Jasper Newton Grinstead and Sarah Ann Eads

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Husband Jasper Newton Grinstead

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           Born: 26 Mar 1832 - Virginia (Washington Co.)
     Christened: 
           Died: 20 Jul 1914 - Marion, Smyth Co., Va
         Buried:  - Riverside, Virginia

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         Father: Edward Walton Grinstead (Abt 1787-1850/1860)
         Mother: Catharine Donovan (Abt 1791-1860/1870)

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       Marriage: 16 Aug 1866 1

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Wife Sarah Ann Eads

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           Born: Jun 1845 - Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 May 1898
         Buried:  - Riverside, Virginia

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Children

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1 M Charles Meek Grinstead

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           Born: 7 Nov 1874 - Smyth Co., Virginia 2
     Christened: 
           Died: 30 Oct 1940 3
         Buried:  - Riverside Cem., Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Viriginia

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General Notes: Husband - Jasper Newton Grinstead

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CENSUS:

In 1860 Jasper N. (27, Va) is a cabinetmaker living in Smyth Co., Virginia in the household of his older brother Samuel K. Grinstead, who is married and has 5 children. Also living there is Lydia J. Grinstead (24, Va), who is their younger sister.

<pre>1870 Smyth Co., Virginia, St. Clair Township, p.o. Marion; Sept 3; pg 18
124/122
Joseph N. Rinstead 37 MW Va $75/-- Cabinet Maker
Sarah A. " 23 FW Va Keeping house </pre>

<pre>1880 Smyth Co., Virginia, St. Clair District, ED 85; June 10; pg 27
236/236
Jasper Grinstead 48 Va Va Va Laborer
Sarah A. " wife 27 Va Va NC Keeping House
Charles " son 5 Va Va Va </pre>

S. D. Meek (45, merchant) is living at 235/235 with his wife and 4 children. (Jasper's child is named Charles Meek Grinstead.)

WGFA:

THE WILLIAM GRINSTEAD FAMILY IN AMERICA (Gorrell Shumaker and John L. N. Grinstead, 1974):

Supplement, published October 1974, pg S-23: "Jasper Newton Grinstead (3/26/1832 - 7/20/1914) married 8/16/1866 Sarah Ann Eads 6/1845 - 5/25/1898. He was a farmer; later a cabinet maker. They were Baptists. He died at Marion in Smythe Co., VA. They were buried at Riverside, VA. Child: Charles Meek Grinstead."

CIVIL WAR:

"The Roster of Confederate Soldiers 1861--1865":

Jasper N. Grimstead VA Inf. 23rd Bn. Co. A

His older brother Samuel K. Grinstead was also in the 23rd Infantry.

In 'Smyth County Families and Histories' (Jim Presgraves, editor, 1974) on page 11:

23rd Va Infantry Batallion, Echol's Brigade, Breckinridge's Division,
Company A, enlisted July 1861

Grinstead, J. N. wounded and captured at Winchester; held at Point Lookout

VIRGINIA DEATH CERTICATE 20-033:

Mr. Jasper N. Grinstead, married, miller & carpenter, died July 20, 1914 in Smyth Co., Virginia in St. Clairs District at age 82 yrs 3 mos 24 days.
Born: Mar 26, 1832 in Washington Co.
Father: Henry Edwards Grinsted, born Albamare Co., Va
Mother: Katie Donevon, born Roan Co., N. C.
Informant: Chas M. Grinsted, Chilhowie, Va
Burial: Riverside Cemetery

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General Notes: Wife - Sarah Ann Eads

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CENSUS:

In 1860 Sarah Ann Eades (13) is living in Smyth Co., Virginia with her parents and 5 siblings. The post office is 7 Mile Ford. Her future husband Jasper N. Grinstead (27) is living with his older brother in the same part of the county. His post office is also 7 Mile Ford.

1 Maridell Fisher Fryar, http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com db: williamgrinstead.

2 "Familysearch.org," "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6ZVH-MTGJ), Jasper N Grinstead in entry for Charles C Grinstead, 1875; image 726/731.

3 "Find-a-Grave," Memorial # 76010928.