22, 1791 and it was probated January 2, 1792. There is an inventory of the estate on page 224. The total value was £75 4 s 3 d. It included 2 feather beds and furniture (£16), one horse (£8), livestock (£21), household items (iron pot, dutch oven, 1 iron spoon, 5 plates, etc.) and a few other items.
In the name of God amen, I John Grinstead of the County of Henrico and parish of Henrico, being in a very weak, low state of health, but of perfect mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, in manner and form following, to wit: First, It is my will and desire, that my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid and satisfied out of my estate. Item, It is my will and desire, that my land whereon I now live, be equally divided between my sons Jesse, Richard, James, John, William, David and Philip Grinstead, to them and their heirs, reserving the privilege, to my sons, Jesse and James Grinstead to take their part of the aforesaid land whereon they now live. Item, I give and bequeath to my daughters Milly, Mary, and Elizabeth Grinstead, one feather Bed __ each, to them and their heirs forever. Item, it is my will and desire that the residue of my said estate of what nature or kind soever, be equally divided between my sons David Grinstead and Philip Grinstead to the use of them and their heirs forever. Lastly, I appoint my sons, Jesse Grinstead and James Grinstead executors to this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal, this twenty second day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
John (his X mark) Grinstead sen'r (ss)
Signed, sealed and acknowledged
In presence of . . . . . .
Joseph Eubank
John Eubank
John Eubank jun'r
At a Court held for Henrico County at the Courthouse the second day of January 1792, This last Will and Testament of John Grinstead deceased was proved by the oaths of Joseph Eubank and John Eubank jun'r witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Jesse Grinstead and James Grinstead the executors therein named who made oath thereto, and together with William Grinstead and Richard Grinstead their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of two hundred pounds conditioned as the Law directs; Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form. Examined
Test
Adam Craig c. c.
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| Person ID |
I00230 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
| Family |
Elizabeth d. UNKNOWN |
| Children |
| | 1. Richard Grinstead, b. Abt 1740, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. Abt 1840, Warren, Knox County, Kentucky (Age ~ 100 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 2. Jesse Grinstead, b. Abt 1744, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. Abt 1818, Barren County, Kentucky (Age ~ 74 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 3. James Grinstead, b. Abt 1753, Aft 1791 d. UNKNOWN [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 4. John Grinstead, II, b. Jun 1755, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. 3 Aug 1840, Butlerville, Jennings County, Indiana (Age ~ 85 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 5. William Grinstead, IV, b. Abt 1761, Virginia d. 13 Aug 1843, Goochland, Henrico County, Virginia (Age ~ 82 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 6. David Grinstead, b. Abt 1763, Virginia d. Oct 1850, Warren, Knox County, Kentucky (Age ~ 87 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 7. Philip Grinstead, b. Abt 1770, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. Abt 1828 (Age ~ 58 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 8. Mildred Grinstead, b. Abt 1772, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. UNKNOWN [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 9. Mary Grinstead, b. Abt 1773, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. UNKNOWN [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 10. Elizabeth Grinstead, b. Abt 1782, Henrico Parish, Henrico County, Virginia d. UNKNOWN [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F00218 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
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