Descendants of Richard Herman Grinstead

Generation No. 1

1.  RICHARD HERMAN² GRINSTEAD  (RICHARD¹) was born 24 Oct 1823 in Warren Co., Ky, and died 07 Jun 1884 in Davis Co., IA.  He married (1) ELIZA BUCK in Vernon, In.  She was born 05 Sep 1828 in Jennings Co., In, and died 11 Feb 1903.

Burial: IOOF Cem., Bloomfield, Ia

Children of RICHARD GRINSTEAD and ELIZA BUCK are:

                   i.    PERRY WALTON³ GRINSTEAD.

                  ii.    MARY LOUISE GRINSTEAD.

2.              iii.    CHARLES WIRT GRINSTEAD.

                 iv.    ALZORA CHRISTINIA GRINSTEAD, b. 14 Mar 1850; d. 18 Jun 1930, Davis County, IA; m. DANIEL H HENDERSON, 04 Jan 1874; b. 17 Mar 1850, Sangamon County, Illinois; d. 09 Sep 1927.

Notes for ALZORA CHRISTINIA GRINSTEAD:

Mrs. Alzora Henderson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Piper of Drakesville Wednesday about midnight from infirmities incident to old age.  Deceased was born March 14, 1850.  She is survived by the following children, Earl Henderson of Bloomfield, Mrs. Mary Piper of Drakesville, Edgar Henderson of Ottumwa, and a daughter residing in Davenport whose name could not be ascertained.  Funeral services will be held at the Piper home some time Friday, arrangements of which will not be completed until the arrival of the daughter from Davenport.  Interment will be made in the Pollard cemetery south of Drakesville.

Alzora Christene Grinstead was born in Indiana, March 14, 1850 and passed peacefully from this life June 18, 1930, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary A. Piper of Drakesville, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 4 days.  She was married to Daniel Henderson January 4, 1874.  To this union were born eight children, Katie Boatman residing at Davenport; Mary A. Piper of Drakesville; Edgar Henderson of Ottumwa; Earl Henderson of Bloomfield.  One son and three daughters, Elisha, Gail, Clara and and infant having preceded her.  Her companion having proceeded her September 9, 1927.  Besides the children she leaves one sister, Mrs. Nora Bales of Floris, also a host of relatives and friends.  She was of strong home tendency devoting her life to her home and family living at peace with her neighbors and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all her acquaintances.  After moving to Bloomfield about twelve years ago Mrs. Henderson united with the Christian church of that place in which membership she continued until her death.  Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Mary Piper, Drakesville, at two o'clock Friday afternoon by C.V. Allison of Bloomfield.  Burial in the Pollard cemetery.

Notes for DANIEL H HENDERSON:

Daniel H. Henderson son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson was born in Illinois, March 17, 1850 and died at his home in Bloomfield, Iowa, September 9, 1927.  He was united in marriage to Alzora Christine Grinstead, January 4th, 1874.  To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters.  Two sons and two daughters preceded him in death.  Those living are; Mrs. Katie Boatman of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Piper of Drakesville, Iowa Mr. Edgar Henderson of Ottumwa, Iowa;  and Mr. Earl Henderson of Bloomfield, Iowa.  Besides these, there are 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Mr. Henderson was a member of the Bloomfield Christian Church and proved his right to that membership by living a righteous life.  He was a splendid example of faith and patience.  While a sufferer for an extended period, he did not burden others with trouble, but strove to be cheerful at all times.  His passing is sadly regretted by the community.  The funeral service was held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 O'clock.  Rev. Chas. S. Macy of the Christian church preached the sermon.  Mrs. Everett Francis and Mrs. Claude Swift sang.  Interment was made in the Pollard cemetery.

3.               v.    WILLIAM LEWIS GRINSTEAD, b. 29 Apr 1847, Jennings Co., In; d. 20 Dec 1925.

4.              vi.    ALFONSO PARLEY GRINSTEAD, b. 28 Mar 1852; d. 16 Jul 1923.

5.             vii.    JOSIAH ALLEN GRINSTEAD, b. 13 Aug 1854, Highland Co., Oh; d. 08 Apr 1911.

6.            viii.    NORA ALICE GRINSTEAD, b. 15 Nov 1866; d. 18 Oct 1946, Rouch cemetery

Generation No. 2  

2.  CHARLES WIRT³ GRINSTEAD (RICHARD HERMAN², RICHARD¹)  He married SARAH SONGER. 

Child of CHARLES GRINSTEAD and SARAH SONGER is:

7.                i.    ARTHUR⁴ GRINSTEAD, b. 05 Sep 1900; d. 12 Aug 1980.

3.  WILLIAM LEWIS³ GRINSTEAD (RICHARD HERMAN², RICHARD¹) was born 29 Apr 1847 in Jennings Co., In, and died 20 Dec 1925.  He married ALMEDA LUVICA POTTORFF in Iowa.  She was born 25 Jun 1850 in Bartholemew Co., In, and died 07 Oct 1929.

Burial: Rouch Cemetery, Davis Co., IA

Children of WILLIAM GRINSTEAD and ALMEDA POTTORFF are:

                   i.    HERMAN⁴ GRINSTEAD.

                  ii.    JAMES FRANK GRINSTEAD, b. 06 Jun 1870; d. 19 May 1951, Rouch Cem., Davis Co., Ia; m. (1) JULIA LANG; m. (2) AUGUSTA COVERT.

                 iii.    EFFIE ALICE GRINSTEAD, b. 29 May 1874; d. 15 Feb 1948; m. JOHN PILCHER; b. Dec 1864.

8.              iv.    ETHEL GRINSTEAD, b. 24 Apr 1876.

9.               v.    FREEMAN GRINSTEAD, b. 28 Feb 1880, IA

4.  ALFONSO PARLEY³ GRINSTEAD (RICHARD HERMAN², RICHARD¹) was born 28 Mar 1852, and died 16 Jul 1923.  He married HARRIET ORR, daughter of SAMUEL ORR and ELIZABETH HORNER.  She was born 1853, and died 14 Mar 1886.

Burial: IOOF Bloomfield

More About HARRIET ORR:

Burial: Rouch Cemetery, Davis Co., Ia

Child of ALFONSO GRINSTEAD and HARRIET ORR is:

                   i.    CHARLES⁴ GRINSTEAD, b. 21 Jan 1876¹.

5.  JOSIAH ALLEN³ GRINSTEAD (RICHARD HERMAN², RICHARD¹) was born 13 Aug 1854 in Highland Co., Oh, and died 08 Apr 1911.  He married SARAH FRANCES CLORE 28 Nov 1877 in Davis Co, Ia., daughter of SANFORD CLORE and ELIZABETH KNEEDLER.  She was born 11 Sep 1850 in Highland Co., Oh, and died 03 Sep 1932.

Notes for JOSIAH ALLEN GRINSTEAD:

8 children

Children of JOSIAH GRINSTEAD and SARAH CLORE are:

10.              i.    ELMER LAMONT⁴ GRINSTEAD, d. 11 Jul 1955.

                  ii.    INDIA ETTA GRINSTEAD, b. 22 Jun 1885; d. 16 Nov 1918; m. CHEATER A DENNING, 10 Apr 1910.

More About INDIA ETTA GRINSTEAD:

Burial: Jay Cemetery, Davis Co., IA

6.  NORA ALICE³ GRINSTEAD (RICHARD HERMAN², RICHARD¹) was born 15 Nov 1866, and died 18 Oct 1946 in Rouch cemetery.  She married LEVI BALES 30 Oct 1893 in Davis Co., IA ( bk1 pg144) son of DAVID BALES and RACHEL HINER.  He was born 03 Jun 1854 in Davis County, IA (IGI), and died 07 Sep 1929 in Rouch cemetery.

Notes for LEVI BALES:

Source: Obit   &

     "The William Grinstead Family in America" c 1974 by Shumaker & Grinstead

Children of NORA GRINSTEAD and LEVI BALES are:

                   i.    VIRGI LARUE⁴ BALES, b. 20 Jan 1894; m. ALBERT GUNDERSON.

11.             ii.    STANLEY MARION BALES, b. 19 Sep 1895; d. 15 Aug 1968.

                 iii.    RUSSEL BALES, b. 23 Feb 1897²; d. Nov 1977²; m. OLLIE GROSVENOR.

                 iv.    RUBY MIRIAM BALES, b. 11 Feb 1902; d. 26 Mar 1971; m. VAUGHN PROBASCO, 09 Dec 1925; b. 01 Dec 1898.

12.             v.    DELPHIN BUELL BALES, b. 15 Nov 1907; d. 24 May 1981.

Children of DANIEL HENDERSON and ALZORA GRINSTEAD are:

 EARL  HENDERSON
 MARY ALICE HENDERSON
 KATIE HENDERSON.
 EDGAR HENDERSON.
 ELISHA HENDERSON.
GAIL HENDERSON.
 CLARA HENDERSON.
 INFANT HENDERSON.