Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw

Immigrants to the Northeastern U.S. with Descendants in 
Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Texas

Ann (Grunshaw) Atkinson, Oldest Child of Amos and Mary Grimshaw

 

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The name "Grunshaw" is almost certainly derived from the original Grimshaw surname - sometimes apparently by choice of Grimshaws seeking an alternate name if they were living in an area (like Manchester and its surroundings) where Grimshaw was a very common name, and sometimes by errors in documents such as passenger lists. 

Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw wee married in 1820 and immigrated from Lancashire to the U.S., apparently arriving in Rhode Island in about 1826. It appears that they had at least four children - Ann, Elizabeth, George and James. The first three were born in England, and James was born in Connecticut after the family arrived in the U.S. Amos Grimshaw died in Massachusetts in about 1830, and Mary apparently remarried, to William Hargreaves, in 1831. 

Three members of this family who migrated to Ironton, Wisconsin - Ann, Elizabeth, and Henry - and their descendants. Henry Grimshaw apparently was the son of George Grimshaw, the third child of Amos and Mary. Daughter Ann married John Atkinson; this family moved on to Greenwood, Nebraska after living in Ironton. Elizabeth married James Markham in Massachusetts, who disappeared, and then moved to Ironton (perhaps to join Ann and John Atkinson), where she met and married John Jessop. This family remained in Ironton for the remainder of their lives, as did Henry Grunshaw.

George Grimshaw, a descendant of the "Texas" line of Grimshaws (see companion webpage), has developed an intriguing hypothesis (generally accepted in this webpage) that his line is connected to the Grunshaw line. Based on George's analysis, the youngest son of Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw/Grimshaw. James, was more than likely the James that migrated to Texas and became the progenitor of the "Texas" line.

Contents

Webpage Credits

Descendant Charts of Henry, Ann and Amos Grunshaw from Bob Warren

Was James Grimshaw Descended from Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grimshaw/Grunshaw?

Consolidated Descendant Chart After George Grimshaw Analysis

Photos of Henry Grunshaw Descendants and Their Families

Photos of Family Farms in Wisconsin

Grimshaw Families in Southwest Wisconsin

How Did Grimshaw Get Modified to "Grunshaw"?

Details of Amos and Mary Grunshaw's Wisconsin Descendants

Graves of Grunshaw Family Members Around Ironton, Wisconsin

References

 

Webpage Credits

Thanks go to Bob Warren for providing the information included on this webpage. Bob wishes to acknowledge his "cousins" who, with Bob,  have shared information equally as a group - Chris Bryant, Shannon Zuzek, Jeannette Smith and Trudy Spanier. Thanks also to George Grimshaw for sharing his creative insights into the origins of his "Texas" line of Grimshaws.

 

Descendant Charts of Henry, Ann and Amos Grunshaw from Bob Warren

Bob Warren sent e-mails in July 2005 that provide a good deal of additional Grunshaw information, including summary descendant charts for Henry, Ann and Amos Grunshaw. These e-mails are shown below.

July 21, 2005

Mr. Grimshaw;

I was wondering if you have come across the Grunshaw name in your research. My line is Grunshaw from Lancashire area. My relatives settled in Wisconsin after first being in Rhode Island. My Great Grandfather Henry Grunshaw’s obit said he was born 1845 in Pawtucket R.I. the son of Amos Grunshaw and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw. Buried in the same cemetery in Ironton, Wisconsin is Ann (Grunshaw) Atkinson born 1812 also from Lancashire and Elizabeth (Grunshaw), (Markham) Jessop born 1821 in Blackburn, England. I have never been able to find Amos & Mary Grunshaw, nor the relationship of the two girls to My GGreat grandfather Henry. There are so very very few Grunshaw’s in the US, and to have three here in a village of 800 and not be related would be odd. It has been suggested to me several times that indeed, they may have been GRIMSHAW, but I have not found a clue to suggest that. This is why I write to you.

Thank you for taking the time to receive this note. I will be very happy to listen to any suggestion you may have.

 

July 27, 2005

Thomas;

I assume you would prefer e-mailed copies of my Grunshaw data, however hard copies are no problem either. I have three lines of Grunshaw’s that are possibly connected by a surname and location of settlement in America, but I can’t find the thread that makes them the same family of Grunshaw’s. I will send three descendant outlines, two very short, the third, my family line, a little longer.

Then I shall include a family report on each, which will indicate the possibility of connection.

How does that sound?

I have not received the Grimshaw data yet.

 

July 27, 2005

Henry Grunshaw is my Great Grandfather

Descendants of Henry Grunshaw

1 Henry Grunshaw 1845 - 1928 +Mary Greenhalgh 1852 - 1941

.... 2 Francis Mae Grunshaw 1875 - 1971

....... +Hubert Wesley Bingham 1873 - 1949

.......... 3 Hazel Helen Bingham 1907 - 1986

............. +Kenneth Warren 1902 - 1980

................ 4 Robert Kenneth Warren Private -

................... +none Private -

................ 4 Mary Agnes Warren Private -

................... +LaVerne Nelson Private -

...................... 5 Thomas Nelson Private -

......................... +Sandra Lancaster Private -

............................ 6 Renee Lancaster Private -

............................ 6 Reed Nelson Private -

............................ 6 Samuel Nelson Private -

...................... 5 Stephen E. Nelson Private -

......................... +Nancy M. Mortensen Private -

............................ 6 Nicole Marie Nelson Private -

...................... 5 Susan K. Nelson Private -

......................... +Ross Odland Private -

............................ 6 Eric Paul Odland Private -

.......... 3 Agnes Ethel Bingham Private -

............. +Hartsel Harold Mortimer 1908 - 1987

................ 4 Harold Mortimer Private -

................... +Elaine Hurda Private -

...................... 5 Laurie Mortimer Private -

......................... +DuWayne Wood Private -

............................ 6 Lindsay Wood Private -

...................... 5 Lisa Mortimer Private -

......................... +Shawn McCarthy Private -

............................ 6 Lauren McCarthy Private -

............................ 6 Shawna McCarthy Private -

............................ 6 MaKenna McCarthy Private -

................ 4 Janet Mortimer Private -

................... +Richard Peper Private -

...................... 5 [1] Todd Peper Private -

......................... +Mary Reardon Private -

...................... *2nd Wife of [1] Todd Peper:

......................... +Mollie Jo Biser Private -

............................ 6 Ethan Peper Private -

...................... 5 Debra Peper Private -

......................... +Mark Meister Private -

............................ 6 Cody Meister Private -

............................ 6 Tyler Meister Private -

.... 2 Grace Greenhalgh Grunshaw 1878 - 1882

.... 2 Robert Henry Grunshaw 1882 - 1914

....... +Laura M. Williams - Unknown

 

July 27, 2005

In this line Ann Grunshaw's daughter married a Charles Sands, whose son George Sands married my great grandfather Henry Grunshaw wife's (Mary Greenhalgh) sister Ellen Greenhalgh.

Ellen is buried in plot next to my Great Grand parents Henry and Mary Grunshaw. Atkinson familys' still lives in the Ironton, WI area. Ann and John Atkinson moved on to Nebraska after several children were born here.

Descendants of Ann Grunshaw

1 Ann Grunshaw 1812 - Unknown +John Atkinson 1801 - 1892

.... 2 John Atkinson Jr. 1834 - 1921

....... +Emeline Marsh 1836 - 1919

.......... 3 [1] Charlotte Atkinson 1858 - Unknown

............. +Andrew P. Bailey - Unknown

.......... *2nd Husband of [1] Charlotte Atkinson:

............. +William Miller 1850 - Unknown

.......... 3 [2] Florence Atkinson 1863 - 1934

............. +John Hanson - Unknown

.......... *2nd Husband of [2] Florence Atkinson:

............. +Nicholas Keller - Unknown

.......... *3rd Husband of [2] Florence Atkinson:

............. +Louis Rensch - Unknown

.......... 3 Samuel L Atkinson 1867 - 1947

............. +Margaret unknown - Unknown

................ 4 Louis M Atkinson - Unknown

.......... 3 Daniel B Atkinson 1870 - 1952

.......... 3 Inez Atkinson 1871 - 1943

............. +Oscar Gates 1868 - Unknown

................ 4 Clifford Gates - Unknown

................... +Cora unknown Private -

...................... 5 Betty Jo Gates Private -

................ 4 [3] Leslie Gates - Unknown

................... +Rachel Marcy Private -

...................... 5 Zella Fern Gates Private -

................ *2nd Wife of [3] Leslie Gates:

................... +Ruth unknown Private -

...................... 5 Marion Gates Private -

...................... 5 Guy Gates Private -

................ 4 Frank Gates - Unknown

................... +Margaret Libby Private -

...................... 5 Alice Gates Private -

...................... 5 Richard Gates Private -

...................... 5 Frances Gates Private -

................ 4 Hazel E Gates - Unknown

................... +Munson Jones - Unknown

...................... 5 Ralph E Jones Private -

...................... 5 Stanley N Jones Private -

...................... 5 Glenn R Jones Private -

...................... 5 Donald R Jones Private -

...................... 5 Hazel E Jones Private -

................ 4 Robert K Gates, Sr 1912 - 1982

................... +Pearl Jeannette Mueller 1914 - 1983

...................... 5 Pearl Jeannette Gates Private -

......................... +Edward Frank Smith Private -

............................ 6 Kerry Ann Smith Private -

............................ 6 Katherine Lynne Smith Private -

............................ 6 Edward Kenneth Smith Private -

............................ 6 Kristina Jeanne Smith Private -

...................... 5 Janice Ann Gates Private -

...................... 5 Robert Kenneth Gates Private -

.......... 3 Albert Atkinson 1876 - Unknown

.......... 3 Byron Atkinson 1878 - 1922

.... 2 Elizabeth Ann Atkinson 1836 - 1872

....... +Charles H. Sands 1830 - 1890

.......... 3 Jane Sands 1856 - 1945

............. +Joseph Hughes - Unknown

................ 4 Arthur Hughes - Unknown

................ 4 Agnes Hughes - Unknown

.......... 3 George G. Sands 1858 - Unknown

............. +Ellen M Greenhalgh 1861 - 1901

................ 4 Iva Sands - Unknown

.......... 3 Orrin L. Sands 1860 - Unknown

.......... 3 Flora Sands 1860 - 1862

.......... 3 Anna Nelson Sands 1862 - 1935

............. +Harry Parker Apker 1861 - 1933

................ 4 [4] Vern Apker 1886 - Unknown

................... +Helen Rapp - Unknown

................ *2nd Wife of [4] Vern Apker:

................... +Elsie Rapp - Unknown

................ 4 Gladys Apker 1894 - Unknown

................... +Claude W. Sanders - Unknown

................ 4 Merill Apker 1897 - 1970

................... +Claudine St Louis - Unknown

...................... 5 David Apker Private -

.......... 3 Charles J Sands 1865 - Unknown

............. +Mary unknown - Unknown

................ 4 Earl Sands - Unknown

................ 4 Genevieve Sands - Unknown

................... +Adolph Spies - Unknown

.......... 3 William A. Sands 1867 - Unknown

............. +Jennie Peterson 1876 - Unknown

................ 4 Myrtle Sands Private -

................... +Ed Baker - Unknown

................ 4 Mingnon Sands Private -

................... +William Jones - Unknown

.......... 3 [5] Arvin C. Sands 1870 - 1942

............. +Carrie Peterson 1874 - 1922

................ 4 Hazel Greta Sands - Unknown

................... +Peter Sullivan - Unknown

.......... *2nd Wife of [5] Arvin C. Sands:

............. +Annie Bryden - Unknown

.... 2 Nelson Atkinson 1841 - 1869

....... +Lydia Ann Dyson 1847 - 1886

.......... 3 Elcina Atkinson 1865 - 1947

............. +Chancy T Broas 1853 - 1940

................ 4 Nello Broas 1891 - Unknown

................... +Lydia Grafke Private -

...................... 5 Merlin Broas Private -

...................... 5 Marian Broas Private -

...................... 5 Ruth Broas Private -

...................... 5 Edna Broas Private -

...................... 5 Phyllis Broas Private -

......................... +Bradley Private -

...................... 5 Eva Broas Private -

......................... +Trester Private -

...................... 5 Alson Broas 1933 - 1977

................ 4 Lilas Broas 1891 - 1976

................... +Walter Burmester - Unknown

...................... 5 Helen Burmester 1926 - 1993

......................... +Lawrence Wiese Private -

...................... 5 Irene Burmester Private -

......................... +Clark Miller Private -

.......... 3 Matilda Atkinson 1867 - 1881

.......... 3 Nelson Atkinson 1869 - 1958

............. +Minnie Alice Wright 1871 - 1956

................ 4 Elsie May Atkinson 1895 - 1990

................... +Herman Burmester 1881 - 1964

...................... 5 Thelma N Burmester Private -

......................... +Marvin Hartje Private -

................ 4 Lydia Bernice Atkinson 1897 - 1983

................... +George Ephrium Blakeslee 1895 - 1942

...................... 5 Donald E Blakeslee 1915 - 1982

...................... 5 Arnold Bliss Blakeslee Private -

......................... +Muriel Mortimer Private -

............................ 6 David Roger Blakeslee Private -

............................ 6 Mark Terry Blakeslee Private -

............................ 6 Bruce Lee Blakeslee Private -

...................... 5 Floyd George Blakeslee 1920 - 1934

...................... 5 Robert J Blakeslee Private -

......................... +Avis LaRue Private -

............................ 6 Douglas James Blakeslee Private -

............................ 6 Steven R Blakeslee Private -

............................ 6 Richard T Blakeslee Private -

............................ 6 Kathleen A Blakeslee Private -

...................... 5 Lorraine L Blakeslee Private -

......................... +Clarence Grover Private -

............................ 6 Dennis Ray Grover Private -

...................... 5 Loraine Blakeslee Private -

................ 4 Earl Atkinson 1899 - 1899

................ 4 [6] Glen Washington Atkinson 1901 - 1979

................... +Evelyn Sefkar 1907 - 1982

...................... 5 Joyce Dinnen Atkinson Private -

...................... 5 James A Atkinson 1944 - 1960

................ *2nd Wife of [6] Glen Washington Atkinson:

................... +Ruth A Schumacher Beckwitt 1920 - Unknown

................ 4 Ada Atkinson 1903 - 1986

................... +William Thoenes 1897 - 1974

...................... 5 Ilis V Thoenes Private -

......................... +Robert Donovon Private -

...................... 5 Audrey B Thoenes Private -

......................... +Dick Lamers Private -

...................... 5 Betty Lou Thoenes Private -

......................... +John Hale Private -

...................... 5 Barbara J Thoenes Private -

......................... +Clarence Pluim Private -

................ 4 Nelson W. Atkinson III 1907 - 1988

................ 4 Harold Atkinson 1909 - 1974

................... +Hilda Bulin Private -

...................... 5 Harold D Atkinson 1935 - 1937

...................... 5 Denise Darlene Atkinson 1943 - 1952

.... 2 Samuel Atkinson 1846 - Unknown

....... +Mary A. Bellinger - Unknown

.... 2 Byde Atkinson 1851 - 1931

....... +Lella A Jones 1856 - 1932

.......... 3 Belle Atkinson 1878 - Unknown

.......... 3 Charley Atkinson - Unknown

.......... 3 Minnie Atkinson - Unknown

.... 2 Eunice Atkinson 1852 - 1946

....... +James T. Barnum 1842 - Unknown

.......... 3 Jason Barnum 1873 - Unknown

.......... 3 Byron Barnum 1875 - 1967

............. +Hatte unknown - Unknown

................ 4 Eunice Barnum Private -

.......... 3 John Charles Barnum 1879 - 1967

.......... 3 Alice Barnum 1881 - 1980

.......... 3 Anna Ruth Barnum 1883 - 1966

............. +Charles Eatinger II 1879 - Unknown

................ 4 Mabel Alice Eatinger 1906 - 1992

................... +Marvin James Hester 1901 - 1993

...................... 5 [7] Marvin Dale Hester Private -

......................... +Elizabeth Richardson Private -

...................... *2nd Wife of [7] Marvin Dale Hester:

......................... +Sally Jo Sprague Private -

...................... 5 Elizabeth Ann Hester Private -

......................... +Howard Hunter Private -

...................... 5 Eunice Darlene Hester Private -

......................... +John Richard Schefcik Private -

...................... 5 Connie Louise Hester Private -

......................... +Dunae Wilkerson Oosting Private -

...................... 5 [8] Shirley Sharon Hester Private -

......................... +Roger Elwood Ouellette Private -

...................... *2nd Husband of [8] Shirley Sharon Hester:

......................... +Paul Udd Private -

................ 4 Ralph John Eatinger 1907 - 1984

................... +Norma Tate Private -

...................... 5 Alice Eatinger Private -

...................... 5 Ramon John Eatinger Private -

...................... 5 Byron Freemont Eatinger Private -

...................... 5 Ralph Harold Eatinger Private -

................ 4 Laura May Eatinger Private -

................... +Henry W. Mulder Private -

...................... 5 Charles Henry Mulder Private -

...................... 5 Donald Ray Mulder Private -

...................... 5 Mary Hindmarsh Mulder Private -

...................... 5 Robert Allen Mulder Private -

...................... 5 Elealane Mulder Seifker Private -

...................... 5 Lyle Danell Mulder Private -

................ 4 Eunice Janet Eatinger 1912 - 1978

................... +Gilbert Frederick Graff Private -

...................... 5 Charles August Graff Private -

...................... 5 Bradford Graff Private -

................ 4 Charles Henry Eatinger III Private -

................... +Helen Thompson Private -

...................... 5 Thomas Charles Eatinger Private -

...................... 5 Katy Ssue Eatinger Private -

................ 4 [9] Anna Pearl Eatinger Private -

................... +Leonard Annen Private -

................ *2nd Husband of [9] Anna Pearl Eatinger:

................... +Paul L. McCawley Private -

.......... 3 Sarah Pearl Barnum 1883 - 1969

............. +Jos S. Long - Unknown

................ 4 Eunice J. Long Private -

................ 4 Robert E. Long Private -

................ 4 Betty R. Long Private -

.......... 3 Harley J. Barnum 1886 - 1917

.......... 3 Sarah Barnum 1888 - 1985

.......... 3 Robert Barnum 1890 - Unknown

.......... 3 Burt Barnum 1894 - 1895

 

July 27, 2005

In this line an adopted child, Ella Atkinsion, would seem to be connected with the Ann Grunshaw line of Atkinson's. Elizabeth and her 2nd husband John Jessop share cemetery plot with some Markham's from first marraige. Plot is located 30 yards from Henry Grunshaw's plot. There is a thin thread connecting the 3 lines, but I can't verify it yet.

Descendants of Amos Grunshaw

1 Amos Grunshaw 1795 - Unknown 

.... 2 [1] Elizabeth Grunshaw 1821 - 1894

....... +[2] James Markham - 1857

.......... 3 [3] Mary Markham - Unknown

.......... 3 [4] Sarah Markham - Unknown

............. +[5] R.R. Gatley - Unknown

.......... 3 [6] John Grunshaw Markham 1846 - Unknown

............. +[7] Elizabeth Ruth All 1849 - Unknown

................ 4 [8] William A Markham 1869 - 1870

................ 4 [9] Meredith F. Markham 1870 - 1871

................ 4 [10] Alvie Putnam Markham 1875 - 1971

................... +[11] Elsie Mae Bunker - Unknown

.......... 3 [12] William J Markham 1849 - 1917

............. +[13] Leah S Cooke 1850 - 1919

.... *2nd Husband of [1] Elizabeth Grunshaw:

....... +[14] John Jessop Jr 1821 - 1901

.......... 3 [15] Mary M.Jessop 1851 - 1916

............. +[16] George W. Hunt 1859 - 1930

................ 4 [17] George Hunt Jr. - Unknown

................ 4 [18] Charles Hunt - 1903

.......... 3 [19] John Jessop Cluderay 1865 - Unknown

............. +[20] Nellie unknown - Unknown

................ 4 [21] Raymond Cluderay 1898 - 1900

................ 4 [22] Iva May Cluderay 1889 - 1890

................ 4 [23] George W. Cluderay 1882 - 1882

.......... 3 [24] Ella Atkinson - Unknown

. +Mary Greenwood 1799 - Unknown

.... 2 [1] Elizabeth Grunshaw 1821 - 1894

....... +[2] James Markham - 1857

.......... 3 [3] Mary Markham - Unknown

.......... 3 [4] Sarah Markham - Unknown

............. +[5] R.R. Gatley - Unknown

.......... 3 [6] John Grunshaw Markham 1846 - Unknown

............. +[7] Elizabeth Ruth All 1849 - Unknown

................ 4 [8] William A Markham 1869 - 1870

................ 4 [9] Meredith F. Markham 1870 - 1871

................ 4 [10] Alvie Putnam Markham 1875 - 1971

................... +[11] Elsie Mae Bunker - Unknown

.......... 3 [12] William J Markham 1849 - 1917

............. +[13] Leah S Cooke 1850 - 1919

.... *2nd Husband of [1] Elizabeth Grunshaw:

....... +[14] John Jessop Jr 1821 - 1901

.......... 3 [15] Mary M.Jessop 1851 - 1916

............. +[16] George W. Hunt 1859 - 1930

................ 4 [17] George Hunt Jr. - Unknown

................ 4 [18] Charles Hunt - 1903

.......... 3 [19] John Jessop Cluderay 1865 - Unknown

............. +[20] Nellie unknown - Unknown

................ 4 [21] Raymond Cluderay 1898 - 1900

................ 4 [22] Iva May Cluderay 1889 - 1890

................ 4 [23] George W. Cluderay 1882 - 1882

.......... 3 [24] Ella Atkinson - Unknown

 

Was James Grimshaw Descended from Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grimshaw/Grunshaw?

George Grimshaw prepared the following piece (apparently in 2007) hypothesizing that James Grimshaw, progenitor of the "Texas" Line of Grimshaws, was descended from Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw.

A Possible Link of Our James Grimshaw to an Amos and Mary Grimshaw

Thad Grimshaw found the following message on GENFORUM.

“Mary Greenwood married Amos Grunshaw in the Lancashire area about 1820.We think they had two daughters Ann and Elizabeth. Ann's obit says that Amos and Mary came to America and settled in Rhode Island. Ann Married John Atkinson in 1831 at Taunton, Massachusetts. John was also from Lancashire. John and Ann later came to Wisconsin where they settled and died. I have a Great Grand Father Henry Grunshaw born 1845 in Pawtucket, Bristol, Rhode Island. I don't know where or how he fits with Amos and Mary. He is buried just a few lots away from Ann (Grunshaw) Atkinson. Nothing is known about the Grunshaw's or Greenwoods.”

Interestingly, it is possible that the Amos and Mary mentioned here could be our ancestor James Grimshaw’s parents.

1) “Greenwood” is the middle name James and Lydia Grimshaw gave their only son Frank. This is currently the only known possible family connection for this name.

2) “Mary” is the name listed as James’ mother on his Record of Marriage to Lydia.

3) Mary is the name that James and his second wife Sarah gave there oldest daughter.

4) “Amos” is the name that James and his second wife Sarah gave there oldest son.

5) “Annie Elizabeth” is the name James and Sarah gave their second daughter.

6) The date and place that Amos Grunshaw and Mary Greenwood were married fits well with what little we know of James’ parents.

7) 1870, 1880, and 1900 Census information shows James parents as being born in England.

What doesn’t seem to fit from the GENFORUM message above.

1) The name “Grunshaw.” Although, this could be explained as a misspelling, a variation in spelling, or the name could have been changed to “Grimshaw.”

2) The only record we have that mentions the name of James’ parents is his Record of Marriage to Lydia. There the name William is listed as his father’s name. It is possible that William could have been Mary’s second husband, and therefore James’ step dad.

3) There was no mention of James parents or whether he had any siblings other than possibly a brother named George in the family history passed down through James’ son Amos or through any of Amos’ children. According to George Olan Grimshaw, his father, Amos, told him he was named after his Uncle George who was named after his Uncle George.

4) We have no family history or record of our ancestor James being in Rhode Island, although we have records that he lived and worked in New Bedford, Massachusetts which is about 30 miles away from Providence, Rhode Island. So it is possible he could have lived there growing up.

These items are addressed below:

1) The name “Grunshaw.” This could be a misspelling, a variation in spelling, or the name could have been changed to “Grimshaw.” This item is self explanatory, and can also be explained along with item 2 below.

2) The only record we have that mentions the name of James’ parents is his Record of Marriage to Lydia. There the name William is listed as his father’s name.

This item can be explained as follows:

Thad Grimshaw found the following information at genealogy.com , that was verified by George H. Grimshaw.

A Mary Grimshaw married a William Hargraves in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 4, 1831. And in 1833, James Hargraves Grimshaw son of Amos & Mary Grimshaw was baptized in 1833 in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Family history indicates and census and military records support that James was born on July 4, 1829. While according to family history, James came to America from England as a young man and settled in Massachusetts, James’ Record of Marriage lists Norwich, Connecticut as his birthplace. James’ son, Frank’s death certificate lists James birthplace as Windsor Connecticut. The 1870 Falls County Census, the 1880 Bell County Census, and the 1900 Falls County Census lists Connecticut as James birthplace and his parent’s birthplace as England.

It is possible that Amos and Mary could have moved from Rhode Island to Connecticut where James was born and then to Massachusetts, where Amos died when James was an infant. Mary then married William Hargraves, in Massachusetts in 1831 and a couple of years later in 1833 James was baptized as a toddler. He would have known William as his father, perhaps explaining why he listed William as his father’s name on his Record of Marriage to Lydia.

3) There was no mention of James parents or whether he had any siblings, other than possibly a brother named George in the family history passed down through James’ son Amos or through any of Amos’ children. According to George Olan Grimshaw, his father, Amos, told him he was named after his Uncle George who was named after his Uncle George.

The issue of James’ parents was previously mentioned in item 2.

The issue of whether James had any siblings only means that none were mentioned, not that there weren’t any, as strange as that may seem. It may be that James had a falling out with his family and didn’t want anything to do with them. Also, as Thad Grimshaw has indicated, there may have been break in communications with James' siblings when he joined the confederate army. Who knows? It is certainly possible that he had siblings. As mentioned at the beginning Amos and Mary had two daughters Ann and Elizabeth. They also may have had a grandson named Henry, indicating that they had a son.

The 1850 Providence Rhode Island Census lists Mary Hargraves, age 59, born in England; along with George Grimshaw, age 34, born in England; James E. Grimshaw, age 21, born in Connecticut; William Barnfore(?), 23, born in England; and Henry Grimshaw, age 6, born in Massachusetts; as residents of Providence Rhode Island. They are listed along with five other families as living in the same dwelling (#226). George, James, and William are all listed as machinists. This information fits very well with what we know and have heard about our ancestor, James Grimshaw.

If Mary Hargraves is the same Mary Grimshaw who married William Hargaves in Lowell, Massachusetts, the 1850 Providence Rhode Island Census information indicates that William may have died before or after the family moved to Providence. On the Census above, dated 8/24/1850, James' age is listed as 21. This indicates that his 21st birthday was sometime before this date. This is consistent with our ancestor James' birth date of July 4, 1829, as recorded in James and Lydia's Family Bible and passed down through James' son, Amos and his son, George Olan Grimshaw. On the Census above, "Conn." This is consistent with information previously mentioned.

The George Grimshaw that appears on the Census above fits with the family history that James’ son George Monroe Grimshaw, was named after his Uncle George. Thad also found a record of a George Grimshaw who worked at the New England Screw Company, Providence, RI as a machinist in 1860. Thad also found a record of a Charles Grimshaw son of George and Ann Grimshaw was born on 04-25-1844 in Providence.

On the Census above, James' occupation is listed as machinist. His occupation is also listed as machinist on he and Lydia’s Record of Marriage dated 10/7/1851. This is also consistent with other Census Records as well as information passed down through our ancestor James, his son Amos, and his son George Olan Grimshaw. The James listed on the Census above has the middle initial "E." There was never any mention of our ancestor, James having a middle name or initial, nor do any other records we have show a middle name or initial.

Also of interest, is Henry Grimshaw listed as 6 years old on the above Census. He could very well be the Henry Grunshaw born in 1845 in Pawtucket, Bristol, Rhode Island and later moved to Wisconsin. The age is consistent. He also could be the son of the George Grimshaw listed on the Census. Perhaps he is the Charles Grimshaw mentioned above or his younger brother. Or, he could be the son of another brother, who is unknown at this time.

4) We have no family history or record of our ancestor James being in Rhode Island, although we have records that he lived and worked in New Bedford, Massachusetts which is about 30 miles away from Providence, Rhode Island. So it is possible he could have worked there as a young man.

This item is self explanatory and can be supported by information previously presented.

Back to Mary Hargraves. A Mary Hargraves age 68 and born in England is also listed in the August 1860 Providence RI Census living in the household of a young couple with the last name "Tillinghast".

A Mary Hargraves age 68, widow, is listed in a Rhode Island Death Record. She died on August 24, 1860. A Thomas Greenwood is listed as next of kin. There is a possibility of our ancestor James being linked to Providence RI, as George Noel Grimshaw found out that Lydia Grimshaw, James’ first wife’s youngest child with her first husband George Allen was born in Providence. James may have met Lydia in Providence before moving to New Bedford. If we can find the fate of George Allen, we could determine the length of time between his fate and James and Lydia being married. Donna Slicer, a descendant of James and Lydia Grimshaw does not know what happened to him.

 

We have a lot of coincidental information that would suggest that Amos and Mary Grimshaw (or Grunshaw) could be the parents of our ancestor James. The question is, is it enough information that we should we call it a match? In addition, Tom Grimshaw has posted information titled “Grunshaw Family Lines in America” on the “Grimshaw Origins and History” which he received from Bob Warren. He has a an Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw from England with possibly two daughters named Ann and Elizabeth who immigrated to the U.S from England about 1827. They lived in Rhode Island as well as Taunton, Massachustts.

Elizabeth and her husband John Markham were married in Falls River, Masachusetts. Ann and her husband John Atkinson and later Ann and her children all eventually settled in Ironton, Wisconsin, as did Bob’s ancestor Henry Grumshaw, who was born on Apr 25, 1845 in Pawtucket, Bristol, Rhode Island. Considering all of the previous information and that Grunshaw and Grimshaw could be a spelling variation on the same name, and that our James Grimshaw and his first wife, Lydia named gave their son Frank the middle name “Greenwood,” and that he and his second wife Sarah, named four of their five their children, Mary, Amos, Annie Elizabeth, and George, we have a possibility of a match. The information on our family has also been posted as “The Texas Line of Grimshaw’s” by Tom Grimshaw on the “Grimshaw Origins and History” website. If all of the information above referred to the same family here is how the story might go: Amos Grunshaw was born about 1795 in Lancashire, England. He married Mary Greenwood in 1820. She is thought to be born about 1799 in England.1, 2 On May 1, 1821, Mary gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth.1 In 1827 Amos, Mary and Elizabeth, and possibly Ann Grunshaw, born in July 1812, in Lancashire, England, and George Grunshaw born in England in1816 immigrated to the U.S.1, 2

Ann and George’s relation, if any, to Amos and Mary is unknown at this time.1, 2 If Amos was considerably older than Mary, they could be his children from a previous marriage. If not, they could his younger sister and brother, or his niece and nephew. However if Mary Greenwood Grunshaw is the Mary Hargraves listed in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Census in Providence Rhode Island, at age 59 and 68 respectively, she would have been born about 1791-1792. 1, 2, 3 If both she and Amos were born about the same time, they would have been about 20 years old when Ann Grunshaw was born and therefore old enough to be her parents, which seems probable.1, 2 This would have also made them old enough to be George’s parents as well.1, 2

While it is unsure which port on the northeast coast of the U.S. they arrived at, it is thought that they may have initially settled in Rhode Island, as they were known to live there.1 If James Grimshaw is indeed their son, they would have soon relocated to Norwich, Connecticut, where on July 4, 1829, James was born.2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Amos and Mary may have then relocated their family to Taunton, Massachusetts, where Amos died about 1830 (although he may have died before the family moved to Tauton.)11 Mary then met William Hargraves and they were married in Taunton on June 4, 1831.12 Ann Grunshaw met John Atkinson (they may have known each other in England and immigrated to the U.S. at the same time) and they were married in Taunton on September 11, 1831.1 The Hargraves and the Atkinsons may have then relocated to Lowell, Massachusetts, as in 1833, James Hargraves Grimshaw, son of Amos and Mary Grimshaw was baptized at St. Annes, Episcopal church in Lowell, Massachusetts.13 Also On November 29, 1834, John and Ann (Grunshaw) Atkinson’s first child, John Atkinson Jr. was born in Massachusetts.1 The Atkinson’s and the Hargraves may have then relocated to Rhode Island, as John and Ann’s second child, Elizabeth Ann Atkinson, was born on Jun 10, 1836 in Rhode Island as was their third child, Nelson, who was born on June 20, 1841 and their fourth child, Samuel Atkinson, who was born in 1846.1 Some time after this ,John and Ann Atkinson relocated their family to Ironton, Wisconsin.1 Also during this time, Elizabeth Grunshaw met James Markham and they were married on Feb 17, 1838 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts. They had two girls Mary and Sarah and two boys - John, who was born in Rhode Island in 1846, indicating that they lived close by the Hargraves and the Atkinson’s at that time, and William born on March 26, 1849.1 They may have then moved back to Fall River as James left there on a trip to Chicago, and was never heard from again. He is believed to have died in 1857. Elizabeth stayed on in Fall River saving up her money. She then relocated to Wisconsin in 1862 and settled in the Ironton area where John and Ann (Gruneshaw) Atkinson lived.1 During this time George may have also married and had a son named Henry Grunshaw, who was born on Apr 25, 1845 in Pawtucket , Bristol, Rhode Island.1, 2 Prior to 1850, William Hargraves had died or he and Mary were divorced as he does not appear with Mary, George, James or Henry on the 1850 Census in Providence, Rhode Island, recorded on August 21, 1850. 2, 11. A lot of good information supporting Amosand Mary (Green wood) Grunshaw, William and Mary Grunshaw Hargraves, and George, James and Henry Grunshaw all belonging to the same family can be found here. As mentioned earlier, Mary is listed as being 59 years old at the time, and born in England, indicating she was born about 1791, making her the right age and nationality to be Ann, Elizabeth, George, and James mother.2 Mary is the name listed on James and Lydia Grimshaw’s record of marriage.6 George is listed as being 34 years old and born in England. His occupation is listed a “machinist.” He fits into the picture as James Grimshaw, claimed to have a brother named George.4 James is listed as 21 years old and born in Connecticut. His occupation is listed a “machinist.” All of this information fits with what we know about our relative, James Grimshaw, except that the James listed on this census has the middle initial “E” after his name, which may or may not be an error. Henry is listed as being 6 years old and born in Massachusetts, which fits well with the information provided by Bob Warren and posted on the Grimshaw Origins and History web site.1

Mary Hargraves is also listed on the 1850 Census in Providence, Rhode Island, recorded in August, 1860. Her age is listed as 68 years and she was living in the household of a young couple with the last name "Tillinghast".3

A Mary Hargraves died in Rhode Island on August 24, 1860. She was 68 years old, placing her birth year about 1791 -1792. It shows that she was widowed and perhaps divorced and lists her kin as “Thomas Greenwood” and “- Bagnall.” This may indicate a match as well since Amos Grunshaw married Mary Greenwood in England. Thomas may have been Mary’s brother or perhaps even her husband. Also our relative James Grimshaw and his wife Lydia, named their first child Frank Greenwood Grimshaw, which seems to indicate a link with the Greenwood family.4

 

List of Sources Cited

1 Bob Warren, “Grunshaw Family Lines in America,” viewed on 31 January 2008 < http://www.grimshaworigin.org/Grunshaw.htm>. [Bob provides a information on Amos and Mary, theire daughter Elizabeth, as well as Ann and Henry Grunshaw. As he mentions he is not sure of how Ann, Elizabeth and Henry are related, but finds it strange that they would all three would live in the small town of Ironton, Wisconsin, at the same time without being related.]

2 United States, Census Bureau, 1850 United States Federal Census, Precincnt Providence, Rhode Island, 21 August 1850. [Lists Mary Hargraves, age 59, born in England; along with George Grimshaw, age 34, born in England; James E. Grimshaw, age 21, born in Connecticut; William Barnfore(?), 23, born in England; and Henry Grimshaw, age 6, born in Massachusetts; as residents of Providence Rhode Island. They are listed along with five other families as living in the same dwelling (#226). George, James, and William are all listed as machinists. This information fits very well with what we know and have heard about our ancestor, James Grimshaw. Also the spelling could be Grunshaw. It is difficult to determine the actual spelling from the census record.

3 United States, Census Bureau, 1860 United States Federal Census, Precincnt Providence, Rhode Island, August 1860. [Lists Mary Hargraves, age 68, born in England and living in the he home of Clark Tillinghast and his family.]

4 George Olan Grimshaw, Oral Family History [As told to him by his father Amos Grimshaw and as told by George to his children and grandchildren on various occasions throughout his lifetime (1909-1979).]

5 Doris Tilton, letter to George Noel Grimshaw, 1 October 1978. [Along with this letter, Doris sent a copy, in her own handwriting, of all the handwritten vital statistic data from the Bibles of both James’ and Lydia and Frank and Lillie Grimshaw. The original letter is in the possession of George Noel Grimshaw, California City, California.]

6 Massachusetts, State Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, No. 74463, Copy of Record of Marriage, 24 August 1977. [Marriage of James Grimshaw to Lydia R. Allen on 7 October 1851. Copy in possession of George Noel Grimshaw, California City, California]

7 Texas, Texas State Archives, Confederate Pension Application, 28 September 1899. [Submitted by James Grimshaw on 5 July 1899. Found by Boyd Grimshaw, Pleasanton, Texas in the late 1970’s. Copy in possession of George Noel Grimshaw, California City, California.]

8 United States, Census Bureau, 1870 United States Federal Census, Precinct No. 5, County of Falls, State of Texas, Post Office: Rockdam, 13 March 1871, viewed on 2 January 2005 < http://www.grimshaworigin.org/WebPages/1870Census.htm>. [James’ age shown as 41 years on this census. This information was found on the Grimshaw Origins and History Website. Copy of actual record in possession of George Howard Grimshaw, California City, California.]

9 United States, Census Bureau, 1880 United States Census. Justice Precinct No. 6, County of Bell, State of Texas, 5 June 1880, viewed on 1 January 2005. < http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tx/bell/census/1880/06-08.gif>. [James listed his age as 50 on this census. I first found and viewed this Census Record in the early 1970’s at the LDS library in Los Angeles, California. Copy in possession of George Howard Grimshaw, California City, California.]

10 United States, Census Bureau, 1900 United States Census, Marlin, County of Falls, State of Texas, 7 June 1900, viewed on 1 January 2005 <http://search.ancestry.com/cgibin/ sse.dll?indiv=1&db=1900usfedcen%2c&gsfn=James&gsln=Grimshaw&sx=&year=1 829&yearend=1903&gskw=&gsco=2%2cUnited+States&gspl=1%2cAll+States&prox=0 &rank=0&ti=0&ti.si=0&gss=angs&submit.x=57&submit.y=17&fh=10>. [Found on Ancestry.Com. Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Marlin, Falls, Texas; Roll: T623 1632; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16. Copy in possession of George Howard Grimshaw, California City, California.]

11 Rhode Island Vital Records, Rhode Island Deaths, 1630-1930, 24 August, 1860, viewed on 27 November 2005 <http://search.ancestry.com/cgibin/ sse.dll?rank=1&gsfn=Mary&gsln=Hargraves&gsby=1792&gsb2co=3251%2cEngland&gsb2pl= 1%2cAll+Counties&gsdy=1860&gsd2co=2%2cUSA&gsd2pl=42%2cRhode+ Island&sbo=0&sbor=&wp=4%3b_80000002%3b_80000003&prox=1&ti=0&ti.si=0&o_i id=21416&o_lid=21416&srchb=r&gss=angsc& pcat=34&recid=22731&recoff=1+2+25&db=rideath&indiv=1 >. [Death record for Mary Hargraves on August 24, 1860 at 68 years of age. Indicates she was widowed and possibly divorced. Her next of kin was Thomas Greenwood and someone named Bagnall. It is unsure how either of these individuals are related to Mary, however the appearance of Thomas Greenwood as next of kin could indicate that her maiden name was Greenwood.]

12 Massachusetts Town Marriage Records, Vital Records of Taunton, Mary Grunshaw to William Hargraves, 4 June 1831, viewed on 27 November, 2005 <>. [ “Full Text: HARGRAVES, William and Mrs. Mary Grunshaw [int. Grimshaw, omits Mrs.], both of T., June 4, 1831.”]

13 Thad J. Grimshaw, E-mail, Subject: Re: Interesting Census Info. on James Grimshaw, 11 January 2005. [In response to Source 13 above, Thad sent the following information: “1) I have a Mrs. Mary Grimshaw that married William Hargraves in Lowell, Mass on 06-04-1831. 2) James Hargraves Grimhaw son of Amos & Mary Grimshaw was baptized in 1833 in Lowell, Mass. 3) George Grimshaw worked in New England Screw Company, Providence, RI as an machinist in 1860. 4) Charles Grimshaw son of George and Ann Grimshaw was born on 04-25-1844 in Providence. 5) Henry Grimshaw died on 08-12-1892 (age 72) in Worchester, Mass. He was a tool fixer. His parents were Henry & Mary Ashworth Grimshaw. It does not list the place of birth. 6) Henry, Thomas, & Amos all lived in Lowell, Mass at the same time (1833-38). I did not find any birth or death records for the Grimshaw in Lowell. They were all members of the St. Anne Episcopal Church in Lowell.” Possible match for James Grimshaw and his parents. Copy in possession of George Howard Grimshaw, California City, California.]

 

Consolidated Descendant Chart After George Grimshaw Analysis

Based on George Grimshaw's hypothesis, and his analysis in the above document, a consolidated descendant chart has been prepared from Bob Warren's descendant charts and from the descendant charts of James Grimshaw, on the webpage for the "Texas" line of Grimshaws. The chart below is carried down to 4th generation (great-grandchildren) of Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grimshaw.

1 Amos Grunshaw (1795 – ca 1830) & Mary Greenwood (ca 1791 or 1977 – 24 Aug 1860?). Married 1820, Lancashire.

 

|--2 Ann Grunshaw (Jul 1812 - ?, Greenwood, NE) & John Atkinson (16 Jun 1801, Lancashire – 11 Jan 1892, Greenwood, NE). Married 11 Sep 1831, Taunton, MA

|--|--3 John Atkinson Jr. (1834 - 1921) & Emeline Marsh (1836 - 1919)

|--|--|--4 Charlotte Atkinson* (1858) & Andrew P. Bailey

|--|--|--4 Charlotte Atkinson* (1858) & William Miller (1850 )

|--|--|--4 Florence Atkinson* (1863 - 1934) & John Hanson

|--|--|--4 Florence Atkinson* (1863 - 1934) & Nicholas Keller

|--|--|--4 Florence Atkinson* (1863 - 1934) & Louis Rensch

|--|--|--4 Samuel L Atkinson (1867 - 1947) & Margaret unknown

|--|--|--4 Daniel B Atkinson (1870 - 1952)

|--|--|--4 Inez Atkinson (1871 - 1943) & Oscar Gates (1868)

|--|--|--4 Albert Atkinson (1876)

|--|--|--4 Byron Atkinson (1878 - 1922)

|--|--3 Elizabeth Ann Atkinson (1836 - 1872) & Charles H. Sands (1830 - 1890)

|--|--|--4 Jane Sands (1856 - 1945) & Joseph Hughes

|--|--|--4 George G. Sands (1858) & Ellen M Greenhalgh (1861 - 1901)

|--|--|--4 Orrin L. Sands (1860)

|--|--|--4 Flora Sands (1860 - 1862)

|--|--|--4 Anna Nelson Sands (1862 - 1935) & Harry Parker Apker (1861 - 1933)

|--|--|--4 Charles J Sands (1865) & Mary unknown

|--|--|--4 William A. Sands (1867) & Jennie Peterson (1876)

|--|--|--4 Arvin C. Sands (1870 - 1942) & Carrie Peterson (1874 - 1922)

|--|--|--4 Arvin C. Sands (1870 - 1942) & Annie Bryden

|--|--3 Nelson Atkinson (1841 - 1869) & Lydia Ann Dyson (1847 - 1886)

|--|--|--4 Elcina Atkinson (1865 - 1947) & Chancy T Broas (1853 - 1940)

|--|--|--4 Matilda Atkinson (1867 - 1881)

|--|--|--4 Nelson Atkinson (1869 - 1958) & Minnie Alice Wright (1871 - 1956)

|--|--3 Samuel Atkinson (1846) & Mary A. Bellinger

|--|--3 Byde Atkinson (1851 - 1931) & Lella A Jones (1856 - 1932)

|--|--|--4 Belle Atkinson (1878 -)

|--|--|--4 Charley Atkinson

|--|--|--4 Minnie Atkinson

|--|--3 Eunice Atkinson (1852 - 1946) & James T. Barnum (1842)

|--|--|--4 Jason Barnum (1873)

|--|--|--4 Byron Barnum (1875 - 1967) & Hatte unknown

|--|--|--4 John Charles Barnum (1879 - 1967)

|--|--|--4 Alice Barnum (1881 - 1980)

|--|--|--4 Anna Ruth Barnum (1883 - 1966) & Charles Eatinger II (1879)

|--|--|--4 Sarah Pearl Barnum (1883 - 1969) & Jos S. Long

|--|--|--4 Harley J. Barnum (1886 - 1917)

|--|--|--4 Sarah Barnum (1888 - 1985)

|--|--|--4 Robert Barnum (1890)

|--|--|--4 Burt Barnum (1894 - 1895)

 

|--2 Elizabeth Grunshaw* (1821 - 1894) & James Markham - 1857). Married 17 Feb 1838, Fall River, MA

|--|--3 Mary Markham

|--|--3 Sarah Markham & R.R. Gatley

|--|--3 John Grunshaw Markham (1846) & Elizabeth Ruth All (1849)

|--|--|--4 William A Markham (1869 - 1870)

|--|--|--4 Meredith F. Markham (1870 - 1871)

|--|--|--4 Alvie Putnam Markham (1875 - 1971) & Elsie Mae Bunker

|--|--3 William J Markham* (1849 - 1917) & Leah S Cooke (1850 - 1919)

|--|--3 William J Markham* (1849 - 1917) & John Jessop Jr (1821 - 1901)

|--|--3 Mary M.Jessop (1851 - 1916) & George W. Hunt (1859 - 1930)

|--|--|--4 George Hunt Jr.

|--|--|--4 Charles Hunt ( - 1903)

|--|--3 John Jessop Cluderay (1865) & Nellie unknown

|--|--|--4 Raymond Cluderay (1898 - 1900)

|--|--|--4 Iva May Cluderay (1889 - 1890)

|--|--|--4 George W. Cluderay (1882 - 1882)

|--|--3 Ella Atkinson) & Mary Greenwood (1799)

 

|--2 Elizabeth Grunshaw* (1821 - 1894) & John Jessop Jr (1821 - 1901)

|--|--3 Mary M.Jessop (1851 - 1916) & George W. Hunt (1859 - 1930)

|--|--|--4 George Hunt Jr.

|--|--|--4 Charles Hunt ( - 1903)

|--|--3 John Jessop Cluderay (1865) & Nellie unknown

|--|--|--4 Raymond Cluderay (1898 - 1900)

|--|--|--4 Iva May Cluderay (1889 - 1890)

|--|--|--4 George W. Cluderay (1882 - 1882)

|--|--3 Ella Atkinson

 

|--2 George Grimshaw (1826) & Ann

|--|--3 Charles Grimshaw (25 Apr 1844 - )

|--|--3 Henry Grimshaw/Grunshaw (24 Apr 1845, Pawtucket, RI – 12 Jun 1928, Ironton, WI) & Mary Greenhalgh (30 Jun 1852, PA – 27 Sep 1941, Ironton, WI). Married 13 Oct 1874, LaValle, WI [May not be the son of George Grimshaw]

|--|--|--4 Francis Mae Grunshaw (1875 - 1971) & Hubert Wesley Bingham (1873 - 1949)

|--|--|--4 Grace Greenhalgh Grunshaw (1878 - 1882)

|--|--|--4 Robert Henry Grunshaw (1882 - 1914) & Laura M. Williams

 

|--2 James (E or Hargreaves) Grimshaw* (4 Jul 1829 - 25 Sep 1903) & Lydia Bosworth Allen (16 Mar 1817 - 4 Dec 1889)

|--|--3 Frank Greenwood Grimshaw (7 Mar 1853 - 22 Mar 1918) & Lillie A. Pond (21 Apr 1857 - 2 Sep 1925)

|--|--|--4 Myra Harriet Grimshaw Clark (25 Sep 1881 - 12 Jan 1951) & George Alton Clark (11 Apr 1881 - 6 Aug 1925)

 

|--2 James (E or Hargreaves) Grimshaw* (4 Jul 1829 - 25 Sep 1903) & Sarah Julius Stahl (26 Oct 1845 - 24 Jun 1885) [TEXAS LINE]

|--|--3 Mary Catherine (Mollie) Grimshaw* (22 Oct 1867 - 15 Jan 1951) & John Eli Amason ( - 13 Mar 1916)

|--|--3 Mary Catherine (Mollie) Grimshaw* (22 Oct 1867 - 15 Jan 1951) & Sam Young ( - 12 Dec 1934)

|--|--3 Amos Grimshaw (12 Aug 1870 - 22 Mar 1943) & Zona Francis Jolly (7 Apr 1875 - 13 May 1963)

|--|--|--4 Sarah Arilla Grimshaw (23 Sep 1893 - 1 Aug 1986) & Henry W. Johnson (18 Feb 1890 - 2 Apr 1979)

|--|--|--4 Frankie Grimshaw (2 Feb 1896 - 2 Aug 1899)

|--|--|--4 Fitzhugh Lee Grimshaw (2 May 1898 - )

|--|--|--4 Allie V. Grimshaw (13 Dec 1899 - 7 Jul 1992) & William Tullie "Willie" Carruth (11 Sep 1896 - 8 Jul 1992)

|--|--|--4 Violet Elizabeth (Tot) Grimshaw (13 Oct 1901 - 21 Dec 1973) & Silas Gilmore Bridges (8 Jun

|--|--|--4 James Julius Grimshaw* (14 Dec 1903 - ) & Nona Rogers (11 Feb 1904 - 27 Oct 1992)

|--|--|--4 James Julius Grimshaw* (14 Dec 1903 - ) & Gladys Simpson (About 1905 - )

|--|--|--4 Robert Julian Grimshaw (14 Dec 1903 - 20 Aug 1930) & Odel Mattox (About 1905 - )

|--|--|--4 George Olan Grimshaw (14 Feb 1909 - 12 Nov 1980) & Vida Mae Bynum (17 Sep 1912 - )

|--|--|--4 Baby brother Grimshaw (15 Jan 1910 - 1910)

|--|--|--4 Emma Mae Grimshaw (26 Aug 1911 - ) & Dee Sadler (About 1912 - 25 Mar 1996)

|--|--|--|--5 Patricia Ann Sadler (About 1944 - ) ? Smith

|--|--3 Annie Elizabeth (Lizzie) Grimshaw (3 May 1874 - 21 Mar 1904) & Louis Jackson Owen (1876 - About 1925)

|--|--|--4 Lillian Caroline Owen (1 Mar 1898 - 2 Aug 1976)

|--|--|--4 Jeffie Louise Owen (1 Nov 1901 - 7 Dec 1979) & Eugene C. Golden (About 1900 - )

|--|--3 Sally Lee Grimshaw (24 Feb 1881 - 1891)

|--|--3 George Monroe Grimshaw (13 Jan 1884 - 13 Jun 1979) & Donna Marsh (7 Jan 1885 - 6 Mar 1974)

|--|--|--4 Faye Grimshaw (12 Nov 1909 - 14 Oct 1993) & Robert Herndon Jr. Rogers (30 Jun 1908 - 9 Mar 1997)

 

Photos of Henry Grunshaw Descendants and Their Families

Bob Warren has provided excellent photos of descendants of Henry and Mary (Greenhalgh) Grunshaw, which are provided below. Henry is believed to be the son of George Grunshaw and the grandson of Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw.

Henry and Mary (Greenhalgh) Grunshaw, Early 1900s

 

Mary Grunshaw, Henry's Wife, about 1938

 

Hubert and Frances (Fanny) (Grunshaw) Bingham, date unknown

 

Fannie Grunshaw Bingham, Mary Grunshaw, Bob & Hazel Bingham Warren, date unknown

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The following photos are from a previous submittal by Bob Warren.

Ann Grunshaw and her husband, John Atkinson

   

 

Frances Mae Grunshaw, daughter (first child) of Henry and Mary (Greenhalgh) Grunshaw

 

Robert Grunshaw, 1907. Son (third child) of Henry and Mary Grunshaw

 

Laura Grunshaw, wife of Robert Henry Grunshaw

 

Photos of Family Farms in Wisconsin

Bob Warren, in an e-mail of June 8, 2008, stated the following:

"The farms were located side by side with a town road running between them in Section 8 of the Township of Ironton, Sauk County, Wisconsin. This was located about 3 miles from and halfway between the villages of Ironton and Cazenovia."

On June 7, 2008:

My parents owned and lived on the Francis Grunshaw farm. When we lived there the year 1911 was painted on the front of the barn in white numbers and I don’t see the year in the photo. I lived there from birth until my 18th birthday when the folks moved to Reedsburg, WI to live and work."

Henry Grunshaw Farm, About 1900

 

 

Francis (Grunshaw) Bingham Farm, about 1900

 

Grimshaw Families in Southwest Wisconsin

Coincidentally, at least four separate Grimshaw family lines immigrated to the same general area in, Wisconsin. These family locations are shown in the map below. The Ironton Grimshaws (Grunshaws) are described on this webpage. The Elroy Grimshaw families are described on the Henry and Mary (Mann) webpage (see companion webpage). The Oakdale & Camp Douglas Grimshaws are descended from George and Charlotte (Menard) and are described on a two companion webpages (webpage 1 and webpage 2). George Grimshaw is also apparently buried at Oakdale. The Richland Center Grimshaws are also descended from George and Charlotte (Menard) Grimshaw and are described on a companion webpage.

 

 

How Did Grimshaw Get Modified to "Grunshaw"?

As noted, some Grunshaws came by the name because of errors of transcription of records, such as passenger lists. In addition, some Grimshaws may have changed their name in order to distinguish themselves because of the common occurrence of the name in some areas in Lancashire, such as Manchester. The latter occurrence was documented by Higson in an 1859 publication1 on Droylsden, which is near Manchester:

Several old families [near Droylsden] bore the name of Grimshaw, and in order to distinguish them, one is said to have varied the form to Grunshaw, or Grunsho.

An image of this quote from Higson's book is shown below.

 

Details of Amos and Mary Grimshaw's Descendants

In addition to providing the summary descendant charts described above for Amos, Ann and Henry Grimshaw, Bob Warren provided rich detailed descendant information, which is presented below.

Amos and Mary Grimshaw -- and Their Daughter, Elizabeth Grimshaw

 

Generation No. 1

 

1. Amos1 Grunshaw1 was born Abt. 1795 in Lancashire, England, and died Unknown in Massachusetts. He married (2) Mary Greenwood1 1820. She was born 1799 in England, and died Unknown.

Notes for Amos Grunshaw:

We believe that Amos and Mary came to America some time around 1826. They probably settled in the State of Rhode Island and they may have also gone to Massachusetts. What happened to them after that is still unknown after much seaching, but perhaps they stayed in that area and died there. It appears that some of the children came to the State of Wisconsin next.

Sauk County Biographies

TOWN OF IRONTON. page 775

JOHN JESSOP, farmer, Sec. 3 ; P. O Ironton ; son of John and Mary (Saville) Jessop ; was born in Brairley, Yorkshire, England, the last Tuesday in July, 1820 ; came to America, arriving in New;

York May 2, 1849, and in Sauk Co. May 17, same year; settled on Sec. 3, Town 12 north, Range 3 east, now Ironton ; helped to organize the town of Marston, of which the present town of Ironton then formed a part. Mr. Jessop was married Oct. 22, 1862; in Ironton, to Mrs. Betsey Markham, daughter of Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw; Mrs. Jessop was born in Lancashire, England; came to the United States in 1827. Was married February, 1838, at Fall River, Mass., to James Markham ; they had six children-Mary, deceased; Sarah, now Mrs. R; R. Gatley; John, married to Elizabeth All, and living in Dakota ; in 1855, Mr. Markham went to Chicago on business, and has never been heard from since by his family ; Mrs. JMarkham took care of her children, and saved a few hundred dollars, with which she came to Wisconsin in 1862. Mr. John Jessop was one of the very earliest settlers in Ironton ; a couple of hunters were his only neighbors within the limits of the present town of Ironton the first year of his residence here ; he has 140 acres of land ; they have two adopted children-John J. Cludeary and Ella Atkinson.

Notes for Mary Greenwood:

We no verifable data on Mary Greenwood.

More About Amos Grunshaw and Mary Greenwood:

Marriage: 1820

Child of Amos Grunshaw and Mary Greenwood is:

+ 2 i. Elizabeth2 Grunshaw, born May 01, 1821 in Blackburn, England; died Apr 08, 1894 in buried in Ironton, Wisconsin Evergreen Cemetary.

 

Generation No. 2

2. Elizabeth2 Grunshaw (Amos1) 2,3 was born May 01, 1821 in Blackburn, England, and died Apr 08, 1894 in buried in Ironton, Wisconsin Evergreen Cemetary. She married (1) James Markham Feb 17, 1838 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, son of unknown Markham. He died 1857. She married (2) John Jessop Jr Oct 22, 1862 in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin, son of John Sr and Mary Saville. He was born Jul 29, 1821 in Brairley, Yorkshire, England, and died Jun 05, 1901 in buried in Ironton, Wisconsin Evergreen Cemetery.

Notes for Elizabeth Grunshaw:

* Note; Elizabeth Grunshaw has not been verified as being a relative of Henry Grunshaw. I have placed her here to keep her in my searches. I find it strange that three Grunshaws (Henry, Ann and Elizabeth ) came to the small village of less than 100 people, Ironton, Wisconsin, and not be related in some way.

In a book of Biographies of Sauk County on page 775 under biography of John Jessop it states that John Jessop married Mrs Betsy Markham daughter of Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw, and that she was born in Lancashire, England.

Elizabeth arrived in the U.S. in 1827, which would make her about 6 yrs old. She married twice, First to James Markham in 1838, in Fall River Mass. He left there on a trip to Chicago, and was never heard from again. Elizabeth stayed on in Fall River saving up her money. She then came to Wisconsin in 1862 and settled in the Ironton area. She then met and married John Jessop in 1862. It is listed that she had six children with Mr Markham, but I have only found names of three so far.. The two children listed with John Jessop are adopted. It is interesting that the girl is listed as an Atkinson because John Atkinson and a Ann Grunshaw came to Ironton from England. The Atkinsons went to Nebraska where he died, and she returned to Ironton for a time, but I suspect she may have returned to Nebraska. Also interesting that my Grandfather, Hubert Bingham came from Valentine, Nebraska, and married Henry Grunshaw's daughter.

Elizabeth (Grunshaw) Jessops' parents were Amos and Mary (Greenwood) Grunshaw according to cemetery records.

1880 United States Census

Census Place: Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Source: FHL Film 1255446 National Archives Film T9-1446 Page 154B

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

John JESSOP Self M M W 65 ENG

Occ: Farming Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Betsy JESSOP Wife F M W 59 ENG

occ: Keeping House Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Elizibath LONG Other F W W 66 ENG

Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

unknown who Elizibeth Long is.

 

* Reedsburg public library OBITUARY.

Reedsburg Free Press

April 1894

- JESSOPS,

Mrs. Betsey Jessops, of Ironton died at her home. April 8, 1894, at 6 p. m., with scarcely a moments warning aged 72 years. 11 months and 8 days

She attended church in the morning taking delight in the services. happy in the discharge of her duty. In the afternoon she enjoyed the company of some friends who called at her home. A few minutes after they left she took her departure for the other world

Her maiden name was Grunshaw She was born May 1, 1821, at B Blackburn, England. At the age of six years' her parents brought her to Massachusetts But nearly two-thirds of her life was spent in Sauk county She was married in 1837 to Mr Markham who died in 1857. In 1862 she married

John Jessops, who survives her suddenly and sadly bereft in his 74th year. She leaves also two sons and one daughter and a large circle of friends and neighbors

The funeral was well attended notwithstanding. the deep mud and gloomy weather. One of the old settlers of Sauk County, all her neighbors will sadly miss her, as they linger on the shores of time. ROBERT Smith

More About Elizabeth Grunshaw:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About James Markham and Elizabeth Grunshaw:

Marriage: Feb 17, 1838, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts

Notes for John Jessop Jr:

John and his brother Joseph arrived in Ironton, Wisconsin. He settled on Sec. 3, Town 12 north, Range 3 east, now Ironton. He helped organize the Town of Marston, of which the current Town of Ironton was a part. He had 140 acres and a couple of hunters as his only neighbors.

We believe that John was married before he came to Wisconsin and by that marriage had a daughter Melissa. John Jessop also brought 5 year old John Jessop Cluderay to America, and either adopted him or raised him as his and Elizabeth's own. John Arrived in New York on May 2, 1849 and came to Ironton May 17 ,1849. In 1900 census, John is listed as living with W. Markham his stepson. This would be a son from Elizabeths first marriage.

1860 Census Township of Ironton

John Jessop 40 England shoemaker

Samuel Jessop 30 England a brother ???

Melissa Jessop 18 England a daughter ?

Did first wife die in England?

AND THE UPPER BARABOO VALLEY 327

IRONTON EARLY SETTLEMENT

The town of Ironton, one of the most romantic spots in the state of Wisconsin, a spot where romance and love itself have become traditional, lying squarely west of the town of Reedsburg, has a story truly historical. The territory within the present confines of the town originally formed a, part of Marston, and was organized under that name about 1852. The town of Marston was divided at a later date, and the towns of LaValle, Woodland, Ironton and Washington were organized.

The first man to settle in the town was William Cochran, a married man, who brought his family hither in 1846. He built a shanty some little distance south of the site of the village of Ironton. The death of his wife, in April, 1850, was the first fatality within the town. Mr Cochran was a sportsman, by instinct, and spent most of his time hunting rather than in improving his claim.

Possibly the next settlers of the town were the Jessop brothers, Joseph and John, who came in May, 1849. They were natives of Brairley, Yorkshire, England, sons of John and Mary (Saville) Jessop, and came to the United States in 1849, and came directly to Ironton. The birth that summer of Elizabeth Jessop, to Joseph Jessop and wife Ann, was the first in town.

1880 United States Census

Census Place: Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Source: FHL Film 1255446 National Archives Film T9-1446 Page 154A

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

F. I. GROAT Self M M W 57 NY

occ: Farming Fa: NY Mo: NY

Claresa GROAT Wife F M W 60 MA

occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA

Mary GROAT Dau F S W 25 WI

occ: Teaching School Fa: NY Mo: MA

Ella GROAT Dau F S W 23 WI

occ: Teaching School Fa: NY Mo: MA

Angaline GROAT Dau F S W 20 WI

occ: House Keeper Fa: NY Mo: MA

Ella ATKINSON Other F S W 15 NE

Fa: NY Mo: NY

John JESSOP Other M S W 15 ENG

Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Census Place: Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Source: FHL Film 1255446 National Archives Film T9-1446 Page 154B

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

John,JESSOP Self M M W 65 ENG

occ: Farming Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Betsy JESSOP Wife F M W 59 ENG

occ: Keeping House Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Elizibath LONG Other F W W 66 ENG

Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

More About John Jessop Jr:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About John Jr and Elizabeth Grunshaw:

Marriage: Oct 22, 1862, Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Children of Elizabeth Grunshaw and James Markham are:

3 i. Mary3 Markham, died Unknown in died at early age.

4 ii. Sarah Markham, died Unknown. She married R.R. Gatley; died Unknown.

+ 5 iii. John Grunshaw Markham, born 1846 in Rhode Island; died Unknown.

6 iv. William J Markham, born Mar 26, 1849; died Jul 13, 1917. He married Leah S Cooke; born Jul 15, 1850; died Apr 21, 1919.

More About William J Markham:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About Leah S Cooke:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

Children of Elizabeth Grunshaw and John Jr are:

+ 7 i. Mary3 M.Jessop, born 1851; died 1916 in Town of Ironton, Sauk County, Wisconsin.

+ 8 ii. John Jessop Cluderay, born Jun 1865 in Bradford, Yorkshire; died Unknown; Foster child.

9 iii. Ella Atkinson, died Unknown.

Notes for Ella Atkinson:

Adopemained and died there.

 

Generation No. 3

5. John Grunshaw3 Markham (Elizabeth2 Grunshaw, Amos1) was born 1846 in Rhode Island, and died Unknown. He married Elizabeth Ruth All, daughter of William All and Phebe Hurd. She was born 1849 in Wisconsin, and died Unknown.

Notes for John Grunshaw Markham:

1970 census of Ironton township

John G Markham age 24 born in Rhode Island

Elizabeth R age 21 Wisconsin

Children of John Markham and Elizabeth All are:

10 i. William A4 Markham, born 1869; died Jun 03, 1870 in 14 months old.

More About William A Markham:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

11 ii. Meredith F. Markham, born Oct 1870 in 4 months old; died Feb 19, 1871.

More About Meredith F. Markham:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

12 iii. Alvie Putnam Markham, born Mar 20, 1875 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died Apr 19, 1971 in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington. He married Elsie Mae Bunker Jul 03, 1898 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died Unknown.

More About Alvie Markham and Elsie Bunker:

Marriage: Jul 03, 1898, Ironton, Wisconsin

7. Mary3 M. Jessop (Elizabeth2 Grunshaw, Amos1) was born 1851, and died 1916 in Town of Ironton, Sauk County, Wisconsin. She married George W. Hunt. He was born Apr 30, 1859, and died Aug 27, 1930 in Town of Ironton, Sauk County, Wisconsin.

 

Children of Mary M.Jessop and George Hunt are:

13 i. George Hunt4 Jr., died Unknown.

14 ii. Charles Hunt, died Jan 29, 1903 in 4 weeks old.

8. John Jessop3 Cluderay (Elizabeth2 Grunshaw, Amos1)4 was born Jun 1865 in Bradford, Yorkshire, and died Unknown. He married Nellie unknown. She died Unknown.

Notes for John Jessop Cluderay:

Adopted.

Info from Peter Procter,( A Cluderay descendant) in Australia, John Cluderay's mother was probably a Jessop, and was brought to America by John Jessop Jr. and raised as his own. In the book "Hitory of Reedsburg and the Upper Baraboo Valley", John Jessop's biography lists John Cluderay as being adopted by John and Elizabeth Jessop.

1880 United States Census

Census Place: Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin

Source: FHL Film 1255446 National Archives Film T9-1446 Page 154A

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

F. I. GROAT Self M M W 57 NY

occ: Farming Fa: NY Mo: NY

Claresa GROAT Wife F M W 60 MA

occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA

Mary GROAT Dau F S W 25 WI

occ: Teaching School Fa: NY Mo: MA

Ella GROAT Dau F S W 23 WI

occ: Teaching School Fa: NY Mo: MA

Angaline GROAT Dau F S W 20 WI

occ: House Keeper Fa: NY Mo: MA

Ella ATKINSON Other F S W 15 NE

Fa: NY Mo: NY

John JESSOP Other M S W 15 ENG = John Jessop Cluderay

Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

More About John Jessop Cluderay:

Immigration: 1848, Came to America as a child of John Jessop Jr.

Children of John Cluderay and Nellie unknown are:

15 i. Raymond4 Cluderay, born Oct 01, 1898; died Apr 23, 1900.

Notes for Raymond Cluderay:

Cemetery records state age 2 years, 6 months 22 days/ son of John and Nellie

More About Raymond Cluderay:

Burial: Apr 25, 1900, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin, (block 1)

16 ii. Iva May Cluderay, born Nov 19, 1889; died Mar 11, 1890.

Notes for Iva May Cluderay:

Cemetery records indicate age as 1 year, 4 months, 28 days daughter of John and Nellie.

More About Iva May Cluderay:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin (Block 1 )

17 iii. George W. Cluderay, born May 03, 1882; died May 16, 1882.

Notes for George W. Cluderay:

cemetery records indicate age as 13 days. child of John and Nellie.

More About George W. Cluderay:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin (Block 1 )

Endnotes

1. OneWorldTreeSM.

2. IGI record.

3. OneWorldTreeSM.

4. Peter Procter, Duffy, Australia.

 

Descendants of Ann Grunshaw and John Atkinson

 

Ann Grunshaw and her husband, John Atkinson

   

 

Generation No. 1

 

1. Ann1 Grunshaw1,2,3,4 was born Jul 1812 in Lancashire, England, and died Unknown. She married John Atkinson5 Sep 11, 1831 in Taunton, Massachusetts. He was born Jun 16, 1801 in Lancashire, England, and died Jan 11, 1892 in Greenwood, Cass County, Nebraska.

Notes for Ann Grunshaw:

* Note; Ann Grunshaw has not been verified as being a relative of my Great Grandfather Henry Grunshaw. I have placed her here to keep her in my searches. I find it strange that three Grunshaws ( Henry, Ann and Elizabeth ) came to the small village of less than 100 people, Ironton, Wisconsin, and not be related in some way.

However, Elizabeth Grunshaw who married John Jessop, and resided in Ironton, WI had adopted 2 children one was Ella Atkinson and the other John Cluderay. This suggests further a connection between Ann Grunshaw and Elizabeth Grunshaw.

1860 Census of township of Ironton

age born

John Atkinson 59 England

Ann 50 England

Nelson 21 New York

Samuel 14 Wisconsin

Byron 10 Wisconsin

E. Benson 20 Ohio (Domestic)

Another location, same census as above

1860 Census

John Atkinson Jr 26 Massachusetts

Emeline 24 Ohio

Charlotte 2 Wisconsin

 

Sheffer Cemetery, Greenwood, Nebraska

ATKINSON *

John Sr -- Died Jan 11 1892 -- Aged 91yrs 8mos 16days

Ann -- Wife of John Atkinson -- Died (no dates)

Nelson -- Died June 20 1869 -- Aged 28yrs

 

1880 United States Census

Census Place: Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska

Source: FHL Film 1254751 National Archives Film T9-0751 Page 249D

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

John ATKINSON Self M M W 79 ENG

occ: Farmer Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Ann ATKINSON Wife F M W 68 ENG

occ: Keeping House Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

*data per Jeannette Smith

More About Ann Grunshaw:

Burial: Unknown, Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood, Nebraska

Notes for John Atkinson:

John first owned and operated a saw mill in the township of Rock Creek, Nebraska. In 1865 he converted the saw mill to a flour mill. This must have happened right after Nelson's drowning in the pond.

More About John Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood, Nebraska

More About John Atkinson and Ann Grunshaw:

Marriage: Sep 11, 1831, Taunton, Massachusetts

Children of Ann Grunshaw and John Atkinson are:

+ 2 i. John Atkinson2 Jr., born Nov 29, 1834 in Massachusettes; died Apr 25, 1921 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington.

+ 3 ii. Elizabeth Ann Atkinson, born Jun 10, 1836 in Rhode Island; died Feb 15, 1872 in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin.

+ 4 iii. Nelson Atkinson, born Jun 20, 1841 in Rhode Island; died Jun 20, 1869 in Rock Creek, Nebraska.

5 iv. Samuel Atkinson6,6, born 1846 in Rhode Island6; died Unknown in San Bernadino, Ca.. He married Mary A. Bellinger Apr 20, 1869 in Rock Creek, Nebraska; died Unknown.

More About Samuel Atkinson:

Residence: 1920, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California6,6

More About Samuel Atkinson and Mary Bellinger:

Marriage: Apr 20, 1869, Rock Creek, Nebraska

+ 6 v. Byde Atkinson, born 1851 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin; died 1931 in Nebraska.

+ 7 vi. Eunice Atkinson, born Jul 11, 1852 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died May 02, 1946 in Lincoln, Nebraska/Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

 

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Generation No. 2

2. John Atkinson2 Jr. (Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Nov 29, 1834 in Massachusettes, and died Apr 25, 1921 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington. He married Emeline Marsh Oct 11, 1857 in Mauston. Sauk Co. Wisconsin. She was born 1836, and died Mar 20, 1919 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington.

More About John Jr. and Emeline Marsh:

Marriage: Oct 11, 1857, Mauston. Sauk Co. Wisconsin

 

Children of John Jr. and Emeline Marsh are:

8 i. Charlotte3 Atkinson, born Jun 14, 1858 in Wisconsin; died Unknown. She married (1) Andrew P. Bailey; died Unknown. She married (2) William Miller May 24, 1874 in Buffalo Co, Nebraska; born 1850 in Ohio; died Unknown.

Notes for Andrew P. Bailey:

Andrew was a captain in Tacoma , Washington fire department

More About William Miller and Charlotte Atkinson:

Marriage: May 24, 1874, Buffalo Co, Nebraska

9 ii. Florence Atkinson, born Feb 16, 1863 in Kitchie, Michigan; died Jul 03, 1934 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington. She married (1) John Hanson; died Unknown. She married (2) Nicholas Keller; died Unknown. She married (3) Louis Rensch; died Unknown.

+ 10 iii. Samuel L Atkinson, born Oct 10, 1867; died Jul 28, 1947 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington.

11 iv. Daniel B Atkinson, born Oct 10, 1870 in Greenwood, Nebraska; died Mar 02, 1952 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington.

+ 12 v. Inez Atkinson, born Dec 10, 1871 in Greenwood, Nebraska; died 1943 in Tacoma, Washington.

13 vi. Albert Atkinson, born Mar 06, 1876 in Wisconsin; died Unknown.

14 vii. Byron Atkinson, born May 06, 1878 in Greenwood , Nebraska; died Feb 09, 1922 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington.

 

3. Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson (Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Jun 10, 1836 in Rhode Island, and died Feb 15, 1872 in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin. She married Charles H. Sands Jan 05, 1854, son of Nathaniel Sands and Jane Weyart. He was born Sep 30, 1830 in Town of Benton, Yates County, New York, and died Nov 16, 1890 in Iowa.

More About Elizabeth Ann Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery, Ironton, Wisconsin

Notes for Charles H. Sands:

 

Some information here is from Shannon Zuzek a descendent of Arvin Sands thru his daughter Hazel.

After Elizabeth died, Charles Sands married the widow of Charles Bostwick, Susan (Emily) Bostwick. Susans Obituary says that Charles H Sands Died in Iowa. But it appears he was brought back to Wisconsin for burial in Ironton. Charles was in the 50th Inf. in Civil War.

Information of Flora Sands comes from Public library Cemetery inscription book #5.

Ironton Township 1860 Census

 

Sands Chas 30 N.Y.

Ann 24 R.I.

Jane 5 Wi

George 3 Wi

Margaret 23 N.Y. ( teacher)

O. (Orin) 2 Wi

From the public Library Reedsburg Wi. Census retyped here, but letter for letter as in the book at library. I can only assume that the teacher was "boarding" at the Sands home, which was normal in those days.

Ironton Township 1870 Census

Sands Charles H. 39 N.Y.

Ann E. 34 N.Y.

Jane 14 Wi.

George 12 Wi.

Orrin 10 Wi.

Anna 8 Wi.

Charles J. 5 Wi.

Willie 3 Wi.

Arvin 2 1/2 Wi.

Note that the census taker this time shows Ann as born in N.Y. not R. I.

*From Reedsburg Public Library

Their grave site at Resting Green Cemetery east of the Ironton village, is located just east of the west entrance , on the lower area about 35-40 yards in. Charles, Elizabeth and Flora are there.

 

From 1851 on the settlement of Ironton was very rapid, and within a few years the whole community was settled. William All. Abram Stansfield and Charles H. Sands came in 1853.

Charles H. Sands, remembered as a prominent farmer of the early days, was a native of Benton, Yates Co., N. Y., born in 1830, son of Nathaniel and Jane (Weyart) Sands, but early went to Cayugua County, where he resided until coming to Walworth County, this state, in 1846. After a residence there the family located in Dane County, and in 1853 in the town of Ironton. The following year he married Elizabeth A. Atkinson, daughter of John Atkinson, and went farming. There were seven children born of this union: Jane, who married A. Hughes, of Ironton; George G., Orin L., Annie, Charles H., Willia and Arvin C. In 1864 Mr. Sands moved from a farm in Section 5, to one in Section 9; the following spring enlisted for the Civil War. Mrs. Sands died in 1872 and the following year Mr. Sands married

Mrs. Susan Bostwick, widow of Charles Bostwick, and daughter of Anthony Emily. Charles and Susan Bostwick had three children: Isa, who married Howard Wickersham; and Willie and Nelson.

 

 

 

More About Charles H. Sands:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery, Ironton, Wisconsin

More About Charles Sands and Elizabeth Atkinson:

Marriage: Jan 05, 1854

 

Children of Elizabeth Atkinson and Charles Sands are:

+ 15 i. Jane3 Sands, born 1856 in Wisconsin; died Dec 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa.

+ 16 ii. George G. Sands, born 1858 in Wisconsin; died Unknown in Mallard, Iowa.

17 iii. Orrin L. Sands, born 1860 in Wisconsin; died Unknown in Wonewoc, Wisconsin.

18 iv. Flora Sands, born Dec 1860; died Apr 10, 1862.

More About Flora Sands:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery, Ironton, Wisconsin

+ 19 v. Anna Nelson Sands, born Mar 07, 1862 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died Nov 06, 1935 in LaValle, Wisconsin.

+ 20 vi. Charles J Sands, born 1865; died Unknown.

+ 21 vii. William A. Sands, born 1867; died Unknown in Spokane, Washington.

+ 22 viii. Arvin C. Sands, born Apr 29, 1870 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died Nov 02, 1942 in Mallard, Iowa.

 

4. Nelson2 Atkinson (Ann1 Grunshaw)7 was born Jun 20, 1841 in Rhode Island, and died Jun 20, 1869 in Rock Creek, Nebraska. He married Lydia Ann Dyson Apr 12, 1864 in Ironton, Wisconsin, daughter of Charles Dyson and Eliza Allen. She was born Jul 29, 1847 in Bluffville, Carroll County, Illinois, and died Apr 21, 1886 in Wonewoc, Wisconsin.

Notes for Nelson Atkinson:

Nelson drowned in the mill pond that provided the power for his fathers mill. He is buried next to his father in Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery, Greenwood Nebraska. The mill was co-owned by John, Nelson and Byde on Rock Creek 3 miles west of Greenwood. There was a flood and Nelson jumped in to free a log jam. Nelson's brother Byde tried to jump in to save him, but was held back by other men. Nelson's youngest son was born 2 months after his fathers death.

More About Nelson Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery Greenwood, Nebraska

Notes for Lydia Ann Dyson:

 

Lydia Ann, daughter Matilda and a son Arthur are buried with Lydia Ann's parents in Oaks Cemetery, Woodland township. One headstone is shared by both families, however no dates were entered on the stone. Lydia Ann died from Typhoid Fever.

From: Trudy Spanier

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 3:37 PM

To: Bob Warren

Subject: Re: Lydia and Francis Price.

Lydia died of pneumonia following typhoid in 1886, and the family got split up. Elcina Atkinson got married very young, and took her brother Nelt in, and Sylvester, Orin , Roy and Eva were sent to live with Marion Price's brother Nelt's wife Lany Price in Baraboo, WI and Nelt (William Nelson Price) and Marion went to Nebraska near Bordeaux to homestead in the big land give away. The two youngest little girls were split from the rest of the family Lydia Etta Price (Etta) was given to Marion's half sister Mary Jeanette Price who was married to Abner Stanbery, a minister in Sauk Co, WI. Myrtle Mae Price was given to the next door neighbors of Lydia and Marion at the time of her death. Lon Jackson and his wife had lost their only two children in the same typhoid epidemic that took Lydia Dyson

Price. They moved to Black River Falls, Wisconsin and raised Mae. I think

she even

went by the last name of Jackson.

Still a sad story, though. Even after Marion

retrieved the kids, they had a tough life. Stories

about having to hide under the floorboards of

the shanty to escape the Indians and all kinds

of deprivation. Then Jan 28, 1897 Marion and

one of the boys were out chopping down a tree

for firewood near Hay Springs, NE and the tree

fell on him and severed his leg. Bled to death

in front of his little boy. Bum deal. My grandfather

took the kids out west to Colorado to again be

near their Uncle Nelt and Aunt Lany before 1900. They

sent for Lany and both families of kids.

1880 United States Census

Census Place: Woodland, Sauk, Wisconsin

Source: FHL Film 1255446 National Archives Film T9-1446 Page 308B

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

Francis M. PRICE Self M M W 33 IN

occ: Farmer Fa: NJ Mo: IN

Lydia A. PRICE Wife F M W 33 IL

occ: Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: NY

Sylvester PRICE Son M S W 6 WI Fa: --- Mo: --

 

Oran PRICE Son M S W 4 WI Fa:IN Mo:IL

Roy PRICE Son M S W 2 WI Fa:IN Mo:IL

Matilda ATKINSON SDau F S W 14 NE

occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IL

Nelson ATKINSON $Son M S W 10 NE

occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IL

1/30/2002 Copyright 2000 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 1

 

 

 

More About Lydia Ann Dyson:

Burial: 1886, Woodland township, Oaks Cemetery, Sauk County Wisconsin

Cause of Death: Pneumonia following Typhoid Fever

More About Nelson Atkinson and Lydia Dyson:

Marriage: Apr 12, 1864, Ironton, Wisconsin

 

Children of Nelson Atkinson and Lydia Dyson are:

+ 23 i. Elcina3 Atkinson, born Feb 23, 1865 in Rock Creek, Lancaster Co. Nebraska; died Dec 17, 1947 in Reedsburg, Sauk County Wisconsin.

24 ii. Matilda Atkinson, born May 17, 1867 in Rock Creek, Lancaster Co. Nebraska; died 1881.

More About Matilda Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Woodland Township, Oaks Cemetery (beside her mother)

+ 25 iii. Nelson Atkinson, born Aug 17, 1869 in Rock Creek, Lancaster Co. Nebraska; died Mar 06, 1958 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

 

6. Byde2 Atkinson (Ann1 Grunshaw) was born 1851 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin, and died 1931 in Nebraska. He married Lella A Jones Sep 24, 1873 in Rock Creek, Nebraska. She was born 1856, and died 1932.

More About Byde Atkinson and Lella Jones:

Marriage: Sep 24, 1873, Rock Creek, Nebraska

 

Children of Byde Atkinson and Lella Jones are:

26 i. Belle3 Atkinson, born Dec 07, 1878; died Unknown.

27 ii. Charley Atkinson, died Unknown.

28 iii. Minnie Atkinson, died Unknown.

 

7. Eunice2 Atkinson (Ann1 Grunshaw)8 was born Jul 11, 1852 in Ironton, Wisconsin, and died May 02, 1946 in Lincoln, Nebraska/Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. She married James T. Barnum8 Sep 25, 1872 in Waverly, Nebraska, son of Timothy Barnum and Sarah Davis. He was born Jul 30, 1842 in Rochelle, Illinois, and died Unknown in Waverly, Lancaster, NE9.

Notes for Eunice Atkinson:

James and Eunice operated "Green Hotel" in Thedford, Nebraska

More About James Barnum and Eunice Atkinson:

Marriage: Sep 25, 1872, Waverly, Nebraska

 

Children of Eunice Atkinson and James Barnum are:

29 i. Jason3 Barnum, born May 04, 1873; died Unknown.

+ 30 ii. Byron Barnum, born Feb 06, 1875; died Nov 1967 in Oregon.

31 iii. John Charles Barnum9, born Jan 06, 1879; died Nov 1967 in Neligh, NE9.

32 iv. Alice Barnum9, born Nov 01, 1881; died Sep 09, 19809.

+ 33 v. Anna Ruth Barnum, born Jun 14, 1883 in Waverly, Nebraska; died 1966 in Denver, Colorado.

+ 34 vi. Sarah Pearl Barnum, born Jun 14, 1883 in Waverly, Nebraska; died Apr 24, 1969.

35 vii. Harley J. Barnum, born Feb 12, 1886; died Jul 04, 19179.

36 viii. Sarah Barnum9, born May 19, 1888; died Jun 1985 in Dawes, NE9.

37 ix. Robert Barnum9, born Nov 07, 1890; died Unknown.

38 x. Burt Barnum9, born Mar 26, 1894; died Mar 11, 18959.

 

Generation No. 3

10. Samuel L3 Atkinson (John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Oct 10, 1867, and died Jul 28, 1947 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington. He married Margaret unknown. She died Unknown.

 

Child of Samuel Atkinson and Margaret unknown is:

39 i. Louis M4 Atkinson, died Unknown.

 

12. Inez3 Atkinson (John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Dec 10, 1871 in Greenwood, Nebraska, and died 1943 in Tacoma, Washington. She married Oscar Gates, son of Nathan Gates and Lydia Thurston. He was born Sep 16, 1868 in Michigan, and died Unknown.

 

Children of Inez Atkinson and Oscar Gates are:

+ 40 i. Clifford4 Gates, died Unknown.

+ 41 ii. Leslie Gates, died Unknown.

+ 42 iii. Frank Gates, died Unknown.

+ 43 iv. Hazel E Gates, died Unknown.

+ 44 v. Robert K Gates, Sr, born Apr 21, 1912 in Tacoma, Washington; died Jun 19, 1982 in Eatonville, Wshington.

 

15. Jane3 Sands (Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born 1856 in Wisconsin, and died Dec 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Joseph Hughes. He died Unknown.

 

Children of Jane Sands and Joseph Hughes are:

45 i. Arthur4 Hughes, died Unknown.

46 ii. Agnes Hughes, died Unknown.

 

16. George G.3 Sands (Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born 1858 in Wisconsin, and died Unknown in Mallard, Iowa. He married Ellen M Greenhalgh, daughter of Peter Greenhalgh and Hannah Crook. She was born Oct 28, 1861 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, and died Nov 06, 1901 in died in Mallard, Iowa.

Notes for Ellen M Greenhalgh:

Ellen is a sister to Mary Greenhalgh who married Henry Grunshaw.

George and Ellen's daughter Iva was raised by Mary (Greenhalgh) Grunshaw after Ellen died. Per info from Agnes (Bingham) Mortimer, Mary's Granddaughter. Ellen died in Iowa but was returned to Ironton for burial.

Mary Greenhalgh is my great grandmother ( Robert Kenneth Warren).

Some info from her tombstone, and Reedsburg public library.

From Reedsburg Paper November 14,1901

- Mrs George Sands who moved from Reedsburg To Mallard Iowa last summer for her health died there of rheumatism and pericarditis and was brought ~to Ironton last Saturday for interment The funeral I was held at the M. E. church, Rev. HJ. Rogers officiating Mrs. Sands was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Greenhalgh of Reedsburg.

 

More About Ellen M Greenhalgh:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery, Ironton, Wisconsin

 

Child of George Sands and Ellen Greenhalgh is:

47 i. Iva4 Sands, died Unknown in California.

Notes for Iva Sands:

 

Per Agnes ( Bingham) Mortimer, Iva was raised by Mary & Henry Grunshaw after Ellen's death. Later Iva went to California and married a first cousin. Iva is supposed to have told every one not to worry as they did not plan on having children.

 

19. Anna Nelson3 Sands (Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Mar 07, 1862 in Ironton, Wisconsin, and died Nov 06, 1935 in LaValle, Wisconsin. She married Harry Parker Apker Mar 07, 1883 in LaValle, Wisconsin, son of Henry Apker and Betsy Parker. He was born Jul 10, 1861 in Woodland Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin, and died Aug 20, 1933 in LaValle, Sauk County, Wisconsin.

Notes for Harry Parker Apker:

The " History of Reedsburg & Upper Baraboo Valley" lists Harry P. Apker as the operator of " Sorges cream station" on main street LaValle, Wisconsin. This was around 1900.

More About Harry Apker and Anna Sands:

Marriage: Mar 07, 1883, LaValle, Wisconsin

 

Children of Anna Sands and Harry Apker are:

48 i. Vern4 Apker, born Aug 09, 1886 in LaValle, Sauk County, Wisconsin; died Unknown. He married (1) Helen Rapp; died Unknown. He married (2) Elsie Rapp; died Unknown.

49 ii. Gladys Apker, born May 05, 1894; died Unknown. She married Claude W. Sanders Apr 18; died Unknown.

More About Claude Sanders and Gladys Apker:

Marriage: Apr 18

+ 50 iii. Merill Apker, born Nov 22, 1897; died 1970.

 

20. Charles J3 Sands (Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born 1865, and died Unknown. He married Mary unknown. She died Unknown.

 

Children of Charles Sands and Mary unknown are:

51 i. Earl4 Sands, died Unknown.

52 ii. Genevieve Sands, died Unknown. She married Adolph Spies; died Unknown.

 

21. William A.3 Sands (Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born 1867, and died Unknown in Spokane, Washington. He married Jennie Peterson Nov 28, 1894 in Grand Junction, Iowa, daughter of John Peterson and Greta. She was born 1876, and died Unknown in Spokane, Washington.

More About William Sands and Jennie Peterson:

Marriage: Nov 28, 1894, Grand Junction, Iowa

 

Children of William Sands and Jennie Peterson are:

53 i. Myrtle4 Sands, born Private. She married Ed Baker Private; died Unknown.

More About Ed Baker and Myrtle Sands:

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54 ii. Mingnon Sands, born Private. She married William Jones Private; died Unknown.

More About William Jones and Mingnon Sands:

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22. Arvin C.3 Sands (Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Apr 29, 1870 in Ironton, Wisconsin, and died Nov 02, 1942 in Mallard, Iowa. He married (1) Carrie Peterson Sep 17, 1891 in Grand Junction, Iowa. She was born Jan 24, 1874 in Cambridge, Illinois, and died Sep 06, 1922 in Mallard, Iowa. He married (2) Annie Bryden Mar 24, 1924 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, daughter of David Bryden and Julia Swallow. She was born in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin, and died Unknown.

Notes for Arvin C. Sands:

There seems to a discrepancy on which Bryden girl he married. Jessie is thought to be the one..

David Bryden was another settler this year, 1855. He was born in Scotland, in 1831, and was the son of David and Jenet (Lees) Bryden, his people having been people of wealth and position. In 1854, leaving all his relatives behind, he came to America, and after spending one year in W Waukesha County, came to Section 28, where he began improving a tract of virgin timber. In 1859 he was married to Miss Julia Swallow, daughter of Lucien Swallow, pioneer of 1849 in Reedsburg. They were the parents of four children: David, who married Eulella Blakesley, daughter of Ephraim Blakesley, and is now several years deceased; Annie, who married Arvin Sands and resides in Iowa; Jessie, who married Chester Miller and died in Chicago two years ago (1926) ; and Edna, wife of Charles H. Stone, Reedsburg.

 

More About Arvin C. Sands:

Burial: Nov 05, 1942, Rush Lake Cemetery, Curlew, Iowa

More About Carrie Peterson:

Burial: Unknown, Rush Lake Cemetery, Curlew, Iowa

More About Arvin Sands and Carrie Peterson:

Marriage: Sep 17, 1891, Grand Junction, Iowa

More About Arvin Sands and Annie Bryden:

Marriage: Mar 24, 1924, Fort Dodge, Iowa

 

Child of Arvin Sands and Carrie Peterson is:

55 i. Hazel Greta4 Sands, died Unknown. She married Peter Sullivan 1914; died Unknown.

More About Peter Sullivan and Hazel Sands:

Marriage: 1914

 

23. Elcina3 Atkinson (Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Feb 23, 1865 in Rock Creek, Lancaster Co. Nebraska, and died Dec 17, 1947 in Reedsburg, Sauk County Wisconsin. She married Chancy T Broas Nov 04, 1884. He was born Jan 21, 1853, and died Dec 16, 1940 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

More About Elcina Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Greenwood, cemetery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

More About Chancy T Broas:

Burial: Unknown, Greenwood, cemetery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

More About Chancy Broas and Elcina Atkinson:

Marriage: Nov 04, 1884

 

Children of Elcina Atkinson and Chancy Broas are:

+ 56 i. Nello4 Broas, born Mar 27, 1891 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin; died Unknown in Sauk County , Wisconsin.

+ 57 ii. Lilas Broas, born Mar 27, 1891 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin; died Dec 1976 in Sauk County , Wisconsin.

 

25. Nelson3 Atkinson (Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Aug 17, 1869 in Rock Creek, Lancaster Co. Nebraska, and died Mar 06, 1958 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin. He married Minnie Alice Wright Feb 22, 1894 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, daughter of William Wright and Julia All. She was born Aug 18, 1871 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin, and died Jul 05, 1956 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

Notes for Nelson Atkinson:

The 1880 census listed Nelson and Matilda as step children of Francis M. Price and Lydia Ann (Atkinson) Price. Matilda was 14 and Nelson was 10 and they both were shown as in school.

More About Nelson Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About Minnie Alice Wright:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About Nelson Atkinson and Minnie Wright:

Marriage: Feb 22, 1894, Sauk County, Wisconsin

 

Children of Nelson Atkinson and Minnie Wright are:

+ 58 i. Elsie May4 Atkinson, born May 12, 1895; died Mar 14, 1990 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

+ 59 ii. Lydia Bernice Atkinson, born Jun 30, 1897 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Jan 23, 1983 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

60 iii. Earl Atkinson, born Aug 12, 1899 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Sep 17, 1899 in Sauk County , Wisconsin.

More About Earl Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

+ 61 iv. Glen Washington Atkinson, born Feb 22, 1901 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Aug 30, 1979 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin.

+ 62 v. Ada Atkinson, born Jul 01, 1903 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Jan 30, 1986 in Waupun, Fond Du Lac Co. Wisconsin.

63 vi. Nelson W. Atkinson III, born Nov 18, 1907 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Mar 22, 1988 in Cazenovia, Richland Co. Wisconsin.

+ 64 vii. Harold Atkinson, born Sep 16, 1909 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Dec 03, 1974 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

 

30. Byron3 Barnum (Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw)9 was born Feb 06, 1875, and died Nov 1967 in Oregon. He married Hatte unknown. She died Unknown.

 

Child of Byron Barnum and Hatte unknown is:

65 i. Eunice4 Barnum, born Private.

 

33. Anna Ruth3 Barnum (Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw)9 was born Jun 14, 1883 in Waverly, Nebraska, and died 1966 in Denver, Colorado. She married Charles Eatinger II Jun 07, 1904 in Thedford, Nebraska, son of Charles Eatinger and Janet Crichton. He was born Oct 12, 1879 in Dundee, Illinois, and died Unknown.

More About Charles Eatinger and Anna Barnum:

Marriage: Jun 07, 1904, Thedford, Nebraska

 

Children of Anna Barnum and Charles Eatinger are:

+ 66 i. Mabel Alice4 Eatinger, born Sep 06, 1906 in Thedford, Nebraska; died May 14, 1992 in Greely, Colorado.

+ 67 ii. Ralph John Eatinger, born Dec 28, 1907 in Thedford, Nebraska; died Apr 1984 in Thedford, Nebraska.

+ 68 iii. Laura May Eatinger, born Private.

+ 69 iv. Eunice Janet Eatinger, born Nov 25, 1912 in Thedford, Nebraska; died Jul 1978 in California.

+ 70 v. Charles Henry Eatinger III, born Private.

71 vi. Anna Pearl Eatinger, born Private. She married (1) Leonard Annen Private; born Private. She married (2) Paul L. McCawley Private; born Private.

More About Leonard Annen and Anna Eatinger:

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More About Paul McCawley and Anna Eatinger:

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34. Sarah Pearl3 Barnum (Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Jun 14, 1883 in Waverly, Nebraska, and died Apr 24, 19699. She married Jos S. Long. He died Unknown.

 

Children of Sarah Barnum and Jos Long are:

72 i. Eunice J.4 Long, born Private.

73 ii. Robert E. Long, born Private.

74 iii. Betty R. Long, born Private.

 

Generation No. 4

40. Clifford4 Gates (Inez3 Atkinson, John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) died Unknown. He married Cora unknown Private. She was born Private.

More About Clifford Gates and Cora unknown:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Child of Clifford Gates and Cora unknown is:

75 i. Betty Jo5 Gates, born Private.

 

41. Leslie4 Gates (Inez3 Atkinson, John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) died Unknown. He married (1) Rachel Marcy Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Ruth unknown Private. She was born Private.

More About Leslie Gates and Rachel Marcy:

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More About Leslie Gates and Ruth unknown:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Child of Leslie Gates and Rachel Marcy is:

76 i. Zella Fern5 Gates, born Private.

 

Children of Leslie Gates and Ruth unknown are:

77 i. Marion5 Gates, born Private.

78 ii. Guy Gates, born Private.

 

42. Frank4 Gates (Inez3 Atkinson, John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) died Unknown. He married Margaret Libby Private. She was born Private.

More About Frank Gates and Margaret Libby:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Frank Gates and Margaret Libby are:

79 i. Alice5 Gates, born Private.

80 ii. Richard Gates, born Private.

81 iii. Frances Gates, born Private.

 

43. Hazel E4 Gates (Inez3 Atkinson, John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) died Unknown. She married Munson Jones. He died Unknown.

 

Children of Hazel Gates and Munson Jones are:

82 i. Ralph E5 Jones, born Private.

83 ii. Stanley N Jones, born Private.

84 iii. Glenn R Jones, born Private.

85 iv. Donald R Jones, born Private.

86 v. Hazel E Jones, born Private.

 

44. Robert K4 Gates, Sr (Inez3 Atkinson, John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Apr 21, 1912 in Tacoma, Washington, and died Jun 19, 1982 in Eatonville, Wshington. He married Pearl Jeannette Mueller Jun 27, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington, daughter of Aton Mueller and Celestia Stoffer. She was born Jun 15, 1914 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and died Feb 17, 1983 in Tacoma, Washington.

More About Robert Gates and Pearl Mueller:

Marriage: Jun 27, 1936, Tacoma, Washington

 

Children of Robert Gates and Pearl Mueller are:

+ 87 i. Pearl Jeannette5 Gates, born Private.

88 ii. Janice Ann Gates, born Private.

89 iii. Robert Kenneth Gates, born Private.

 

50. Merill4 Apker (Anna Nelson3 Sands, Elizabeth Ann2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Nov 22, 1897, and died 1970. He married Claudine St Louis. She died Unknown.

 

Child of Merill Apker and Claudine St Louis is:

90 i. David5 Apker, born Private.

 

56. Nello4 Broas (Elcina3 Atkinson, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Mar 27, 1891 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin, and died Unknown in Sauk County , Wisconsin. He married Lydia Grafke Private. She was born Private.

More About Nello Broas and Lydia Grafke:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Nello Broas and Lydia Grafke are:

91 i. Merlin5 Broas, born Private.

92 ii. Marian Broas, born Private.

93 iii. Ruth Broas, born Private.

94 iv. Edna Broas, born Private.

95 v. Phyllis Broas, born Private. She married Bradley Private; born Private.

More About Bradley and Phyllis Broas:

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96 vi. Eva Broas, born Private. She married Trester Private; born Private.

More About Trester and Eva Broas:

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97 vii. Alson Broas, born Jun 04, 1933 in Reedsburg, Sauk County Wisconsin; died Feb 1977 in Reedsburg, Sauk County Wisconsin.

 

57. Lilas4 Broas (Elcina3 Atkinson, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Mar 27, 1891 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin, and died Dec 1976 in Sauk County , Wisconsin. She married Walter Burmester Sep 02, 1914. He died Unknown.

More About Walter Burmester and Lilas Broas:

Marriage: Sep 02, 1914

 

Children of Lilas Broas and Walter Burmester are:

98 i. Helen5 Burmester, born Nov 18, 1926 in Reedsburg, Sauk County Wisconsin; died Jul 24, 1993 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin. She married Lawrence Wiese Private; born Private.

More About Lawrence Wiese and Helen Burmester:

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99 ii. Irene Burmester, born Private. She married Clark Miller Private; born Private.

More About Clark Miller and Irene Burmester:

Private-Begin: Private

 

58. Elsie May4 Atkinson (Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born May 12, 1895, and died Mar 14, 1990 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin. She married Herman Burmester Apr 04, 1922. He was born Aug 09, 1881 in Sauk County , Wisconsin, and died Nov 27, 1964 in Sauk County , Wisconsin.

More About Herman Burmester and Elsie Atkinson:

Marriage: Apr 04, 1922

 

Child of Elsie Atkinson and Herman Burmester is:

100 i. Thelma N5 Burmester, born Private. She married Marvin Hartje Private; born Private.

More About Marvin Hartje and Thelma Burmester:

Private-Begin: Private

 

59. Lydia Bernice4 Atkinson (Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Jun 30, 1897 in Sauk County , Wisconsin, and died Jan 23, 1983 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin. She married George Ephrium Blakeslee Dec 12, 1914, son of Ephraim Blakeslee and Mary Ballard. He was born Dec 03, 1895 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin, and died Sep 28, 1942 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

More About Lydia Bernice Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About George Ephrium Blakeslee:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

More About George Blakeslee and Lydia Atkinson:

Marriage: Dec 12, 1914

 

Children of Lydia Atkinson and George Blakeslee are:

101 i. Donald E5 Blakeslee, born Apr 08, 1915; died Feb 23, 1982 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

More About Donald E Blakeslee:

Burial: 1982, Resting Green Cemetery, Ironton, Wisconsin

+ 102 ii. Arnold Bliss Blakeslee, born Private.

103 iii. Floyd George Blakeslee, born Apr 06, 1920; died Oct 22, 1934 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

More About Floyd George Blakeslee:

Burial: 1934, Resting Green Cemetery, Ironton, Wisconsin

+ 104 iv. Robert J Blakeslee, born Private.

+ 105 v. Lorraine L Blakeslee, born Private.

106 vi. Loraine Blakeslee, born Private.

 

61. Glen Washington4 Atkinson (Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Feb 22, 1901 in Sauk County , Wisconsin, and died Aug 30, 1979 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin. He married (1) Evelyn Sefkar, daughter of Charlie Sefkar and Alzetta Allen. She was born Jan 18, 1907 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin, and died Oct 1982 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin. He married (2) Ruth A Schumacher Beckwitt. She was born 1920, and died Unknown.

Notes for Glen Washington Atkinson:

Glen is buried with his second wife, Ruth. Glen's date of death taken from cemetery inscription.

More About Glen Washington Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Woodland township, Oaks Cemetery

More About Evelyn Sefkar:

Burial: Unknown, Woodland township, Oaks Cemetery

More About Ruth A Schumacher Beckwitt:

Burial: Unknown, Woodland township, Oaks Cemetery

 

Children of Glen Atkinson and Evelyn Sefkar are:

107 i. Joyce Dinnen5 Atkinson, born Private.

108 ii. James A Atkinson, born 1944; died Oct 26, 1960 in LaValle, Sauk Co,, Wisconsin.

More About James A Atkinson:

Burial: Unknown, Woodland township, Oaks Cemetery

 

62. Ada4 Atkinson (Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Jul 01, 1903 in Sauk County , Wisconsin, and died Jan 30, 1986 in Waupun, Fond Du Lac Co. Wisconsin. She married William Thoenes Nov 03, 1920. He was born Mar 18, 1897 in Sauk County , Wisconsin, and died Mar 1974 in Waupun, Fond Du Lac Co. Wisconsin.

More About William Thoenes and Ada Atkinson:

Marriage: Nov 03, 1920

 

Children of Ada Atkinson and William Thoenes are:

109 i. Ilis V5 Thoenes, born Private. She married Robert Donovon Private; born Private.

More About Robert Donovon and Ilis Thoenes:

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110 ii. Audrey B Thoenes, born Private. She married Dick Lamers Private; born Private.

More About Dick Lamers and Audrey Thoenes:

Private-Begin: Private

111 iii. Betty Lou Thoenes, born Private. She married John Hale Private; born Private.

More About John Hale and Betty Thoenes:

Private-Begin: Private

112 iv. Barbara J Thoenes, born Private. She married Clarence Pluim Private; born Private.

More About Clarence Pluim and Barbara Thoenes:

Private-Begin: Private

 

64. Harold4 Atkinson (Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Sep 16, 1909 in Sauk County , Wisconsin, and died Dec 03, 1974 in Ironton, Sauk Co., Wisconsin. He married Hilda Bulin Private. She was born Private.

More About Harold Atkinson and Hilda Bulin:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Harold Atkinson and Hilda Bulin are:

113 i. Harold D5 Atkinson, born Dec 29, 1935 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Dec 29, 1937 in Sauk County , Wisconsin.

114 ii. Denise Darlene Atkinson, born Apr 07, 1943 in Sauk County , Wisconsin; died Jan 28, 1952 in Sauk County , Wisconsin.

 

66. Mabel Alice4 Eatinger (Anna Ruth3 Barnum, Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Sep 06, 1906 in Thedford, Nebraska, and died May 14, 1992 in Greely, Colorado. She married Marvin James Hester Dec 24, 1925 in Thedford, Nebraska. He was born Feb 20, 1901 in Louisville, Nebraska, and died Aug 05, 1993 in Holyoke, Colorado.

More About Marvin Hester and Mabel Eatinger:

Marriage: Dec 24, 1925, Thedford, Nebraska

 

Children of Mabel Eatinger and Marvin Hester are:

115 i. Marvin Dale5 Hester, born Private. He married (1) Elizabeth Richardson Private; born Private. He married (2) Sally Jo Sprague Private; born Private.

More About Marvin Hester and Elizabeth Richardson:

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More About Marvin Hester and Sally Sprague:

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116 ii. Elizabeth Ann Hester, born Private. She married Howard Hunter Private; born Private.

More About Howard Hunter and Elizabeth Hester:

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117 iii. Eunice Darlene Hester, born Private. She married John Richard Schefcik Private; born Private.

More About John Schefcik and Eunice Hester:

Private-Begin: Private

118 iv. Connie Louise Hester, born Private. She married Dunae Wilkerson Oosting Private; born Private.

More About Dunae Oosting and Connie Hester:

Private-Begin: Private

119 v. Shirley Sharon Hester, born Private. She married (1) Roger Elwood Ouellette Private; born Private. She married (2) Paul Udd Private; born Private.

More About Roger Ouellette and Shirley Hester:

Private-Begin: Private

More About Paul Udd and Shirley Hester:

Private-Begin: Private

 

67. Ralph John4 Eatinger (Anna Ruth3 Barnum, Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Dec 28, 1907 in Thedford, Nebraska, and died Apr 1984 in Thedford, Nebraska. He married Norma Tate Private. She was born Private.

More About Ralph Eatinger and Norma Tate:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Ralph Eatinger and Norma Tate are:

120 i. Alice5 Eatinger, born Private.

121 ii. Ramon John Eatinger, born Private.

122 iii. Byron Freemont Eatinger, born Private.

123 iv. Ralph Harold Eatinger, born Private.

 

68. Laura May4 Eatinger (Anna Ruth3 Barnum, Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Private. She married Henry W. Mulder Private. He was born Private.

More About Henry Mulder and Laura Eatinger:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Laura Eatinger and Henry Mulder are:

124 i. Charles Henry5 Mulder, born Private.

125 ii. Donald Ray Mulder, born Private.

126 iii. Mary Hindmarsh Mulder, born Private.

127 iv. Robert Allen Mulder, born Private.

128 v. Elealane Mulder Seifker, born Private.

129 vi. Lyle Danell Mulder, born Private.

 

69. Eunice Janet4 Eatinger (Anna Ruth3 Barnum, Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Nov 25, 1912 in Thedford, Nebraska, and died Jul 1978 in California. She married Gilbert Frederick Graff Private. He was born Private.

More About Gilbert Graff and Eunice Eatinger:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Eunice Eatinger and Gilbert Graff are:

130 i. Charles August5 Graff, born Private.

131 ii. Bradford Graff, born Private.

 

70. Charles Henry4 Eatinger III (Anna Ruth3 Barnum, Eunice2 Atkinson, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Private. He married Helen Thompson Private. She was born Private.

More About Charles Eatinger and Helen Thompson:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Charles Eatinger and Helen Thompson are:

132 i. Thomas Charles5 Eatinger, born Private.

133 ii. Katy Ssue Eatinger, born Private.

 

Generation No. 5

87. Pearl Jeannette5 Gates (Robert K4, Inez3 Atkinson, John Atkinson2 Jr., Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Private. She married Edward Frank Smith Private, son of Frank Smith and Ophella Buckner. He was born Private.

More About Edward Smith and Pearl Gates:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Pearl Gates and Edward Smith are:

134 i. Kerry Ann6 Smith, born Private.

135 ii. Katherine Lynne Smith, born Private.

136 iii. Edward Kenneth Smith, born Private.

137 iv. Kristina Jeanne Smith, born Private.

 

102. Arnold Bliss5 Blakeslee (Lydia Bernice4 Atkinson, Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Private. He married Muriel Mortimer Private. She was born Private.

More About Arnold Blakeslee and Muriel Mortimer:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Arnold Blakeslee and Muriel Mortimer are:

138 i. David Roger6 Blakeslee, born Private.

139 ii. Mark Terry Blakeslee, born Private.

140 iii. Bruce Lee Blakeslee, born Private.

 

104. Robert J5 Blakeslee (Lydia Bernice4 Atkinson, Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Private. He married Avis LaRue Private. She was born Private.

More About Robert Blakeslee and Avis LaRue:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Robert Blakeslee and Avis LaRue are:

141 i. Douglas James6 Blakeslee, born Private.

142 ii. Steven R Blakeslee, born Private.

143 iii. Richard T Blakeslee, born Private.

144 iv. Kathleen A Blakeslee, born Private.

 

105. Lorraine L5 Blakeslee (Lydia Bernice4 Atkinson, Nelson3, Nelson2, Ann1 Grunshaw) was born Private. She married Clarence Grover Private. He was born Private.

More About Clarence Grover and Lorraine Blakeslee:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Child of Lorraine Blakeslee and Clarence Grover is:

145 i. Dennis Ray6 Grover, born Private.

 

 

Endnotes

1. Massachusetts Town Marriage Records.

2. OneWorldTreeSM.

3. Massachusetts Town Marriage Records.

4. Jeannette Smith, Ann Grunshaw.

5. OneWorldTreeSM.

6. 1920 United States Federal Census.

7. OneWorldTreeSM.

8. WFT volume 6.

9. OneWorldTreeSM.

 

Descendants of Henry and Mary (Greenhalgh) Grunshaw

 

Frances Mae Grunshaw, daughter (first child) of Henry and Mary (Greenhalgh) Grunshaw

 

Robert Grunshaw, 1907. Son (third child) of Henry and Mary Grunshaw

 

Laura Grunshaw, wife of Robert Henry Grunshaw

 

Generation No. 1

1. Henry1 Grunshaw was born Apr 24, 1845 in Pawtucket , Bristol, Rhode Island, and died Jun 12, 1928 in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin. He married Mary Greenhalgh Oct 13, 1874 in LaValle, Sauk, Wisconsin, daughter of Peter Greenhalgh and Hannah Crook. She was born Jun 30, 1852 in Pennsylvania, and died Sep 27, 1941 in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Notes for Henry Grunshaw:

* Note; Henry Grunshaw has not been verified as being a relative of Ann Grunshaw nor Elizabeth Grunshaw. But they are listed separatley and they are all in my searches. I find it strange that three Grunshaws came to the small village of less than 100 people, Ironton, Wisconsin, and not be related in some way.

Henry was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on April 24, 1845 He fought in the war and was a fellow of the G.A.R.

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Henry Grunshaw

Residence: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Occupation: Service Record:

Enlisted as a Private on 18 January 1864

Enlisted in Company F,. 35th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 18 January 1864.

Mustered out Company F, 35th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 15 March 1866 in Brownsville, TX

According to the census of 1870 , Henry was a farm laborer with foreign born parents.

1870 Census Ironton township, Sauk County, Wisconsin

John Jessop 51 England

Elizabeth 50 England (Elizabeth Grunshaw)

Mary 19 Rhode Island

Henry Grunshaw 26 Rhode Island

John Cluderay 5 England

Elizabeth and her husband (Jessup) share a tomb stone with Markham in the Ironton, Wisconsin cemetery on the western crest of the hill, almost straight west of Henry Grunshaw's grave. Cemetery records state that John Markham Died and Elizabeth remarried to John Jessop.

Henry Grunshaw is listed in 1890 directory as having 80 acres in section 8, Township of Ironton.

1860 Census Ironton Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin

John Atkinson 59 England

Ann 50 England (Ann Grunshaw)

Nelson 21 New York

Samuel 14 Wisconsin

Byron 10 Wisconsin

E.Benson 20 Ohio ( a Domestic)

 

John Atkinson Jr. 26 Massachusetts

Emiline 24 Ohio

Charlotte 2 Wisconsin

1900 Census Ironton Township, Sauk County Wisconsin

Henry Grunshaw born 1844

Mary born 1852

Fannie M born 1875

Robert R born 1882

Henry enlisted January 18, 1864 as private in the Wisconsin 35th Infantry

More About Henry Grunshaw:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

Notes for Mary Greenhalgh:

After Mary's sister Ellen died, Mary took her daughter Iva Sands in and carred for her until she left for California.

Mary made a "Wedding Ring quilt " for Iva Sands, and a patch quilt for Carrie Pearson and Mary Agnes Warren. Reportedly she made very beautiful quilts.

Mary Grunshaw fell and broke her hip and was bed ridden until her death. My grandfather and Grandmother Hubert and Fannie Bingham took care of her, as there homes were next door to each other. I can recall visiting on a Sunday and hearing Mary cry out as Hubert moved her into another position on the bed. The pain of a broken hip destroyed her will to live.

More About Mary Greenhalgh:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

Cause of Death: Bed ridden with broken hip

More About Henry Grunshaw and Mary Greenhalgh:

Marriage: Oct 13, 1874, LaValle, Sauk, Wisconsin

Children of Henry Grunshaw and Mary Greenhalgh are:

+ 2 i. Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, born Sep 16, 1875 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died Apr 09, 1971 in Sauk County Med center.

3 ii. Grace Greenhalgh Grunshaw, born 1878 in Carr Valley, Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin; died Jan 19, 1882 in Carr Valley, Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Notes for Grace Greenhalgh Grunshaw:

Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index. Search Terms: GRUNSHAW (2)

Database: Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907

Combined Matches: 2

Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.

Name: Grace Grunshaw

Death Date: 19 Jan 1882

County: Sauk

Volume: 01

Page: 0090

Reel: 120

Image: 1001

Index Volume: -

Sequence#: 134881

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More About Grace Greenhalgh Grunshaw:

Burial: Unknown, Resting Green Cemetery Ironton, Wisconsin

4 iii. Robert Henry Grunshaw, born May 12, 1882 in Carr Valley, Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin; died May 27, 1914 in Barnabas Hospital, Minneapolis Hennepin, Minnesota. He married Laura M. Williams Sep 26, 1908; died Unknown.

Notes for Robert Henry Grunshaw:

Robert Grunshaw died as a result of diabetes. Believe he was in the area of Minneapolis, Min when he was taken ill.

Notes for Laura M. Williams:

Laura was killed in a train wreck.

More About Robert Grunshaw and Laura Williams:

Marriage: Sep 26, 1908

 

Generation No. 2

 

2. Francis Mae2 Grunshaw (Henry1) was born Sep 16, 1875 in Ironton, Wisconsin1, and died Apr 09, 1971 in Sauk County Med center1. She married Hubert Wesley Bingham Apr 16, 1902 in Ironton, Wisconsin, son of Lyman Bingham and Amanda Stambaugh. He was born Sep 03, 1873 in Richland County, Wisconsin, and died Jan 1949 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

Notes for Francis Mae Grunshaw:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.20841.67]

Individual: Bingham, Fannie

Social Security #: 398-44-3935

SS# issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Sep 16, 1875

Death date: April 1971

Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 53959

Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Reedsburg, Wisconsin

More About Francis Mae Grunshaw:

Burial: Unknown, Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Fact 2: SS# issued in: Wisconsin1

Property: Social Security #: 398-44-3935 Ironton, Wisconsin1

Notes for Hubert Wesley Bingham:

Hubert Bingham had a farm in the town of Ironton, in the area called Carr Valley on county G between Lime Ridge and Ironton. He later sold this farm to his daughter and husband Kenneth and Hazel (Bingham) Warren. At this time Hubert And Fannie retired to a house next door to Fannie's mother and father Henry and Mary Grunshaw. This was on main street (also state highway 58) in the village of Ironton, just north of the Methodist Church on the west side of the street.

Hubert grew up in the Richland Center, Wisconsin, area. He appears to have spent some time in Nebraska , perhaps at the home of his Aunt Ida Stambaugh As a child, I recall Grandpa (Hubert) telling me about how he had met and talked with Wild Bill Hickock, and how he used to have a holster and gun like Wild Bill. I really didn't believe him then, now I see how it certainly was very possible.

We have photos of the Harry Leonard family who lived in "Upper Carr Valley" , Hubert's aunt Harriet Bingham married Nathan Leonard, and Harry Leonard was no doubt their son, as he and Hubert were first cousins, according to a photo I have seen of Harry Leonard.

 

340 HISTORY OF REEDSBURG SETTLERS IN CARR VALLEY

So far as is known Mr. Carr was the first settler in this region, and the community takes its name from this circumstance. Mr. Carr came about 1850, and lived in what is known as Upper Carr Valley, but may have owned some land in Lower Carr Valley also. He settled on the W. E. Bible farm. Possibly the next settler to come was Ira Allen, locating on the farm now known as the Charles Benson farm. His wife was Rebecca Bliss, and they had previously resided in Sheboygan County. Mrs. Mary Bible, Reedsburg, is his daughter.

Among the other settlers in this valley were: J. Doyle, on the John Doyle farm; James Frank, on the D. Andrews farm; a Mr. Bennett, where Peter Vosen Jr., now lives; Mr. St. John, on the Bradie Smith property; John Osborne, on the Eugene Gasser farm; Mr. Mackintyre, where John Burgess now lives; Owen Manville, on the Thos. Manville place; Patrick McDonald, on the Hubert Bingham farm; C. Collins, on the Jabez Marshall farm; K Small, on the Frank Gasser farm; Mr. Davis, where the Ora Schluter family reside; then there was Andrew Hillestad on the Daniel Webb place; Nelson. Osborne, where Peter Vosen Sr., resides, and William Griffin, on the Abraham Griffin farm.

More About Hubert Wesley Bingham:

Burial: Unknown, Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Cause of Death: Heart Attack

More About Hubert Bingham and Francis Grunshaw:

Marriage: Apr 16, 1902, Ironton, Wisconsin

 

Children of Francis Grunshaw and Hubert Bingham are:

+ 5 i. Hazel Helen3 Bingham, born Feb 24, 1907 in Ironton, Wisconsin; died May 08, 1986 in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa (New Hampton Care Center).

+ 6 ii. Agnes Ethel Bingham, born Private.

 

Generation No. 3

 

5. Hazel Helen3 Bingham (Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1)2 was born Feb 24, 1907 in Ironton, Wisconsin3, and died May 08, 1986 in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa (New Hampton Care Center)3. She married Kenneth Warren4 Jun 15, 1927 in Sextonville, Wisconsin5, son of Herbert Warren and Selina Coley. He was born May 23, 19026, and died Oct 20, 1980 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin7,7,8.

Notes for Hazel Helen Bingham:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 14, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107426.44]

Individual: Warren, Hazel

Social Security #: 399-24-3154

SS# issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: Feb 24, 1907

Death date: May 1986

Residence code: Iowa

ZIP Code of last known residence: 50659

Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

New Hampton, Iowa

Hazel attended Sauk County Normal, a teachers college located in Reedsburg, Wi. She taught in the Sauk Prairie district, where the Badger Ordinance was later built. Also taught in Kegan school district near the Warren family farm. She clerked in a grocery store in Reedsburg, Wisconsin for a brief period, but mainly was a house wife and mother. Her hobbies were gardening and sewing.

ALUMNI, REEDSBURG HIGH School (NOT ALL LISTED BELOW)

1924

Dorothy Barry Edna Neimann Esther Squires

Hazel Bingham Blanch Oliver Afra Tkadles

Alma Bryne Meridith Pelton Helen Welsh

Marie C. Dederich Lizzette Rigert Herbert Westphal

Hilda Gall Jennie Robertson Eylene Worden

Phillip Hass Elizabeth Schroeder Mildred Kinser

Ethel Ihde Marie Schulte Lavita Bergeman

Edna Kutzbach Ruth Seymour Vera Borland

Fred Meyer Leonard S. Shemanski Ruth Clement

Marion Miller Mildred Solles Edna Dierken

More About Hazel Helen Bingham:

Burial: May 1986, Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg,Wi

Cause of Death: Acute Leukemia

Notes for Kenneth Warren:

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107453.111]

Individual: Warren, Kenneth

Social Security #: 393-24-0172

SS# issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: May 23, 1902

Death date: Oct 1980

Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 53959

Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Reedsburg, Wisconsin

After their marriage, Kenneth And Hazel moved onto the farm formerly owned by Hazels father, Hubert Bingham. This farm was the second farm on the right going south on County G from state road 58 in Sauk County. Henry and Mary Grunshaw farmed on the next farm to the north. They farmed here until about l945 when they moved to Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Ken then worked for Bernien implement where his main job was assembling new farm equipment. After several years his desire to farm again took over and he bought the "Pawlish" farm south of Reedsburg. During this time Hazels health was not good, and they returned to Reedsburg where Ken became a carpenters helper, and did a lot of remodeling work on his own. It was at this time that he built a new home on west main street in Reedsburg. Once again he wanted to farm, so bought a farm east of Reedsburg and stayed there until the early sixties, and once again moved back to Reedsburg. They lived on west main right across the street from the new house he had previously built, in a home that his in laws,Hubert and Fannie Bingham had lived in. This was to be his retirement home.

[Warren-Coley Family Tree.FTW]

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107453.111]

Individual: Warren, Kenneth

Social Security #: 393-24-0172

SS# issued in: Wisconsin

Birth date: May 23, 1902

Death date: Oct 1980

 

Residence code: Wisconsin

ZIP Code of last known residence: 53959

Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

Reedsburg, Wisconsin

After their marriage, Kenneth And Hazel moved onto the farm formerly owned by Hazels father, Hubert Bingham. This farm was the second farm on the right going south on County G from state road 58 in Sauk County. They farmed here until about l945 when they moved to Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Ken then worked for Bernien implement where his main job was assembling new farm equipment. After several years his desire to farm again took over and he bought the "Pawlish" farm south of Reedsburg. During this time Hazels health was not good, and they returned to Reedsburg where Ken became a carpenters helper, and did a lot of remodeling work on his own. It was at this time that he built a new home on west main street in Reedsburg. Once again he wanted to farm, so bought a farm east of Reedsburg and stayed there until the early sixties, and once again moved back to Reedsburg. They lived on west main right across the street from the new house he had previously built, in a home that his in laws,Hubert and Fannie Bingham had lived in. This was to be his retirement home.

More About Kenneth Warren:

Burial: Oct 1980, Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg,Wi

Cause of Death: Heart Failure, Fluid on lungs8

Civil: Wisconsin9

Fact 2: SS# issued in: Wisconsin10,10,11

Property: Social Security #: 393-24-017212,13

Residence: 1930, Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin14

Social Security Number: 393-24-017215

More About Kenneth Warren and Hazel Bingham:

Marriage: Jun 15, 1927, Sextonville, Wisconsin16

Children of Hazel Bingham and Kenneth Warren are:

7 i. Robert Kenneth4 Warren, born Private. He married none Private; born Private.

More About Robert Warren and none:

Private-Begin: Private

+ 8 ii. Mary Agnes Warren, born Private.

6. Agnes Ethel3 Bingham (Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married Hartsel Harold Mortimer16,17,18 Private, son of David Mortimer and Blanche Mayo. He was born Oct 01, 190819,20, and died Nov 27, 1987 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin21,22,23.

Notes for Hartsel Harold Mortimer:

Hartsel farmed for the majority of his life. First working for others and later having his own farm. When he retired from farming he worked for the Oldsmobile dealer in Reedsburg, setting up new cars for show and cleaning used cars for the lot. He was still working here when he started having heart and circulatory problems which later took his life.

More About Hartsel Harold Mortimer:

Burial: Unknown, Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin23

Cause of Death: 23

Civil: Wisconsin24

Social Security Number: 392-14-239824

More About Hartsel Mortimer and Agnes Bingham:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Agnes Bingham and Hartsel Mortimer are:

+ 9 i. Harold4 Mortimer, born Private.

+ 10 ii. Janet Mortimer, born Private.

 

Generation No. 4

8. Mary Agnes4 Warren (Hazel Helen3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married LaVerne Nelson Private, son of Emil Nelson and Eva Schoonover. He was born Private.

More About LaVerne Nelson and Mary Warren:

Private-Begin: Private

 

Children of Mary Warren and LaVerne Nelson are:

+ 11 i. Thomas5 Nelson, born Private.

+ 12 ii. Stephen E. Nelson, born Private.

+ 13 iii. Susan K. Nelson, born Private.

9. Harold4 Mortimer (Agnes Ethel3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. He married Elaine Hurda Private, daughter of Edward Hurda and Helen Hach. She was born Private.

More About Harold Mortimer and Elaine Hurda:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Harold Mortimer and Elaine Hurda are:

+ 14 i. Laurie5 Mortimer, born Private.

+ 15 ii. Lisa Mortimer, born Private.

10. Janet4 Mortimer (Agnes Ethel3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married Richard Peper Private, son of Gerhart Peper and Leona Neumann. He was born Private.

More About Richard Peper and Janet Mortimer:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Janet Mortimer and Richard Peper are:

+ 16 i. Todd5 Peper, born Private.

+ 17 ii. Debra Peper, born Private.

 

Generation No. 5

11. Thomas5 Nelson (Mary Agnes4 Warren, Hazel Helen3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. He married Sandra Lancaster Private, daughter of Ronald Lancaster and Donita ?. She was born Private.

More About Thomas Nelson and Sandra Lancaster:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Thomas Nelson and Sandra Lancaster are:

18 i. Renee6 Lancaster, born Private.

19 ii. Reed Nelson, born Private.

20 iii. Samuel Nelson, born Private.

12. Stephen E.5 Nelson (Mary Agnes4 Warren, Hazel Helen3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. He married Nancy M. Mortensen Private, daughter of Walter Mortensen and Georgann ?. She was born Private.

More About Stephen Nelson and Nancy Mortensen:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Stephen Nelson and Nancy Mortensen is:

21 i. Nicole Marie6 Nelson, born Private.

13. Susan K.5 Nelson (Mary Agnes4 Warren, Hazel Helen3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married Ross Odland Private. He was born Private.

More About Ross Odland and Susan Nelson:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Susan Nelson and Ross Odland is:

22 i. Eric Paul6 Odland, born Private.

14. Laurie5 Mortimer (Harold4, Agnes Ethel3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married DuWayne Wood Private. He was born Private.

More About DuWayne Wood and Laurie Mortimer:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Laurie Mortimer and DuWayne Wood is:

23 i. Lindsay6 Wood, born Private.

15. Lisa5 Mortimer (Harold4, Agnes Ethel3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married Shawn McCarthy Private. He was born Private.

More About Shawn McCarthy and Lisa Mortimer:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Lisa Mortimer and Shawn McCarthy are:

24 i. Lauren6 McCarthy, born Private.

25 ii. Shawna McCarthy, born Private.

26 iii. MaKenna McCarthy, born Private.

16. Todd5 Peper (Janet4 Mortimer, Agnes Ethel3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. He married (1) Mary Reardon Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Mollie Jo Biser Private. She was born Private.

More About Todd Peper and Mary Reardon:

Private-Begin: Private

More About Todd Peper and Mollie Biser:

Private-Begin: Private

Child of Todd Peper and Mollie Biser is:

27 i. Ethan6 Peper, born Private.

17. Debra5 Peper (Janet4 Mortimer, Agnes Ethel3 Bingham, Francis Mae2 Grunshaw, Henry1) was born Private. She married Mark Meister Private. He was born Private.

More About Mark Meister and Debra Peper:

Private-Begin: Private

Children of Debra Peper and Mark Meister are:

28 i. Cody6 Meister, born Private.

29 ii. Tyler Meister, born Private.

 

Endnotes

1. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.20841.67

2. Family Data Collection - Marriages.

3. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 14, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107426.44

4. 1930 United States Federal Census.

5. Warren-Coley Family Tree.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

6. Social Security Death Index.

7. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107453.111

8. Warren-Coley Family Tree.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

9. Social Security Death Index.

10. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107453.111

11. Warren-Coley Family Tree.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

12. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.107453.111

13. Warren-Coley Family Tree.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

14. 1930 United States Federal Census.

15. Social Security Death Index.

16. Warren-Coley Family Tree.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

17. Mortimer and Buell.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

18. Social Security Death Index.

19. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 1, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.41650.31

20. Social Security Death Index.

21. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 27, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.41650.31

22. Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 7, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.41650.31

23. Mortimer and Buell.FTW, Date of Import: Feb 8, 2002.

24. Social Security Death Index.

 

Graves of Grunshaw Family Members Around Ironton, Wisconsin

Henry Grunshaw, grandson of Amos and Mary Grimshaw and son of George Grimshaw, is buried in Ironton, Wisconsin with his wife, Mary (Greenhalgh) Grimshaw.

Grunshaw Monument, Ironton Cemetery

 

Grave Marker for Henry and Mary Grunshaw

 

 

References

1Higson, John, 1859, Historical and Descriptive Notices of Droylsden, Past and Present: Manchester , Printed for the Author by Beresford & Southern, 170 p.

2Author

 

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