Edmund A Grubbs (abt. 1811 - 1883)

Born about 1811 in Virginia, United States

Died 15 Jul 1883 at about age 72 in Louisa County, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Edmund was born about 1811. He was the son of Edward Grubbs and Mary Furlong. In Nov 1849, he married Sarah Hodges. Together they had six children.

1. Edmonia (Grubbs) Richardson (abt.1852-
2. William J. Grubbs (20 Jun 1853- )
3. Robert Grubbs (abt.1856-bef.1867)
4. Anna W. Grubbs (9 Oct 1858 - )
5. Martha L. (Grubbs) Willoughby (1865-1845)
6. Robert Walter Grubbs (14 Feb 1867 - 31 Mar 1960)

His wife Sarah died 28 Jun 1869, leaving him a widow. He died in 1883.

Research Notes

Note that the Edmund Grubbs in Fluvanna County in 1840 (found in the census) is not the same as the subject of this profile.

Sources

• Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940. Goochland County Marriage Register, 1730-1783, p. 260 (image 445). Marriage of Edmund A. Grubbs and Sarah Ann Hodges, 19 Nov 1849.
• Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917. FamilySearch database with images.
  • Fluvanna County Births, p. 8 (image 386), line 19. William I. A. Grubbs, 20 Jun 1853. Father: E.A. Grubbs, overseer; mother: Sarah A. Grubbs.
  • Fluvanna County Births, sheet 41 (image 420), line 18. Anna W. Grubbs, 9 Oct 1858. Father: E.A. Grubbs; mother: Sarah Grubbs.
  • Fluvanna County Births, p. 82 (image 463), line 40. Walter Grubbs, 14 Feb 1867. Father: Edmund Grubbs; mother: Sarah Grubbs.
• Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987, Louisa County, 1960, Certificate 8773 (image 36). Robert Walter Grubbs, b. 14 Feb 1867, d. 31 Mar 1960. Father: Edmund Grubbs; mother: Sara Hodges. COD: cerebral thrombosis. Burial: 2 Apr 1960, Mt Gilead Church Cemetery, Goochland County.
• US Census, Virginia. FamilySearch database with images.
  • 1840, Fluvanna County, sheet 277 (image 39). Household of Edmund Grubbs. Composition: 70<80M1, 20<30F3, 50<60F1. Slaves: 10<24M2, 10<24F1, 24<36F1.
  • 1860, Fluvanna County, p. 42 (image 37), family 305, lines 20-25. (NARA M653 roll 1345). Household members: Edmund A Grubbs (51 VA, overseer), Sarah (35 VA), Edmonia (8 VA), Wm J (5 VA), Robert (4 VA), Anna W (2 VA).
  • 1870, Fluvanna County, Columbia Twp, p. 35 (image 35), family 298, lines 31-37. (NARA M593 roll 1646). Household members: Edmund A Grubbs (59 VA, farmer), William J (16 VA), Mattie L (6 VA, Robert W (2 VA), Rudolph Richardson (27 VA, farmer), Edmonia Richardson (19 VA), Martha A Richardson (4/12 VA).
  • 1880, Louisa County, Louisa Court House, ED 106, p. 41 (image 39), family 383, lines 32-35. (NARA T9 roll 1376). Household members: Edmund Grubbs (70 VA, disabled [disability illegible]), William (27 VA), Martha (17 VA), Robert (13 VA).