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Hiram Jesse Grantham

Birth	:	9 Jan 1817 Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	10 Jun 1877 Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Hiram Grantham Family Cemetery, Grantham Township, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.3029370, -78.1602230
Inscription	:	H. Grantham Born Jan. 9, 1817 DIED June 18, 1877
Description	:	According to notes on LDS Family Search this cemetery is behind the Old Grantham House HWY 13 and County Rd 1006. Hiram must have been a very wealthy man, in the 1870 Census Wayne Co.,NC his Real property was valued at $5,000.00 and personal Property was valued at $5,571.10....he was a farmer with at least 5-6 helpers...He was 55yrs and Abigail was 47yrs. He had six children living at home from 10 to 30yrs. Soloman Grantham was Hiram Granthams b.1817 father, In his will probated in 1844 he left Hiram who was his youngest son 80 acres on the... Read More	According to notes on LDS Family Search this cemetery is behind the Old Grantham House HWY 13 and County Rd 1006. Hiram must have been a very wealthy man, in the 1870 Census Wayne Co.,NC his Real property was valued at $5,000.00 and personal Property was valued at $5,571.10....he was a farmer with at least 5-6 helpers...He was 55yrs and Abigail was 47yrs. He had six children living at home from 10 to 30yrs. Soloman Grantham was Hiram Granthams b.1817 father, In his will probated in 1844 he left Hiram who was his youngest son 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation, also land bought from Dixon Grantham & brothers and the land bought from Davis Reason abt. 150 acres, plus 50 acres bought from James Everitt. It is thought that Soloman and wife are buried in this same cemetery and probably Solomans parents also...It seems someone plowed the cemetery over according to a witness who saw it happen....( This information came from the an internet search for Jesse Harim Grantham, Hirams son. There are also pictures of the children of Hiram on another site, under this same name.∼Source: rootsweb.com History of Wayne County, N.C. This book was created by The Heritage Committee of the Bicentennial Commission and published in Goldsboro News-Argus April 6, 1975. Pages 72-75 Hiram Grantham was the youngest son of Solomon and Sarah Ann Barfield Grantham. In his father's will probated in 1844, he left Hiram 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation. He married Abigail Penelope Bizzell (Abby), daughter of Jessie Bizzell, and Abigail Jinnett. They had nine children. Hiram was a member of the Mill Creek Lodge #125 from 1852 until 1872. He operated a country store at the crossroads in Grantham, known through the years as "Grantham Store." He built a fine home for the times across the road from the store which still stands today. His great-great-grandson, David Marvin Littleton, and his wife bought the house and remolded it. Today, the new owners have turned it into a beautiful event center called The Grantham House Wedding Venue. The stagecoach from Fayetteville to Goldsboro stopped at Hiram's to feed and water the horses and also to serve a meal to its passengers. Hiram was also a tax collector, ran a large farm, a liquor still and turpentine still. The upper story of the store was used as a Lodge Hall, and also as a church. It has always been a favorite gathering place for men of the community, and a bone of contention to a lot of its women folks through the years. The Heritage of Wayne County, North Carolina, 1983, by Ruth Grantham Parker Pg. 40 In 1877,Abby and Hiram deeded land on which to establish Falling Creek Methodist Church. This was shortly after the Civil War and money was scarce, most of the timber and labor was donated by the members. In 1934, it was torn down and replaced by the present building . The store also served as Falling Creek Post Office. Although the old store has been burned and replaced, there remains today a store a the crossroads still run by the descendants. Hiram died without a will, and his state was divided by three men appointed by the court, D.H. Bridgers, Richard Manly, and W.H. Hood. His sons and daughters were given farms, and as was the custom his wife Abby lived in the family home until her death.

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Where is Hiram Jesse Grantham's memorial?
Hiram Jesse Grantham's memorial is located at: Hiram Grantham Family Cemetery, Grantham Township, Wayne County, USA.
When did Hiram Jesse Grantham death?
Hiram Jesse Grantham death on 10 Jun 1877 in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Hiram Jesse Grantham's memorial?
Latitude: 35.3029370
Longitude: -78.1602230

Family Members:

Parent

Solomon Grantham

(1770 - 1843)

Sarah Ann Barfield Grantham

(1775 - 1844)

Spouse

Abigail Peal “Abby” Bizzell Grantham

(1823 - 1898)

Siblings

Ezekial Grantham

(1815 - 1843)

Children

Sarah Ann Grantham

(1839 - 1881)

Marshall Grantham

(1843 - 1872)

Hettie E. Grantham Robinson

(1845 - 1918)

Amariah A Grantham

(1848 - 1903)

Jessie Hiram Grantham

(1855 - 1926)

William Kale Grantham

(1857 - 1930)

Gideon Edward Grantham

(1860 - 1925)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hiram Grantham Family Cemetery
Grantham Township, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3029370, -78.1602230

2. Falling Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3081250, -78.1624950

3. Isaac L. Thornton Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2982590, -78.1650810

4. Lewis Bryant Warrick Family Cemetery
Grantham Township, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3007640, -78.1687280

5. Falling Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3111111, -78.1597222

6. Kimbrough Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2867230, -78.1736930

7. Talton-Hood-Jinnette-Britt Families Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3100300, -78.1377540

8. Brown Family Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3119500, -78.1818840

9. Brock Family Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3051050, -78.1863530

10. Stevens Chapel Church Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3210530, -78.1357620

11. Joel Rose Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3124880, -78.2027690

12. Grantham-Raynor Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2934310, -78.2028060

13. Crow Holloman Family Cemetery
Mount Olive, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2732160, -78.1340000

14. Blackman Family Farm Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3408012, -78.1630630

15. Best-Rose Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3122850, -78.2064600

16. Langston Family Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2834400, -78.1144480

17. Kinchen Britt Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2648610, -78.1888870

18. Tadlock Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3024590, -78.2155830

19. Kirkpatrick Atkinson Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3468350, -78.1461270

20. Grady Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2650550, -78.1944220

21. Needham Crow Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2576595, -78.1407874

22. Jones-Daniels Family Cemetery
Grantham, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2923600, -78.2189900

23. Ezekiel Grantham Family Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3088080, -78.2204600

24. Brogden Family Cemetery
Goldsboro, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3225910, -78.1037260