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William Harrison Grindstaff

Male 1863 - 1946  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Harrison Grindstaff was born on 5 Oct 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fayton Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    William married Eliza Hardin on 21 Jun 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Alvin Hardin and Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters) was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died before 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Andrew Johnson Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1890; died on 10 May 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    2. 3. Vada S. "Vady" Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Jesse J. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    William married Sarah J. (Grindstaff) on 20 Jan 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1879 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary A. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 6. Luthena Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 7. Bell Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew Johnson Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 19 Feb 1890; died on 10 May 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Andrew married on 15 Aug 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Andrew married Serena Bell Grindstaff about 1910 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Serena (daughter of Nicholas Rosecrans Grindstaff and Selina S. Proffitt) was born on 22 Dec 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Ida M. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 9. Lillie Bell Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1913 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    3. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 12. David Thomas Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Sep 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 13. William Paul "Bill" Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1927 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Vada S. "Vady" Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Feb 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Vada married Jim Stout on 20 Aug 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jim was born about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Vada married M. D. Garland on 3 Oct 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. M. was born about 1877 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Mamie C. Garland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Jesse J. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in May 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Jesse married Maude E. Matheson on 30 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 24. Andrew J. "Andy" Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Mary A. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Luthena Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Bell Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Ida M. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.William1) was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Ida married Frank D. Jones about 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frank was born about 1901 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Lillie Bell Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Mar 1913 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  3. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.William1)

  4. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.William1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 12.  David Thomas Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Sep 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Sep 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  William Paul "Bill" Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (2.Andrew2, 1.William1) was born on 13 Jun 1927 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY — William Paul "Bill" Grindstaff, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his home.

    He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Serena Bell Grindstaff Grindstaff. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam having proudly served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force retiring in 1969. He attended Keystone Free Will Baptist Church.

    Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Margie Ledwell Grindstaff of the home; children, Kenneth Hodge, Barbara Furchess, Sharon Boles, Cindy Abel, and Janice Swanner; thirteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; one great great grandson; a special grandson, Chad Abel; a special niece, Norma Scott.

    The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m.

    A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 10:45 a.m. at the Mountain Home National Cemetery under the direction of a VA Chaplain. The Boone Dam VFW and the Tennessee National Guard will accord military honors. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

    All those attending need to assemble at the funeral home to leave in procession by 10:15 a.m. Online condolences may be made via: www.morrisbaker.com.

    William married Margie Dean Ledwell about 1966. Margie (daughter of Horace Monroe Ledwell and Mary Josephine Light) was born on 8 Jul 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vada2, 1.William1)

  8. 15.  Mamie C. Garland Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vada2, 1.William1) was born about 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON — Ms. Mamie Garland Celia, age 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

    A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late M.D. and Vada Grindstaff Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and eight brothers.

    Ms. Celia was a homemaker and a member of Unaka Baptist Church

    Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Lacey, Barbara Honeycutt and her husband, Dave, and Beverly White and her husband, Lanny, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Whitney Boylan and her husband, John, Raleigh, NC, Roman White and Rhonda Lacey, both of Johnson City, Scott Lacey, Jonesborough, and Amanda Holly and her husband, Tom, Elizabethton; four great-grandchildren, Mackin Boylan, Olivia Holly, Seth Holly and Phoebe Holly; two sisters, Ida Taylor, Elizabethton, and Laura Watson, Atlanta, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    The funeral service for Ms. Mamie Garland Celia will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 16th, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Richard Estep officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Jerry Barnett, soloist.

    The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 PM prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

    The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 17th, in the Garland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dave Honeycutt, Lanny White, Roman White, Scott Lacey, John Boylan and Tom Holly. Everyone will meet at Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services at 10:15 AM on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

    The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the Staff and Residents of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the love, care and friendship that was given to Ms. Celia.


  9. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vada2, 1.William1)

  10. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vada2, 1.William1)

  11. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vada2, 1.William1)

  12. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vada2, 1.William1)

  13. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jesse2, 1.William1)

  14. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jesse2, 1.William1)

  15. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jesse2, 1.William1)

  16. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jesse2, 1.William1)

  17. 24.  Andrew J. "Andy" Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jesse2, 1.William1) was born about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Andrew J. "Andy" Grindstaff, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Andy was a native of Butler, Tennessee, and had lived most of his life in Elizabethton. He was the son of the late Jesse and Maude Matheson Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy Grindstaff, Bobby Grindstaff and Fred Grindstaff; three sisters, Helen Deloach, Earline Greene and Lily Jones; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Paul Hampton; brothers-in-law, Bill Ward and Conley Bullock; and father and mother-in-law, John and Alice Hodge. Mr. Grindstaff was a veteran of the United States Army from 1963-1965, serving nineteen months in Alaska. He was a retired millwright of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church and had attended Valley Forge Christian Church for many years. He was a member of Hampton Masonic Lodge #750, York Rite, Elizabethton Shrine Club and a faithful Charter Member of Jericho Shrine, and a member of Royal Jester Court #183, a 10th Degree Master Mason and very faithful member of the Jericho Paper Drive. Survivors include his wife, Geraldean Hodge Grindstaff; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin Andrew and Heather Grindstaff; sisters-in-law, Brenda Grindstaff, Margaret Grindstaff, Lois Ward, Glenna Bullock, Carol and "Blue" Treadway and Johnnie and Raymond Holtsclaw; and a close friend, Norma Williams. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of special cousins and friends also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2013, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Honors will be accorded by the Jericho Oriental Band. Masonic services will be held under the direction of Howard Ensor. Music will be under the direction of Jeff Sharpe. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday. The graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 7, 2013, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Music at the graveside service will be under the direction of Jericho Highlanders. Active pallbearers will be John Matheson, Jim Matheson, Larry McKinney, Harold Fellers, Ron Bergquist, Charlie Fellers, George Hodges and James Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Holtsclaw, Rowe Carr, Terry Tester, John McGee, J.L. Blackwell, Jeff Lyons, Floyd Campbell, Larry White, Hugh Pickle, Norman Lyons, Charlie Hodge, Robert "Bobby" Barnes, Ralph Wright and all present and former members of Jericho Oriental Band and Jericho Nobility. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:45 PM on Monday, to go in procession. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to the entire staff at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to The Shriner's Hospital for Children, The Jericho Transportation Fund, Poplar Grove Baptist Church or Valley Forge Christian Church.



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