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Alfred Grindstaff

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  1. 1.  Alfred Grindstaff was born about 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Alfred married Dosia Humphrey about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dosia (daughter of Young Humphrey and Rebecca Eliza (Humphrey)) was born about 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Alfred married Eliza J. Britt about 1873 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of James Jefferson Britt and Nancy E. Underwood) was born in Sep 1850 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nancy "Nannie" Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1875 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 17 Nov 1943 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. William Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1877 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Charley Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Elbert Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1884 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. David Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1887 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 7. Caldonia Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1890 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 8. James Henry Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    8. 9. Bessie Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1893 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 1978 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nancy "Nannie" Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born on 9 Jun 1875 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 17 Nov 1943 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

    Nancy married John Taylor Banks about 1898 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Moses Banks and Ruth Davis) was born on 7 Nov 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 1925 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Frank Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1806 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 11. Walter B. Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    3. 12. Nola Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 13. Robert L. Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1907 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Oct 1934 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    5. 14. Lloyd Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 15. Ruth Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1913 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1930 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  William Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born about 1877 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Charley Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born about 1879 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Elbert Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born in Mar 1884 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  David Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born in Sep 1887 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Caldonia Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born in Dec 1890 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 8.  James Henry Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born on 15 Apr 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    James married Sallie Morton about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sallie was born on 11 May 1885 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Jan 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. William M. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 19. Allen Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 20. Alfred Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 21. Oda Kate Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 22. Ora "Orie" Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    6. 23. Warren Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  8. 9.  Bessie Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born on 17 Dec 1893 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 1978 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Bessie married Thomas Jefferson Lyons on 20 Jan 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of James Monroe Lyons and Elmeda Roberts) was born on 8 May 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 1973 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Eliza A. Lyons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1914 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jan 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Frank Banks Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1806 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 11.  Walter B. Banks Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

    Walter married Mae McKinney on 31 Jul 1924 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Mae (daughter of Thomas Clingman McKinney and Hester Stevens) was born on 10 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1926 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Walter married Bunia Ioma Blevins about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bunia (daughter of Swinfield Blevins and Mattie Belle Tolley) was born on 6 Jan 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Iva Lee Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  3. 12.  Nola Banks Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1902 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 13.  Robert L. Banks Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 6 Jun 1907 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Oct 1934 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Banks Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

    Robert married Hazel Davis on 31 Oct 1932 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born about 1912 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Virginia Ruth Banks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1935 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jan 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  5. 14.  Lloyd Banks Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1909 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 15.  Ruth Banks Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 30 Aug 1913 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1930 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1)

  8. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1)

  9. 18.  William M. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  10. 19.  Allen Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  11. 20.  Alfred Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 25 Jun 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1971 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  12. 21.  Oda Kate Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Oda married Glenn E. Tweed about 1940. Glenn (son of Horace Edwin Tweed and Alpha Virginia Shelton) was born on 28 Jun 1914 in Madison County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Aug 1974 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Mary Lee Tweed  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1941 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 36. Kate Tweed  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1944 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 19 Apr 2012 in Bernalillo County, , , New Mexico; was buried in Terrace Grove Cemetery, , Valencia County, New Mexico.

  13. 22.  Ora "Orie" Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1988 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Delores Jean Moninee. Delores was born about 1933 in , Monroe County, Michigan, ; died on 25 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 23.  Warren Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 15 Jun 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  15. 24.  Eliza A. Lyons Descendancy chart to this point (9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 15 Jan 1914 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Jan 1998 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Eliza married Elbert H. Casteel on 8 Aug 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elbert was born on 16 Feb 1915 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Oct 1987 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Memorial Garden, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 39. Betty Jean Casteel  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Memorial Garden, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  16. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)

  17. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)

  18. 27.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)

  19. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)

  20. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)


Generation: 4

  1. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Walter3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1)

  2. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Walter3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1)

  3. 32.  Iva Lee Banks Descendancy chart to this point (11.Walter3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Iva Lee Banks Malone, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her residence.

    A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Banks, Sr. & Bunia Blevins Banks. She was home health nurse. Iva Lee enjoyed working in her flowers, her dogs Charlie & Molly and loved to travel. She was a member of Rittertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband: Luther Caldwell, her second husband: Gleason Malone, Sr., her son: Gleason Malone, Jr., two sisters: Jeanette Webb and Georgia Phillips and two brothers: Jay Banks and Harvey Banks.

    Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law: Ronnie & Judy Caldwell. Three Grandchildren: Bridgett Caldwell Simpson, Jackie Caldwell and David Church. Five Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandson. Two Brothers: Nelse Banks & Wife Trudy and Walter Banks, Jr.. Four Sisters: Bonnie Bowman, Jenny Wiseman, Beatrice Holtsclaw and Maybelle Birchfield. Several nieces & nephews.

    Graveside Service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Smitley officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: E.J. Blevins, Terry Blevins, Robert Blevins, Dexter Perkins, Shane Kimley and Kenny Childress. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to E.J. Blevins, Oscar Thompson, Janie Guinn, Nancy Herman and members of the Lynn Valley Baptist Church for all their support and prayers.


  4. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Robert3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1)

  5. 34.  Virginia Ruth Banks Descendancy chart to this point (13.Robert3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1935 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jan 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Virginia Ruby Grindstaff, 82, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Virginia was born in Unicoi, Tenn., to the late Robert and Hazel Davis Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Grindstaff, and four sons, Larry Grindstaff, Perry Grindstaff, Randy Grindstaff and James Grindstaff.
    Virginia retired from North American Rayon Corporation and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
    Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Billy Joe Grindstaff; seven grandchildren, Anthony Grindstaff, Jason Grindstaff and wife Melissa, April Grindstaff, John Grindstaff, Kristen Grindstaff, Dusty Grindstaff and Michael Grindstaff; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ron Crowe.
    A service to celebrate the life of Virginia Ruby Grindstaff will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 4, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The committal and entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

    Virginia married John H. Grindstaff on 6 Jun 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John Taylor Grindstaff and Harriet "Hattie" Moore) was born in Sep 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Sep 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 35.  Mary Lee Tweed Descendancy chart to this point (21.Oda3, 8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1941 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died:
    JOHNSON CITY - Mary Lee “Tweed/Barnette” Campbell, age 79, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 13, 2021, at her residence with family by her side. She was a native of Lex, West Virginia and the daughter of the late Glen E. Tweed and Oda Kate Grindstaff. Mary worked in textile, banking and property management occupations before retiring.

    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Campbell, her stepfather, Marsh Miller, sister, Katie Wallace and brothers, Charles and Mickey Grindstaff.

    Survivors include her daughter, Diana Petty and husband Ray of Johnson City; sons, Charles Barnette, Jonathan Barnette and wife Mary of Jonesborough, Stephen Barnette of Johnson City; sisters, Bea Boswell and husband Don of Scottsburg, IN, Linda Chandler and husband Tony of Watauga; a brother Larry “Bo” Grindstaff and wife Evy of Johnson City; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.


  7. 36.  Kate Tweed Descendancy chart to this point (21.Oda3, 8.James2, 1.Alfred1) was born on 27 Jan 1944 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 19 Apr 2012 in Bernalillo County, , , New Mexico; was buried in Terrace Grove Cemetery, , Valencia County, New Mexico.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Kate "Kitty" Wallis, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Kitty was born on January 27, 1944 in McDowell County, West Virginia. Kitty was a long-time resident of Albuquerque and Belen. Kitty was preceded in death by her son, Larry Davis; father, Glen Tweed; mother, Oda Kate Grindstaff; long-time companion, Sonja Jean Jones; younger brother, Mickey Grindstaff; sister-in-law, Theresa Grindstaff; and brother-in-law, Gary Campbell. Kitty is survived by three sisters, Bea Boswell and her husband, Don of Scottsburg, Indiana, MaryLee Campbell of Federal Way, Washington and Linda Sue Chandler and her husband, Tony of Watauga, Tennessee; two brothers, Charles Grindstaff and his wife, Wilma and Larry "Bo" Grindstaff all of Johnson City, Tennessee; seven children in her extended family; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All Services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel beginning with a Public Viewing on Friday, April 20th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery.


  8. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eliza3, 9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)

  9. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eliza3, 9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1)

  10. 39.  Betty Jean Casteel Descendancy chart to this point (24.Eliza3, 9.Bessie2, 1.Alfred1) was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Memorial Garden, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY - Betty Jean Casteel Miller, 80, of Johnson City passed away on October 28, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

    A native of Washington County, she is the daughter of the late Elbert and Eliza Lyons Casteel. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Edward Miller; son, Roger Sells Miller; and sisters, Margie Fry and Christine Owen.

    Betty was of the Free Will Baptist faith and is described by loved ones as energetic and feisty. She was a loving, strong woman who loved cooking, spending time with her family, and loving on her dog, Kilbee.

    Those left to cherish Betty's memory include: son, Ricky Edward Miller of Johnson City; brothers, Frank Casteel, Jr., Cecil Casteel, Gilbert Casteel, Joe Casteel, David Casteel, Wayne Casteel, and R.Y. Casteel; sisters, Francis Jones and Barbara Jones; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and special friend, James Rowe.

    The family would like to extend a special thank you to all friends and family and the 6300 floor of the JCMC.

    The family will receive friends to share memories on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 4:00 PM until a celebration of Betty's Life beginning at 7:00 PM in the sunrise chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, Johnson City, with Reverend Tony Trott officiating. An entombment will be held in the mausoleum at Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 PM. Brian Harrison, Aaron Billings, Sam Harrison, Jason Miller, Bobby Tester, and Shawn Jenkins will serve as pallbearers. Gage Whitaker will serve as an honorary pallbearer.