Genealogy
Family Genealogy
GRIMM-Kidd
(Bash(Whetzel?), Cossel, Kern, Stein, Royer, Britton, Longwell, Gray, Conner, Bailey)
"My" Abbreviated Grimm lineage:
1st Generation:
Andrew Grimm 1718-1801 (GE-VA-MD) 5 sons
2nd Generation:
Peter Grimm Sr. 1765?-1838 (PA) 7 sons
3rd Generation:
Peter Grimm Jr. 1798-1864 (VA-PA) 6 sons
4th Generation:
Henry C. Grimm 1827-1915 (PA-NE-MO) 4 sons
5th Generation:
Henry E. Grimm 1863-1947 (PA-NE) 2 sons/2 daughters
6th Generation:
Henry A. Grimm 1892-1966 (NE-PA) 2 sons/1 daughter
7th generation:
Philip D. Grimm 1927-2005 (NE-VA) 3 sons/1 daughter
Joyce Post's Grimm Family - Excellant Census Data
Bob Dillon's Grimm Family
Luther Grimm's - The Descendants of Andreas Grimm
Grimm Family Genealogy Forum
Origin of the Grim Family
The name Grim originated from the Scandinavian surname "Grym" meaning fierce (In the British and Welsh languages of the period "Grym" signifies strength and may be the derivation of Graham). The present port of Grimsby, is reputedly named for a legendary Grim, like the Grim of the poem, befriended an exiled prince. Sm's edition depicts a twelfth-century town seal with three names and figures inscribed on it - Grym, Habloc, and Goldeboru. The story that the family has ancient pedigree was brought to America by Egidius Grim who came to America in 1728. It has been handed down from generation to generation. The authenticity of these statements appears to be verified by some papers he brought with him and verified by later members of the family. The family had long been seated in Normandy, tracing its ancestry back to the Norsemen who made conquest to the south of their country in the tenth century, and family tradition says that the parent stem of the Grim family insofar as the Grims of Germany are concerned originated with the Norseman raider GRYM.
From the 8th to the 13th century, Norse sea rovers made raids on the settlements on the coast of Europe. In 787 they began their raids on England and France. The family of Grim is descended from a Norse raider named Grym who settled in Normandy in the 10th century. A coat of arms was granted to the Baron of Normandy who was a Grim serving under William the Conquerer. He came down from Scandinavia with Rudolph, a Norseman. From Normandy the Grims migrated to Alsace and Switzerland and with the persecution of the Protestants, went to Germany - to a region known as the Palatine - the part of Germany that ran along the border with France. Conditions in Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries were chaotic due to constant wars among the different princes and states and brutal religious persecution by the state churches, both Catholic and Reformed. Whenever war broke out -- which is to say, about every fifteen years -- French armies would cross the border and ravage the Palatinate. Besides the French, the Palatine Germans were also plagued by war-induced taxes and by the terrible winter of 1708-09. At this point, the English made it known that they would be glad to help. England had been involved in both of those wars against France and was finding it politically useful to position itself as the champion of Protestants everywhere, particularly those who had been victimized by the Catholic French. When bitter weather sent thousand of Palatines fleeing their homeland, it was England that took them in (much as the United States took in various groups of refugees during the Cold War with Russia.) And when England found itself with more refugees than it could handle, Pennsylvania was glad to offer them a home.
The Palatine Project - Reconstructed Passenger Lists, 1683-1819
Below is a extracted excerpt from the various sources about the voyage from Palatine to America
William Penn, eager to populate (and sell) his large land holdings, enthusiastically recruited German and Swiss settlers from the Palatine - the lower Rhine - and among the Franconian Mountains. He made several trips there himself to drum up immigration to Pennsylvania advertising his property in the new world as a haven from wars and religious persecution, with plenty of land. He could point to the Penn family's liberal views on religious tolerance, along with thousands of acres of fertile land that were available. So it was that thousands of Swiss and Germans came to America, some directly and some passing through the Netherlands. The peak came in the mid-1700s, when some 30,000 of these people arrived in Pennsylvania. Arrivals became so many that the governing authorities in Pennsylvania became concerned that a new German state of questionable loyalty would be formed. Beginning in the 1720�s, each arrival was required to swear his allegiance to the British Crown. All ship manifests were required to be registered so that no person escaped this early day loyalty oath. Thus, we have a record of German immigrants through Philadelphia Harbor. The trip from Germany was an ordeal which only desperate people would endure. Often, years of saving would be sent entirely for passage. The trip usually started in May at Heilbronn, on a tributary of the Rhine (Neckar River), beginning in May. Passage was generally unobstructed, north, until Holland was entered. From that point, Dutch authorities extracted tolls to allow passage at every city (26 or so) along the river. By the time the last toll was paid at Rotterdam, ship passengers had little left. Moreover, they had to leave much of their capital in escrow until they could prove they were successfully settled and working and would not return home as paupers. After arriving in Holland they were then detained five to six weeks aiding to their personal and finacial hardship. Usually, the next stop was Cowes, an island off the English coast, where such repairs and preparations as possible were made for the trip across the Atlantic. It was a long and dangerous journey which many did not survive. It took anywhere from eight to twelve weeks before reaching Philadelphia but never less than seven even with the best winds. Usually, the arrival in Philadelphia Harbor came at the end of October. Storms and scurvy took a heavy toll. Passengers were packed densely like herrings without proper food and water and were subject to all sorts of diseases such as dysentery, scurvy, typhoid and smallpox. It was not uncommon for many of the passengers to die of hunger and exposure in their crowded quarters, or to be cheated by the merchants who arranged for passage and provisions - or by the captains who were supposed to make those provisions available. Sometimes survivors were forced to pay the costs of passage for those who had died en route and when they could not come up with the funds, they were sold into indentured servitude. Once there, the sick were not allowed to debark, but were forced onto an island where they recovered or died. The healthy were marched to the courthouse, where they were forced to make their oaths. Then, just as cold, wet weather set in, they were released. The New World was hostile. They had no money, no jobs, no shelter, and no knowledge of the official language of Pennsylvania. They survived as best they could. Some located relatives who lent a helping hand. Others begged. The typical immigrant became a farmer. He located a tract of unused land, built a lean-to, and began farming. Thereafter, Pennsylvania bloomed and became wealthy. The Germans were thrifty, hard-working and dedicated to good order."
Andreas/Andrew Grimm - 1718-1800
Son of probably Johann Daniel Grimm, a butcher,and Anna Eva of Pfalz (N of Ramstein) or a Hans George Grimm and Anna Maria Barbara Korbel of Berwangen, Kirchstadt, Baden.**
The stronger candidate father of Andreas (and brother Alexander Grim) is a Johann Daniel Grimm, a butcher, of the Rheinland Pfalz area.
From the Evangelisch Leistadt, Pfalz, Bayern*, Germany, Johann Daniel Grimm and wife Anna Eva had these children;
Maria Catherine Grimm christened July 10, 1713
Maria Agnesa Grim christened 1716
Andreas Grimm christened July 21, 1718
Unknown Grimm christened February 16, 1721
Johanna Sabina Grimm christened March 19, 1724
Alexander Grimm christened February 7, 1726
* during the time when Pfalz/Palatinate belonged to Bayern/Bavaria*
From a LDS search using Andreas or Alexander Grim and/or batch number = C973241. For more Bayern Church batch numbers see Bayern:
The fact that the birth year, 1718, matches what we had for our Andreas is, I think, no small coincidence. Historical and geographic reasons also support this Andreas' pedigree. Evangelisch Leistadt is in the Palatinate. Berwangen is not; it is further east and high up against the Swiss border and thus not easily accessible to the critical passage down the Rhine which enabled the Palatinate immigration.
Family tradition says that there were seven Grim brothers who came to America at different times during the early part of the Eighteenth century. **Other sources dispute this 7 brothers claim. It is also supposed that these "brothers" arrived in quick succession and were the following men: Johan Egidus Grim who arrived in 1728 on the James Goodwill (settled in Macungie Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
see swoodbridge.com/family/HansGeorgGrimm/index and http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2148/grimm3.html
Hans Jarick Grim and Johan George Grim who arrived in 1733, Andreas Grim or **Andrew Grim,** and Johan Conrad came on the same ship, The Harle, in 1736 (Johan settled in Weisenberg Township, Bucks County, later Northampton County and now Lehigh County, Pennsylvania). Henirich Grim came in 1737 on the Virtuous Grace, and probably Johan Hendk Grim also arrived in 1737 but was sick upon arrival. *Most Germans in the 18th century had "Johan" as their first name. To avoid confusion, they were typically known by their middle names instead. (Taken from the Oath of Allegiance from the Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Vol. 1, pages 155 and 156, Strassberger & Hinkel.) Egidus Grim's father was Hans George Grim of Berwangen. Since it is now believed that these Brothers Grimm were not brothers, and because we are without church records it is doubtful that Egidus's father was also Andreeas'.
Andreas or Andrew Grim* and 18 years old, was probably part of the Reformed/Lutheran Movement. He sailed on the Harle in 1736 from Rotterdam, Holland via Cowes, landing in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 1, 1736. On the Harle, there were 156 men, 65 women, and 167 children.
*I have seen the name spelled Krim (on one Harle manifest) and Crim and it may be the spelling of the name Grim as Grimm occurred in later years but with some family members never changing.*
We have no data to determine if Andreas served as an indentured servant or worked for an older brother between 1736-1747 - when his first child may have been born. It is likely he spent time, however, in Bucks County, PA amongst his many Palatinates brethren. According to the Scarf's History of Western Maryland, on page 984, the first land patent issued to Andrew Grim was July 26, 1753. There was a grant of land named "The French Vinyard" assigned to Andrew Grim December 10, 1752 for 940 acres. Again, on page 985, it lists Andrew Grim got 510 acres called the resurvey of part of Parks Hill July 28, 1766. {Copied from property of Washington County Historical Society, Washington County, Maryland. The French Vinyard was resurveyed for Andrew Grim September 29, 1761.) No error was found in the survey but 890 contiguous acres were added. (Facts obtained from the Land Office at Annapolis, Maryland.) Andrew Grim, Sr., whose wife's name was Margaret, became a very large land owner in what is now Washington County, Maryland. There are many more tracts of land mentioned.
map of Andreas Grim's land - #192 The French Vinyard, Washington County, MD
*Andreas Grim had communion on April 8, 1762 at Antietam Furnace Lutheran Church in Frederick Co., MD. He was naturalized April 14, 1762. Info from Luther Grimm's book
**Andrew Grim, Sr. served in the French and Indian War. His name appears on Captain John White's muster roll as Corp. Andrew Grim - 30 days.
Landholdings of Samuel Rohrer and His Son John in Washington County, Maryland 1758-1835 1767 - Samuel Rohrer's Purchase of Rohrer�s Luck[20]
On August 26, 1767, Samuel purchased a 122.5 acre tract from Andrew Grim for 5 Pounds Sterling.
Andrew Grim, Sr. is listed in the first census of Washington County in 1790 as having three males 16 years of age and up and one female.
Margaret (Wife)
Children:
Andrew Grimm, Jr. born in 1747
Daniel Grimm born in 1749 MD
Martin Grimm born in 1751 MD
John Grimm born in 1753 MD
Margaret Grimm born in 1756 MD
Catherine Grimm born in 1761 MD
Elizabeth Grimm born in 1765 MD
Sarah Grimm born in 1765 MD
Peter Grimm born between 1760-1772 MD
Durng the Revoultion, Andreas Grimm is mentioned in the
Journal and Correspondence of the Council of Maryland, April 1, 1778 through October 26, 1779
"Saturday 6 June 1778.
Ordered ..That the said Treasurer Pay to...Andrew Grim three Pounds,..Christopher Keeplinger one pound ten shillings"
Will of Andreas or Andrew Grim:
In the presence of God I Andrew Grim of Washington County State of Maryland, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and this my last will and testimate.First I will that all my debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged by my Executors herein named, and in the first place what I have said to each of my children - to my Son In Law John Bowers Forty pounds hard money. To my Son In Law Valentine Hill Twenty pounds hard money. To my Son In Law Adam Keplinger Fifteen pounds hard money. To my Son Daniel Grim Twelve pounds hard money. To my Son Martin Grim Thirty pounds hard money. To my Son John Grim Fifteen pounds hard money. To my son Peter Grim Fifteen pounds hard money and next I will unto my Daughter Margaret Keplinger Five pounds hard money. Which she is to have beside her equal share of my Estate and Elizabeth Keplinger youngest Daughter of Margaret Keplinger is to have my Hardwood Chest. Also I will unto my Son Andrew Grim the sum of One dollar cash money as I know I have paid him his share. Also, I will that Martin Grim and Valentine Hill shall have a piece of land adjoining Adam Keplinger wood land. They are to divide between them and to have it at forty shillings per acre as part of their share. If they do not choose to take it then it must be sold with the rest of my land. Also, I will that Peter Grim have the old place that he lives on free of rent for the term of two years after my decease, and after the two years is past all my land is to be sold to the highest bidder. Also, I will that my whole estate real and personal be equally divided amongst all my children. Except Andrew Grim as before mentioned and lastly I do make and constitute Adam Keplinger and Peter Grim Executors of this my last will and testament. Dated this eleventh day of January in the year of our lord One thousand Eight hundred.
Witness whereof I have place my hand and seal this above date. Andrew (Mark) Grim - In presence of William Eason and Ludwic Gloss Recorded May 2, 1801.
"Thirty Thousand Names" by Rupp lists both Conrad and Andrew Grim's names with two "Ms", Conrad Grimm and Andrew Grimm. After this they only used one "M" until in the 1800's. Probably to make it easier to spell and write. Some relatives never went to the two "M's".
Peter Grimm Sr. - 1760/72-1838
Peter Grim, son of Andrew and Margaret was born in Maryland about 1765. At least 3 "Peter Grims" have been documented in this VA/MD region causing conflicts concerning birthdates,birth locations, marriages, service and land claim issues. The Luther Grim documentation of Peter's (and brother John's) Revoultionary War data is probably erronoeus. Some sources also claim Peter could have been married three times - first to a Eleanor Eddy on December 3, 1783 in Frederick County, Virginia and then Catherine Sheaffe on May 6, 1795 in Pennsylvania - but this is also doubted. Unfortunately, little is known of his wife Christina; starting with her maiden name (Whetzel? or Bash?) and her birth year(probably 1780-84). Luther states Peter and Christina were married about 1797 in Maryland. Peter Grim is listed in the 1799 Fayette Co., PA tax records and but perhaps owing to his father's death, returned to be in the 1800 census of Washington Co., MD. The 1800 MD Census Washington Co., Lower Antitem Hundred lists the following for Peter and family:
Males under 10 - 1 (son Peter b. 1798)
Males 26-44 - 1 (Peter b. 1760)
Females 16-25 - 1
Females 26-44 - 1
Females 45+ - 1 (Peter's mother in law?)
As stated in his father's will, Peter would have had to move off his deceased father's land by May of 1803. In 1802, Peter is still living on rent free property in Washington County, Maryland, when he and Christina sign a petition for the sale of Bookers Resurvey on March 9, of 1802. It seems the petition was a "Bash" family sibling issue with Michael Bash, George and Catherine Miller, Peter and Barbara Funk, Henry Bash, and Philip Bash VERSUS Peter and Christina Grim, Adam and Peggy Ridenour, Mary Bash, Magdalena Bash, John Bash, and Jacob Bash. This leads one to conclude that Peter's wife maiden name was Bash and not Whetzel. Peter was shown in the Tax records of Fayette County., Pa in the years 1806-1808-1810-1812 but was not in the 1814 record. Peter Grim and wife Christina moved to 216 acres to become tenants for Samuel and Caleb Trevor in 1815. Before he died, Peter moved on to 31 acres known as the "Strayer Tract." His wife Christina is listed on the 1838 tax records as a widow. She is listed in the census records of 1840 as Christiana Grim age 50 to 60 with her 2 youngest sons age 15 to 20 and 20 to 30.He was last in the 1830 PA Census for Fayette Co., Saltlick Twp, PA. He died on May 4, 1838 location not stated but probably Fayette Cty PA.
Christina Bash (Wife):
Children:
Peter born in 1798 MD,
David born in 1803 PA,
John Grim born 1800 PA,
Mary Magdoline born 1808 PA,
Paul Grim Born 1811 PA,
Elizabeth Grim born in 1813 PA,
Daniel Grim born in 1814 PA,
Joseph Grim, born 1820 PA,
Samuel Grim born 1824 PA
see
Ole Adam Ridenour's Neighborhood
Adam was a brother-in-law of Peter Grimm Sr . Adam married 1st wife Peggy Bash, sister of Christina, the wife of Peter Grim(m) of Washington County,MD and Saltlick twp. Fayette County, Pa. Adam's son Peter married Susannah Grimm, Peter's granddaughter(parents Paul and Peggy (Shupe) Grimm). Several other Grimm/Ritenour marriages link the families.
Peter Grimm Jr. - 1798-1864
Peter Grim, the second, was born in Maryland. Son of Peter and Christina Bash Grim. Peter Grim Jr. married Katherine Cossel, born in PA 1798. Peter was born in Washington County, Maryland in 1798. The 1850 Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp. lists Peter as a cooper with an estate value of $350. He was living next door to Adam and Hannah Sleasman Ridenour and Christian and Elizabeth Ridenour. The 1860 Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Elm P.O. lists Peter as a shoemaker and born in PA. He had real estate valued at $300 and a personal estate of $80. Frederick, age 12, was the only child listed on this census. Peter Grim Jr., her husband, died March 29, 1864 at age 66 years. The 1870 census for Springfield Township, Fayette County, PA shows Katherine Cossel Grim age 70 years with Henry Grim her son.
Wife Katherine Cossel, married 1798:
Children (copied form Peter Grim Bible):
Margaret (Maria) Grim born in 1826 PA,
Sara Grim born in 1828 PA,
Henry C. Grim born in 1827 PA,
Peter C. Grim born in 1832 PA,
Elizabeth Grim born in 1834 PA,
Joseph Grim born in 1836 PA,
Alexander C. Grim born in 1845 PA,
Frederick C. Grim born in 1848 PA
Henry C. Grimm - 1827-1915
Henry C. Grimm was born on 30 Jan 1830 in Elm (Roger's Mill), (near Normalville Fayette County PA) and died in 1915. He was a Civil War Cavalryman in Company B of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, which saw extensive action in the Eastern theater, and was wounded several times. His wife was Maria Kern who was born 10 Apr 1824 in Springfield Township, PA (Fayette County); she died on 16 Dec 1884 and was buried in Sunnyside Cemetary, Denton, Nebraska.
closeup map of Henry C. Grim's home in Springfield Township, Fayette County, PA
most sources list the following:
Wife Maria Kern Married: 2 MAR 1849
Children:
Ervin Grimm born in 1851 PA,
Rachel Grimm born in 1852 PA,
Christinanna Grimm born in 1855 PA,
William Nelson Grimm born in 1859 PA,
Henry Ellsworth Grimm born in 1863 PA,
James born in 1866 PA
(some sources omit William and James)
Brother William N. Grimm
found at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ia/lyon/bios/lybioi-l.txt
Christina Grim*.., the mother of C.H. Leichliter, is a daughter of Henry Grim.., who was a farmer and a native of Pennsylvania. He is still living in
Missouri, where he owns a fruit farm, and is now retired. He was a soldier and was wounded several times. The Grims.. are of German extraction.
*mispelled as Grimes on original - a common error!
The Luther Grimm papers and other derivative sources are proven to be inaccurate on several counts. I obtained a marriage certificate from 6 August 1885, which stated that Henry E. Grimm's father was Henry C. Grimm and his mother was Maria Kern Grimm. The Luther Grimm middlename entry for Henry - should be E.(the L appears to be a phonetic mistake. He was born 24 June 1863, shortly before The Battle of Gettysburg which his father fought in, not 11 January, 1857. He was in Springfield Township, Fayette County PA (near Normalville). Finally, the always suspicious, identical date of death and location for both father and son as Feb. 15, 1915 in Lebanon, Missouri, is false on several counts. I knew that Henry E., the son died in Lincoln Nebraska in March 1947 from a copy of his obituary my father obtained. In January 2003, some seven years after beginning my "free" internet genealogy search, I came upon this suprising information:
Obituary of Henry (Cossell) Grimm:
February 25, 1915
Henry Grimm, 88 years old, a former resident of Fayette County, died February 15, the anniversary of his birth, at his home in Lebanon, Pa (MO?).
Mr. Grimm was born in Fayette county, February 15, 1827, and in 1849 was married to Miss Maria Kern. To the union six children were born, four of whom survive. Mr. Grimm moved to Saline county, Nebraska, in 1876, shortly after the death of his wife. In 1884 he removed to Iowa and in 1885 was married to
Mrs. Armina Saxton. In 1891, they went to Lebanon to reside. Mr. Grimm in 1862 enlisted with Company H, Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry and served until the close of the war. In early manhood, he united with the United Brethren Church and remained in that church until his removal to Lebanon when he joined the Madison Methodist Episcopal Church.
His surviving children are William of near Indian Head; Henry of Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Miller of Denten, Neb.; and Irvine of Ronco, Mr. Grimm resided at Normalville for a number of years. He was a brother of A. C. Grimm, formerly of Moyer, an uncle of Miss Gertrude Grimm of Connellsville, and the
grandfather of Mrs. Daniel Miller of Pennsville.
While the location of death cited above raises a question- Joyce Post shows census data from MO and corrects the text as it should read "Mr. Grimm moved to Saline county, Nebraska, in 1876. Shortly after the death of his wife in 1884 he removed to Iowa and in 1885 was married to Mrs. Armina Saxton." Beverly Domer provided the following: "I found Armina Grim age 76, a widow, living with her son Clarence Saxton in the state of California on the 1920 census....Henry Grim has a civil war pension file and the widow is listed as Armina Grim who filed March 1915 from Missouri."
The census data I received from Joyce Post shows:
1860 PA Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Elm P.O., lists Henry as a farmer with a personal estate of $125. He was living next door to John Kern and Solomon Grim. John was probably Maria's uncle. The Solomon Grim that lived next door to them was born abt. 1780 and his wife was Christiann born abt. 1783. Not sure what the relationship is, possibly a great uncle???
1870 PA Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Visit 98, Pg. 431, lists Henry working as a blacksmith. They had 5 children at home -- Ervin 20, Rachel 18, Christina 16, William 12, and Henry 8. Catherine Grimm age 70, Henry's mother, was living with them. They were living next to John and Susan Kern and Alexander Grim, a boarder in the home of Josiah and Francis Miller.
1880 NE Census, Saline Co., Crete Twp., T9-0755, Pg. 14C lists Henry working as a farmer. They had 3 children living at home -- William, Henry, and James. There was a Charles R. Raley age 24 single b. IL, working as a farmer, living with them.
1900 IA Census, Tama Co., Ward 1 Toledo, T623-460, Pg. 240 has no occupation listed for Henry, probably retired. It states he and Armina were married 42 years, but I believe that is the total years he was married to both wives, since he married Armina in 1885. Armina's father was born in NY and her mother in VT.
1910 MO Census, LaClede Co., Lebanon City, ED 44, Visit 175 lists no occupation for Henry. He was 83 on this census. They were both married twice, and Saxton was probably Armina's first married name. She had 4 children, 3 living by her first marriage. No children with Henry.
Info on cemetery location courtesy of Kathy Harmon, MO look up volunteer.
Luther Grimm acknowledged that errors may exist in his records that he based on county documents and family rememberances, nevertheless, our tree of the Andreas Grimm line was erroneously transcribed and orally lost, until now! getting the good family tree folks to change such errors is another story however. The Grim(m) search was quite an investigatory journey I might say - with noted help from Sue Benton, Bob Dillon, Thomas R. Grimm, Joyce Post, Kathy Harmon, Kimberly Williams, Beverly Domer and Matt Steinhausen. In addition, Matt sent me this picture of Maria Kern Grimm's gravestone:
Maria Kern Grimm Gravestone Sunnyside Cemetary,Denton, Nebraska (Photo by Matt Steinhausen)
Mostly I thank my wife - who sent off the $5 for the marriage certificate to Nebraska - after years of listening to my endless conjecturing and tracking of false leads!
Henry E. Grimm - 1863-1947
Principal Roca Neb village school (circa 1882-1885)
Superintendent: Council Bluff, IA schools(1892-1894)
President Ganymede Wheelmen's Club, Council Bluffs, IA (1893-1894)
Local Manager World-Herald Omaha (c. 1895-1900)
Advertising Editor Lincoln Star Journal (1900-1923)
Fruit Farmer (1923-40?)
Jeanett "Nettie" Hannah Stein Wife (1869- MAR 1948):
Marriage: 6 AUG 1885
Children:
Edith Annetta/Anita? Grimm born in 1887 NE - UNL grad 1908
Florence Marie Grimm born in 1890 NE or IA - UNL grad 1912
Henry Arnold Grimm born in 1892 IA - UNL grad 1915
I found Henry E. Grimm mentioned in a biography of his father-in-law, John J. Stein - Biographical Album of Lancaster County, 1885 - John J. Stein
"Nettie was married to Henry E. Grimm, residing at Council Bluffs, formerly Principal of the Roca village school. At present he is the Iowa correspondent for the Omaha World. They have one child, Edith Annetta."
Recent research (2011) uncovered a number of articles on H.E. Grimm's early career and also participation with the Ganymede Wheelmen's Club of Council Bluffs, Iowa as President (1894) and Toastmaster (1896)
School education, Volume 4 (Google eBook), School Education Co., 1885
http://books.google.com/books?id=FegBAAAAYAAJ&source=gbs_navlinks_s
p. 152 -
Married, at Roca, Neb., Mr. II. E. Grimm to Miss Mattie Stein. Mr. Grimm has for a number of years been doing good work as principal of the Roca schools. He goes to take a position in Omaha.
p. 153 -
The *Douglass county institute closed on the 23d of August, after a session of two weeks. The teachers In attendance expressed their appreciation of the work done by unanimously passing resolutions thanking Supt. James B. Brunner for so ably conducting the institute; Mrs. Keyser, Dr. May Randall, Geo. H. Rathburn and H. E. Grimm for able and interesting instruction.....
H. E. Grimm, for three years principal of schools in Roca, has accepted a principalship in the suburbs of Omaha for the coming year.
related article on *Douglas County Institute in
Omaha daily bee., August 18, 1886, Page 8, Image 8
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1886-08-18/ed-1/seq-8/
In 1894 he was involved in a controversy between President Grover Cleveland and Governor Waite of Colorado concerning a letter carried in the League of American Wheelmen sponsored Relay Race between Washington and Denver in August
New York Times - Aug 11, 1894
Bixby and Grimm, two of the fastest cyclists in Council Bluffs, brought it here, ... and arrived at Fremont at 10:50 PM ______ OFF FOR THE BIG BICYCLE MEET. ...
Omaha daily bee., August 11, 1894, Page 2, Image 2
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1894-08-11/ed-1/seq-2/
Omaha daily bee., August 13, 1894, Page 3, Image 3
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1894-08-13/ed-1/seq-3/
Omaha daily bee., August 15, 1894, Page 3, Image 3
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1894-08-15/ed-1/seq-3/
WAITE AGGRIEVED
He Says the President's Message by Relay Was an Insult
The Hartford Courant (1887-1922) - Hartford, Conn.
Date: Aug 15, 1894
Abstract (Document Summary)
Council Bluffs, Ia., Aug. 14.--An answer was received evening by the Ganymede Wheel Club of this city to the letter sent by its president to Governor Waite of Colorado with the message from President Cleveland carried by the relay riders. Governor Waite in his reply says: "I regret...
An interesting and humorous article appeared in the Omaha daily bee on March 16, 1896, Page 3, Image 3
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1896-03-16/ed-1/seq-3/
GANYMEDES AT A BANQUET
Wheel Club Members Follow an Annual Election with a Feast
DOUGLASS' NOTION OF THE RIGHT HOT BOY
-In Describing the New Member He Took Off the Back Number abd the Real Thing in Correct Style
With the lighting of the Sultanas, Toastmaster Grimm took charge of the program and called upon President Parsons. Mr. Grimm is in his element as toastmaster and managed to make it as pleasant, or unpleasant, as possible for the speakers he introduced.
..our esteemed toastmaster [H.E. Grimm], how beautifully he fills his Job. If a man smiles when he is angry, look out for him; he is dangerous, but of all things , beware of the man who is glum when he's glad, he is liable to be a humorist. Of our friend it may be aptly said: "He is a genius." Genius is when a man accidentally says a good thing, and succeeds in making his friends think it was intentional."
An intiguing intimate poem - titled "Bulger" - was also discovered via a Library of Congress "Chronicling America" historic newspapers search. The poem appeared in Outdoor life and was reprinted in the Lincoln Nebraska Commoner on 14 November 1902
It is intriguing especially given the possible literal interpretation that H.E. Grimm and Nettie Stein had a son named Jim (James?), and thereby H. A Grimm, a brother, who it seems died very young. No mention was ever made of this possible fact by my grandfather H.A. Grimm to any of his children - nor did my grandmother ever discuss - and she was always very informative on family matters. How I wish I had asked so many more questions and taken notes.
Census data from Joyce Post's site:
1920 NE Census Lancaster Co., Lincoln, ED 69, Visit 225, lists Henry working as an advertising manager for a journal company. They had two children living at home -- Florence age 30 and single, working as a stenographer, and Henry Arnold age 27 and single, working as a salesman at a lumber company.
1930 NE Census Richardson Co., Rulo Twp., ED 23, Visit 89, lists Henry working as a fruit farmer. They had no children at home.
My father provided the below obituary article of his grandfather, Henry E. Grimm:
Obituary of Henry Ellsworth Grimm:
March 1947 Lincoln Journal Star "Henry E. Grimm, to whom death came in Lincoln Tuesday after a long illness, was a long time employe(e) of the State Journal. For twenty-three years after 1900 he was a valued member of its city advertising staff. His great interest in horticulture led him in the twenties to engage in orchading in southeastern Nebraska, which he followed until several years ago when ill health forced his retirement. In years past he had been a frequent contributor to the Public Mind. he was a man of sturdy opinions, with the ability to express them forcefully and lucidly. He was greatly interested in public affairs, and in earlier years an ardent follower of sports. Mr. Grimm is remembered as a most companionable man with a circle of friends that included many prominent in the business and professional life of Lincoln."
Henry A. Grimm - 1892-1966
Born 24 May 1892 Council Bluffs, IA - Died: 17 Mar 1966, Reading,PA (long time resident of Wyomissing), College: University of Nebraska 1915. Military Service: WWI Veteran in the 11th Division at Ft Meade where the unit was also stricken with the nation-wide influenza epidemic. "Arn" Grimm was the Regional Sales Representative for Curtis Companies Inc., Clinton, Iowa (premier woodworking company). A standout HS Football player - "Don't flinch, don't foul, but hit that Line Hard" - he was also an avid sportsman and fisherman, and a life-long Cornhusker supporter. He regaled his grandchildren with stories of the west (pointing out the notches on his rifle,) and often sang of the exploits of "Admiral Dewey and the Battle of Manila Bay." His sidekick was Ollie the Leprechaun who hung in the window near his reading chair and spoke only to him.
The Fisherman "Arn" Grimm
Wife:
Adelaide Kidd - 24 JAN 1898 - 15 SEP 1989
married 17 February 1923
Children:
David Arnold Grimm
Philip Douglas Grimm
Adelaide "Tad" Grimm
Grimm, David Arnold
Birth: 10 AUG 1925 Lincoln, Nebraska
Marjorie Gass 1928-1991(Wife)
Children:
Susan,Steven,Amy
Grimm, Philip Douglas
Birth: 13 JUL 1927, Lincoln, Nebraska
Death: 08 APR 2005, Williamsburg, Virginia
Joel Isabel Bailey 1929-1992(Wife)
Children:
Philip Jeffrey, Russell Arnold, Alix Joel,David Kidd
Grimm, Adelaide "Tad"
Birth : 27 SEP 1932 Reading, PA
Jack M. Thompson(Husband)
Children:
Kim,Betsy,Meredith,Diane,Douglas
Philip D. Grimm - 1927-2005
Colonel Philip D. Grimm, U.S. Army (ret.) who died 8 April 2005 in Williamsburg Virginia, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, 13 July 1927, to Henry Arnold and Adelaide Kidd Grimm. Colonel Grimm spent his childhood in Wyomissing, PA near Reading. In 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended the cadet program at Penn State University until it was terminated and he was assigned to the U.S. Constabulary forces in Germany. He was wounded in a Czechoslovakian border clash in 1946 while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with the 11th Constabulary Regiment. He was discharged in 1947 and attended the University of Nebraska from 1947-51. While there he participated in the Army ROTC program and was called back to active duty in January 1951, commissioned a Second Lieutenant and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry, 7th Infantry Division, in Korea, as a Rifle Platoon Leader in F Company from 1951-52 . Following the Korean conflict he earned the coveted Airborne wings, and Ranger tab and commanded rifle companies in the 31st Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and later the 4th Armored Division in Germany. While stationed in Germany, then Captain Grimm, organized, trained, and commanded the first Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol in the U.S. Army. Assigned to Fort Monroe in 1961, he served from 1962-64 as the Senior-Aide-de-Camp to General John. K. Waters, Commanding General, Continental Army Command. Following Special Forces (Green Beret) training, he served in Vietnam in 1964-65 as advisor to the 8th ARVN Regiment. He was assigned to the Special Warfare Staff at Fort Monroe from 1966-68 and then returned overseas to Korea to command the 1st Battalion 17th Infantry, 7th Infantry Division from 1968-1969 and also serve as G-3 Operations. In October 1969, he returned to Vietnam, serving as deputy Commander 3rd Brigade and G-2 Intelligence, 1st Infantry Division, then as G-4 Logistics Officer with the 23rd "Americal" Division, prior to assuming command of the 4th Battalion 3rd Infantry (Old Guard). His battalion command was marked by a distinguished record of accomplishment in distinctive small unit saturation operations resulting in the rapid reduction of enemy forces in his area of operations while reducing friendly casualties. Colonel Grimm returned to Fort Monroe in 1971, later graduating from the US Army War College, and served as Chief of Plans and Operations at TRADOC prior to his retirement in 1974. During his 30 year career he earned the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Bronze Star (4 oak leaf clusters) and numerous other awards and decorations. Upon retirement he became the American Legion Department of Virginia Adjutant, serving in that capacity for eight years, was briefly manager of the Williamsburg, and later served for several years as Regional Sales Director for Valeron-GTE of Williamsburg. He was an avid fisherman, boats man, and pilot. His wife of 41 years, Joel Bailey Grimm a renowned journalism teacher at Kecoughtan High School, preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by his second wife Maureen, a daughter and son-in-law; LTC (ret.) Edward J. and Alix G. Brennan of Leavenworth KS, three sons and their wives, Philip J. and Barbara Grimm of Franklin, TN; MAJ (ret.) Russell A. and Doreen Grimm of Hampton, VA, LTC David K. and Janelle Grimm of Dumfries, VA, ; a brother David A. Grimm and wife Sharon of Lewisburg, PA; a sister, and brother-in-law CDR. (ret.) Jack C. and
Adelaide Thompson of Burke, VA; a sister in law, Susan Bailey of Omaha, and a brother-in Lloyd Peterson of Scottsdale, Arizona; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service and burial, with full military honors, will be conducted at the Arlington National Cemetery on 13 Jun 2005.
Arlinton National Cemetary - Colonel(ret)Philip D. Grimm 1927-2005
A Military Tribute to Colonel(ret)Philip D. Grimm 1927-2005
Clan Kidd, Kyd
The name Kidd is not claimed as a separate or dependant of any Clan or family. The name is probably a diminutive of Christopher, and is recorded in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries in Angus. Alexander Kyd held lands in Aberdeen in 1492, and William Kyd in Alloa in 1571.The "Kidd" family name originated in Dundee, located in the Scottish English Border Ridings. A family could not qualify for clan status unless they had the proven ability to put 250 armed men ahorse within one hour to defend their clan, lands and properites. As well as providing a fighting men for their leige lord and king.
Another source:The Kidd family originated in Scotland and migrated to Northern Ireland in the "Cromwellian Settlement". The Kidd Families are of Scotch blood. The majority of them....are known in the United States as the Scotch-Irish race and played a very important role in peopling this country,
"My" Kidd Konnection:
1st Generation:
Ricardas KIDD was born ABT 1379 in Sygnghall,Yorkshire, England 1 son
2nd Generation:
Johannis KIDD 1420-1485 Ripon, Yorkshire, England 2 sons
3rd Generation:
Thomas KYDD 1468-? Ripon, Yorkshire, England 3 sons
4th Generation:
John KYD ABT 1535-? Sohom, Cambridgeshire, England 4 sons
5th generation:
William KIDD(KYDD) Sr 1559-1639 Soham, Cambridgeshire,England 2 wives 2 sons
6th generation:
William KIDD Jr. 1589-1647 Soham,Cambridgeshire,England. 3 sons
7th Generation:
Thomas KIDD I 1626-1680 Soham, Cambridgeshire, England - Middlesex Co, VA 3 sons
8th Generation:
Thomas KIDD II 1651-1727 Dundee, Scotland - Middlesex, VA. 4 sons
9th Generation:
John KIDD ABT 1672-? (VA-PA) 1 son
10th Generation:
William Thomas KIDD 1714-? (PA) 4 sons
11th Generation:
Nathaniel Kidd 1740-1824 (PA to OH) 7 sons
12th Generation:
Joseph Kidd 1787-1868 (OH) 2 sons
13th Generation:
Peter Kidd 1816-1877 (OH) 6 sons
14th Generation:
Joseph R. Kidd 1843-1900 (OH-NE)2 wives/13 children/5 sons
Ella Abigal Conner (Ellen) 1869-1899 (IL-NE)
15th Generation:
Adelaide F. Kidd (adopted Elam) 1898-1989 (NE-PA) m. Henry A. Grimm 1892-1966 (NE-PA) 2 sons/1daughter
Nathaniel Kidd - Revolutionary War Soldier - 1st Battalion, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Nathaniel Kidd:
1743-1824; Pvt. The name of Nathaniel Kidd appears on the muster rolls of the war of the Revolution as a Pvt. in Capt John Guthery's company, Big Whiteley District, Westmoreland Co. Mil. 1782. John Pomeroy a Lt. Col. Br 1743. Married in 1772 to Hannah Britton; Children; John, William, Joseph, Thomas, Amos, Isaac, Nathaniel (m. Mary Hill), and Mary. Died 1824, Bur Stanleyville, Ohio. Grave marked, Marietta Chap D.A.R. in May 1923. Nathaniel Kidd camed from Greensboro, PA to Washington, OH in 1805, settling on a farm below Beverly. Moved to Fearing Twp. near Whipple. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume
KIDD Nathaniel Stanleyville Cem, Washington Co OH 55
More Information on Nathaniel Kidd
The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families written by Howard L. Leckey, page 38 Pennsylvania Militia Year: 1782 - First Battalion, Washington County. Recruited in Whiteley and Greene Townships (now Greene County). A few from Dunkard.
JOHN GUTHREY, Captain
Eleazer Clegg, Lieutenant Gideon Long, Ensign
John Roberts, Sergeant
Mathew Hanon/?Hennen, Sergeant
Privates:... Nathaniel Kidd,.........
Joseph R. Kidd:
1843-1900 (OH-NE) 2 wives/5 sons/8 daughters **Ella Abigal Conner 1869-1899 (IL-NE)
Courtesy of Charlene Kidd, wife of Guy Sterling Kidd & daughter Belinda Kidd
Joseph R. Kidd - Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska
Joseph R. Kidd -Edgar Biographies
JOSEPH R. KIDD, of the firm of Kidd & Dalton, general merchandise and agricultural implements, was born in Morgan County, Ohio, January 3, 1843, where he was reared on a farm. He enlisted November 10, 1863, in the Ninth Ohio Cavalry, and served until the close of the war (RAG note: the 9th Ohio Cavalry Regiment saw extensive action in the Western theater -notably Rousseau's raid into Northern Alabama, in conjunction with General Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and later the "March to the Sea" and Carolina Campaigns), after which he came home and farmed until he came to Nebraska in February, 1874. He homesteaded 160 acres, and tree-claimed the same amount, in Sheridan Precinct, Clay County, and resided on the same five years, during which time he was principally engaged as a carpenter and builder. In January, 1878, he engaged in the implement business, and in August, 1880, he admitted Henry Dalton to a partnership, at which time they added general merchandise, and now do business as above. Mr. K. was married in 1867, at McConnellsville, Ohio, to Josephine Young, a native of that place. They have seven children--Annie B., Luella, Mattie, Albert, Loren, Frederick and Hattie. An 1886 Plat map shows Joseph R. Kidd's (Bo's father) homestead location in Edgar Precinct (look northeast of EDGAR to plot 12)
Clay County
Plat
The Directory also lists him as a Sheriff and his wife, Josephine, as running a Hotel...shades of Gunsmoke !!
Brother John A. Kidd must have lived nearby as he is shown in Logan township. The 1917 Directory also lists a John Kidd
Coincidentally, several weeks prior to obtaining the above picture (July 2005) from previously unknown relations, the Kidds of Topeka, Kansas, I discovered an article with this same picture of JR Kidd in an article in the Grand Island Independent entitled "In 1885, two were lynched near Spring Ranche" by Gene Watson (Publication Date: 12/16/04)
The story told of the lynching of Elizabeth Taylor and her twin brother, Thomas Jones, who were accused of barn burning and murder. J.R. Kidd served as Clay County, Nebraska sheriff (1884 to 1888) at the time of the lynching.
The story also appeared in the 17 March 1885 edition of the New York Times, see Lynchings of Women in the United States: The Recorded Cases, 1851-1946, by Kerry Segrave
http://books.google.com/books?id=-0GWpeccB1MC&lpg=PA41
Update by RAG:
Joseph Kidd's second wife was Ella Abigal Conner b. 1869 Joliet, Ill d. 1899, Lincoln, Ne.
Parents: James Warren Conner (b. Brooklyn, NY 10-15-1844); Hannah Lynch (b. Ottawa, Ill, 1845).
"James Conner's parents were from Ireland and appear on the 1850 census in NY, both age 30. James owned and operated grain elevators and River Barges. While living in Chicago his family lived on Canal and Rudolph (Randolph) Streets; he was a captain of a river boat J.W. Conner married Hannah Lynch on August 29, 1867 in La Salle Co., IL. (His name was Conners on that record.) Hannah was born in 1845 in Ireland. A four year old Hannah probably arrived from Ireland at Ellis Island on the ship Hibernia on 10/7/1851 (www.castlegarden.org -ship passenger lists, 1820-1890). Hannah at age 14 was in the Ottawa, IL census in 1860; she is a servant in the William Easton home in Ottawa. Seven years later she married J. W. Conner and two years after that gave birth to our great-grandmother Ella. Hannah Lynch Conner died in 1875 when Ella (b.1869) was about 5 years old. J. W. Conner married Alice E. Stevens of MA (parents of Ireland) on 11/14/ 1875 in Cook Co, IL. (His name was misspelled Connors on this record.)
Young Ella attended school at Saint Francis Academy, Joliet Illinois, Sacred Heart Convent, Peoria, Illinois; and Fairfield Normal in Nebraska, 1885-1886. In 1873, James Conner married Alice Stevens of Clinton, Iowa. Ella married Joseph Kidd on 13 Feb 1889 - their children, all later orphaned, were: Molly, James, Guy (adopted by the Leichliters), Margaret(adopted by the Sherwins), Adelaide (adopted by the Elams),and Josephine Ellen (Helen June).
My grandmother did share letters with Margaret through the years and I have some xeroxed pictures of Guy L. Kidd in my files." (courtesy of Margaret Pettis).
An interesting note concerning Guy L. Kidd comes to mind. A "great-aunt Grimm" of mine was married to a Leichleiter in Nebraska in the late 1880s) both families came from PA in 1870s), so it would be very interesting to know if a connection exits to the Leichlieters who raised Guy L. Kidd?
On 4 July 2005, I learned from Margaret Pettis that she had obtained obituary notices for JR Kidd and Ella Kidd. Also she had discovered a website showing that Guy L. Kidd had married Rachel Sacket and they had two children, Marion Kidd and Guy Sterling Kidd. Recalling that I had seen a Guy Sterling Kidd in Kansas, I did a search and discovered an obituary notice for Guy Sterling Kidd that led to one good address for his son Mark. Margaret followed up and called Mark and then later spoke to Guy Sterling Kidd's widow, Charlene. This "find" led to a mother lode! Up until now, other Margaret's life, we have known very little of the orphaned Kidds. From Charlene we learned that Mary Blanche Kidd was known as Molly and has records of her marriage. Helen, the little baby who was born one month before Ella died, lived to be about 80 and the Guy Sterling Kidds knew her well. Someone, probably James, sent Helen a picture of her 4 oldest siblings (minus Adelaide) and included current (then) addresses on the back. We also learned that oldest brother James Conner later possibly raised little Helen with his wife. Unfortunately, the Guys S. Kidds' knew little of Margaret and Adelaide. Finally that a 24/24 picture of JR Kidd existed, and through Charlene and daughter Belinda's efforts is now herein displayed!, as well as the picture of 4/6 Kidd children circa 1897, also displayed. Moreover, we learned that the Kidd children from the first marriage maintained contact, as best they could, with their father's second family after his and Ella's deaths. This was welcomed news.
Obituary for JR Kidd - Nebraska State Journal Tuesday,February 27th & 28th 1900
The funeral service of J.R. Kidd will occur at his residence, 835 South Twenty-first street, this morning at 9 o'clock, Dr. Wharton officiating.
(27th-"He was an old soldier.") His remains will be taken on the 10:25 B. & M. train for Edgar, where the body will be received by the Masonic and G.A.R. fraternities. The deceased was a veteran of the Ninth Ohio cavalry. He had held official positions in Clay county and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Courtesy of Ms. Margaret Pettis-great granddaughter
pictures courtesy of Ms. Margaret Pettis-great granddaughter
Obituary for Ellen A. Kidd - Nebraska State Journal Tuesday, July 8th 1899
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen A. Kidd, wife of J.R. Kidd,was held at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at her home at Twenty-first and F streets. Rev. Fletcher Wharton, D.D. conducted the simple service. Several appropriate hymns were sang by Mrs. Ayres and Miss Seabrook. Mrs. Kidd was born in Morris, Ill., August 18, 1869, and was the daughter of J.W. Connor, a well known citizen there. She was educated at St. Francis academy, Joliet, Ill. Her remains will be taken to Clay Center, Neb., to be buried beside her father's. Mrs. Kidd leaves six young children besides her bereaved husband.
L-R Guy Lynch b 1894, Mary (Molly) Blanche b 1889, James Conner b 1892
baby - Gladys Margaret b. 1895 (not pictured are Adelaide F. b 1898 & Josephine E. Helen June b. 1899
inscription on back is to Helen from probably brother James
Courtesy of Charlene Kidd, wife of Guy Sterling Kidd & daughter Belinda Kidd
Adelaide F. KIDD Grimm- "BO"
1898-1989
Adelaide Kidd Grimm
Obituary for Adelaide E. Grimm, Reading PA,Sep 1989
Adelaide E. Grimm, 91, of 720 Old Mill Road, Wyomissing, died Friday morning (15 Sep 1989)at 2.25 in Wyomising Lodge, where she had resided since March 30.
She was the widow of Henry A. Grimm, who died March 17, 1966. Born in Lincoln, Neb, she was a daughter of the late John and Eda (Corbin) Elam. She was a member of Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ, Wyomissing. She had been director of the Wyomissing Institute of Fine Arts for 15 years, retiring in 1968. A 1920 graduate of the University of Nebraska, she was a member of the Wyomissing Library Board from 1942 to 1951, and had been a member of the former Wyomissing School Board. Surviving are two sons, Philip D., Williamsburg, Va., and David A., Westwood, N.J. Also a daughter, Adelaide, wife of Jack Thompson, Fairfax, Va., and 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Services will be held in Bausman Memorial U.C.C., Penn & Trent Aves., Wyomissing, Friday at 2p.m. Contributions may be made to Bausman U.C.C. or Wyomissing Library, 9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610.
Maternal Genealogy
GRIMM-Kidd
(Bash(Whetzel?), Cossel, Kern, Stein, Royer, Britton, Longwell, Gray, Conner, Bailey) "My" Abbreviated Grimm lineage:1st Generation:
Andrew Grimm 1718-1801 (GE-VA-MD) 5 sons
2nd Generation:
Peter Grimm Sr. 1765?-1838 (PA) 7 sons
3rd Generation:
Peter Grimm Jr. 1798-1864 (VA-PA) 6 sons
4th Generation:
Henry C. Grimm 1827-1915 (PA-NE-MO) 4 sons
5th Generation:
Henry E. Grimm 1863-1947 (PA-NE) 2 sons/2 daughters
6th Generation:
Henry A. Grimm 1892-1966 (NE-PA) 2 sons/1 daughter
7th generation:
Philip D. Grimm 1927-2005 (NE-VA) 3 sons/1 daughter
Origin of the Grim Family
The name Grim originated from the Scandinavian surname "Grym" meaning fierce (In the British and Welsh languages of the period "Grym" signifies strength and may be the derivation of Graham). The present port of Grimsby, is reputedly named for a legendary Grim, like the Grim of the poem, befriended an exiled prince. Sm's edition depicts a twelfth-century town seal with three names and figures inscribed on it - Grym, Habloc, and Goldeboru. The story that the family has ancient pedigree was brought to America by Egidius Grim who came to America in 1728. It has been handed down from generation to generation. The authenticity of these statements appears to be verified by some papers he brought with him and verified by later members of the family. The family had long been seated in Normandy, tracing its ancestry back to the Norsemen who made conquest to the south of their country in the tenth century, and family tradition says that the parent stem of the Grim family insofar as the Grims of Germany are concerned originated with the Norseman raider GRYM.
From the 8th to the 13th century, Norse sea rovers made raids on the settlements on the coast of Europe. In 787 they began their raids on England and France. The family of Grim is descended from a Norse raider named Grym who settled in Normandy in the 10th century. A coat of arms was granted to the Baron of Normandy who was a Grim serving under William the Conquerer. He came down from Scandinavia with Rudolph, a Norseman. From Normandy the Grims migrated to Alsace and Switzerland and with the persecution of the Protestants, went to Germany - to a region known as the Palatine - the part of Germany that ran along the border with France. Conditions in Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries were chaotic due to constant wars among the different princes and states and brutal religious persecution by the state churches, both Catholic and Reformed. Whenever war broke out -- which is to say, about every fifteen years -- French armies would cross the border and ravage the Palatinate. Besides the French, the Palatine Germans were also plagued by war-induced taxes and by the terrible winter of 1708-09. At this point, the English made it known that they would be glad to help. England had been involved in both of those wars against France and was finding it politically useful to position itself as the champion of Protestants everywhere, particularly those who had been victimized by the Catholic French. When bitter weather sent thousand of Palatines fleeing their homeland, it was England that took them in (much as the United States took in various groups of refugees during the Cold War with Russia.) And when England found itself with more refugees than it could handle, Pennsylvania was glad to offer them a home.
The Palatine Project - Reconstructed Passenger Lists, 1683-1819
Below is a extracted excerpt from the various sources about the voyage from Palatine to America
William Penn, eager to populate (and sell) his large land holdings, enthusiastically recruited German and Swiss settlers from the Palatine - the lower Rhine - and among the Franconian Mountains. He made several trips there himself to drum up immigration to Pennsylvania advertising his property in the new world as a haven from wars and religious persecution, with plenty of land. He could point to the Penn family's liberal views on religious tolerance, along with thousands of acres of fertile land that were available. So it was that thousands of Swiss and Germans came to America, some directly and some passing through the Netherlands. The peak came in the mid-1700s, when some 30,000 of these people arrived in Pennsylvania. Arrivals became so many that the governing authorities in Pennsylvania became concerned that a new German state of questionable loyalty would be formed. Beginning in the 1720�s, each arrival was required to swear his allegiance to the British Crown. All ship manifests were required to be registered so that no person escaped this early day loyalty oath. Thus, we have a record of German immigrants through Philadelphia Harbor. The trip from Germany was an ordeal which only desperate people would endure. Often, years of saving would be sent entirely for passage. The trip usually started in May at Heilbronn, on a tributary of the Rhine (Neckar River), beginning in May. Passage was generally unobstructed, north, until Holland was entered. From that point, Dutch authorities extracted tolls to allow passage at every city (26 or so) along the river. By the time the last toll was paid at Rotterdam, ship passengers had little left. Moreover, they had to leave much of their capital in escrow until they could prove they were successfully settled and working and would not return home as paupers. After arriving in Holland they were then detained five to six weeks aiding to their personal and finacial hardship. Usually, the next stop was Cowes, an island off the English coast, where such repairs and preparations as possible were made for the trip across the Atlantic. It was a long and dangerous journey which many did not survive. It took anywhere from eight to twelve weeks before reaching Philadelphia but never less than seven even with the best winds. Usually, the arrival in Philadelphia Harbor came at the end of October. Storms and scurvy took a heavy toll. Passengers were packed densely like herrings without proper food and water and were subject to all sorts of diseases such as dysentery, scurvy, typhoid and smallpox. It was not uncommon for many of the passengers to die of hunger and exposure in their crowded quarters, or to be cheated by the merchants who arranged for passage and provisions - or by the captains who were supposed to make those provisions available. Sometimes survivors were forced to pay the costs of passage for those who had died en route and when they could not come up with the funds, they were sold into indentured servitude. Once there, the sick were not allowed to debark, but were forced onto an island where they recovered or died. The healthy were marched to the courthouse, where they were forced to make their oaths. Then, just as cold, wet weather set in, they were released. The New World was hostile. They had no money, no jobs, no shelter, and no knowledge of the official language of Pennsylvania. They survived as best they could. Some located relatives who lent a helping hand. Others begged. The typical immigrant became a farmer. He located a tract of unused land, built a lean-to, and began farming. Thereafter, Pennsylvania bloomed and became wealthy. The Germans were thrifty, hard-working and dedicated to good order."
Andreas/Andrew Grimm - 1718-1800
Son of probably Johann Daniel Grimm, a butcher,and Anna Eva of Pfalz (N of Ramstein) or a Hans George Grimm and Anna Maria Barbara Korbel of Berwangen, Kirchstadt, Baden.**
The stronger candidate father of Andreas (and brother Alexander Grim) is a Johann Daniel Grimm, a butcher, of the Rheinland Pfalz area.
From the Evangelisch Leistadt, Pfalz, Bayern*, Germany, Johann Daniel Grimm and wife Anna Eva had these children;
Maria Catherine Grimm christened July 10, 1713
Maria Agnesa Grim christened 1716
Andreas Grimm christened July 21, 1718
Unknown Grimm christened February 16, 1721
Johanna Sabina Grimm christened March 19, 1724
Alexander Grimm christened February 7, 1726
* during the time when Pfalz/Palatinate belonged to Bayern/Bavaria*
From a LDS search using Andreas or Alexander Grim and/or batch number = C973241. For more Bayern Church batch numbers see Bayern:
The fact that the birth year, 1718, matches what we had for our Andreas is, I think, no small coincidence. Historical and geographic reasons also support this Andreas' pedigree. Evangelisch Leistadt is in the Palatinate. Berwangen is not; it is further east and high up against the Swiss border and thus not easily accessible to the critical passage down the Rhine which enabled the Palatinate immigration.
Family tradition says that there were seven Grim brothers who came to America at different times during the early part of the Eighteenth century. **Other sources dispute this 7 brothers claim. It is also supposed that these "brothers" arrived in quick succession and were the following men: Johan Egidus Grim who arrived in 1728 on the James Goodwill (settled in Macungie Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
see swoodbridge.com/family/HansGeorgGrimm/index and http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2148/grimm3.html
Hans Jarick Grim and Johan George Grim who arrived in 1733, Andreas Grim or **Andrew Grim,** and Johan Conrad came on the same ship, The Harle, in 1736 (Johan settled in Weisenberg Township, Bucks County, later Northampton County and now Lehigh County, Pennsylvania). Henirich Grim came in 1737 on the Virtuous Grace, and probably Johan Hendk Grim also arrived in 1737 but was sick upon arrival. *Most Germans in the 18th century had "Johan" as their first name. To avoid confusion, they were typically known by their middle names instead. (Taken from the Oath of Allegiance from the Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Vol. 1, pages 155 and 156, Strassberger & Hinkel.) Egidus Grim's father was Hans George Grim of Berwangen. Since it is now believed that these Brothers Grimm were not brothers, and because we are without church records it is doubtful that Egidus's father was also Andreeas'.
Andreas or Andrew Grim* and 18 years old, was probably part of the Reformed/Lutheran Movement. He sailed on the Harle in 1736 from Rotterdam, Holland via Cowes, landing in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 1, 1736. On the Harle, there were 156 men, 65 women, and 167 children.
*I have seen the name spelled Krim (on one Harle manifest) and Crim and it may be the spelling of the name Grim as Grimm occurred in later years but with some family members never changing.*
We have no data to determine if Andreas served as an indentured servant or worked for an older brother between 1736-1747 - when his first child may have been born. It is likely he spent time, however, in Bucks County, PA amongst his many Palatinates brethren. According to the Scarf's History of Western Maryland, on page 984, the first land patent issued to Andrew Grim was July 26, 1753. There was a grant of land named "The French Vinyard" assigned to Andrew Grim December 10, 1752 for 940 acres. Again, on page 985, it lists Andrew Grim got 510 acres called the resurvey of part of Parks Hill July 28, 1766. {Copied from property of Washington County Historical Society, Washington County, Maryland. The French Vinyard was resurveyed for Andrew Grim September 29, 1761.) No error was found in the survey but 890 contiguous acres were added. (Facts obtained from the Land Office at Annapolis, Maryland.) Andrew Grim, Sr., whose wife's name was Margaret, became a very large land owner in what is now Washington County, Maryland. There are many more tracts of land mentioned.
map of Andreas Grim's land - #192 The French Vinyard, Washington County, MD
*Andreas Grim had communion on April 8, 1762 at Antietam Furnace Lutheran Church in Frederick Co., MD. He was naturalized April 14, 1762. Info from Luther Grimm's book
**Andrew Grim, Sr. served in the French and Indian War. His name appears on Captain John White's muster roll as Corp. Andrew Grim - 30 days.
Landholdings of Samuel Rohrer and His Son John in Washington County, Maryland 1758-1835 1767 - Samuel Rohrer's Purchase of Rohrer�s Luck[20]
On August 26, 1767, Samuel purchased a 122.5 acre tract from Andrew Grim for 5 Pounds Sterling.
Andrew Grim, Sr. is listed in the first census of Washington County in 1790 as having three males 16 years of age and up and one female.
Margaret (Wife)
Children:
Andrew Grimm, Jr. born in 1747
Daniel Grimm born in 1749 MD
Martin Grimm born in 1751 MD
John Grimm born in 1753 MD
Margaret Grimm born in 1756 MD
Catherine Grimm born in 1761 MD
Elizabeth Grimm born in 1765 MD
Sarah Grimm born in 1765 MD
Peter Grimm born between 1760-1772 MD
Durng the Revoultion, Andreas Grimm is mentioned in the
Journal and Correspondence of the Council of Maryland, April 1, 1778 through October 26, 1779
"Saturday 6 June 1778.
Ordered ..That the said Treasurer Pay to...Andrew Grim three Pounds,..Christopher Keeplinger one pound ten shillings"
Will of Andreas or Andrew Grim:
In the presence of God I Andrew Grim of Washington County State of Maryland, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and this my last will and testimate.First I will that all my debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged by my Executors herein named, and in the first place what I have said to each of my children - to my Son In Law John Bowers Forty pounds hard money. To my Son In Law Valentine Hill Twenty pounds hard money. To my Son In Law Adam Keplinger Fifteen pounds hard money. To my Son Daniel Grim Twelve pounds hard money. To my Son Martin Grim Thirty pounds hard money. To my Son John Grim Fifteen pounds hard money. To my son Peter Grim Fifteen pounds hard money and next I will unto my Daughter Margaret Keplinger Five pounds hard money. Which she is to have beside her equal share of my Estate and Elizabeth Keplinger youngest Daughter of Margaret Keplinger is to have my Hardwood Chest. Also I will unto my Son Andrew Grim the sum of One dollar cash money as I know I have paid him his share. Also, I will that Martin Grim and Valentine Hill shall have a piece of land adjoining Adam Keplinger wood land. They are to divide between them and to have it at forty shillings per acre as part of their share. If they do not choose to take it then it must be sold with the rest of my land. Also, I will that Peter Grim have the old place that he lives on free of rent for the term of two years after my decease, and after the two years is past all my land is to be sold to the highest bidder. Also, I will that my whole estate real and personal be equally divided amongst all my children. Except Andrew Grim as before mentioned and lastly I do make and constitute Adam Keplinger and Peter Grim Executors of this my last will and testament. Dated this eleventh day of January in the year of our lord One thousand Eight hundred.
Witness whereof I have place my hand and seal this above date. Andrew (Mark) Grim - In presence of William Eason and Ludwic Gloss Recorded May 2, 1801.
"Thirty Thousand Names" by Rupp lists both Conrad and Andrew Grim's names with two "Ms", Conrad Grimm and Andrew Grimm. After this they only used one "M" until in the 1800's. Probably to make it easier to spell and write. Some relatives never went to the two "M's".
Peter Grimm Sr. - 1760/72-1838
Peter Grim, son of Andrew and Margaret was born in Maryland about 1765. At least 3 "Peter Grims" have been documented in this VA/MD region causing conflicts concerning birthdates,birth locations, marriages, service and land claim issues. The Luther Grim documentation of Peter's (and brother John's) Revoultionary War data is probably erronoeus. Some sources also claim Peter could have been married three times - first to a Eleanor Eddy on December 3, 1783 in Frederick County, Virginia and then Catherine Sheaffe on May 6, 1795 in Pennsylvania - but this is also doubted. Unfortunately, little is known of his wife Christina; starting with her maiden name (Whetzel? or Bash?) and her birth year(probably 1780-84). Luther states Peter and Christina were married about 1797 in Maryland. Peter Grim is listed in the 1799 Fayette Co., PA tax records and but perhaps owing to his father's death, returned to be in the 1800 census of Washington Co., MD. The 1800 MD Census Washington Co., Lower Antitem Hundred lists the following for Peter and family:
Males under 10 - 1 (son Peter b. 1798)
Males 26-44 - 1 (Peter b. 1760)
Females 16-25 - 1
Females 26-44 - 1
Females 45+ - 1 (Peter's mother in law?)
As stated in his father's will, Peter would have had to move off his deceased father's land by May of 1803. In 1802, Peter is still living on rent free property in Washington County, Maryland, when he and Christina sign a petition for the sale of Bookers Resurvey on March 9, of 1802. It seems the petition was a "Bash" family sibling issue with Michael Bash, George and Catherine Miller, Peter and Barbara Funk, Henry Bash, and Philip Bash VERSUS Peter and Christina Grim, Adam and Peggy Ridenour, Mary Bash, Magdalena Bash, John Bash, and Jacob Bash. This leads one to conclude that Peter's wife maiden name was Bash and not Whetzel. Peter was shown in the Tax records of Fayette County., Pa in the years 1806-1808-1810-1812 but was not in the 1814 record. Peter Grim and wife Christina moved to 216 acres to become tenants for Samuel and Caleb Trevor in 1815. Before he died, Peter moved on to 31 acres known as the "Strayer Tract." His wife Christina is listed on the 1838 tax records as a widow. She is listed in the census records of 1840 as Christiana Grim age 50 to 60 with her 2 youngest sons age 15 to 20 and 20 to 30.He was last in the 1830 PA Census for Fayette Co., Saltlick Twp, PA. He died on May 4, 1838 location not stated but probably Fayette Cty PA.
Christina Bash (Wife):
Children:
Peter born in 1798 MD,
David born in 1803 PA,
John Grim born 1800 PA,
Mary Magdoline born 1808 PA,
Paul Grim Born 1811 PA,
Elizabeth Grim born in 1813 PA,
Daniel Grim born in 1814 PA,
Joseph Grim, born 1820 PA,
Samuel Grim born 1824 PA
see
Ole Adam Ridenour's Neighborhood
Adam was a brother-in-law of Peter Grimm Sr . Adam married 1st wife Peggy Bash, sister of Christina, the wife of Peter Grim(m) of Washington County,MD and Saltlick twp. Fayette County, Pa. Adam's son Peter married Susannah Grimm, Peter's granddaughter(parents Paul and Peggy (Shupe) Grimm). Several other Grimm/Ritenour marriages link the families.
Peter Grimm Jr. - 1798-1864
Peter Grim, the second, was born in Maryland. Son of Peter and Christina Bash Grim. Peter Grim Jr. married Katherine Cossel, born in PA 1798. Peter was born in Washington County, Maryland in 1798. The 1850 Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp. lists Peter as a cooper with an estate value of $350. He was living next door to Adam and Hannah Sleasman Ridenour and Christian and Elizabeth Ridenour. The 1860 Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Elm P.O. lists Peter as a shoemaker and born in PA. He had real estate valued at $300 and a personal estate of $80. Frederick, age 12, was the only child listed on this census. Peter Grim Jr., her husband, died March 29, 1864 at age 66 years. The 1870 census for Springfield Township, Fayette County, PA shows Katherine Cossel Grim age 70 years with Henry Grim her son.
Wife Katherine Cossel, married 1798:
Children (copied form Peter Grim Bible):
Margaret (Maria) Grim born in 1826 PA,
Sara Grim born in 1828 PA,
Henry C. Grim born in 1827 PA,
Peter C. Grim born in 1832 PA,
Elizabeth Grim born in 1834 PA,
Joseph Grim born in 1836 PA,
Alexander C. Grim born in 1845 PA,
Frederick C. Grim born in 1848 PA
The Palatine Project - Reconstructed Passenger Lists, 1683-1819
Below is a extracted excerpt from the various sources about the voyage from Palatine to America
William Penn, eager to populate (and sell) his large land holdings, enthusiastically recruited German and Swiss settlers from the Palatine - the lower Rhine - and among the Franconian Mountains. He made several trips there himself to drum up immigration to Pennsylvania advertising his property in the new world as a haven from wars and religious persecution, with plenty of land. He could point to the Penn family's liberal views on religious tolerance, along with thousands of acres of fertile land that were available. So it was that thousands of Swiss and Germans came to America, some directly and some passing through the Netherlands. The peak came in the mid-1700s, when some 30,000 of these people arrived in Pennsylvania. Arrivals became so many that the governing authorities in Pennsylvania became concerned that a new German state of questionable loyalty would be formed. Beginning in the 1720�s, each arrival was required to swear his allegiance to the British Crown. All ship manifests were required to be registered so that no person escaped this early day loyalty oath. Thus, we have a record of German immigrants through Philadelphia Harbor. The trip from Germany was an ordeal which only desperate people would endure. Often, years of saving would be sent entirely for passage. The trip usually started in May at Heilbronn, on a tributary of the Rhine (Neckar River), beginning in May. Passage was generally unobstructed, north, until Holland was entered. From that point, Dutch authorities extracted tolls to allow passage at every city (26 or so) along the river. By the time the last toll was paid at Rotterdam, ship passengers had little left. Moreover, they had to leave much of their capital in escrow until they could prove they were successfully settled and working and would not return home as paupers. After arriving in Holland they were then detained five to six weeks aiding to their personal and finacial hardship. Usually, the next stop was Cowes, an island off the English coast, where such repairs and preparations as possible were made for the trip across the Atlantic. It was a long and dangerous journey which many did not survive. It took anywhere from eight to twelve weeks before reaching Philadelphia but never less than seven even with the best winds. Usually, the arrival in Philadelphia Harbor came at the end of October. Storms and scurvy took a heavy toll. Passengers were packed densely like herrings without proper food and water and were subject to all sorts of diseases such as dysentery, scurvy, typhoid and smallpox. It was not uncommon for many of the passengers to die of hunger and exposure in their crowded quarters, or to be cheated by the merchants who arranged for passage and provisions - or by the captains who were supposed to make those provisions available. Sometimes survivors were forced to pay the costs of passage for those who had died en route and when they could not come up with the funds, they were sold into indentured servitude. Once there, the sick were not allowed to debark, but were forced onto an island where they recovered or died. The healthy were marched to the courthouse, where they were forced to make their oaths. Then, just as cold, wet weather set in, they were released. The New World was hostile. They had no money, no jobs, no shelter, and no knowledge of the official language of Pennsylvania. They survived as best they could. Some located relatives who lent a helping hand. Others begged. The typical immigrant became a farmer. He located a tract of unused land, built a lean-to, and began farming. Thereafter, Pennsylvania bloomed and became wealthy. The Germans were thrifty, hard-working and dedicated to good order."
Andreas/Andrew Grimm - 1718-1800
Son of probably Johann Daniel Grimm, a butcher,and Anna Eva of Pfalz (N of Ramstein) or a Hans George Grimm and Anna Maria Barbara Korbel of Berwangen, Kirchstadt, Baden.** The stronger candidate father of Andreas (and brother Alexander Grim) is a Johann Daniel Grimm, a butcher, of the Rheinland Pfalz area.
From the Evangelisch Leistadt, Pfalz, Bayern*, Germany, Johann Daniel Grimm and wife Anna Eva had these children;
Maria Catherine Grimm christened July 10, 1713
Maria Agnesa Grim christened 1716
Andreas Grimm christened July 21, 1718
Unknown Grimm christened February 16, 1721
Johanna Sabina Grimm christened March 19, 1724
Alexander Grimm christened February 7, 1726
* during the time when Pfalz/Palatinate belonged to Bayern/Bavaria* From a LDS search using Andreas or Alexander Grim and/or batch number = C973241. For more Bayern Church batch numbers see Bayern: The fact that the birth year, 1718, matches what we had for our Andreas is, I think, no small coincidence. Historical and geographic reasons also support this Andreas' pedigree. Evangelisch Leistadt is in the Palatinate. Berwangen is not; it is further east and high up against the Swiss border and thus not easily accessible to the critical passage down the Rhine which enabled the Palatinate immigration. Family tradition says that there were seven Grim brothers who came to America at different times during the early part of the Eighteenth century. **Other sources dispute this 7 brothers claim. It is also supposed that these "brothers" arrived in quick succession and were the following men: Johan Egidus Grim who arrived in 1728 on the James Goodwill (settled in Macungie Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
see swoodbridge.com/family/HansGeorgGrimm/index and http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2148/grimm3.html
Hans Jarick Grim and Johan George Grim who arrived in 1733, Andreas Grim or **Andrew Grim,** and Johan Conrad came on the same ship, The Harle, in 1736 (Johan settled in Weisenberg Township, Bucks County, later Northampton County and now Lehigh County, Pennsylvania). Henirich Grim came in 1737 on the Virtuous Grace, and probably Johan Hendk Grim also arrived in 1737 but was sick upon arrival. *Most Germans in the 18th century had "Johan" as their first name. To avoid confusion, they were typically known by their middle names instead. (Taken from the Oath of Allegiance from the Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Vol. 1, pages 155 and 156, Strassberger & Hinkel.) Egidus Grim's father was Hans George Grim of Berwangen. Since it is now believed that these Brothers Grimm were not brothers, and because we are without church records it is doubtful that Egidus's father was also Andreeas'. Andreas or Andrew Grim* and 18 years old, was probably part of the Reformed/Lutheran Movement. He sailed on the Harle in 1736 from Rotterdam, Holland via Cowes, landing in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 1, 1736. On the Harle, there were 156 men, 65 women, and 167 children.
*I have seen the name spelled Krim (on one Harle manifest) and Crim and it may be the spelling of the name Grim as Grimm occurred in later years but with some family members never changing.*
We have no data to determine if Andreas served as an indentured servant or worked for an older brother between 1736-1747 - when his first child may have been born. It is likely he spent time, however, in Bucks County, PA amongst his many Palatinates brethren. According to the Scarf's History of Western Maryland, on page 984, the first land patent issued to Andrew Grim was July 26, 1753. There was a grant of land named "The French Vinyard" assigned to Andrew Grim December 10, 1752 for 940 acres. Again, on page 985, it lists Andrew Grim got 510 acres called the resurvey of part of Parks Hill July 28, 1766. {Copied from property of Washington County Historical Society, Washington County, Maryland. The French Vinyard was resurveyed for Andrew Grim September 29, 1761.) No error was found in the survey but 890 contiguous acres were added. (Facts obtained from the Land Office at Annapolis, Maryland.) Andrew Grim, Sr., whose wife's name was Margaret, became a very large land owner in what is now Washington County, Maryland. There are many more tracts of land mentioned.
map of Andreas Grim's land - #192 The French Vinyard, Washington County, MD *Andreas Grim had communion on April 8, 1762 at Antietam Furnace Lutheran Church in Frederick Co., MD. He was naturalized April 14, 1762. Info from Luther Grimm's book **Andrew Grim, Sr. served in the French and Indian War. His name appears on Captain John White's muster roll as Corp. Andrew Grim - 30 days. Landholdings of Samuel Rohrer and His Son John in Washington County, Maryland 1758-1835 1767 - Samuel Rohrer's Purchase of Rohrer�s Luck[20] On August 26, 1767, Samuel purchased a 122.5 acre tract from Andrew Grim for 5 Pounds Sterling.
Andrew Grim, Sr. is listed in the first census of Washington County in 1790 as having three males 16 years of age and up and one female.
Margaret (Wife)
Children:
Andrew Grimm, Jr. born in 1747
Daniel Grimm born in 1749 MD
Martin Grimm born in 1751 MD
John Grimm born in 1753 MD
Margaret Grimm born in 1756 MD
Catherine Grimm born in 1761 MD
Elizabeth Grimm born in 1765 MD
Sarah Grimm born in 1765 MD
Peter Grimm born between 1760-1772 MD
Durng the Revoultion, Andreas Grimm is mentioned in the Journal and Correspondence of the Council of Maryland, April 1, 1778 through October 26, 1779
"Saturday 6 June 1778.
Ordered ..That the said Treasurer Pay to...Andrew Grim three Pounds,..Christopher Keeplinger one pound ten shillings"
Will of Andreas or Andrew Grim:
In the presence of God I Andrew Grim of Washington County State of Maryland, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and this my last will and testimate.First I will that all my debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged by my Executors herein named, and in the first place what I have said to each of my children - to my Son In Law John Bowers Forty pounds hard money. To my Son In Law Valentine Hill Twenty pounds hard money. To my Son In Law Adam Keplinger Fifteen pounds hard money. To my Son Daniel Grim Twelve pounds hard money. To my Son Martin Grim Thirty pounds hard money. To my Son John Grim Fifteen pounds hard money. To my son Peter Grim Fifteen pounds hard money and next I will unto my Daughter Margaret Keplinger Five pounds hard money. Which she is to have beside her equal share of my Estate and Elizabeth Keplinger youngest Daughter of Margaret Keplinger is to have my Hardwood Chest. Also I will unto my Son Andrew Grim the sum of One dollar cash money as I know I have paid him his share. Also, I will that Martin Grim and Valentine Hill shall have a piece of land adjoining Adam Keplinger wood land. They are to divide between them and to have it at forty shillings per acre as part of their share. If they do not choose to take it then it must be sold with the rest of my land. Also, I will that Peter Grim have the old place that he lives on free of rent for the term of two years after my decease, and after the two years is past all my land is to be sold to the highest bidder. Also, I will that my whole estate real and personal be equally divided amongst all my children. Except Andrew Grim as before mentioned and lastly I do make and constitute Adam Keplinger and Peter Grim Executors of this my last will and testament. Dated this eleventh day of January in the year of our lord One thousand Eight hundred.
Witness whereof I have place my hand and seal this above date. Andrew (Mark) Grim - In presence of William Eason and Ludwic Gloss Recorded May 2, 1801.
"Thirty Thousand Names" by Rupp lists both Conrad and Andrew Grim's names with two "Ms", Conrad Grimm and Andrew Grimm. After this they only used one "M" until in the 1800's. Probably to make it easier to spell and write. Some relatives never went to the two "M's".
Peter Grimm Sr. - 1760/72-1838
Peter Grim, son of Andrew and Margaret was born in Maryland about 1765. At least 3 "Peter Grims" have been documented in this VA/MD region causing conflicts concerning birthdates,birth locations, marriages, service and land claim issues. The Luther Grim documentation of Peter's (and brother John's) Revoultionary War data is probably erronoeus. Some sources also claim Peter could have been married three times - first to a Eleanor Eddy on December 3, 1783 in Frederick County, Virginia and then Catherine Sheaffe on May 6, 1795 in Pennsylvania - but this is also doubted. Unfortunately, little is known of his wife Christina; starting with her maiden name (Whetzel? or Bash?) and her birth year(probably 1780-84). Luther states Peter and Christina were married about 1797 in Maryland. Peter Grim is listed in the 1799 Fayette Co., PA tax records and but perhaps owing to his father's death, returned to be in the 1800 census of Washington Co., MD. The 1800 MD Census Washington Co., Lower Antitem Hundred lists the following for Peter and family: Males under 10 - 1 (son Peter b. 1798)
Males 26-44 - 1 (Peter b. 1760)
Females 16-25 - 1
Females 26-44 - 1
Females 45+ - 1 (Peter's mother in law?) As stated in his father's will, Peter would have had to move off his deceased father's land by May of 1803. In 1802, Peter is still living on rent free property in Washington County, Maryland, when he and Christina sign a petition for the sale of Bookers Resurvey on March 9, of 1802. It seems the petition was a "Bash" family sibling issue with Michael Bash, George and Catherine Miller, Peter and Barbara Funk, Henry Bash, and Philip Bash VERSUS Peter and Christina Grim, Adam and Peggy Ridenour, Mary Bash, Magdalena Bash, John Bash, and Jacob Bash. This leads one to conclude that Peter's wife maiden name was Bash and not Whetzel. Peter was shown in the Tax records of Fayette County., Pa in the years 1806-1808-1810-1812 but was not in the 1814 record. Peter Grim and wife Christina moved to 216 acres to become tenants for Samuel and Caleb Trevor in 1815. Before he died, Peter moved on to 31 acres known as the "Strayer Tract." His wife Christina is listed on the 1838 tax records as a widow. She is listed in the census records of 1840 as Christiana Grim age 50 to 60 with her 2 youngest sons age 15 to 20 and 20 to 30.He was last in the 1830 PA Census for Fayette Co., Saltlick Twp, PA. He died on May 4, 1838 location not stated but probably Fayette Cty PA. Christina Bash (Wife):
Children:
Peter born in 1798 MD, David born in 1803 PA, John Grim born 1800 PA, Mary Magdoline born 1808 PA, Paul Grim Born 1811 PA, Elizabeth Grim born in 1813 PA, Daniel Grim born in 1814 PA, Joseph Grim, born 1820 PA, Samuel Grim born 1824 PA
see Ole Adam Ridenour's Neighborhood
Adam was a brother-in-law of Peter Grimm Sr . Adam married 1st wife Peggy Bash, sister of Christina, the wife of Peter Grim(m) of Washington County,MD and Saltlick twp. Fayette County, Pa. Adam's son Peter married Susannah Grimm, Peter's granddaughter(parents Paul and Peggy (Shupe) Grimm). Several other Grimm/Ritenour marriages link the families.
Peter Grimm Jr. - 1798-1864
Peter Grim, the second, was born in Maryland. Son of Peter and Christina Bash Grim. Peter Grim Jr. married Katherine Cossel, born in PA 1798. Peter was born in Washington County, Maryland in 1798. The 1850 Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp. lists Peter as a cooper with an estate value of $350. He was living next door to Adam and Hannah Sleasman Ridenour and Christian and Elizabeth Ridenour. The 1860 Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Elm P.O. lists Peter as a shoemaker and born in PA. He had real estate valued at $300 and a personal estate of $80. Frederick, age 12, was the only child listed on this census. Peter Grim Jr., her husband, died March 29, 1864 at age 66 years. The 1870 census for Springfield Township, Fayette County, PA shows Katherine Cossel Grim age 70 years with Henry Grim her son.
Wife Katherine Cossel, married 1798:
Children (copied form Peter Grim Bible):
Margaret (Maria) Grim born in 1826 PA, Sara Grim born in 1828 PA, Henry C. Grim born in 1827 PA, Peter C. Grim born in 1832 PA, Elizabeth Grim born in 1834 PA, Joseph Grim born in 1836 PA, Alexander C. Grim born in 1845 PA, Frederick C. Grim born in 1848 PA
Henry C. Grimm - 1827-1915
Henry C. Grimm was born on 30 Jan 1830 in Elm (Roger's Mill), (near Normalville Fayette County PA) and died in 1915. He was a Civil War Cavalryman in Company B of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, which saw extensive action in the Eastern theater, and was wounded several times. His wife was Maria Kern who was born 10 Apr 1824 in Springfield Township, PA (Fayette County); she died on 16 Dec 1884 and was buried in Sunnyside Cemetary, Denton, Nebraska.
closeup map of Henry C. Grim's home in Springfield Township, Fayette County, PA
most sources list the following:
Wife Maria Kern Married: 2 MAR 1849
Children:
Ervin Grimm born in 1851 PA,
Rachel Grimm born in 1852 PA,
Christinanna Grimm born in 1855 PA,
William Nelson Grimm born in 1859 PA,
Henry Ellsworth Grimm born in 1863 PA,
James born in 1866 PA
(some sources omit William and James)
Brother William N. Grimm
found at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ia/lyon/bios/lybioi-l.txt
Christina Grim*.., the mother of C.H. Leichliter, is a daughter of Henry Grim.., who was a farmer and a native of Pennsylvania. He is still living in
Missouri, where he owns a fruit farm, and is now retired. He was a soldier and was wounded several times. The Grims.. are of German extraction.
*mispelled as Grimes on original - a common error!
The Luther Grimm papers and other derivative sources are proven to be inaccurate on several counts. I obtained a marriage certificate from 6 August 1885, which stated that Henry E. Grimm's father was Henry C. Grimm and his mother was Maria Kern Grimm. The Luther Grimm middlename entry for Henry - should be E.(the L appears to be a phonetic mistake. He was born 24 June 1863, shortly before The Battle of Gettysburg which his father fought in, not 11 January, 1857. He was in Springfield Township, Fayette County PA (near Normalville). Finally, the always suspicious, identical date of death and location for both father and son as Feb. 15, 1915 in Lebanon, Missouri, is false on several counts. I knew that Henry E., the son died in Lincoln Nebraska in March 1947 from a copy of his obituary my father obtained. In January 2003, some seven years after beginning my "free" internet genealogy search, I came upon this suprising information:
Obituary of Henry (Cossell) Grimm:
February 25, 1915
Henry Grimm, 88 years old, a former resident of Fayette County, died February 15, the anniversary of his birth, at his home in Lebanon, Pa (MO?).
Mr. Grimm was born in Fayette county, February 15, 1827, and in 1849 was married to Miss Maria Kern. To the union six children were born, four of whom survive. Mr. Grimm moved to Saline county, Nebraska, in 1876, shortly after the death of his wife. In 1884 he removed to Iowa and in 1885 was married to
Mrs. Armina Saxton. In 1891, they went to Lebanon to reside. Mr. Grimm in 1862 enlisted with Company H, Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry and served until the close of the war. In early manhood, he united with the United Brethren Church and remained in that church until his removal to Lebanon when he joined the Madison Methodist Episcopal Church.
His surviving children are William of near Indian Head; Henry of Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Miller of Denten, Neb.; and Irvine of Ronco, Mr. Grimm resided at Normalville for a number of years. He was a brother of A. C. Grimm, formerly of Moyer, an uncle of Miss Gertrude Grimm of Connellsville, and the
grandfather of Mrs. Daniel Miller of Pennsville.
While the location of death cited above raises a question- Joyce Post shows census data from MO and corrects the text as it should read "Mr. Grimm moved to Saline county, Nebraska, in 1876. Shortly after the death of his wife in 1884 he removed to Iowa and in 1885 was married to Mrs. Armina Saxton." Beverly Domer provided the following: "I found Armina Grim age 76, a widow, living with her son Clarence Saxton in the state of California on the 1920 census....Henry Grim has a civil war pension file and the widow is listed as Armina Grim who filed March 1915 from Missouri."
The census data I received from Joyce Post shows:
1860 PA Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Elm P.O., lists Henry as a farmer with a personal estate of $125. He was living next door to John Kern and Solomon Grim. John was probably Maria's uncle. The Solomon Grim that lived next door to them was born abt. 1780 and his wife was Christiann born abt. 1783. Not sure what the relationship is, possibly a great uncle???
1870 PA Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Visit 98, Pg. 431, lists Henry working as a blacksmith. They had 5 children at home -- Ervin 20, Rachel 18, Christina 16, William 12, and Henry 8. Catherine Grimm age 70, Henry's mother, was living with them. They were living next to John and Susan Kern and Alexander Grim, a boarder in the home of Josiah and Francis Miller.
1880 NE Census, Saline Co., Crete Twp., T9-0755, Pg. 14C lists Henry working as a farmer. They had 3 children living at home -- William, Henry, and James. There was a Charles R. Raley age 24 single b. IL, working as a farmer, living with them.
1900 IA Census, Tama Co., Ward 1 Toledo, T623-460, Pg. 240 has no occupation listed for Henry, probably retired. It states he and Armina were married 42 years, but I believe that is the total years he was married to both wives, since he married Armina in 1885. Armina's father was born in NY and her mother in VT.
1910 MO Census, LaClede Co., Lebanon City, ED 44, Visit 175 lists no occupation for Henry. He was 83 on this census. They were both married twice, and Saxton was probably Armina's first married name. She had 4 children, 3 living by her first marriage. No children with Henry.
Info on cemetery location courtesy of Kathy Harmon, MO look up volunteer.
Luther Grimm acknowledged that errors may exist in his records that he based on county documents and family rememberances, nevertheless, our tree of the Andreas Grimm line was erroneously transcribed and orally lost, until now! getting the good family tree folks to change such errors is another story however. The Grim(m) search was quite an investigatory journey I might say - with noted help from Sue Benton, Bob Dillon, Thomas R. Grimm, Joyce Post, Kathy Harmon, Kimberly Williams, Beverly Domer and Matt Steinhausen. In addition, Matt sent me this picture of Maria Kern Grimm's gravestone:
February 25, 1915 Henry Grimm, 88 years old, a former resident of Fayette County, died February 15, the anniversary of his birth, at his home in Lebanon, Pa (MO?). Mr. Grimm was born in Fayette county, February 15, 1827, and in 1849 was married to Miss Maria Kern. To the union six children were born, four of whom survive. Mr. Grimm moved to Saline county, Nebraska, in 1876, shortly after the death of his wife. In 1884 he removed to Iowa and in 1885 was married to Mrs. Armina Saxton. In 1891, they went to Lebanon to reside. Mr. Grimm in 1862 enlisted with Company H, Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry and served until the close of the war. In early manhood, he united with the United Brethren Church and remained in that church until his removal to Lebanon when he joined the Madison Methodist Episcopal Church. His surviving children are William of near Indian Head; Henry of Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Miller of Denten, Neb.; and Irvine of Ronco, Mr. Grimm resided at Normalville for a number of years. He was a brother of A. C. Grimm, formerly of Moyer, an uncle of Miss Gertrude Grimm of Connellsville, and the grandfather of Mrs. Daniel Miller of Pennsville. While the location of death cited above raises a question- Joyce Post shows census data from MO and corrects the text as it should read "Mr. Grimm moved to Saline county, Nebraska, in 1876. Shortly after the death of his wife in 1884 he removed to Iowa and in 1885 was married to Mrs. Armina Saxton." Beverly Domer provided the following: "I found Armina Grim age 76, a widow, living with her son Clarence Saxton in the state of California on the 1920 census....Henry Grim has a civil war pension file and the widow is listed as Armina Grim who filed March 1915 from Missouri."
The census data I received from Joyce Post shows:
1860 PA Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Elm P.O., lists Henry as a farmer with a personal estate of $125. He was living next door to John Kern and Solomon Grim. John was probably Maria's uncle. The Solomon Grim that lived next door to them was born abt. 1780 and his wife was Christiann born abt. 1783. Not sure what the relationship is, possibly a great uncle???
1870 PA Census Fayette Co., Springfield Twp., Visit 98, Pg. 431, lists Henry working as a blacksmith. They had 5 children at home -- Ervin 20, Rachel 18, Christina 16, William 12, and Henry 8. Catherine Grimm age 70, Henry's mother, was living with them. They were living next to John and Susan Kern and Alexander Grim, a boarder in the home of Josiah and Francis Miller.
1880 NE Census, Saline Co., Crete Twp., T9-0755, Pg. 14C lists Henry working as a farmer. They had 3 children living at home -- William, Henry, and James. There was a Charles R. Raley age 24 single b. IL, working as a farmer, living with them.
1900 IA Census, Tama Co., Ward 1 Toledo, T623-460, Pg. 240 has no occupation listed for Henry, probably retired. It states he and Armina were married 42 years, but I believe that is the total years he was married to both wives, since he married Armina in 1885. Armina's father was born in NY and her mother in VT.
1910 MO Census, LaClede Co., Lebanon City, ED 44, Visit 175 lists no occupation for Henry. He was 83 on this census. They were both married twice, and Saxton was probably Armina's first married name. She had 4 children, 3 living by her first marriage. No children with Henry.
Info on cemetery location courtesy of Kathy Harmon, MO look up volunteer.
Luther Grimm acknowledged that errors may exist in his records that he based on county documents and family rememberances, nevertheless, our tree of the Andreas Grimm line was erroneously transcribed and orally lost, until now! getting the good family tree folks to change such errors is another story however. The Grim(m) search was quite an investigatory journey I might say - with noted help from Sue Benton, Bob Dillon, Thomas R. Grimm, Joyce Post, Kathy Harmon, Kimberly Williams, Beverly Domer and Matt Steinhausen. In addition, Matt sent me this picture of Maria Kern Grimm's gravestone:
Maria Kern Grimm Gravestone Sunnyside Cemetary,Denton, Nebraska (Photo by Matt Steinhausen)
Mostly I thank my wife - who sent off the $5 for the marriage certificate to Nebraska - after years of listening to my endless conjecturing and tracking of false leads!
Henry E. Grimm - 1863-1947
Principal Roca Neb village school (circa 1882-1885)
Superintendent: Council Bluff, IA schools(1892-1894)
President Ganymede Wheelmen's Club, Council Bluffs, IA (1893-1894)
Local Manager World-Herald Omaha (c. 1895-1900)
Advertising Editor Lincoln Star Journal (1900-1923)
Fruit Farmer (1923-40?)
Jeanett "Nettie" Hannah Stein Wife (1869- MAR 1948):
Marriage: 6 AUG 1885
Children:
Edith Annetta/Anita? Grimm born in 1887 NE - UNL grad 1908
Florence Marie Grimm born in 1890 NE or IA - UNL grad 1912
Henry Arnold Grimm born in 1892 IA - UNL grad 1915
I found Henry E. Grimm mentioned in a biography of his father-in-law, John J. Stein - Biographical Album of Lancaster County, 1885 - John J. Stein
"Nettie was married to Henry E. Grimm, residing at Council Bluffs, formerly Principal of the Roca village school. At present he is the Iowa correspondent for the Omaha World. They have one child, Edith Annetta."
Recent research (2011) uncovered a number of articles on H.E. Grimm's early career and also participation with the Ganymede Wheelmen's Club of Council Bluffs, Iowa as President (1894) and Toastmaster (1896)
School education, Volume 4 (Google eBook), School Education Co., 1885 http://books.google.com/books?id=FegBAAAAYAAJ&source=gbs_navlinks_s
p. 152 - Married, at Roca, Neb., Mr. II. E. Grimm to Miss Mattie Stein. Mr. Grimm has for a number of years been doing good work as principal of the Roca schools. He goes to take a position in Omaha.
p. 153 - The *Douglass county institute closed on the 23d of August, after a session of two weeks. The teachers In attendance expressed their appreciation of the work done by unanimously passing resolutions thanking Supt. James B. Brunner for so ably conducting the institute; Mrs. Keyser, Dr. May Randall, Geo. H. Rathburn and H. E. Grimm for able and interesting instruction..... H. E. Grimm, for three years principal of schools in Roca, has accepted a principalship in the suburbs of Omaha for the coming year.
related article on *Douglas County Institute in Omaha daily bee., August 18, 1886, Page 8, Image 8
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1886-08-18/ed-1/seq-8/
In 1894 he was involved in a controversy between President Grover Cleveland and Governor Waite of Colorado concerning a letter carried in the League of American Wheelmen sponsored Relay Race between Washington and Denver in August New York Times - Aug 11, 1894 Bixby and Grimm, two of the fastest cyclists in Council Bluffs, brought it here, ... and arrived at Fremont at 10:50 PM ______ OFF FOR THE BIG BICYCLE MEET. ...
Omaha daily bee., August 11, 1894, Page 2, Image 2 http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1894-08-11/ed-1/seq-2/
Omaha daily bee., August 13, 1894, Page 3, Image 3 http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1894-08-13/ed-1/seq-3/
Omaha daily bee., August 15, 1894, Page 3, Image 3 http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1894-08-15/ed-1/seq-3/
WAITE AGGRIEVED He Says the President's Message by Relay Was an Insult The Hartford Courant (1887-1922) - Hartford, Conn. Date: Aug 15, 1894 Abstract (Document Summary) Council Bluffs, Ia., Aug. 14.--An answer was received evening by the Ganymede Wheel Club of this city to the letter sent by its president to Governor Waite of Colorado with the message from President Cleveland carried by the relay riders. Governor Waite in his reply says: "I regret...
An interesting and humorous article appeared in the Omaha daily bee on March 16, 1896, Page 3, Image 3 http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn99021999/1896-03-16/ed-1/seq-3/ GANYMEDES AT A BANQUET
Wheel Club Members Follow an Annual Election with a Feast
DOUGLASS' NOTION OF THE RIGHT HOT BOY
-In Describing the New Member He Took Off the Back Number abd the Real Thing in Correct Style
With the lighting of the Sultanas, Toastmaster Grimm took charge of the program and called upon President Parsons. Mr. Grimm is in his element as toastmaster and managed to make it as pleasant, or unpleasant, as possible for the speakers he introduced.
..our esteemed toastmaster [H.E. Grimm], how beautifully he fills his Job. If a man smiles when he is angry, look out for him; he is dangerous, but of all things , beware of the man who is glum when he's glad, he is liable to be a humorist. Of our friend it may be aptly said: "He is a genius." Genius is when a man accidentally says a good thing, and succeeds in making his friends think it was intentional."
An intiguing intimate poem - titled "Bulger" - was also discovered via a Library of Congress "Chronicling America" historic newspapers search. The poem appeared in Outdoor life and was reprinted in the Lincoln Nebraska Commoner on 14 November 1902
It is intriguing especially given the possible literal interpretation that H.E. Grimm and Nettie Stein had a son named Jim (James?), and thereby H. A Grimm, a brother, who it seems died very young. No mention was ever made of this possible fact by my grandfather H.A. Grimm to any of his children - nor did my grandmother ever discuss - and she was always very informative on family matters. How I wish I had asked so many more questions and taken notes.
Census data from Joyce Post's site:
1920 NE Census Lancaster Co., Lincoln, ED 69, Visit 225, lists Henry working as an advertising manager for a journal company. They had two children living at home -- Florence age 30 and single, working as a stenographer, and Henry Arnold age 27 and single, working as a salesman at a lumber company.
1930 NE Census Richardson Co., Rulo Twp., ED 23, Visit 89, lists Henry working as a fruit farmer. They had no children at home. My father provided the below obituary article of his grandfather, Henry E. Grimm:
Obituary of Henry Ellsworth Grimm:
March 1947 Lincoln Journal Star "Henry E. Grimm, to whom death came in Lincoln Tuesday after a long illness, was a long time employe(e) of the State Journal. For twenty-three years after 1900 he was a valued member of its city advertising staff. His great interest in horticulture led him in the twenties to engage in orchading in southeastern Nebraska, which he followed until several years ago when ill health forced his retirement. In years past he had been a frequent contributor to the Public Mind. he was a man of sturdy opinions, with the ability to express them forcefully and lucidly. He was greatly interested in public affairs, and in earlier years an ardent follower of sports. Mr. Grimm is remembered as a most companionable man with a circle of friends that included many prominent in the business and professional life of Lincoln."
Henry A. Grimm - 1892-1966
Born 24 May 1892 Council Bluffs, IA - Died: 17 Mar 1966, Reading,PA (long time resident of Wyomissing), College: University of Nebraska 1915. Military Service: WWI Veteran in the 11th Division at Ft Meade where the unit was also stricken with the nation-wide influenza epidemic. "Arn" Grimm was the Regional Sales Representative for Curtis Companies Inc., Clinton, Iowa (premier woodworking company). A standout HS Football player - "Don't flinch, don't foul, but hit that Line Hard" - he was also an avid sportsman and fisherman, and a life-long Cornhusker supporter. He regaled his grandchildren with stories of the west (pointing out the notches on his rifle,) and often sang of the exploits of "Admiral Dewey and the Battle of Manila Bay." His sidekick was Ollie the Leprechaun who hung in the window near his reading chair and spoke only to him.
The Fisherman "Arn" Grimm
Wife: Adelaide Kidd - 24 JAN 1898 - 15 SEP 1989
married 17 February 1923
Children:
David Arnold Grimm
Philip Douglas Grimm
Adelaide "Tad" Grimm
Grimm, David Arnold
Birth: 10 AUG 1925 Lincoln, Nebraska
Marjorie Gass 1928-1991(Wife)
Children:
Susan,Steven,Amy
Grimm, Philip Douglas
Birth: 13 JUL 1927, Lincoln, Nebraska
Death: 08 APR 2005, Williamsburg, Virginia
Joel Isabel Bailey 1929-1992(Wife)
Children:
Philip Jeffrey, Russell Arnold, Alix Joel,David Kidd
Grimm, Adelaide "Tad"
Birth : 27 SEP 1932 Reading, PA
Jack M. Thompson(Husband)
Children:
Kim,Betsy,Meredith,Diane,Douglas
Philip D. Grimm - 1927-2005
Colonel Philip D. Grimm, U.S. Army (ret.) who died 8 April 2005 in Williamsburg Virginia, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, 13 July 1927, to Henry Arnold and Adelaide Kidd Grimm. Colonel Grimm spent his childhood in Wyomissing, PA near Reading. In 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended the cadet program at Penn State University until it was terminated and he was assigned to the U.S. Constabulary forces in Germany. He was wounded in a Czechoslovakian border clash in 1946 while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with the 11th Constabulary Regiment. He was discharged in 1947 and attended the University of Nebraska from 1947-51. While there he participated in the Army ROTC program and was called back to active duty in January 1951, commissioned a Second Lieutenant and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry, 7th Infantry Division, in Korea, as a Rifle Platoon Leader in F Company from 1951-52 . Following the Korean conflict he earned the coveted Airborne wings, and Ranger tab and commanded rifle companies in the 31st Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and later the 4th Armored Division in Germany. While stationed in Germany, then Captain Grimm, organized, trained, and commanded the first Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol in the U.S. Army. Assigned to Fort Monroe in 1961, he served from 1962-64 as the Senior-Aide-de-Camp to General John. K. Waters, Commanding General, Continental Army Command. Following Special Forces (Green Beret) training, he served in Vietnam in 1964-65 as advisor to the 8th ARVN Regiment. He was assigned to the Special Warfare Staff at Fort Monroe from 1966-68 and then returned overseas to Korea to command the 1st Battalion 17th Infantry, 7th Infantry Division from 1968-1969 and also serve as G-3 Operations. In October 1969, he returned to Vietnam, serving as deputy Commander 3rd Brigade and G-2 Intelligence, 1st Infantry Division, then as G-4 Logistics Officer with the 23rd "Americal" Division, prior to assuming command of the 4th Battalion 3rd Infantry (Old Guard). His battalion command was marked by a distinguished record of accomplishment in distinctive small unit saturation operations resulting in the rapid reduction of enemy forces in his area of operations while reducing friendly casualties. Colonel Grimm returned to Fort Monroe in 1971, later graduating from the US Army War College, and served as Chief of Plans and Operations at TRADOC prior to his retirement in 1974. During his 30 year career he earned the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Bronze Star (4 oak leaf clusters) and numerous other awards and decorations. Upon retirement he became the American Legion Department of Virginia Adjutant, serving in that capacity for eight years, was briefly manager of the Williamsburg, and later served for several years as Regional Sales Director for Valeron-GTE of Williamsburg. He was an avid fisherman, boats man, and pilot. His wife of 41 years, Joel Bailey Grimm a renowned journalism teacher at Kecoughtan High School, preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by his second wife Maureen, a daughter and son-in-law; LTC (ret.) Edward J. and Alix G. Brennan of Leavenworth KS, three sons and their wives, Philip J. and Barbara Grimm of Franklin, TN; MAJ (ret.) Russell A. and Doreen Grimm of Hampton, VA, LTC David K. and Janelle Grimm of Dumfries, VA, ; a brother David A. Grimm and wife Sharon of Lewisburg, PA; a sister, and brother-in-law CDR. (ret.) Jack C. and
Adelaide Thompson of Burke, VA; a sister in law, Susan Bailey of Omaha, and a brother-in Lloyd Peterson of Scottsdale, Arizona; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service and burial, with full military honors, will be conducted at the Arlington National Cemetery on 13 Jun 2005.
Arlinton National Cemetary - Colonel(ret)Philip D. Grimm 1927-2005
A Military Tribute to Colonel(ret)Philip D. Grimm 1927-2005
Clan Kidd, Kyd The name Kidd is not claimed as a separate or dependant of any Clan or family. The name is probably a diminutive of Christopher, and is recorded in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries in Angus. Alexander Kyd held lands in Aberdeen in 1492, and William Kyd in Alloa in 1571.The "Kidd" family name originated in Dundee, located in the Scottish English Border Ridings. A family could not qualify for clan status unless they had the proven ability to put 250 armed men ahorse within one hour to defend their clan, lands and properites. As well as providing a fighting men for their leige lord and king. Another source:The Kidd family originated in Scotland and migrated to Northern Ireland in the "Cromwellian Settlement". The Kidd Families are of Scotch blood. The majority of them....are known in the United States as the Scotch-Irish race and played a very important role in peopling this country,
"My" Kidd Konnection:1st Generation:
Ricardas KIDD was born ABT 1379 in Sygnghall,Yorkshire, England 1 son
2nd Generation:
Johannis KIDD 1420-1485 Ripon, Yorkshire, England 2 sons
3rd Generation:
Thomas KYDD 1468-? Ripon, Yorkshire, England 3 sons
4th Generation:
John KYD ABT 1535-? Sohom, Cambridgeshire, England 4 sons
5th generation:
William KIDD(KYDD) Sr 1559-1639 Soham, Cambridgeshire,England 2 wives 2 sons
6th generation:
William KIDD Jr. 1589-1647 Soham,Cambridgeshire,England. 3 sons
7th Generation:
Thomas KIDD I 1626-1680 Soham, Cambridgeshire, England - Middlesex Co, VA 3 sons
8th Generation:
Thomas KIDD II 1651-1727 Dundee, Scotland - Middlesex, VA. 4 sons
9th Generation:
John KIDD ABT 1672-? (VA-PA) 1 son
10th Generation:
William Thomas KIDD 1714-? (PA) 4 sons
11th Generation:
Nathaniel Kidd 1740-1824 (PA to OH) 7 sons
12th Generation:
Joseph Kidd 1787-1868 (OH) 2 sons
13th Generation:
Peter Kidd 1816-1877 (OH) 6 sons
14th Generation:
Joseph R. Kidd 1843-1900 (OH-NE)2 wives/13 children/5 sons
Ella Abigal Conner (Ellen) 1869-1899 (IL-NE) 15th Generation:
Adelaide F. Kidd (adopted Elam) 1898-1989 (NE-PA) m. Henry A. Grimm 1892-1966 (NE-PA) 2 sons/1daughter
Nathaniel Kidd - Revolutionary War Soldier - 1st Battalion, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Nathaniel Kidd:
1743-1824; Pvt. The name of Nathaniel Kidd appears on the muster rolls of the war of the Revolution as a Pvt. in Capt John Guthery's company, Big Whiteley District, Westmoreland Co. Mil. 1782. John Pomeroy a Lt. Col. Br 1743. Married in 1772 to Hannah Britton; Children; John, William, Joseph, Thomas, Amos, Isaac, Nathaniel (m. Mary Hill), and Mary. Died 1824, Bur Stanleyville, Ohio. Grave marked, Marietta Chap D.A.R. in May 1923. Nathaniel Kidd camed from Greensboro, PA to Washington, OH in 1805, settling on a farm below Beverly. Moved to Fearing Twp. near Whipple. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume
KIDD Nathaniel Stanleyville Cem, Washington Co OH 55 More Information on Nathaniel Kidd The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families written by Howard L. Leckey, page 38 Pennsylvania Militia Year: 1782 - First Battalion, Washington County. Recruited in Whiteley and Greene Townships (now Greene County). A few from Dunkard. JOHN GUTHREY, Captain Eleazer Clegg, Lieutenant Gideon Long, Ensign John Roberts, Sergeant Mathew Hanon/?Hennen, Sergeant Privates:... Nathaniel Kidd,.........
Joseph R. Kidd:
1843-1900 (OH-NE) 2 wives/5 sons/8 daughters **Ella Abigal Conner 1869-1899 (IL-NE)
Courtesy of Charlene Kidd, wife of Guy Sterling Kidd & daughter Belinda Kidd JOSEPH R. KIDD, of the firm of Kidd & Dalton, general merchandise and agricultural implements, was born in Morgan County, Ohio, January 3, 1843, where he was reared on a farm. He enlisted November 10, 1863, in the Ninth Ohio Cavalry, and served until the close of the war (RAG note: the 9th Ohio Cavalry Regiment saw extensive action in the Western theater -notably Rousseau's raid into Northern Alabama, in conjunction with General Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and later the "March to the Sea" and Carolina Campaigns), after which he came home and farmed until he came to Nebraska in February, 1874. He homesteaded 160 acres, and tree-claimed the same amount, in Sheridan Precinct, Clay County, and resided on the same five years, during which time he was principally engaged as a carpenter and builder. In January, 1878, he engaged in the implement business, and in August, 1880, he admitted Henry Dalton to a partnership, at which time they added general merchandise, and now do business as above. Mr. K. was married in 1867, at McConnellsville, Ohio, to Josephine Young, a native of that place. They have seven children--Annie B., Luella, Mattie, Albert, Loren, Frederick and Hattie. An 1886 Plat map shows Joseph R. Kidd's (Bo's father) homestead location in Edgar Precinct (look northeast of EDGAR to plot 12)
Clay County
Plat
The Directory also lists him as a Sheriff and his wife, Josephine, as running a Hotel...shades of Gunsmoke !!
Brother John A. Kidd must have lived nearby as he is shown in Logan township. The 1917 Directory also lists a John Kidd
Coincidentally, several weeks prior to obtaining the above picture (July 2005) from previously unknown relations, the Kidds of Topeka, Kansas, I discovered an article with this same picture of JR Kidd in an article in the Grand Island Independent entitled "In 1885, two were lynched near Spring Ranche" by Gene Watson (Publication Date: 12/16/04)
The story told of the lynching of Elizabeth Taylor and her twin brother, Thomas Jones, who were accused of barn burning and murder. J.R. Kidd served as Clay County, Nebraska sheriff (1884 to 1888) at the time of the lynching.
The story also appeared in the 17 March 1885 edition of the New York Times, see Lynchings of Women in the United States: The Recorded Cases, 1851-1946, by Kerry Segrave
http://books.google.com/books?id=-0GWpeccB1MC&lpg=PA41
Update by RAG:
Joseph Kidd's second wife was Ella Abigal Conner b. 1869 Joliet, Ill d. 1899, Lincoln, Ne.
Parents: James Warren Conner (b. Brooklyn, NY 10-15-1844); Hannah Lynch (b. Ottawa, Ill, 1845).
"James Conner's parents were from Ireland and appear on the 1850 census in NY, both age 30. James owned and operated grain elevators and River Barges. While living in Chicago his family lived on Canal and Rudolph (Randolph) Streets; he was a captain of a river boat J.W. Conner married Hannah Lynch on August 29, 1867 in La Salle Co., IL. (His name was Conners on that record.) Hannah was born in 1845 in Ireland. A four year old Hannah probably arrived from Ireland at Ellis Island on the ship Hibernia on 10/7/1851 (www.castlegarden.org -ship passenger lists, 1820-1890). Hannah at age 14 was in the Ottawa, IL census in 1860; she is a servant in the William Easton home in Ottawa. Seven years later she married J. W. Conner and two years after that gave birth to our great-grandmother Ella. Hannah Lynch Conner died in 1875 when Ella (b.1869) was about 5 years old. J. W. Conner married Alice E. Stevens of MA (parents of Ireland) on 11/14/ 1875 in Cook Co, IL. (His name was misspelled Connors on this record.)
Young Ella attended school at Saint Francis Academy, Joliet Illinois, Sacred Heart Convent, Peoria, Illinois; and Fairfield Normal in Nebraska, 1885-1886. In 1873, James Conner married Alice Stevens of Clinton, Iowa. Ella married Joseph Kidd on 13 Feb 1889 - their children, all later orphaned, were: Molly, James, Guy (adopted by the Leichliters), Margaret(adopted by the Sherwins), Adelaide (adopted by the Elams),and Josephine Ellen (Helen June).
The Directory also lists him as a Sheriff and his wife, Josephine, as running a Hotel...shades of Gunsmoke !!
Brother John A. Kidd must have lived nearby as he is shown in Logan township. The 1917 Directory also lists a John Kidd
Coincidentally, several weeks prior to obtaining the above picture (July 2005) from previously unknown relations, the Kidds of Topeka, Kansas, I discovered an article with this same picture of JR Kidd in an article in the Grand Island Independent entitled "In 1885, two were lynched near Spring Ranche" by Gene Watson (Publication Date: 12/16/04)
The story also appeared in the 17 March 1885 edition of the New York Times, see Lynchings of Women in the United States: The Recorded Cases, 1851-1946, by Kerry Segrave http://books.google.com/books?id=-0GWpeccB1MC&lpg=PA41 Update by RAG:
Joseph Kidd's second wife was Ella Abigal Conner b. 1869 Joliet, Ill d. 1899, Lincoln, Ne.
Parents: James Warren Conner (b. Brooklyn, NY 10-15-1844); Hannah Lynch (b. Ottawa, Ill, 1845).
"James Conner's parents were from Ireland and appear on the 1850 census in NY, both age 30. James owned and operated grain elevators and River Barges. While living in Chicago his family lived on Canal and Rudolph (Randolph) Streets; he was a captain of a river boat J.W. Conner married Hannah Lynch on August 29, 1867 in La Salle Co., IL. (His name was Conners on that record.) Hannah was born in 1845 in Ireland. A four year old Hannah probably arrived from Ireland at Ellis Island on the ship Hibernia on 10/7/1851 (www.castlegarden.org -ship passenger lists, 1820-1890). Hannah at age 14 was in the Ottawa, IL census in 1860; she is a servant in the William Easton home in Ottawa. Seven years later she married J. W. Conner and two years after that gave birth to our great-grandmother Ella. Hannah Lynch Conner died in 1875 when Ella (b.1869) was about 5 years old. J. W. Conner married Alice E. Stevens of MA (parents of Ireland) on 11/14/ 1875 in Cook Co, IL. (His name was misspelled Connors on this record.)
Young Ella attended school at Saint Francis Academy, Joliet Illinois, Sacred Heart Convent, Peoria, Illinois; and Fairfield Normal in Nebraska, 1885-1886. In 1873, James Conner married Alice Stevens of Clinton, Iowa. Ella married Joseph Kidd on 13 Feb 1889 - their children, all later orphaned, were: Molly, James, Guy (adopted by the Leichliters), Margaret(adopted by the Sherwins), Adelaide (adopted by the Elams),and Josephine Ellen (Helen June).
My grandmother did share letters with Margaret through the years and I have some xeroxed pictures of Guy L. Kidd in my files." (courtesy of Margaret Pettis). An interesting note concerning Guy L. Kidd comes to mind. A "great-aunt Grimm" of mine was married to a Leichleiter in Nebraska in the late 1880s) both families came from PA in 1870s), so it would be very interesting to know if a connection exits to the Leichlieters who raised Guy L. Kidd?
On 4 July 2005, I learned from Margaret Pettis that she had obtained obituary notices for JR Kidd and Ella Kidd. Also she had discovered a website showing that Guy L. Kidd had married Rachel Sacket and they had two children, Marion Kidd and Guy Sterling Kidd. Recalling that I had seen a Guy Sterling Kidd in Kansas, I did a search and discovered an obituary notice for Guy Sterling Kidd that led to one good address for his son Mark. Margaret followed up and called Mark and then later spoke to Guy Sterling Kidd's widow, Charlene. This "find" led to a mother lode! Up until now, other Margaret's life, we have known very little of the orphaned Kidds. From Charlene we learned that Mary Blanche Kidd was known as Molly and has records of her marriage. Helen, the little baby who was born one month before Ella died, lived to be about 80 and the Guy Sterling Kidds knew her well. Someone, probably James, sent Helen a picture of her 4 oldest siblings (minus Adelaide) and included current (then) addresses on the back. We also learned that oldest brother James Conner later possibly raised little Helen with his wife. Unfortunately, the Guys S. Kidds' knew little of Margaret and Adelaide. Finally that a 24/24 picture of JR Kidd existed, and through Charlene and daughter Belinda's efforts is now herein displayed!, as well as the picture of 4/6 Kidd children circa 1897, also displayed. Moreover, we learned that the Kidd children from the first marriage maintained contact, as best they could, with their father's second family after his and Ella's deaths. This was welcomed news. Obituary for JR Kidd - Nebraska State Journal Tuesday,February 27th & 28th 1900
The funeral service of J.R. Kidd will occur at his residence, 835 South Twenty-first street, this morning at 9 o'clock, Dr. Wharton officiating. (27th-"He was an old soldier.") His remains will be taken on the 10:25 B. & M. train for Edgar, where the body will be received by the Masonic and G.A.R. fraternities. The deceased was a veteran of the Ninth Ohio cavalry. He had held official positions in Clay county and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Courtesy of Ms. Margaret Pettis-great granddaughter
pictures courtesy of Ms. Margaret Pettis-great granddaughter
Obituary for Ellen A. Kidd - Nebraska State Journal Tuesday, July 8th 1899
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen A. Kidd, wife of J.R. Kidd,was held at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at her home at Twenty-first and F streets. Rev. Fletcher Wharton, D.D. conducted the simple service. Several appropriate hymns were sang by Mrs. Ayres and Miss Seabrook. Mrs. Kidd was born in Morris, Ill., August 18, 1869, and was the daughter of J.W. Connor, a well known citizen there. She was educated at St. Francis academy, Joliet, Ill. Her remains will be taken to Clay Center, Neb., to be buried beside her father's. Mrs. Kidd leaves six young children besides her bereaved husband.
L-R Guy Lynch b 1894, Mary (Molly) Blanche b 1889, James Conner b 1892 baby - Gladys Margaret b. 1895 (not pictured are Adelaide F. b 1898 & Josephine E. Helen June b. 1899
inscription on back is to Helen from probably brother James Courtesy of Charlene Kidd, wife of Guy Sterling Kidd & daughter Belinda Kidd
Adelaide F. KIDD Grimm- "BO"
1898-1989Adelaide Kidd Grimm
Obituary for Adelaide E. Grimm, Reading PA,Sep 1989Adelaide E. Grimm, 91, of 720 Old Mill Road, Wyomissing, died Friday morning (15 Sep 1989)at 2.25 in Wyomising Lodge, where she had resided since March 30. She was the widow of Henry A. Grimm, who died March 17, 1966. Born in Lincoln, Neb, she was a daughter of the late John and Eda (Corbin) Elam. She was a member of Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ, Wyomissing. She had been director of the Wyomissing Institute of Fine Arts for 15 years, retiring in 1968. A 1920 graduate of the University of Nebraska, she was a member of the Wyomissing Library Board from 1942 to 1951, and had been a member of the former Wyomissing School Board. Surviving are two sons, Philip D., Williamsburg, Va., and David A., Westwood, N.J. Also a daughter, Adelaide, wife of Jack Thompson, Fairfax, Va., and 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Services will be held in Bausman Memorial U.C.C., Penn & Trent Aves., Wyomissing, Friday at 2p.m. Contributions may be made to Bausman U.C.C. or Wyomissing Library, 9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610.
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