Father of Jacob is believed to be Adam Grimes (brother of Jacob with sons Sebastian and Adam). Adam also had a son George. These families lived in Davidson, NC.
He married Catherine Miller and it is from the Deed of her father, Frederick Miller 1787 Rowan County that we are able to identify the children. Catherine, Frederick's daughter, may have been deceased, as "where Jacob Grimes now lives", does not mention her name. Since this is a deed of gift and not a will, there is no indication of the death of Frederick Miller.
We don't have a record of the sale of this Rowan Co NC land, but believe by 1800, Jacob had moved his family to Sumner/Robertson County TN. Several marriages are recorded in Sumner County 1804/05.
Census for 1820 Robertson Co TN, have both Jacob Sr and Jr as well as daughter, Eve now the widow of Henry Darr.
His WILL dated July 31, 1825 and filed in Robertson County, TN gives us his wife's name as Mary and a list of his children and who they married. I believe Mary is his second wife, see census and deeds below.
I believe Catherine died around this time, and Jacob married Mary and the following are their children.
Grimes, Jacob, Sr. 2 males 16-20 (Henry & Frederick) 1 male 45 or older Jacob 1 female under 10 Phebe 1 female 16-26 Sarah 1 female 45 or older Mary Grimes, Jacob Jr. 2 males under 10 1 male 26-45 Jacob 2 females under 10 2 females 16-26JACOB GRIMES WILL
ROBERTSON COUNTY JACOB GRIMES WILL Proven Nov 1825
In the name of God Amen. I JACOB GRIMES of ROBERTSON
COUNTY and State of Tennessee being weak in body but of
sound and perfect mind and memory blessed by Almighty God
for the same do make and pulish this my last will and
testament in manner and form following.
First that is to say after my just debts are paid I give
and bequeath unto my beloved wife, MARY GRIMES, 120
acres of land situated and lying in the County of
Robertson and state aforesaid being part of a 600 acre
tract I bought of ________(left blank) Rodgers and which
includes the dwelling house together with all the
improvements also part of another tract which I bought of
Benjamin KING adjoining the premises before described
supposed to contain 30 acres be the same more or less.
I so also give and bequeath unto my son, DANIEL GRIMES
160 acres of land--it being a part of the aforesaid 600
acres which is to be laid off on the NorthWest part of
said tract so as to include a spring and improvement near
the NorthWest boundary line.
I also give and bequeath unto my two younger sons, HENRY
GRIMES and FREDERICK GRIMES one horse each, also 160
acres of land each, being part of said 600 acres to be
laid off in such manner that HENRY GRIMES lot will join
the before described premises of MARY and DANIEL GRIMES.
I also give and bequeath unto ADAM GRIMES 63 3/4 acres
of land ajoining the before recited premises and being
part of the tract I bought of BENJAMIN KING.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter, SARAH GRIMES the
sum of $20 in money.
I also give and bequeath unto my daughter, PHEBE GRIMES,
one cow and $30 in money.
I also give and bequeath unto my daughter, ELIZABETH,
wife of John PEW, the sum of $5 in money.
In order that no unhappy differences or misconstruction
may arise between the legatees who have received their
proportionable part of my estate and those herin provided
for by the several bequests before inscribed and written,
I give the following reason and explanation for the small
legacy being annexed to their respective names (that is
to say) my daughter, MARY, wife of JACOB SMITH, my
daughter, KATY, wife of FREDERICK TURNER, my daughter,
EVE, wife of HENRY DARR (DORR) deceased and my two sons,
GEORGE and JACOB GRIMES have each received their
proportionable part of my estate in money, goods and
chattle. NOTE: These children (except for Jacob) were also the ones named in their Grandfather Frederick Miller's will in Rowan County.
Also my daughter, MILLY, wife of THOMAS CROSNORE has
received her legacy in part and her husband THOMAS holds
my note for the remainder which is to be paid out of the
money owing to me when collected. NOTE: If Milly is actually Madeline, she was also named in Grandfather Frederick Miller's will in Rowan County.
Also my daughter, Peggy, wife of JOHN FORD, having
received a greater amount in money goods and chattle than
I intended to bequeath unto her therefore, the notes I
hold on her husband, Joshua FORD must be collected and
applied to the discharge of the debts and legacys due my
other children.
But as a further testimony of my regard and affection for
these my children, namely MARY, KATY, MOLLY, EVE, PEGGY,
GEORGE and JACOB GRIMES, I give and bequeath the sum of
one dollar each.
And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my
personal estate goods and chattle of which kind and
nature soever I give and bequest to my beloved wife, MARY
GRIMES, whom I appoint sole executor of this my last will
and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me
made.
In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal
this thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord one
thousand and eight hundred and twenty five.
JACOB GRIMES
Signed, sealed published and declared by the above named
Jacob Grimes to be his last will and testament in the
presence of us who have hereuntio subscribed our names
witnesses in the presence of the testator.
[initial C? or J?] Williams, W.L. Hudgings, Z. [Zachariah] Derham, George G. Brown
Robertson County Court November Term 1825
This last will and Testament of Jacob Grimes Deceased was
proven in open court by
the oath of W.S. Hudgings, Z. Deshaw, and George G. Brown subscribing witnesses
thereunto and ordered to be recorded.
Inventory Account of Sale Feb Term 1826
1 Barshers plough Jacob Grimes 1.50
1 " " Thomas Hunter 1.62 1/2
2 scythes and cradels C. Williams 1.50
1 ? harness and tracer Jacob Grimes 1.50
1 mattock and grub hoe James Hudgings 2.12 1/2
1 pole axe Adam Grimes .37 1/2
2 w?? ?? Jacob Grimes .82
1 Walnut Chest Zachariah Durham 1. 68 3/4
1 large kettle and hooks Adam Grimes 3.10
1 baker William L. Hudgings .18 3/4
1 skillet and lid Mary Grimes .28
1 dutch oven and lid Zachariah Durham .76
1 large pewter bason Andrew Moak 1.00
6 pewter plates & dish Andrew Moak 1.60
1 Man saddle James McDaniel 8.12 1/2
1 lot of ? 21 funnel Thomas Williams .71
2 sieves James Maxey Sr.
1 lot of lumber James Maxey Jr
2 S? and 1 harness Isaac Saunders Sr .50
1 box of lumber James Maxry Jr 1.26
1 glass bottle Holloway Maxry .06
1 f ? Thomas Miles 2.00
1 tunk and lumber James Marry, Jr. .83 1/4
1 bell Wm L. Hudgings .48
1 pr of harness and bridle Isaac Saunders .50
1 lot of ? James H. Fuqua 1.26
1 lot of augers C. Williams 1.12 1/2
1 silver watch C. Williams .25
1 grindstone C. Williams 1.76
1 cow and calf C. Williams 8.00
1 bull Thomas Hunter 7.25
1 pide heifer John Perdue ? 3. 12 1/2
1 black cow Isaac Saunders 5.00
1 small steer Thomas Walker 1.67
4 sheep 1st choic James Hudgings 4.50
4 Sheep 2n choice Zach Ghent 2.58
4 sheep 3rd choice James Durham 1. 12 1/2
1 sorrel filly Thomas Bell 13.06 1/4
3 barrels sch? James H. Fuqua .50
1 bed stand Thomas Miles .50
1 pr of tracer Thomas Miles 1.00
1 log chair Thomas Miles 1.51 1/2
1 lot of chairs Thomas Miles 1.25 (might be chains)
4 head of geese Adam Grimes 1.25 1/4
1 whiskey kegg James H. Fuqua .52
4 whiskey barrels C. Williams 1.68 3/4
2 bee stands Thomas Miles 1.50
2 bee stand Demsey Daw (Dare?) .75
Lot of stand James Maxey .75
2 baskets John Forbes .51
2 bee stand Adam Grimes .50
4 head of hog Daniel Grimes 4.18 1/4
1 cutting knife 2 box John Forbes 2.00
1 ? Demsey Daw(Dare) .6 1/4
Daniel Grimes note due 1st Nov 1825 (doubtful) 30.50
C. Williams due bill due 11 April 1825 2.00
James Demp note due 17 April 1810 (bad) 14.00
? Berks note due 20th Nov 1802 (bad) 5.20
Balance due on J. Perry's note due 5 Apri 1812 (bad) 39.11
George Teasley note due 7th Sept 1824 10.75
Starling Shernings due bill due July 2nd 1824 5.50
Thomas Ridley's note duew 1st Sept 1813 bad 4.33
Thomas Gallions note due 14 Oct 1799
Thomas Gallions not due 1 Sept 1792 for iron
Daniel Grimes noe due 8th Nov 1827 16.00
Adam Grimes note due 8 Nov 1827
Henry Grimes rct? for notes (bad) 334.05
Test ?S. Williams Mary (her X mark) Grimes ____?
Robertson County Court Feb Term 1826. This inventory and acct of sale of the estate
of Jacob Grimes dec'd was returned into Court by the Exter and ordered to be
recorded.
After poring over the above will, I note the phrases which are used for the "older children" in contrast to the gifts to his younger children, and that is how we determined when Mary married Jacob.