Brief Life History of John David
When John David Grigg was born on 25 April 1867, in Texas, United States, his father, William James Samuel Grigg, was 26 and his mother, Rachel M. Russell, was 25. He married Sarah Roseanna Bowen in 1887. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Wharton Creek Township, Madison, Arkansas, United States in 1900 and Kings River Township, Madison, Arkansas, United States in 1910. He died on 26 November 1933, in Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States, at the age of 66, and was buried in Shady Point, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States.
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- John Griggs in household of William Griggs, "United States Census, 1870"
- John David Grigg, "Find A Grave Index"
- John D Griggs in entry for William Henry Griggs, "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
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1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
1870 · Texas Is Restored to the Union
Congress restored Texas to the Union on March 30, 1870, despite not yet meeting all of the requirements established for re-admittance.
1888 · Bauxite Mining Began
Bauxite a rock with relatively high aluminum content, is the main source of aluminum for the world. When it was discovered in Arkansas it changed the state. The city of Bauxite, Arkansas was the site of the discovery.
Name Meaning
English (Cornwall): variant of Griggs .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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