grissom, john
1856-04-25 – 3/4/1924
- Name variants
- Grissom, John;John Grissom;Jno. Grissom
- Record count
- 88
- Sources
- court_cases,death_certs,life_events,name_index_clip_tables,residents_master,v2_names
- Places seen
- Cairo; Corning,Ark.; Dexter; Dexter | General Baptist; Dexter,Mo.; Dexter,Stoddard Co.,MO; Dexter,MO to Poplar Bluff; Dexter,Stoddard County,MO; Dexter/Bernie; East Prairie; Flint,Michigan; Madison County; Mo; Pontiac,Mich.; Puxico; Sikeston
- First event date
- 10 Sep 1889
- Last event date
- 6-Jun-22
Timeline — 73 events
- 1856-04-25 Born in Mo. Parents: Grissom / King.
- 1882-11-25 Madison County. Arrested in Madison County by deputy U. S. Marshal Wheeler for passing counterfeit money Co-mentioned: Wm. Grissom; Joseph Grissom; Wheeler. Quote: "Wm., John and Joseph Grissom"
- 1910-05-11 Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO to Poplar Bluff. Uncle John Grissom was in Poplar Bluff one day last week, 'we suppose on political business, as he is quite an active worker in his party.' Quote: ""he is quite an active worker in his party""
- 1910-05-25 Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO. Uncle John Grissom was the successful bidder and is now Street Commissioner. The streets have already felt the touch of his velvet hand. [The May 4 issue advertised bids for street commissioner at $60/month for man and team.]
- 1911-01-04 Dexter. Started subscription for relief of Mr. Polk after fire Co-mentioned: S. E. Polk. Quote: "The morning after the fire, Mr. John Grissom started a subscription for the relief of Mr. Polk, and up to date a goodly sum has been raised"
- 1911-02-01 Dexter, Stoddard County, MO. Husband of Elsie J. (Meade) Grissom, niece of Gen. G. G. Meade Co-mentioned: Mrs. John Grissom (Elsie J. Meade). Quote: "Mrs. Grissom was formerly Miss Elsie J. Meade of Owensville, Ind."
- 1913-11-12 Dexter. Uncle John Grissom is helping Dexter grow by selling off his farm near town into home building lots; lots are dirt cheap Quote: "Lots are dirt cheap"
- 1914-03-18 Dexter. Uncle John Grissom bought 50 new bathing suits, caps, water wings and other swimming-pool accessories from a Chicago drummer; the item anticipates next summer at Grissom's pool Quote: "we will see things at Grissom's pool.—Dexter Statesman."
- 1914-05-06 Sikeston. John Grissom and Harry went over to Sikeston Monday to hear Patterson, only learning on arrival that his date had been cancelled by Mr. Patterson's serious illness Co-mentioned: Harry. Quote: "John Grissom and Harry went over to Sikeston Monday to hear Patterson, not learning till they arr…
- 1914-06-10 Dexter. Named clerk in the reorganized Dexter post office under Assistant Postmaster Charles Ross Quote: "John Grissom and Lee Hammontree as clerks."
- 1914-08-12 Dexter. There are three John Grissoms in Dexter this week: John Grissom and wife of East Prairie, Mo., are guests of John Grissom, Sr., and family Co-mentioned: John Grissom, Sr.. Quote: "John Grissom and wife, of East Prairie, Mo., are guests of John Grissom, Sr., and family"
- 1914-09-30 Puxico. Uncle John Grissom enjoyed a visit to his old home, Puxico, last fortnight
- 1914-11-18 Dexter. A four-room tenement owned by John Grissom and occupied by King Mansfield caught fire Saturday night about eight o'clock and was totally destroyed; $500 insurance was carried on the property [date from clip_id] Co-mentioned: King Mansfield. Quote: "caught fire and was totally destroyed"
- 1914-12-02 Dexter. John Grissom, auctioneer, Dexter, Mo. — 'Write or call for terms.' Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER"
- 1914-12-16 Dexter. Uncle John Grissom is becoming quite popular as an auctioneer; he has given fine satisfaction at every sale he has cried; write or call for terms Quote: "Uncle John Grissom is becoming quite popular as an auctioneer. He has given fine satisfaction at every sale he has cried."
- 1914-12-23 Dexter. Auctioneer; write or call for terms, Dexter, Mo [date from clip_id] Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS"
- 1915-01-06 Dexter. Auctioneer John Grissom advertises from Dexter, Mo.: write or call for terms Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER"
- 1915-01-13 Dexter. Auctioneer at Dexter, Mo.; advertises 'write or call for terms.' Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER"
- 1915-01-20 Dexter. John Grissom advertised as an auctioneer in Dexter, Mo., to be written or called for terms Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS. DEXTER, MO."
- 1915-01-27 Dexter. Auctioneer at Dexter, Mo.; write or call for terms Quote: "WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS."
- 1915-02-03 Dexter. John Grissom, auctioneer; write or call for terms; Dexter, Mo [date from clip_id] Quote: "AUCTIONEER"
- 1915-02-10 Dexter. Auctioneer, Dexter, Mo.; 'write or call for terms.' Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS. DEXTER, MO."
- 1915-02-17 Dexter. Auctioneer advertisement with portrait: John Grissom, auctioneer, 'WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS. DEXTER, MO.' Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS."
- 1915-02-24 Dexter. John Grissom, Dexter, Mo., advertised as auctioneer Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER"
- 1915-02-24 Dexter. Auctioneer; write or call for terms; Dexter, Mo Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS. DEXTER, MO."
- 1915-03-03 Dexter. Auctioneer at Dexter, Mo.; advertisement invites readers to write or call for terms Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER"
- 1915-03-03 Dexter. Auctioneer; write or call for terms (professional card) [date from clip_id]
- 1915-03-10 Dexter. Professional card: John Grissom, Auctioneer, write or call for terms, Dexter, Mo Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM, AUCTIONEER"
- 1915-03-17 Dexter. John Grissom, Auctioneer, Dexter, Mo.; write or call for terms (professional card) Quote: "JOHN GRISSOM AUCTIONEER WRITE OR CALL FOR TERMS. DEXTER, MO"
- 1916-02-18 Cairo. Uncle John Grissom returned to the hospital this week for another slight operation and is doing well; Harry accompanied him to Cairo, Tuesday Co-mentioned: Harry. Quote: "Uncle John Grissom returned to the hospital this week for another slight operation. He is doing well."
- 1916-03-17 Dexter. John Grissom is again confined to his bed of la grippe Quote: "John Grissom is again confined to his bed of la grippe."
- 1916-04-28 With Elsie J. Grissom, conveyed to Chas. H. Grissom 40 acres, ne ne, 25-26-9, for $400 [date from clip_id] Co-mentioned: Chas. H. Grissom. Quote: "John and Elsie J. Grissom to Chas. H. Grissom"
- 1916-06-23 Dr. Bondurant of the Cairo hospital operated on Uncle John Grissom last Sunday, assisted by Dr. Frank La Rue Co-mentioned: Dr. Bondurant; Dr. Frank La Rue.
- 1916-09-08 Corning, Ark.. Uncle John Grissom went to Corning, Ark., on a business trip yesterday
- 1917-01-08 Dexter. John Grissom was in Cairo Monday (Jan. 8) on business Quote: "John Grissom was in Cairo Monday on business"
- 1917-03-22 Dexter. Received word the first of the week that his son Ralph had sailed from Newport News, Virginia, February 15th, on the British merchant ship Haramattan bound for London with a cargo of horses and mules; news of his return anxiously awaited by his relatives here Co-mentioned: Ralph Grissom. Quo…
- 1917-04-06 Pasture for rent: good pasture, spring water and salt, $2.00 per month, must be paid in advance; will take six more cows Quote: "Good pasture, spring water and salt, $2.00 per month."
- 1917-04-13 Dexter. 'Pasture for Rent. Good pasture, spring water and salt, $2.00 per month. Must be paid in advance. Will take six more cows. You will have to hurry. See Jno. Grissom.'
- 1917-05-18 Dexter. John Grissom and wife and Wm Grissom, wife and son John, of East Prairie, visiting their uncle John Grissom, Sr.; motored via the Cape Co-mentioned: John Grissom, Sr.. Quote: "John Grissom and wife and Wm Grissom, wife and son, John, of East Prairie are visiting their uncle, John Grissom, Sr…
- 1920-02-13 Dexter. Seed corn for sale, small amount, while it lasts only $5 a bushel; John Grissom, Dexter, Mo Quote: ""SEED CORN For Sale. Small amount. While it lasts only $5 a bushel. JOHN GRISSOM, Dexter, Mo.""
- 1920-02-13 Dexter. Named among those who spoke after the eats at the fathers-sons banquet Quote: ""After the eats, Sam Ulen, John Grissom, C. E. Olsew, J. L. Hinshaw, J. F. Blankenbaker""
- 1920-02-20 Dexter. Last Friday afternoon (Feb. 13, 1920) the home of "uncle John Grissom," at his swimming pool in the southeastern part of Dexter, was destroyed by fire after flames from grass he was burning with another party shot to the roof; the house was insured for $1,500 and household goods for $500, fa…
- 1920-06-11 Dexter. John Grissom, owner, Dexter, Missouri, offers for sale a registered Poland China male, black, 'Barney G.' No. 389,201, farrowed April 19, 1919 Quote: "Registered Poland China Male, Black / BARNEY G. / No. 389,201 / Farrowed April 19, 1919"
- 1924-01-11 St. Louis. Uncle and Mrs. John Grissom left Tuesday for St. Louis, where Mr. Grissom enters the Missouri Baptist Hospital for treatment Co-mentioned: Mrs. John Grissom. Quote: ""Mr. Grissom enters the Missouri Baptist Hospital for treatment""
- 1924-03-04 Age 67 yrs 10 mos 9 days. Cause: Carcinoma of Stomach. Burial: Dexter Cemetery (buried 1924-03-05).
- 1924-03-07 Dexter. Uncle John Grissom died Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. of cancer after a heroic struggle; born Sangamon County, Illinois, April 25, 1856; moved through DeWitt and Jackson counties, Illinois, to Union County, Illinois; married Miss Martha Ellis Hunsaker in 1878 with six children; moved to Puxico Jan. 2…
- 1924-03-14 Dexter. Mrs. Elsie Grissom and family publish a card of thanks for kindness shown during the recent illness and death of Mr. John Grissom, and thank Rev. C. P. Kirkendall for his ministrations Co-mentioned: Mrs. Elsie Grissom. Quote: "We desire to thank our neighbors and friends who showed us their…
- 1924-08-15 Steele. John Grissom and family, with Mrs. Elsie Grissom and her guests from Francisco and Owensville, motored to Steele, last Sunday, and spent the day with H. C. Grissom and wife Co-mentioned: H. C. Grissom.
- 1924-09-12 Bloomfield. Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of John Grissom, deceased, granted to Elsie J. Grissom, Executrix, by the Probate Court of Stoddard County, Missouri, bearing date September 4, 1924 Co-mentioned: Elsie J. Grissom.
- 1924-09-19 Stoddard County. Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of John Grissom, deceased, were granted to Elsie J. Grissom by the Probate Court of Stoddard County, Missouri, bearing date 6th day of September, 1924; all persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them within one year. Attested by M…
- 1925-04-10 Dexter. John Grissom's Beauty Shop is running full blast; it is a happy hit for this boy, and has enjoyed a big run of trade from the hour it opened Quote: "John Grissom's Beauty Shop is running full blast."
- 1926-03-05 Poplar Bluff. John Grissom was in Poplar Bluff Monday, to see Mrs. Grissom, who is in the Lucy Lee Hospital; she is reported to be getting along nicely Co-mentioned: Mrs. Grissom. Quote: "Mrs. Grissom, who is in the Lucy Lee Hospital. She is reported to be getting along nicely."
- 1926-03-12 Bloomfield. Notice of final settlement: John Grissom, deceased; Elsie J. Grissom, administratrix, will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Stoddard County, to be held at the Court House in Bloomfield, Missouri, on Monday, May 10, 1926, being the May term, 1926; first publi…
- 1926-03-19 Bloomfield. Notice that Elsie J. Grissom, administratrix of the estate of John Grissom, deceased, will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Stoddard County at the Court House in Bloomfield, Missouri, on Monday, May 10, 1926, being the May term; first published March 12, 192…
- 1926-04-09 Bloomfield. Notice of final settlement of the estate of John Grissom, deceased, at Probate Court of Stoddard County, Bloomfield, on Monday, May 10, 1926; Elsie J. Grissom, administratrix Quote: "NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT ... estate of JOHN GRISSOM, deceased"
- 1926-05-21 Dexter. Proprietor of John Grissom's Sanitary Barber Shop, which has two new barbers Quote: "John Grissom's Sanitary Barber Shop has two new barbers"
- 1926-07-23 John Grissom sold his barber shop to Orley and Claude Matthews the previous Friday; Claude Matthews had worked with Mr. Campbell for several months Co-mentioned: Orley Matthews; Claude Matthews. Quote: "Last Friday, John Grissom sold his barber shop to Orley and Claude Matthews."
- 1926-08-20 Drawn August 16 for the September term of the Circuit Court; Liberty Township; Juror Quote: "The County Court draws Petit Jury August 16th for the September term"
- 1926-09-24 Dexter. John Grissom, who is barbering in Poplar Bluff, was home to see his family last week
- 1928-03-09 Dexter. Notice of trustee's sale: lots 1-10 of Grissom's Addition to the City of Dexter (deed of trust May 9 1919), sale Thursday March 29 1928 at the south door of the Court House in Bloomfield to satisfy debt and cost Co-mentioned: Elsie J. Grissom; H. L. Harty. Quote: "H. L. HARTY, Trustee."
- 1928-03-16 Dexter. Notice of trustee's sale first published March 9, 1928: deed of trust dated May 14, 1919 (Book 47, Page 3), recorded in Stoddard County, Missouri, covering lots 1-10 of Grissom's Addition to the City of Dexter; H. L. Harty, trustee, to sell at the courthouse door in Dexter on Thursday, March…
- 1928-08-17 Dexter. Mr. John Grissom and children of Flint came in the first of the week and are guests of her father, George Yeager, and family; it may be they re-locate here Co-mentioned: George Yeager.
- 1928-11-16 Dexter. John Grissom of Pontiac, Michigan, is in Dexter this week visiting relatives and friends Quote: "John Grissom, of Pontiac, Mich., is here this week visiting relatives and friends."
- 1929-06-21 John Grissom and daughter, Virginia, of Pontiac, Mich., were here this week to attend the funeral of Mr. Grissom's brother, Harry Grissom (as printed; a second item names the daughter Mary Alice) Co-mentioned: Mary Alice Grissom; Harry Grissom; Virginia Grissom; Harry Grissom. Quote: "were here to a…
- 1929-08-23 Dexter. Mrs. John Grissom returned last week's end from Flint, Michigan, with the two daughters, Misses Mary Alice and Virginia; John arrives this week and they will remake their home here, and John will resume his trade of tonsorial artist Co-mentioned: Mary Alice Grissom; Virginia Grissom.
- 1929-08-30 Flint, Michigan. Came in from Flint, Michigan, Tuesday, and joined his family here where he will reside and be employed at his trade in the White Way Barber Shop with Luther Brown Quote: "John Grissom came in from Flint, Michigan, Tuesday, and joined his family here where he will reside and be emplo…
- 1930-09-12 Sikeston. Among the Dexter Eastern Stars who went to Sikeston Co-mentioned: Rev. R. E. Foard. Quote: "John Grissom"
- 1931-08-28 Dexter. Card of thanks: new Barber Shop open one month; thanks patrons in Dexter, Bloomfield and Essex; slogan 'More Service and Better Service.' Quote: "I want to thank my many patrons and friends... since I opened my new Barber Shop"
- 1938-01-21 Dexter/Bernie. John Grissom General Baptist deepen Arnold funeral orbit Co-mentioned: General Baptist; Dora Henson; Arthur Noble; Boyer Noble; Bro. John Hawley; Ed Arnold; George Gaines; Asa B. Lashley; Maud Shelby; Rebecca Adams; ELIZABETH Arnold; Cokley Arnold; William Vieth; George William Vieth;…
- (undated) Dexter. John Grissom announced that Mrs. Esther McNew, formerly of the Powder Puff Beauty Parlor at Poplar Bluff, will run a modern beauty parlor in his barber shop within the week Co-mentioned: Mrs. Esther McNew. Quote: "Mrs. Esther McNew, formerly of the Powder Puff Beauty Parlor, at Poplar Bluff,…
- (undated) Dexter. Uncle John Grissom's condition became alarming to the family last Friday and his children were informed and came to Dexter; he was reported better Wednesday afternoon Quote: "Uncle John Grissom's condition became alarming to the family last Friday and his children were informed of the condit…
- (undated) Bloomfield. Notice of Final Settlement (first published March 12, 1926): creditors of the estate of John Grissom, deceased — administratrix Elsie J. Grissom will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Stoddard County, Court House in Bloomfield, Missouri, on Monday, May 10, 19…
- (undated) Dexter. John Grissom returned from Salem, Ill., Wednesday to see his folk Quote: ""John Grissom returned from Salem, Ill., Wednesday to see his folk.""
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