John C. Grant and Rhoda Lassiter of Northampton Co, NC

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I (Marty Grant) am not related to the John C. Grant family as far as I know. I am very interested in him though.

John C. Grant was born ca 1800/10 presumably in Northampton Co, NC. I don't know who his parents might have been. There are several possibilities.

John C. Grant obtained a marriage bond to marry Rhoda Lassiter on 7 Apr 1829 in Northampton Co, NC. They were listed on the 1830 census in Northampton near several other Grants including Shadrack Grant, Temperence Grant, and William Grant. William could easily be John's father. I have no evidence to back that up though just yet.

1830 census analysis (based on available evidence):

1830 Northampton County, NC pg 104 John Grant 1000100000000-0011000000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 20-29        (1800-1810)	John C. GRANT (1800/10) s/o ?
1 Male(s) 0-4          (1825-1830)	Edwin GRANT (1829/30) son
1 Female(s) 15-19      (1810-1815)	Rhoda LASSITER Grant (1803/04) wife
1 Female(s) 10-14      (1815-1820)	Sister? Sister-in-law?

On the 1840 census, I didn't find John listed.  Their last known child was born ca 1839, so he might have died before 1840, and Rhoda could have been living with some of her relatives.

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence):

* Not Found *

John died sometime between 1838 and 1850. His wife, Rhoda was listed as an apparent widow on the 1850 census. They weren't particularly close to any other Grant families.

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

1850 NORTHAMPTON CO, NC Page 34    House/Family #  540/ 540

GRANT RHODA           46 F W                        146 NC                   1803/1804
GRANT EDWIN           20 M W HOUSE CARPENTER        125 NC                   1829/1830
GRANT MINERVA         17 F W                            NC                   1832/1833
GRANT SAPHRONIA       14 F W                            NC                   1835/1836
GRANT TYARID          11 F W                            NC                   1838/1839


Rhoda was listed on the 1860 census in Northampton Co, NC. Her two youngest daughters till with her, but listed with different names from 1850.

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

1860 NORTHAMPTON CO, NC Page 5     House/Family #   74/  74 -- DISTRICT NO. 9

GRANT RODA            59 F W TAYLORESS                140 NC                   1800/1801
GRANT DIANA           23 F W TAYLORESS                    NC                   1836/1837
GRANT SINTA           21 F W TAYLORESS                    NC                   1838/1839

Some of John C. Grant and Rhoda Lassiter's chidlren are proven by the 1850 and 1860 census.

Edwin H. Grant was born ca 1829/30 in Northampton Co, NC. Edwin was at home with his mother in 1850. He married Margaret M. --- between 1850 and ca 1854 presumably in Northampton Co, NC (no record found). In 1860 they were listed with a Ralpho family, relationship unknown.

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

1860 NORTHAMPTON CO, NC Page 78    House/Family #  380/ 380 -- DISTRICT NO. 5

RALPHO L W            30 M W SADDLE/HARNESS M  1000  1500 VA                   1829/1830
RALPHO EMMA           21 F W                              NC                   1838/1839
DRAKE RICHARD         18 M W APPRENTICE                   NC                   1841/1842
NEWSOM MARTHA         25 F M COOK                         NC                   1834/1835
NEWSOM HARRIETT       18 F M NURSE                        NC                   1841/1842
GRANT E H             30 M W SILVER SMITH             500 NC                   1829/1830
GRANT MARGARET M      27 F W                              NC                   1832/1833
GRANT JOHN F           6 M W                              NC                   1853/1854
GRANT MARGARET         2 F W                              NC                   1857/1858

Minerva Grant was born ca 1832/33 in Northampton Co, NC. She was at home with her mother in 1850, but gone (married or dead) by 1860. A "Manervia Grant" married William Parker on 21 Jan 1860. This is probably her.

Saphronia Diana Grant was born ca 1835/36 in Northampton Co, NC. In 1850 she was home with her mother, and listed as "Saphronia Grant", in 1860, she was still home, but listed as "Diana Grant".

Tyarid Sinta Grant was born ca 1839/39 in Northampton Co, NC. In 1850 she was home with her mother, and listed as "Tyarid" Grant. In 1860 she was still home, but listed as "Sinta", which may be "Cynthia".

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1. John C1 GRANT [7933], born 1800/10 in Northampton Co, NC; died 1839/1850 in Northampton Co, NC He married on 7 Apr 1829 in Northampton Co, NC Rhoda LASSITER [7934], born 1803/04 in Northampton Co, NC.

Children of John C GRANT and Rhoda LASSITER were as follows:

 

Generation 2

2. Edwin H2 GRANT [7935] (John C1), born 1829/30 in Northampton Co, NC. He married in 1850/54 in Northampton Co, NC Margaret M (---) [14304], born 1832/33 in Northampton Co, NC.

Children of Edwin H GRANT and Margaret M (---) were as follows:

 

 


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