Agnes Jannett Grier

Brief Life History of Agnes Jannett

When Agnes Jannett Grier was born in 1682, in County Antrim, Ireland, her father, John Grier, was 33 and her mother, Grizel McLain, was 28. She married Nathaniel Coulter Sr.. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. She died about 1779, in Cross Creek, Cross Creek Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 98.

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Family Time Line

Nathaniel Coulter Sr.
1693–1775
Agnes Jannett Grier
1682–about 1779
Marriage:
Hugh Coulter
1724–1806
Esther Margaret Coulter
1731–1799
John Coulter
about 1750–1795
Nathaniel Coulter II
1739–1798

Sources (5)

  • Agnes Grier, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • Agnes Grier, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
  • Agnes Grier, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"

World Events (5)

1690

William of Orange (William III) lands at Carrickfergus and defeats James II at Battle of the Boyne.

1692

Exclusion of Catholics from Parliament and all professions.

1714

Catholics hold just 7% of land in Ireland.

Name Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): from the medieval Scottish personal name Grier, a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory ). This form of the surname is also common in Ireland, especially Donegal, Antrim, and Longford.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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