Descendants of George Gross

First Generation

1. George¹ Gross, son of Jacob Gross I and Helena (Unknown), was born 1702. George died December 25, 1770 at 68 years of age.

He married Mary (Unknown) Gross in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1732. Mary was born in Lincoln County, NC.

George Gross and Mary (Unknown) Gross had the following children:

child 2 i. Mary² Gross was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC 1733. Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1735.

child 3 ii. Catherine Gross was born 1735. Conflicting evidence states that Catherine was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1737.

child 4 iii. Phillip Gross was born 1735. Conflicting evidence states that Phillip was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1739.

child + 5 iv. Christian Gross was born 1741.

child 6 v. Francis Gross was born 1741. Conflicting evidence states that Francis was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1744.

child + 7 vi. Henry L. Gross was born 1746.

child 8 vii. John Gross was born 1748. Conflicting evidence states that John was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1747.

Second Generation

5. Christian² Gross (George¹) was born 1741. Christian died 1829 in Cape Girardeau, MO, at 88 years of age.

He married Susanna (Unknown) Gross. Susanna died 1833 in MO.

Conflicting evidence states that Christian was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1742.

Christian Gross and Susanna (Unknown) Gross had the following children:

child 9 i. Christian³ Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1784.

child + 10 ii. Barbara Gross was born 1785.

child 11 iii. Elizabeth Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1787. She married David Whetstone.

child 12 iv. Catherine Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1788. She married Charles Leonard in Lincoln County, NC, March 17, 1807.

child 13 v. Mary Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1790. Mary died in Stoddard, MO. She married Martin Wilfong in Lincoln County, NC, August 7, 1809.

child 14 vi. Jacob Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1792.

child 15 vii. Anna Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1794. She married (Unknown) Johnston.

child 16 viii. Christina Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1796. She married Jacob Grindstaff in Cape Girardeau, MO, 1818.

child 17 ix. Susannah Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1798. She married Jacob S. Wilfong August 2, 1840.

child 18 x. William Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1800. William died before 1834. He married Elizabeth Slinkard May 20, 1837.

child 19 xi. Peter Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1802. Peter died in MO. He married Frances (Unknown) Gross 1828.

child 20 xii. Sarah Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1803. She married William Ragsdale.

child + 21 xiii. Christopher Gross was born 1806.

7. Henry L.² Gross (George¹) was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC 1746. Henry died June 8, 1821 in Lincoln County, NC, at 74 years of age. His body was interred in St. Paul's Church Cemetery, Catawba, NC.

He married twice. He married Margaret Stubben in Lincoln County, NC, 1770. He married Elizabeth Koons-Kuhns 1772. Elizabeth was born 1753. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Counce and Anna Maria (Unknown) Counce. Elizabeth died April 14, 1828 at 74 years of age. Her body was interred in St. Paul's Church Cemetery, Catawba, NC. Elizabeth's surname has also been spelt Counce. According to German Speaking People West of the Catawba River in NC 1750-1800, Henry's parents are listed as Christopher and Margaret Gross.

Henry L. Gross and Elizabeth Koons-Kuhns had the following children:

child 22 i. Ada³ Gross was born 1772.

child + 23 ii. Adam Gross was born 1772.

child 24 iii. Susanna Gross was born 1773.

child 25 iv. Christian Gross was born 1774.

child 26 v. Mary Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1775. Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1783.

child 27 vi. Daniel Gross was born 1777. Conflicting evidence states that Daniel was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1770.

child 28 vii. Henry Gross was born 1779. Conflicting evidence states that Henry was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1772.

child 29 viii. George Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1779. He married Mary Ann Boss in Rowan County, NC.

child + 30 ix. John Thomas Gross was born April 15, 1780.

child 31 x. Catherine Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1780. Conflicting evidence states that Catherine was born in Lincoln County, NC, March 9, 1778. Conflicting evidence states that Catherine was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1785.

child 32 xi. Phillip Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1782. Conflicting evidence states that Phillip was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1775.

child 33 xii. Barbara Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1783. Conflicting evidence states that Barbara was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1774.

child 34 xiii. Sally Gross was born 1785.

child 35 xiv. Sara Elizza Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1786. Conflicting evidence states that Sara was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1777.

child + 36 xv. Margaret Gross was born 1787.

child 37 xvi. Elizabeth Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1788. Conflicting evidence states that Elizabeth was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1784.

child 38 xvii. Christina Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1790. Conflicting evidence states that Christina was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1787.

Third Generation

10. Barbara³ Gross (Christian², George¹) was born in Lincoln County, NC 1785.

She married Daniel Grounds.

Barbara Gross and Daniel Grounds had the following children:

child 39 i. Elisa⁴ Grounds (living status unknown).

child + 40 ii. John Grounds was born March 13, 1816.

child 41 iii. David Grounds was born 1817. He married Brunette (Unknown) Grounds.

child 42 iv. George Washington Grounds was born 1818.

child 43 v. Frances (Fannie) Grounds was born September 4, 1819. Frances died December 11, 1884 in Saratoga, AR, at 65 years of age.

child + 44 vi. Thomas Jefferson Grounds was born September 8, 1821.

child 45 vii. Jessie Grounds was born 1827. Jessie was handicapped. In court records in Arkansas, he is listed as a pauper and a lunatic.

child 46 viii. Elizabeth Grounds was born September 30, 1830. Elizabeth died December 22, 1877 in Saratoga, AR, at 47 years of age. She married John Madden Moss September 11, 1851.

child + 47 ix. Sarah Grounds was born April 23, 1832.

21. Christopher³ Gross (Christian², George¹) was born in Lincoln County, NC 1806. Christopher died 1885 in Wayne County, MO, at 79 years of age.

He married twice. He married Sophia Yount in Cape Girardeau, MO, March 21, 1830. Sophia was born in Bollinger County, MO. Sophia was the daughter of Henry Yount and Sophia Grounds. Sophia died 1849 in MO. He married Martha Jane Jaco in MO, November 17, 1850.

Christopher Gross and Martha Jane Jaco had the following children:

child 48 i. Narissus⁴ Gross (living status unknown).

child 49 ii. Thomas B. Gross (living status unknown).

child 50 iii. Susan E. Gross (living status unknown).

child 51 iv. Christoper Gross (living status unknown).

child 52 v. James E. Gross (living status unknown).

child 53 vi. Rachel E. Gross (living status unknown).

child 54 vii. Andrew Gross (living status unknown).

child 55 viii. Rebecca Gross (living status unknown).

Christopher Gross and Sophia Yount had the following children:

child 56 ix. Margaret Gross was born in MO 1834.

child + 57 x. Sarah Ann Gross was born 1838.

child 58 xi. William M. Gross was born in MO 1842.

child 59 xii. Jacob A. Gross was born in Bollinger County, MO 1845. He married Nancy Murry.

child 60 xiii. Peter Gross was born in MO 1849.

23. Adam³ Gross (Henry L.², George¹) was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC 1772. Adam died 1863 in Catawba County, NC, at 91 years of age. His body was interred in St. Paul's Church Cemetery, Catawba, NC.

He married twice. He married Sarah Wilforng-Wilfong in Lincoln County, NC, June 17, 1793. Sarah is the daughter of William Wilforng. He married Ruth McHaffey in Lincoln County, NC, March 2, 1840. Ruth was born in NC 1774.

Conflicting evidence states that Adam was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1771. Conflicting evidence states that Adam was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC, 1774.

Adam Gross and Sarah Wilforng-Wilfong had the following children:

child 61 i. Margaret Anne⁴ Gross (living status unknown).

child 62 ii. Mary H. Gross (living status unknown).

child 63 iii. Sallie Etty Gross was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC 1791.

child 64 iv. Annie Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1792. She married Frederick Killian.

Conflicting evidence states that Annie was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1803.

child 65 v. Eddy Gross was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC 1806.

child 66 vi. Sarah Gross was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC 1814.

child 67 vii. Harriet Gross was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC 1818. She married (Unknown) Yoder.

child 68 viii. Catherine Gross was born in Morgan Twp, Lincoln County, NC May 23, 1822.

Adam Gross and Ruth McHaffey had the following children:

child 69 ix. Eddy Gross was born in NC 1837.

child 70 x. Lidia Gross was born in NC 1839. Conflicting evidence states that Lidia was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1807.

child + 71 xi. Sarah Roseannah Barbara Gross was born March 23, 1841.

child 72 xii. Harriet Gross was born in NC 1843. Conflicting evidence states that Harriet was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1811.

30. John Thomas³ Gross (Henry L.², George¹) was born April 15, 1780. John died June 25, 1874 in Grundy County, TN, at 94 years of age. His body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

He married Sarah (Sallie) Killian 1810. Sarah was born May 10, 1790. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel Killian and Barbara Hager. Sarah died October 2, 1868 in Grundy County, TN, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

John Thomas Gross and Sarah (Sallie) Killian had the following children:

child + 73 i. Barbara⁴ Gross was born 1810.

child 74 ii. Mary Gross was born 1815. She married Moses Seitz.

Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC, 1806. Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in Warren County, TN, 1807.

child 75 iii. Margaret Gross was born 1817. She married Phillip Hoover in Lincoln County, NC, September 12, 1833.

Conflicting evidence states that Margaret was born in NC, 1802. Conflicting evidence states that Margaret was born in Warren County, TN, 1812. Conflicting evidence states that Margaret was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC, 1814.

child 76 iv. Malinda Gross was born 1819. She married Phillip Whitener in Lincoln County, NC, October 17, 1835.

Conflicting evidence states that Malinda was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC, 1810. Conflicting evidence states that Malinda was born in Warren County, TN, 1810.

child + 77 v. Lawson Hill Gross was born December 25, 1819.

child 78 vi. Samuel Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1820.

child 79 vii. John Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1821. Conflicting evidence states that John was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1823.

child + 80 viii. Andrew Gross was born 1821.

child + 81 ix. Asa Gross was born July 25, 1821.

child + 82 x. William Gross was born 1827.

child 83 xi. Sarah Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1827.

child 84 xii. Jonas Gross was born in Lincoln County, NC 1829. Jonas died in in Civil War. He married Rachel Moffitt in Grundy County, TN, April 13, 1854.

Conflicting evidence states that Jonas was born in Grundy County, TN, 1824. Conflicting evidence states that Jonas was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1826. Conflicting evidence states that Jonas was born in Warren County, TN, 1830.

child 85 xiii. Anna Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1831. She married Jeb Walker.

Conflicting evidence states that Anna was born in Grundy County, TN, 1826. Conflicting evidence states that Anna was born in Warren County, TN, 1826.

36. Margaret³ Gross (Henry L.², George¹) was born in Lincoln County, NC 1787. Margaret died April 28, 1870 in Lincoln Co., NC, at 82 years of age. Her body was interred in Hulls Grove Cemetary.

She married Major Hull in N.C., February 9, 1824. Major was born in Lincoln Co., N.C. June 11, 1790. Major was the son of Benjamin Hull and Sarah Hutchison. Major died January 14, 1856 in NC, at 65 years of age. His body was interred in Benjamin Hull Cem., Hull's Grove, NC. Mormen church gives DOB of Jan. 11, 1790. Philip Leonard Washington DC gives dob & dod as seen on tombstone

Conflicting evidence states that Margaret was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1776. In "German Speaking People West of the Catawba River in North Carolina 1750-1800" by Lorena Shell Eaker she states that Major Hull & wife Margaret are listed of heirs of Henry Gross from Estate Records at NC State Archives. See p. 188 for others listed in the Estate.

Margaret Gross and Major Hull had the following children:

child 86 i. Elisa⁴ Hull was born in Lincoln Co., NC July 19, 1823. Elisa died June 25, 1911 in Lincoln Co., NC, at 87 years of age. Her body was interred in Hulls Grove Babtist Church. She married B.frank Goode in Lincoln Co., NC, December 7, 1859. B.frank was born October 26, 1808. B.frank died November 12, 1902 in Lincoln Co., NC, at 94 years of age. His body was interred in Hulls Grove Baptist Church.

child + 87 ii. George Washington Hull was born June 15, 1828.

child 88 iii. William H. Hull was born in N.C. 1828.

child 89 iv. Saschal (Sarah) Hull was born in N.C. 1830. She married John Davis. Linda Martino has her as Sarah.

child 90 v. Elija B. Hull was born in N.C. 1832.

child 91 vi. Mary Ann Hull was born in N.C. 1834.

child + 92 vii. Major Frank Hull was born October 27, 1834.

child 93 viii. Margaret (Peggy) Lerina (vinie) Hull was born in Lincoln Co., NC October 11, 1836. Margaret died May 5, 1926 in Lincoln Co. NC, at 89 years of age. Her body was interred in Hulls Grove Baptist Church. She married John C. King in Lincoln Co., NC, May 14, 1868. John was born February 14, 1845. John died December 22, 1910 in Lincoln Co., NC, at 65 years of age. His body was interred in Hulls Grove Baptist Church.

child 94 ix. Rebecca E. A. Hull was born in N.C. 1839.

Fourth Generation

40. John⁴ Grounds (Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born in Cape Girardeau County, MO March 13, 1816. John died September 18, 1881 in Hempstead County, AR, at 65 years of age.

He married three times. He married Martha Jane Akels-Echols. Martha was born in IL. He married (Unknown) (Unknown) Grounds. John's second wife was a full blood Cherokee Indian.

He married Tabitha Draper September 1, 1841. Tabitha was born 1821. Tabitha was the daughter of Jefferson Draper and Susan A. McGraugh.

John Grounds and Tabitha Draper had the following children:

child + 95 i. Daniel J.⁵ Grounds was born July 7, 1842.

child 96 ii. Sarah Grounds was born 1844. She married Elbert Ward December 12, 1859.

child 97 iii. Nancy Jane Grounds was born 1845. She married Van Buren Ratcliff September 18, 1867.

child + 98 iv. John Henderson Grounds was born July 4, 1849.

John Grounds and (Unknown) (Unknown) Grounds had the following child:

child + 99 v. Minta Frances Grounds was born 1853.

John Grounds and Martha Jane Akels-Echols had the following children:

child 100 vi. Eliza Emmaline Grounds was born 1858. She married Silas Tate November 28, 1874.

child 101 vii. Mary Grounds was born in Hempstead County, AR 1861. Mary died 1880 at 19 years of age. Her body was interred in Guernsey, AR.

child + 102 viii. Elijah Grounds was born June 23, 1863.

child + 103 ix. Elisha (Cottonhead) Grounds was born June 23, 1863.

child 104 x. Clarinda Grounds was born 1867. She married George Christian.

child 105 xi. Rose Grounds was born 1871. She married (Unknown) Cunningham.

44. Thomas Jefferson⁴ Grounds (Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born September 8, 1821. Thomas died March 8, 1883 in Collin County, TX, at 61 years of age.

He married Nancy Druzilla Langham October 12, 1848.

Thomas Jefferson Grounds and Nancy Druzilla Langham had the following children:

child + 106 i. Nancy B.⁵ Grounds was born June 1850.

child 107 ii. Mary Francies Grounds was born 1851. She married William L. Pamplin in Collin County, TX, October 5, 1872.

child 108 iii. Sarah E. Grounds was born 1854. Sarah died January 1860 in Collin County, TX, at 5 years of age. Sarah died of scarlet fever.

child 109 iv. Eliza J. Grounds was born 1856. She married Jerry W. Solomon.

child 110 v. Johan Grounds was born 1858. Johan died 1860 at 2 years of age. Johan died of scarlet fever.

child 111 vi. Jessie David Grounds was born March 1859.

child + 112 vii. Daniel Webster Grounds was born January 22, 1860.

child + 113 viii. Thomas Jefferson Grounds was born January 7, 1862.

child + 114 ix. Benjamin Grounds Dr. was born February 29, 1864.

child + 115 x. Margaret Ann Grounds was born August 4, 1866.

child 116 xi. William Claybourne Grounds was born in Collin County, TX 1869. He married Emma Norwood November 2, 1896.

47. Sarah⁴ Grounds (Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born April 23, 1832. Sarah died April 25, 1903 in Collin County, TX, at 71 years of age.

She married twice. She married J. F. Echols December 26, 1858. J. died before October 15, 1868. She married James S. Miller June 22, 1869.

Sarah Grounds and J. F. Echols had the following child:

child 117 i. George W.⁵ Echols was born about 1859.

57. Sarah Ann⁴ Gross (Christopher³, Christian², George¹) was born in MO 1838. Sarah died October 18, 1872 in MO, at 34 years of age.

She married Jonathan Dennis in Bollinger County, MO, June 26, 1853. Jonathan was born in Campbell County, TN 1828. Jonathan was the son of William Dennis and Ruth Pettit. Jonathan died November 6, 1894 in Yount, MO, at 66 years of age.

Sarah Ann Gross and Jonathan Dennis had the following children:

child + 118 i. Christopher⁵ Dennis was born July 19, 1854.

child 119 ii. James Dennis was born in MO August 1857. James died in CO. He married Caladonia Melvina Dollar.

child 120 iii. Malinda Dennis was born in MO 1859. She married William Slinkard.

child 121 iv. Louisa Dennis was born in MO 1862.

child 122 v. Sophia Dennis was born in MO 1863.

child 123 vi. Mary M. Dennis was born in MO 1870.

71. Sarah Roseannah Barbara⁴ Gross (Adam³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Lincoln County, NC March 23, 1841. Sarah died February 4, 1878 in Lumberton, Pearl River, MS, at 36 years of age.

She married George Macon Haynes in Lincoln County, NC, January 1, 1861. George was born in Lincoln County, NC December 23, 1840. George died December 24, 1925 in Lumberton, Pearl River, MS, at 85 years of age.

Sarah Roseannah Barbara Gross and George Macon Haynes had the following child:

child + 124 i. Maryetta⁵ Haynes was born October 16, 1861.

73. Barbara⁴ Gross (John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in NC 1810. Barbara died in Dade County, GA.

She married Young Stokes in Warren County, TN, 1833. Young was born 1816. Young was the son of Thomas Stokes.

Conflicting evidence states that Barbara was born in Warren County, TN, 1816.

Barbara Gross and Young Stokes had the following children:

child 125 i. Lawson Henry⁵ Stokes was born in Dade County, GA 1835.

child + 126 ii. William Brantley Stokes was born 1836.

child + 127 iii. Greenberry Jefferson Stokes was born February 12, 1839.

child 128 iv. Isaac Isiah Stokes was born in Grundy County, TN 1841.

child 129 v. Anna Catherine Stokes was born in Dade County, GA January 9, 1843. She married Eli Smith 1865. Eli was born 1843.

child + 130 vi. Martha Ann Barbara Stokes was born 1845.

child + 131 vii. Levi A. Stokes was born January 17, 1848.

child + 132 viii. Noah Stokes was born 1850.

child 133 ix. Thomas Stokes was born in Dade County, GA 1856.

child 134 x. Josephus Stokes was born in Dade County, GA 1858.

77. Lawson Hill⁴ Gross (John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born December 25, 1819. Lawson died September 5, 1894 at 74 years of age. His body was interred in Grundy County, TN.

He married Hannah Tucker Walker in Grundy County, TN, December 30, 1840. Hannah was born in Grundy County, TN 1817.

Conflicting evidence states that Lawson was born in Lincoln County, NC, December 25, 1817. Conflicting evidence states that Lawson was born in Grundy County, TN, December 25, 1817. Conflicting evidence states that Lawson was born in Warren County, TN, December 25, 1817. Conflicting evidence states that Lawson was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1820. Conflicting evidence states that Lawson was born in NC, 1823.

Lawson Hill Gross and Hannah Tucker Walker had the following children:

child + 135 i. James Asa⁵ Gross was born August 7, 1842.

child 136 ii. Sarah E. Gross was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN April 5, 1845.

child 137 iii. Margaret Ann Gross was born in Grundy County, TN August 7, 1850. Conflicting evidence states that Margaret was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN, August 7, 1848.

child + 138 iv. Martha C. J. S. Gross was born May 24, 1854.

child 139 v. J. Brackenridge Gross was born in Grundy County, TN 1859.

80. Andrew⁴ Gross (John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Grundy County, TN 1821.

He married Evaline Tate in TN, 1842. Evaline was born in TN October 1821.

Conflicting evidence states that Andrew was born in Warren County, TN, 1822.

Andrew Gross and Evaline Tate had the following children:

child 140 i. Sarah E.⁵ Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1843. Conflicting evidence states that Sarah was born in Grundy County, TN, 1843.

child 141 ii. Ruth Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1844. Conflicting evidence states that Ruth was born in Grundy County, TN, 1844.

child 142 iii. Nancy J. Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1845. She married T. H. Countis in Warren County, TN, December 24, 1878.

Conflicting evidence states that Nancy was born in Grundy County, TN, 1846.

child + 143 iv. James Marion W. Gross was born April 1846.

child 144 v. Mary Gross was born in Smyrna, Rutherford, TN 1849. Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in Warren County, TN, 1849. Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in Grundy County, TN, 1849.

child + 145 vi. John A. Gross was born 1855.

child 146 vii. Martha Gross was born in Smyrna, Rutherford, TN 1860.

child + 147 viii. Ealon Wesley Gross was born February 1, 1861.

81. Asa⁴ Gross (John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born July 25, 1821. Asa died October 3, 1885 in TN, at 64 years of age. His body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

He married Sarah Louisa Bost in Grundy County, TN, July 25, 1850. Sarah was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN February 8, 1833. Sarah died February 8, 1918 in Grundy County, TN, at 85 years of age. Her body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

Conflicting evidence states that Asa was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1822. Conflicting evidence states that Asa was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1825.

Asa Gross and Sarah Louisa Bost had the following children:

child 148 i. Nancy Elizabeth⁵ Gross was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN July 9, 1851. She married Thomas Brown August 15, 1868. Thomas was born 1847.

Conflicting evidence states that Nancy was born in Grundy County, TN, 1852. Conflicting evidence states that Nancy was born in Grundy County, TN, 1860.

child 149 ii. William Gross was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN June 1, 1853. He married twice. He married Martha Frier. He married Mattie Killian November 7, 1880. Mattie was born 1859.

Conflicting evidence states that William was born in Grundy County, TN, 1851. Conflicting evidence states that William was born in Grundy County, TN, 1854.

child + 150 iii. Sarah (Sara) Jane Gross was born February 25, 1855.

child 151 iv. Mary Ann Gross was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN 1855. Mary died June 2, 1856 at less than one year of age.

child + 152 v. John W. Gross was born December 21, 1857.

child 153 vi. Winnie Caroline Gross was born June 11, 1860. She married W. E. Nunley October 24, 1883.

child 154 vii. Jefferson Davis Gross was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN February 20, 1862. He married twice. He married Nora Patton. He married Mary Stipes April 22, 1886. Mary was born 1865.

child 155 viii. Barbara Belzora Gross was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN February 17, 1864. Barbara died January 16, 1892 at 27 years of age.

child + 156 ix. Emily Francis Gross was born January 12, 1866.

child + 157 x. Adam Daniel Lafayette Gross was born November 30, 1867.

child 158 xi. Lawson Floyd Gross was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN January 31, 1869. Lawson died December 27, 1891 in TN, at 22 years of age. He married twice. He married Sallie Smith in Grundy County, TN, December 25, 1891. He married Lillie Smith in TN, December 27, 1891. Lillie was born 1870.

Conflicting evidence states that Lawson was born in Grundy County, TN, January 31, 1870.

child + 159 xii. Rutha Idella Gross was born December 25, 1872.

child + 160 xiii. Asa Franklin Gross was born October 15, 1875.

82. William⁴ Gross (John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in NC 1827.

He married Winnie Brooks. Winnie is the daughter of (Unknown) Brooks.

Conflicting evidence states that William was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC, December 2, 1814. Conflicting evidence states that William was born in Warren County, TN, December 2, 1815. Conflicting evidence states that William was born in Lincoln County, NC, 1824. The following was taken from "Warren County, TN Will Books 4-7" Abstractd & Complied by Betty Moore Majors, pgs. 109, 113,: [p. 238-39 bk. 6] 11 Sep 1887 -- Will of William Gross I, William Gross of Warren County, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make this my last will and testament. First, I bequesath my soul to God who gave it. Second, I will that my beloved wife Winnefred Gross to have my house and lot on which I now live in McMinneville and all the furniture therein. At the death of my wife, the house and furniture to be divided btween my four daughters: Rutha Jane Gross, Sally Francis Gross, Nancy Josephine Gross, and Abba Elizabeth Gross, to them and their heirs forever. 3rd, I bequeth to my son Adam Gross one town lot in McMinnville where he now lives. 4th, I bequesth to my two sons Asa C. Gross and Murphy Gross, a lot in McMinnville between where Smith J. Walling now lives and where Dr. Burger now lives (formerly the Jesse Walling lot). 5th, the remaining balance coming to me of my father's estate I will that my daughter Abby E. Gross have a year's schooling to be paid out of said fund and that my daughter Rutha Jane Gross have $40.00, and the balance divided between all my children. 7th, the claim I have against the Southwestern Railroad ($450,00) is to be divided between all my children. 8th, the balance of the piece of land lying on the eastern side of the Southwestern Railroad off of which I have given my son Isaac Gross the northern part is to remain with my house and lot which was given to my wife and daughters. 9th, I will that my executors sell my horse and buggy and pay my sons Asa C. Gross and Murphy Gross $15.00 each in lieu of that given my sons Adam and Isaac. 10th, I will that my stock to go to the support of my wife and family. 11th, I appoint my son Asa C. Gross my executor. Witnessed by Geo. Hoodenpyle and John J. Lowry. [No probate date shown] [p. 264-65] 10 Nov 1877 Sale of personal property of the estate of William Gross, dec'd reported by A. C. Gross, Administrator. Purchases made by Mrs. Wm. Gross, J. A. Gross, and others [447 bk. 6] 28 Jan 1879 Report of settlement made with A. C. Gross, administrator of Wm. Gross, dec'd. [244 bk. 7] 13 Sep 1882 Settlement made with A. C. Gross, executor of Wm. Gross, dec'd. J. J. Walker and J. J. Morton executors of J. W. M. Tate, receipt dated 24 Jan 1879 for $173.20. [336-337 bk 7] 14 Nov 1882 -- Will of Abbey E. Turner I, Abbeyegail E. Turner, do make this my last will and testament. First, I want all my debts paid and enough of my estate used to give me a decent burial. Second, I bequeath to my niece Kate Knox $100.00, to my nephew Wm. Brooks $100.00, to my sister-in-law Jennie Brooks $100.00, to my nephew W. H. Brooks $100.00, to my grand niece Margaret Brooks $100.00. Thirdly, I want all the remainder of my estate equally divided between my four sisters: Jennie Brown, Mary S. Brown, Winford Gross and Margaret Rhea. I appoint W.W. Fairbanks my executor. Witnessed by T.C. Smartt and Thomas S. Myers. (Codicil) 14 Dec 1882 I, Abby E. Barnes, formerly Abbey E. Turner, do make this codicil. My husband I.L. Barnes has been very kind and good to me in my sickness and I want him remembered, and therefore bequeth him a legacy of $200.00. Signed 7 Sep 1883. Witnessed as above. Presented for probate 6 Nov 1883. [459-461 bk 7] 3 Jul 1885 Settlement made with W. W. Fairbanks, executor of Abby E. Barnes, dec'd [also written A. E. Turner]. Receipts from legatees to wit: N.W. Brooks, W.H. Brooks, & wife May Brooks, R.C. Knox, Jane H. Brooks, J.L. Barnes, Jane G. Brown, Mary Brown, Isaac Brooks, Winney Gross, and Adam Rhea (atty in fact for Margaret Rhea)

William Gross and Winnie Brooks had the following children:

child 161 i. Abba Elizabeth⁵ Gross (living status unknown).

child 162 ii. Murphy Gross (living status unknown).

child 163 iii. Isaac Gross was born in Warren County, TN August 10, 1844.

child 164 iv. Rutha Jane Gross was born in Warren County, TN August 20, 1846.

child 165 v. Asa C. Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1848.

child 166 vi. Nancy Josephine (Nannie) Gross was born in Warren County, TN 1853.

child 167 vii. Sallie Francis Gross was born in Warren County, TN April 10, 1856.

87. George Washington⁴ Hull (Margaret³ Gross, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Lincoln Co., NC June 15, 1828. George died September 1, 1902 in Cades Cove, Blount Co., Tenn, at 74 years of age. His body was interred in Burchfield Cemm..

He married Naomi (Unknown) Hull. per Philip Leonard: GW Hull killled a man in NC, changed his name to Alexander Wilson, & moved to Cades Cove, Blount Co.,Tenn. He married Lucrecia Eveline Whitehead Potter and had many children.

George Washington Hull and Naomi (Unknown) Hull had the following children:

child 168 i. Franklin Leroy⁵ Hull was born 1854.

child 169 ii. William A. Hull was born 1857.

child 170 iii. Margaret Amanda Hull was born 1862.

92. Major Frank⁴ Hull (Margaret³ Gross, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Lincoln Co., N.C. October 27, 1834. Major died January 19, 1929 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., N.C., at 94 years of age. His body was interred in Sunset Cemetary, Shelby, N.C..

He married Mary Ann Grigg in Cleveland Co., N. C., February 18, 1858. Mary was the daughter of P. T. Grigg Col. and Nancy Elliott. Mary died in Shelby, Cleveland Co., N.C.. Her body was interred in Sunset Cemetary, Shelby, N.C.. 1880 Soundex looks like Mary E. Children's names obtained from 1880 census. This census lists Major F. as a Dry Goods Merchant, and it shows him as the person who took the census. Article in the Confederate Veteran, Vol.37, Nashville, Tenn, 1929 lists Major Frank Hull as a grandson of Benjamin Hull who was a bodyguard to George Washington.

Major Frank Hull and Mary Ann Grigg had the following children:

child 171 i. Alice⁵ Hull was born in NC 1859.

child 172 ii. Cornelia Hull was born in N.C. 1861.

child 173 iii. Letha Hull was born in N.C. 1862.

child 174 iv. Luica Hull was born in N.C. 1864.

child 175 v. Haywood Hull was born in N.C. 1866.

child 176 vi. Plato Hull was born in N.C. 1867.

child 177 vii. Norah Hull was born in N.C. 1869.

child 178 viii. Colin Hull was born in N.C. 1872.

child 179 ix. Mary J. Hull was born in N.C. 1874.

child 180 x. Guy Hull was born in N.C. 1879.

Fifth Generation

95. Daniel J.⁵ Grounds (John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born in Hempstead County, AR July 7, 1842. Daniel died May 6, 1892 in Saratoga, AR, at 49 years of age.

He married Frances J. Bland January 2, 1868. Frances is the daughter of Preston Bland Rev..

Daniel J. Grounds and Frances J. Bland had the following child:

child + 181 i. James Thomas⁶ Grounds was born July 10, 1869.

98. John Henderson⁵ Grounds (John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born July 4, 1849. John died April 1, 1926 at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Highland Cemetery.

He married Caroline Bland. Caroline is the daughter of Preston Bland Rev..

John Henderson Grounds and Caroline Bland had the following children:

child + 182 i. Edward P.⁶ Grounds was born June 6, 1869.

child 183 ii. Mary Ann (Aunt Pink) Grounds was born May 5, 1873. She married William Marion Henson August 6, 1888.

child 184 iii. James Gilbert Grounds was born 1875. James died 1915 at 40 years of age. He married Della May Tyler October 29, 1900.

child 185 iv. Joseph P. (Joe) Grounds was born January 1878. He married Effie (Unknown) Grounds 1898.

child 186 v. Ophielia (Aunt Field) Grounds was born May 27, 1880. Ophielia died February 17, 1959 at 78 years of age. She married John Inman July 1, 1900.

child 187 vi. John Wesley Grounds was born 1885. John died May 2, 1970 at 84 years of age. He married twice. He married an unknown person. He married Nora (Unknown) Grounds.

child 188 vii. Mattie Grounds was born June 17, 1887. Mattie died May 2, 1970 at 82 years of age. She married twice. She married (Unknown) Price. She married (Unknown) Reynolds.

child 189 viii. Daniel Acey (Uncle Boss) Grounds was born October 1892. Daniel died July 13, 1977 at 84 years of age. He married Lulu Tyler April 22, 1913.

99. Minta Frances⁵ Grounds (John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born 1853.

She married Henry Jones January 2, 1871.

Minta Frances Grounds and Henry Jones had the following children:

child + 190 i. Emma Frances⁶ Jones was born June 8, 1876.

child + 191 ii. Minnie Jones was born January 25, 1891.

102. Elijah⁵ Grounds (John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born in Hempstead County, AR June 23, 1863. Elijah died March 16, 1931 in Durant, OK, at 67 years of age. His body was interred in Highland Cemetery, Duarnt, OK.

He married Sarah Estelle Durham. Sarah was born in Blue Ridge, TX January 15, 1874. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel Carroll Durham and Martha Lee.

Elijah Grounds and Sarah Estelle Durham had the following children:

child 192 i. Willie Kate⁶ Grounds (living status unknown).

child 193 ii. Effie Mae Grounds (living status unknown).

child 194 iii. Charles Leonard Grounds was born in Hempstead County, AR May 11, 1892. Charles died February 10, 1969 in Leonard, Fannin County, TX, at 76 years of age. He married Zephyr Grounds in Kirsey, Bryan County, OK, January 27, 1923.

child 195 iv. Marshall Earl Grounds was born in Hempstead County, AR July 29, 1894. Marshall died March 26, 1970 at 75 years of age. He married Effie Mae McCrary December 4, 1915.

child 196 v. John Samuel Grounds (still alive).

child 197 vi. Vonetta Pearl Grounds was born in Blue Ridge, TX June 8, 1899. Vonetta died December 17, 1984 in Arlington, Tarrant County, TX, at 85 years of age. She married Ernest Albert McCrary March 12, 1918.

child 198 vii. Martha Katherine Grounds (still alive).

child 199 viii. Ova Lee Grounds was born in Pecan Gap, TX December 25, 1905. Ova died May 11, 1988 in Mansfield, Tarrant County, TX, at 82 years of age. She married Don Pratt November 8, 1921.

child 200 ix. Dewey Warren (Bud) Grounds (still alive).

child 201 x. Iona Mae Grounds (still alive).

103. Elisha (Cottonhead)⁵ Grounds (John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born June 23, 1863. Elisha died February 15, 1928 in Paris, TX, at 64 years of age.

He married Rose E. Martin in Collin County, TX, November 24, 1887.

Elisha (Cottonhead) Grounds and Rose E. Martin had the following children:

child 202 i. Johnny⁶ Grounds was born 1888.

child 203 ii. Arthur Vernon Grounds was born November 14, 1899. Arthur died February 7, 1985 in Lamar County, TX, at 85 years of age. He married Martha Lucy Haynie June 26, 1904.

106. Nancy B.⁵ Grounds (Thomas Jefferson⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born June 1850.

She married Isaac F. Price in Collin County, TX, April 9, 1864.

Nancy B. Grounds and Isaac F. Price had the following children:

child 204 i. Esther V.⁶ Price was born 1864.

child 205 ii. William Jefferson Price was born 1867.

child 206 iii. John W. Price was born 1871.

child 207 iv. Darcy Isaac Price was born 1873.

child 208 v. Isaac W. Price was born 1875.

child 209 vi. Thomas W. Price was born 1877.

child 210 vii. Tenny E. Price was born 1879.

112. Daniel Webster⁵ Grounds (Thomas Jefferson⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born January 22, 1860. Daniel died October 1946 in Coleman County, TX, at 86 years of age.

He married Sarah Minerva Guinn in Collin County, TX, April 10, 1881.

Daniel Webster Grounds and Sarah Minerva Guinn had the following children:

child 211 i. Charles Haygood⁶ Grounds was born February 26, 1883. Charles died August 9, 1945 at 62 years of age. He married Alberta Blackburn March 27, 1910.

child 212 ii. Eliza Jane Grounds was born September 5, 1884. She married John Dean Major November 21, 1904.

child 213 iii. Laura Ladora Grounds was born October 26, 1886. Laura died October 21, 1918 at 31 years of age. She married Charles Kellyon February 25, 1904.

child 214 iv. Martha Elizabeth Grounds was born October 20, 1888. She married Jefferson Davis Ramsey 1927.

child 215 v. Barbara Frances Grounds (still alive).

child 216 vi. Hargrove Grounds (still alive).

child 217 vii. Frank Grounds was born September 12, 1895. Frank died 1918 in in WWI, at 22 years of age.

child 218 viii. Sylvester Grounds was born December 23, 1897. Sylvester died February 26, 1957 at 59 years of age. He married Sadie Fields.

child 219 ix. Naoma Grounds was born September 25, 1900. Naoma died July 13, 1920 at 19 years of age. She married Jesse Willard Huggman 1917.

child 220 x. Iva Ruth Grounds (still alive).

113. Thomas Jefferson⁵ Grounds (Thomas Jefferson⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born January 7, 1862. Thomas died July 19, 1927 in Pottsboro, Gryason County, TX, at 65 years of age.

He married twice. He married Monteray Seaton. He married Flora A. Thacker in Collin County, TX, November 6, 1883.

Thomas Jefferson Grounds and Flora A. Thacker had the following children:

child 221 i. Arthur B.⁶ Grounds was born in Blue Ridge, TX August 22, 1884. Arthur died November 13, 1908 in Grayson County, TX, at 24 years of age.

child 222 ii. James E. Grounds was born in Blue Ridge, TX March 15, 1886. James died July 9, 1921 in Grayson County, TX, at 35 years of age.

child 223 iii. Dee Grounds was born in Blue Ridge, TX 1888.

child 224 iv. Jessie H. Grounds was born July 5, 1891. Jessie died December 2, 1918 in Pottsboro, Grayson County, TX, at 27 years of age.

child 225 v. (Unknown) Grounds was born in Grayson County, TX 1900. (Unknown) died 1900 in Grayson County, TX, at less than one year of age.

child 226 vi. (Unknown) Grounds was born in Grayson County, TX 1900. (Unknown) died 1900 in Grayson County, TX, at less than one year of age.

child 227 vii. V. I. Grounds was born in Pottsboro, TX October 20, 1903. V. died November 19, 1982 at 79 years of age. He married Ruth Louise Buckley.

114. Benjamin⁵ Grounds Dr. (Thomas Jefferson⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born in Blue Ridge, Collin County, TX February 29, 1864. Benjamin died June 10, 1935 at 71 years of age.

He married twice. He married Mary F. West February 1, 1897. Mary died March 5, 1900. He married Martha Anna Maddox February 11, 1902.

Benjamin Grounds Dr. and Mary F. West had the following children:

child 228 i. Floyd⁶ Grounds was born April 13, 1898. Floyd died July 17, 1898 at less than one year of age.

child 229 ii. Lloyd Grounds was born April 13, 1898. Lloyd died May 9, 1898 at less than one year of age.

Benjamin Grounds Dr. and Martha Anna Maddox had the following children:

child 230 iii. (Unknown) Grounds was born December 4, 1903. (Unknown) died December 4, 1904 in Blue Ridge, Collin County, TX, at 1 year of age.

child 231 iv. Ovyda Grounds was born January 4, 1904. Ovyda died August 21, 1957 at 53 years of age.

child 232 v. Thelma Ruth Grounds (still alive).

child 233 vi. Althea Lee Grounds (still alive).

115. Margaret Ann⁵ Grounds (Thomas Jefferson⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born in Blue Ridge, Collin County, TX August 4, 1866. Margaret died 1951 at 84 years of age.

She married George Washington Ray in Collin County, TX, November 30, 1882.

Margaret Ann Grounds and George Washington Ray had the following children:

child 234 i. Monnie Clayborne⁶ Ray was born in Collin County, TX January 1, 1883. Monnie died 1982 in Fresno, CA, at 99 years of age. She married Ernest Hanning November 13, 1910.

child 235 ii. Gussie Ray was born in Collin County, TX January 17, 1884. Gussie died June 29, 1968 in Nebraska City, NB, at 84 years of age. She married E. H. Hager October 16, 1908.

child 236 iii. Hattie Ray was born in Collinc County, TX October 22, 1886. Hattie died July 14, 1890 at 3 years of age.

child 237 iv. Thomas Jefferson Ray was born in Collin County, TX August 21, 1888. Thomas died 1943 in Bryon County, OK, at 54 years of age. He married Cordellia (Dealie) Potts Neale December 3, 1911.

child 238 v. Arreta Ray was born in Collin County, TX December 22, 1890. Arreta died in Los Angeles, CA. She married W. L. Stone November 24, 1908.

child 239 vi. (Unknown) Ray was born 1893. (Unknown) died 1893 in Collin County, TX, at less than one year of age.

child 240 vii. (Unknown) Ray was born in Collin County, TX 1893. (Unknown) died 1893 in Collin County, TX, at less than one year of age.

child 241 viii. Alfred W. Ray was born in Collin County, TX November 22, 1898. Alfred died February 13, 1971 in Grayson County, TX, at 72 years of age. He married Ila Cordellia Bateman October 5, 1919.

child 242 ix. Virgie May Ray was born in Collin County, TX August 7, 1901. Virgie died January 10, 1969 at 67 years of age. She married twice. She married (Unknown) Mears. She married C. M. Keeland November 17, 1917.

child 243 x. Georgia Clara Ray (still alive).

118. Christopher⁵ Dennis (Sarah Ann⁴ Gross, Christopher³, Christian², George¹) was born in Perry County, MO July 19, 1854. Christopher died March 1922 in Denver, CO, at 67 years of age.

He married Mary Elizabeth Dollar in Bollinger County, MO, October 12, 1873. Mary was born in Bollinger County, MO March 27, 1854. Mary was the daughter of William P. Dollar and Lucinda Catherine Halbrook. Mary died March 1940 in Denver, CO, at 85 years of age.

Christopher's occupation: Proprietor Amer. Shoe Repair.

Christopher Dennis and Mary Elizabeth Dollar had the following children:

child 244 i. James⁶ Dennis was born in MO August 1876.

child 245 ii. John Dennis was born in MO March 1877.

child + 246 iii. Minnie Louise Dennis was born June 6, 1881.

child 247 iv. William Dennis was born in MO March 1884.

child 248 v. Rose Dennis was born in MO March 1886.

child 249 vi. Benjamin Dennis was born in MO February 1889.

child 250 vii. Catherine Dennis was born in MO 1890. Catherine died before 1900.

124. Maryetta⁵ Haynes (Sarah Roseannah Barbara⁴ Gross, Adam³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC October 16, 1861. Maryetta died April 10, 1940 in Lumberton, Pearl River, MS, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred April 11, 1940 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS.

She married Robert Wood Hinton I in Newton, Catawba County, NC, May 31, 1880. Robert was born in Winder, Jackson County, GA December 28, 1854. Robert was the son of Mans Field Hinton and Elizabeth White. Robert died April 7, 1932 in Lumberton, Pearl River, MS, at 77 years of age. His body was interred in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS.

Maryetta Haynes and Robert Wood Hinton I had the following children:

child + 251 i. Robert Wood⁶ Hinton II was born June 16, 1883.

child + 252 ii. Dayle Haynes Hinton was born May 3, 1886.

child 253 iii. Ruth Estelle Hinton was born in Winder, Barrow County, GA September 1, 1889. Ruth died October 21, 1970 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS, at 81 years of age. She married George Hanson Robertson.

child + 254 iv. Jerrine (Jerry) Hinton was born February 1, 1892.

child 255 v. Daniel Pitts Hinton was born in Winder, Barrow County, GA August 7, 1894. Daniel died June 2, 1959 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS, at 64 years of age. He married Edwina McSwain in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS. Served in US Amry WWI, Captain.

child 256 vi. Sarah Elizabeth Hinton was born in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS March 7, 1902. Sarah died May 1971 in Jackson, Hinds County, MS, at 69 years of age. Her body was interred May 1971 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS. She married Warren Hall Gay in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS.

126. William Brantley⁵ Stokes (Barbara⁴ Gross, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Grundy County, TN 1836. William died November 8, 1862 in Knoxville, Knox County, TN, at 26 years of age.

He married Mary Catherine Wheeler in DeKalb County, AL, December 9, 1858. Mary was born 1836.

William Brantley Stokes and Mary Catherine Wheeler had the following children:

child 257 i. Andrew Jefferson⁶ Stokes (living status unknown).

child 258 ii. Cynthia Ann Barbara Stokes (living status unknown).

127. Greenberry Jefferson⁵ Stokes (Barbara⁴ Gross, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Grundy County, TN February 12, 1839. Greenberry died February 15, 1912 in Dade County, GA, at 73 years of age.

He married Virginia Ann Dykes in Grundy County, TN, January 13, 1870.

Greenberry Jefferson Stokes and Virginia Ann Dykes had the following children:

child 259 i. Ollie E.⁶ Stokes (living status unknown).

child 260 ii. Walter Levi Stokes (living status unknown).

child 261 iii. Martha Maud Stokes (living status unknown).

child 262 iv. Nellie Barbara Stokes (living status unknown).

child 263 v. Noah Lafayette Stokes (living status unknown).

130. Martha Ann Barbara⁵ Stokes (Barbara⁴ Gross, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Dade County, GA 1845. Martha died April 3, 1923 at 77 years of age.

She married twice. She married Lockhart Walker. Lockhart died June 8, 1917. She married James Smith in Grundy County, TN, 1865. James was born 1845.

Martha Ann Barbara Stokes and Lockhart Walker had the following children:

child 264 i. William Jackson⁶ Walker (living status unknown).

child 265 ii. Henry Bradford Walker (living status unknown).

131. Levi A.⁵ Stokes (Barbara⁴ Gross, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Dade County, GA January 17, 1848.

He married Mattie Gilstrap 1870. Mattie was born 1848.

Levi A. Stokes and Mattie Gilstrap had the following children:

child 266 i. Lenora Helen⁶ Stokes (living status unknown).

child 267 ii. Lula Stokes (living status unknown).

child 268 iii. Ida W. Stokes (living status unknown).

132. Noah⁵ Stokes (Barbara⁴ Gross, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Dade County, GA 1850.

He married Mary Ellen Brown 1870.

Noah Stokes and Mary Ellen Brown had the following children:

child 269 i. Susie Etta⁶ Stokes (living status unknown).

child 270 ii. Mattie W. Stokes (living status unknown).

child 271 iii. Nancy E. Stokes (living status unknown).

135. James Asa⁵ Gross (Lawson Hill⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Grundy County, TN August 7, 1842.

He married Elizabeth Tate in Altamont, Grundy County, TN, May 11, 1865.

Conflicting evidence states that James was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN, August 17, 1842.

James Asa Gross and Elizabeth Tate had the following children:

child + 272 i. James Taylor⁶ Gross was born July 11, 1866.

child + 273 ii. Lawson Francis Gross was born November 4, 1868.

child 274 iii. Martha Louise Gross was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN August 9, 1873. She married Rueben Fuston Hobbs in Grundy County, TN, November 1, 1891.

child 275 iv. Mary Hannah Gross was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN December 19, 1875.

child 276 v. Margaret Anne Gross was born in Grundy County, TN February 15, 1878.

child 277 vi. John Cleveland Gross was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN June 17, 1885.

138. Martha C. J. S.⁵ Gross (Lawson Hill⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN May 24, 1854.

She married John H. Killian in Grundy County, TN, February 20, 1873.

Conflicting evidence states that Martha was born in Grundy County, TN, May 24, 1856.

Martha C. J. S. Gross and John H. Killian had the following child:

child + 278 i. Lawson William⁶ Killian (living status unknown).

143. James Marion W.⁵ Gross (Andrew⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Smyrna, Rutherford, TN April 1846.

He married Martha Weeks-Brown in Pope County, AR, March 1869. Martha is the daughter of Joseph (Joel) Weeks-Brown and Parrizeda Vanzandt.

Conflicting evidence states that James was born in Warren County, TN, 1847. Conflicting evidence states that James was born in Grundy County, TN, 1848.

James Marion W. Gross and Martha Weeks-Brown had the following children:

child + 279 i. William L.⁶ Gross was born February 1870.

child 280 ii. Mary Evaline Gross was born in Pope County, AR 1872.

child 281 iii. Katherine Nancy Gross was born in Scottsville, Pope County, AR February 28, 1878. Katherine died January 18, 1957 in N. Little Rock, AR, at 78 years of age.

child 282 iv. Parzetta Gross was born in Pope County, AR February 1880. Parzetta died January 18, 1957 at 76 years of age. She married William Winters in Pope County, AR, April 4, 1900. William was born in Pope County, AR 1876.

child 283 v. James Wesley Gross was born in Russville, Pope County, AR August 8, 1882. James died May 17, 1957 in Little Rock, AR, at 74 years of age. His body was interred in Bisgah Cemetery, Pope County, AR. He married Rosabelle Bohannan. Rosabelle was born in Russville, Pope County, AR January 7, 1884. Rosabelle died January 7, 1923 at 39 years of age. Her body was interred in Pisgah Cemetery, Pope County, AR.

child 284 vi. Becka A. Gross was born in Pope County, AR June 1888. She married (Unknown Male) Curtis. (Unknown was born in Pope County, AR 1884.

145. John A.⁵ Gross (Andrew⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Freeman, Pope County, AR 1855.

He married Nancy Brown in Pope County, AR, September 6, 1885. Nancy was born in Van Buren County, AR February 14, 1867. Nancy was the daughter of Joseph (Joel) Weeks-Brown and Parrizeda Vanzandt. Nancy died November 11, 1927 in Van Buren County, AR, at 60 years of age.

Conflicting evidence states that John was born in Smyrna, Rutherford, TN, 1851.

John A. Gross and Nancy Brown had the following children:

child 285 i. Lawson⁶ Gross was born in Pope County, AR 1886.

child 286 ii. Parrizeda Gross was born in Pope County, AR 1888.

147. Ealon Wesley⁵ Gross (Andrew⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Clinton, Van Buren County, AR February 1, 1861. Ealon died March 23, 1932 in Scotland, Van Buren County, AR, at 71 years of age.

He married Susannah Lincoln Brown in Scotland, Van Buren County, AR, January 22, 1879. Susannah was born in Marshall, Searcy County, AR December 12, 1861. Susannah was the daughter of Joseph (Joel) Weeks-Brown and Parrizeda Vanzandt. Susannah died February 1915 in Rex, Van Buren County, AR, at 53 years of age.

Ealon Wesley Gross and Susannah Lincoln Brown had the following children:

child 287 i. Nancy Belle⁶ Gross was born in Smyrna, Rutherford, AR June 29, 1881. She married William L. Berry March 19, 1899. William was born in Smyrna, Rutherford, AR 1879.

child + 288 ii. Lavada Evaline Gross was born July 22, 1884.

child + 289 iii. Joel Andrew Gross was born March 8, 1886.

child + 290 iv. John Henry Gross was born December 26, 1889.

child 291 v. Wesley Isaiah Gross was born in Rupert, Van Buren County, AR June 26, 1891. Wesley died March 24, 1917 at 25 years of age.

child + 292 vi. Dulcina Gross (still alive).

child + 293 vii. Jesse Gouldman Gross was born December 4, 1894.

child + 294 viii. Savannah Cardelia Gross (still alive).

child + 295 ix. Parzetta Victoria Gross (still alive).

child 296 x. Lawson Dewitt Gross (still alive).

child 297 xi. Martha Leona Gross was born in Morrilton, Conway County, AR March 24, 1908. Martha died July 23, 1961 in Lansing, Ingham County, MI, at 53 years of age.

150. Sarah (Sara) Jane⁵ Gross (Asa⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN February 25, 1855. Sarah died June 25, 1940 at 85 years of age. Her body was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg County, OK.

She married twice. She married Arch Patrick. Arch was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN November 11, 1836. Arch died 1936 at 99 years of age. His body was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg County, OK. She married James Ransom in Grundy County, TN, November 4, 1872. James was born in Scott Hill, Henderson County, TN 1849. James died 1884 in McAlester, Pittsburg County, OK, at 35 years of age.

Conflicting evidence states that Sarah was born in Grundy County, TN, 1855. Conflicting evidence states that Sarah was born in Grundy County, TN, 1862.

Sarah (Sara) Jane Gross and James Ransom had the following children:

child + 298 i. Mollie Ann⁶ Ransom was born September 15, 1873.

child 299 ii. (Unknown Male) Ransom was born in Scott Hill, Henderson County, TN 1875.

child + 300 iii. Lucy Ransom was born 1876.

child + 301 iv. Sarah Elizabeth Ransom was born December 4, 1878.

child + 302 v. William Jefferson Ransom was born November 19, 1883.

Sarah (Sara) Jane Gross and Arch Patrick had the following children:

child + 303 vi. Ace Patrick was born July 19, 1888.

child 304 vii. Bertie Frances Patrick was born in Potawatamie County, Indian Territory, OK March 21, 1889. Bertie died August 1, 1973 in OK, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in McAlester, Pittsburg County, OK. She married Lofton Buzbee. Lofton was born in Potawatamie County, Indian Territory, OK 1885.

child + 305 viii. Cooper Henderson Patrick was born September 21, 1893.

child + 306 ix. Edith Daniel Patrick (still alive).

152. John W.⁵ Gross (Asa⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN December 21, 1857. John died July 1, 1929 in Grundy County, TN, at 71 years of age.

He married Susan L. Bond in Grundy County, TN, August 20, 1877. Susan was born in Grundy County, TN 1856.

Conflicting evidence states that John was born in Grundy County, TN, December 21, 1857.

John W. Gross and Susan L. Bond had the following children:

child 307 i. Harley J.⁶ Gross was born in Grundy County, TN 1878.

child 308 ii. Harris Gross was born in Grundy County, TN 1880.

child 309 iii. Lela Gross was born in Grundy County, TN 1882. Conflicting evidence states that Lela was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN, May 6, 1891.

child 310 iv. James B. Gross was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN July 12, 1885.

child + 311 v. Hallie Frances Gross was born March 4, 1887.

child 312 vi. Inez Gross was born in Grundy County, TN 1889.

child 313 vii. Mattie H. Gross (living status unknown).

child 314 viii. Haskell Gross (still alive).

156. Emily Francis⁵ Gross (Asa⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN January 12, 1866. Emily died May 21, 1948 at 82 years of age. Her body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

She married Isaac Denton Walker December 24, 1883. Isaac was born 1862.

Emily Francis Gross and Isaac Denton Walker had the following children:

child 315 i. Asa⁶ Walker was born 1884.

child 316 ii. Lawrence Walker was born 1886.

child 317 iii. Hilda Walker was born 1888.

child 318 iv. Laura Walker (living status unknown).

child 319 v. Alma Walker (still alive).

child 320 vi. Elijah Walker (still alive).

157. Adam Daniel Lafayette⁵ Gross (Asa⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN November 30, 1867. Adam died 1950 at 82 years of age.

He married Permelia Lizzie Mansfield in Warren County, TN, January 22, 1888. Permelia was born 1867.

Conflicting evidence states that Adam was born in Grundy County, TN, November 30, 1867.

Adam Daniel Lafayette Gross and Permelia Lizzie Mansfield had the following children:

child 321 i. Arsy⁶ Gross was born 1889.

child 322 ii. Willie Gross (still alive).

child 323 iii. Ova Gross (still alive).

child 324 iv. Audry Gross (still alive).

child 325 v. Charlotte Gross (still alive).

child 326 vi. Wallie Gross (still alive).

159. Rutha Idella⁵ Gross (Asa⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN December 25, 1872. Rutha died April 12, 1940 at 67 years of age. Her body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

She married William Taylor Savage in Grundy County, TN, November 24, 1889. William was born 1868. William was the son of James Savage and Telitha Killian.

Conflicting evidence states that Rutha was born in Grundy County, TN, December 25, 1872.

Rutha Idella Gross and William Taylor Savage had the following children:

child 327 i. Oscar⁶ Savage was born in Grundy County, TN December 25, 1890. Oscar died June 4, 1891 in TN, at less than one year of age. His body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

child 328 ii. Troy H. Savage was born in Grundy County, TN June 10, 1892. Troy died July 8, 1963 at 71 years of age. His body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

child + 329 iii. Gertrude Ruth Savage was born January 22, 1895.

child 330 iv. Ollie Bell Savage was born in Grundy County, TN September 21, 1900. Ollie died September 17, 1972 at 71 years of age. Her body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN. She married Robert Wimberly September 1916.

160. Asa Franklin⁵ Gross (Asa⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Gross' Cove, Warren County, TN October 15, 1875. Asa died May 13, 1963 at 87 years of age. His body was interred in Twin Falls, Twin Falls, ID.

He married Emma Brown 1900.

Asa Franklin Gross and Emma Brown had the following children:

child 331 i. Irene⁶ Gross (still alive).

child 332 ii. Marie Gross (still alive).

child 333 iii. Liecille Gross (still alive).

child 334 iv. Cathrene Gross (still alive).

Sixth Generation

181. James Thomas⁶ Grounds (Daniel J.⁵, John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born July 10, 1869. James died February 10, 1936 at 66 years of age.

He married Sara Alice Newman December 24, 1894.

James Thomas Grounds and Sara Alice Newman had the following children:

child 335 i. Euna Elsie⁷ Grounds (still alive).

child + 336 ii. Euda Kate Grounds (still alive).

child 337 iii. Zera Vashti Grounds was born February 24, 1900. Zera died October 28, 1925 at 25 years of age. She married Clinton Fincher January 20, 1920.

child 338 iv. Daniel Richard Grounds was born June 13, 1902. Daniel died September 11, 1979 at 77 years of age. He married Eula Hinton August 9, 1924.

child 339 v. Sadie Norma Grounds was born June 23, 1905. Sadie died August 5, 1949 at 44 years of age. She married George Forest Batie.

child 340 vi. Thomas Monroe Grounds was born June 8, 1907. Thomas died September 28, 1980 at 73 years of age. He married Dorothy Bratton February 4, 1935.

182. Edward P.⁶ Grounds (John Henderson⁵, John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born in New Hope, AR June 6, 1869. Edward died June 22, 1935 at 66 years of age.

He married Nannie Rose Alma Coulson in Paoli, OK, December 5, 1898.

Edward P. Grounds and Nannie Rose Alma Coulson had the following child:

child 341 i. John Charles⁷ Grounds (living status unknown).

190. Emma Frances⁶ Jones (Minta Frances⁵ Grounds, John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born June 8, 1876. Emma died February 8, 1942 at 65 years of age. Her body was interred in Burg Cemetery, Howard County, AR.

She married Thomas Henry Kitchens. His body was interred in Burg Cemetery, Howard County, AR.

Emma Frances Jones and Thomas Henry Kitchens had the following children:

child 342 i. Bertha Jewell⁷ Kitchens was born April 1, 1892. Bertha died before 1900.

child + 343 ii. Willie May Jones Kitchens was born September 24, 1894.

child + 344 iii. Pearl Melvina Kitchens was born December 25, 1896.

child + 345 iv. Earl Henry Kitchens was born July 3, 1899.

child 346 v. Leonard Jefferson Kitchens was born April 8, 1901. Leonard died before 1910.

child + 347 vi. Teddy Ancel Kitchens was born July 3, 1902.

child + 348 vii. Homer Obigene Kitchens was born March 4, 1905.

child + 349 viii. Kermit Edith Kitchens was born February 23, 1907.

child 350 ix. Taft Kitchens was born August 22, 1909. Taft died August 19, 1983 at 73 years of age.

child + 351 x. Ovey Kitchens was born October 10, 1913.

child + 352 xi. Vera Beatrice Kitchens (still alive).

child + 353 xii. Lessie Kitchens was born May 13, 1918.

191. Minnie⁶ Jones (Minta Frances⁵ Grounds, John⁴, Barbara³ Gross, Christian², George¹) was born January 25, 1891. Minnie died February 4, 1971 at 80 years of age.

She married George Delton Kesterson.

Minnie Jones and George Delton Kesterson had the following children:

child 354 i. Mary Bell⁷ Kesterson (living status unknown).

child 355 ii. Burnis H. Kesterson was born November 15, 1912. Burnis died May 13, 1986 at 73 years of age. He married Hazel Mildred Justus.

child 356 iii. Burley Kesterson was born May 17, 1914. Burley died August 20, 1975 at 61 years of age. He married Bessie Mae Hill.

246. Minnie Louise⁶ Dennis (Christopher⁵, Sarah Ann⁴ Gross, Christopher³, Christian², George¹) was born in Fredrickstown, MO June 6, 1881. Minnie died January 11, 1961 in Pueblo, CO, at 79 years of age.

She married Roy Finis Long in Cripple Creek, CO, June 9, 1901. Roy was born in DeKalb, MO January 31, 1874. Roy was the son of Samuel H. Long and Ruhamah McClure. Roy died November 1929 in Denver, CO, at 55 years of age. Roy mined the mines of Cripple Creek. He also worked at a shoe repair shop.

Minnie Louise Dennis and Roy Finis Long had the following children:

child 357 i. Ethel Mary⁷ Long was born in Cripple Creek, CO May 26, 1902. Ethel died June 11, 1980 in Denver, CO, at 78 years of age. She married Farnum St.John August 21, 1924.

child + 358 ii. Earl Leroy Long was born November 15, 1905.

251. Robert Wood⁶ Hinton II (Maryetta⁵ Haynes, Sarah Roseannah Barbara⁴ Gross, Adam³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Newton, Catawba County, NC June 16, 1883. Robert died June 12, 1969 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS, at 85 years of age.

He married Mamie Elizabeth Robertson in Laurel, Jones County, MS, May 17, 1905. Mamie was born in Satartia, Yazoo, MS January 13, 1885. Mamie was the daughter of George Hanson Robertson and Elizabeth Katherine Richards. Mamie died April 27, 1970 in Houston, Harris County, TX, at 85 years of age. Her body was interred in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS. Served in WWI

Robert Wood Hinton II and Mamie Elizabeth Robertson had the following children:

child 359 i. (Unknown Female)⁷ Hinton (living status unknown).

child 360 ii. Robert Wood Hinton III (still alive).

child + 361 iii. Hanson Robertson Hinton was born December 13, 1907.

child 362 iv. Mary Louise Hinton (still alive).

child + 363 v. Julian Pitts Hinton was born January 23, 1916.

252. Dayle Haynes⁶ Hinton (Maryetta⁵ Haynes, Sarah Roseannah Barbara⁴ Gross, Adam³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Winder, Barrow County, GA May 3, 1886. Dayle died February 21, 1960 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS, at 73 years of age. Her body was interred February 23, 1960 in Lumberton Cemetery, Lumberton, Lamar County, MS.

She married James Frank Howard April 2, 1914. James was born in Jefferson, Jackson County, GA March 6, 1879. James died January 17, 1956 in Lumberton, Lamar County, MS, at 76 years of age. His body was interred January 20, 1956 in Lumberton Cemetery, Lumberton, Lamar County, MS.

Dayle Haynes Hinton and James Frank Howard had the following children:

child 364 i. James Frank⁷ Howard Jr. (living status unknown).

child 365 ii. Wiley Hinton Howard (living status unknown).

child 366 iii. Mary Dale Howard (living status unknown).

254. Jerrine (Jerry)⁶ Hinton (Maryetta⁵ Haynes, Sarah Roseannah Barbara⁴ Gross, Adam³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Winder, Barrow County, GA February 1, 1892. Jerrine died April 26, 1987 in Jackson, Hinds County, MS, at 95 years of age.

She married James Judson Grambling.

Jerrine (Jerry) Hinton and James Judson Grambling had the following children:

child 367 i. Jean⁷ Grambling (living status unknown).

child 368 ii. Gloria Grambling (living status unknown).

272. James Taylor⁶ Gross (James Asa⁵, Lawson Hill⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN July 11, 1866.

He married Ducellar Drucilla Whitman in Grundy County, TN, April 8, 1888.

James Taylor Gross and Ducellar Drucilla Whitman had the following children:

child 369 i. Sarah⁷ Gross was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN December 23, 1888.

child 370 ii. Willie Gross (still alive).

child 371 iii. Henry Gross (still alive).

child 372 iv. James Albert Gross (still alive).

child 373 v. John Gross (still alive).

child 374 vi. Acey Gross (still alive).

273. Lawson Francis⁶ Gross (James Asa⁵, Lawson Hill⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Tarlton, Grundy County, TN November 4, 1868.

He married Laura Amanda Boyd in Grundy County, TN, September 22, 1889.

Lawson Francis Gross and Laura Amanda Boyd had the following children:

child 375 i. Vernon Cecil⁷ Gross (living status unknown).

child 376 ii. Mae Lorene Gross (still alive).

278. Lawson William⁶ Killian (Martha C. J. S.⁵ Gross, Lawson Hill⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) (living status unknown).

Lawson William Killian and Gertrude Ruth Savage had the following children:

child 377 i. B. Jenning⁷ Killian. B. died 1939 in Warren County, TN.

child 378 ii. Vera Aulvena Killian was born in Grundy County, TN September 22, 1912. Vera died September 21, 1944 at 31 years of age. Her body was interred in Philadelphia Baptist Church Ce, Grundy County, TN.

child + 379 iii. Martha Ola Killian was born May 26, 1916.

child + 380 iv. Ina Ruth Killian was born November 11, 1921.

child + 381 v. Willene Beatrice Killian (still alive).

child 382 vi. Laura Ruth Killian (still alive).

279. William L.⁶ Gross (James Marion W.⁵, Andrew⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Pope County, AR February 1870.

He married Ruth (Unknown) Gross. Ruth was born in TN August 19, 1876. Ruth died March 25, 1911 in Pope County, AR, at 34 years of age.

William L. Gross and Ruth (Unknown) Gross had the following children:

child 383 i. Martha⁷ Gross (still alive).

child 384 ii. Hester Gross (still alive).

child 385 iii. Zedda Gross (still alive).

child 386 iv. Ealon Gross (still alive).

child 387 v. S. F. Gross was born in AR September 1902. S. died August 25, 1922 at 19 years of age.

child 388 vi. (Unknown Male) Gross was born in AR March 16, 1911. (Unknown died March 16, 1911 at less than one year of age.

288. Lavada Evaline⁶ Gross (Ealon Wesley⁵, Andrew⁴, John Thomas³, Henry L.², George¹) was born in Freeman, Pope County, AR July 22, 1884. Lavada died December 1972 in Conway County, AR, at 88 years of age.

She married William Frank Henley in Rupert, Van Buren County, AR, December 15, 1901. William was born in Freeman, Pope County, AR July 1878. William was the son of Samuel Henley and Virginia Bailey.

Lavada Evaline Gross and William Frank Henley had the following children:

child 389 i. Odes Edgar⁷ Henley (still alive).

child + 390 ii. Everett Henley (still alive).

child + 391 iii. Carria Etta Henley was born October 5, 1905.

child 392 iv. Jettie R. Henley was born in Scotland, Van Buren County, AR November 4, 1907. Jettie died November 21, 1929 at 22 years of age.

child 393 v. Troy Henley (still alive).

child + 394 vi. Arlie Henley (still alive).