Born in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
William Augustus Grimsley
— married
8 Jul 1846 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States
Descendants 
Mother of
Susan Elizabeth (Grimsley) Miller, James Grimsley, Allen Charles Grimsley, Joel L. Grimsley, Charles Augustus Grimsley, Jasper Grimsley, Anna Elizabeth (Grimsley) White, Evaline (Grimsley) Glover, Lewis Allen Grimsley, Frank Grimsley, Kate Grimsley, Frances (Grimsley) White and George Dennis Grimsley
Died
at age 58
in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
This profile is part of the McClure Name Study.
Mary Jane McClure was born on April 5, 1828 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
Mary died on April 5, 1886 in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States, aged 58.
Mary (18) married William Augustus Grimsley (38) (born on May 6, 1808 in Monroe, Overton, Tennessee; son of William Grimsley and Anna Margaretha (Strickler) Grimsley) on July 8, 1846 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. Their children were:
- Susan Elizabeth Grimsley (1847–1917)
- James Grimsley (1848–1915)
- Allen Charles Grimsley (1850–<1860)
- Joel L. Grimsley (1851–1861)
- Charles Augustus Grimsley (1852–1914)
- Jasper Grimsley (1854–1934)
- Anna Elizabeth Grimsley (1856–1931)
- Evaline Grimsley (1857–1941)
- Lewis Allen Grimsley (1858–1933)
- Frank Grimsley (1861–1932)
- Kate Grimsley (1864–1867)
- Frances Grimsley (1867–1934)
- George Dennis Grimsley (1871–1900)
Mary Grimsley (age 18) married William Grimsley (age 37) on 8 Jul 1846 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States.[1]
In 1850 Mary (22) was living in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk, Iowa, United States. She took care of the home and family. Her husband Wm Grimsley (41), was a farmer. Children living with them were her stepchildren Louisa (15), John (13), Jane (11), Mary (10), Abram (8) and William (6). They all attended school. Their children Susan (3), James (1) and Allen (1 month) stayed home with her. [2]
In 1860 Mary (31) was living in Americus Township, Breckenridge, Kansas Territory, United States. She took care of the home and family. Her husband, William (51), a farmer, owned $3,400 worth of real estate, and had a personal estate valued at $1,000. Her stepson, John (23), a farmer who owned $1,600 worth of real estate, and had a personal estate valued at $400. Her stepsons Abram (17) and William (15), both farm laborers who also attended school. Their children, Susan (12), James (11), Joel (9), Charles (6), Jasper (6) and Anna (5) attended school. Evaline (3) and Allen (1) stayed home with their mom. [3]
In 1865 Mary (36) was living in Lyon, Kansas, United States. She took care of the home and family. Her husband Wm Grimsley (56), was a farmer. Children living with them were: her stepson William (20), and their children Susan (17), housework; James (16), farmer; Charles (13), Joseph (12), Ann (9), Evaline (8), Allen (7), Franklin (4) and Kate (9 months). [4]
In 1870 Mary (41) was living in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States. She took care of the home and family. Her husband William (62), was a farmer who owned $9,000 worth of real estate, and had a personal estate valued at $2,000. Children living with them were: her stepson William (25), a farmer and their children Charles (18), Joseph (16), Ann (15), Evaline (13), Allen (12), Franklin (10) and Fanny (3). [5]
In 1875 Mary (46) was living in Americus, Lyon, Kansas. She took care of thehome and family. Her husband, Wm. Grimsley (66), was a farmer. Their children Charles (22), Allen (17), Frank (14), and Fanny (8) attended school. George stayed home with his mom. [6]
In 1880 Mary (50), a widow, was living in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States. She took care of the home, the family and was a farmer. Charles (22) and Henry (18) worked on the farm. Mary (15), Rosey (12) and Thomas (6) attended school. [7]
Mary Jane McClure Grimsley died on 5 Apr 1886 and was buried in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America.[8]
Mary Grimsley's daughter Eveline Glover died on 18 Mar 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States.[9]
Sources
- ↑ Marriage: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934" citing Digital film/folder number: 004309887; FHL microfilm: 001005837; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02549-7. FamilySearch Record: XJCN-T44 (accessed 21 February 2024) Mary Grimsley (18) marriage to William Grimsley (37) on 8 Jul 1846 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States.
- ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850" citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004181052_004_M9C4-4CV; FHL microfilm: 442960; Image number: 98; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00955-3 FamilySearch Record: MZ4X-12F (accessed 21 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6SK7-S7F Mary Grimsley (22) in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk, Iowa, United States. Born in Tennessee.
- ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860" citing Page: 71; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005166307; FHL microfilm: 803346; Image number: 578; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01719-2. FamilySearch Record: M664-2XN (accessed 21 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B9V-ZM3 Mary Grimsley (31) in Americus Township, Breckenridge, Kansas Territory, United States. Born in Tennesee.
- ↑ 1865 Census: "Kansas State Census, 1865" citing Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 007838965; FHL microfilm: 000570195; Image number: 296. FamilySearch Record: QL68-3ZSL (accessed 21 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3B-Z92L-2 Mary Grimsley (36) in Lyon, Kansas, United States. Born in Tennessee.
- ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870" citing Page: 19; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 39; Digital film/folder number: 004259249_003_M9CX-ZL5; FHL microfilm: 000545937; Image number: 23; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01439-8. FamilySearch Record: MCJ5-P96 (accessed 21 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTXS-7KC Mary Grimsley (41) in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States. Born in Tennessee.
- ↑ 1875 Census: "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925" Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_12; Line: 24 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1088 #7579703 (accessed 21 February 2024) Mary Grimsley (46) in Americus, Lyon, Kansas. Born in Tennessee.
- ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880" citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00031; Digital film/folder number: 005160648; FHL microfilm: 1254387; Image number: 305; Sheet number: 270; Sheet letter: A FamilySearch Record: MF54-CD6 (accessed 21 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBD-YF Mary Grimsley (50), widowed, Keeps House, head of household in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
- ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index" citing record ID 13875277, Find a Grave FamilySearch Record: QVVD-M3ST (accessed 21 February 2024) Find A Grave: Memorial #13875277 Mary Jane McClure Grimsley burial (died on 5 Apr 1886) in Americus, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America. Born on 5 Apr 1828.
- ↑ Death of daughter Eveline Glover: "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994" citing Digital film/folder number: 005597220; Image number: 2330 FamilySearch Record: QGRN-M2LV (accessed 21 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9SV-Z9ZF-Z Mary Grimsley in death record for daughter Eveline Glover 18 Mar 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
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