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Grimes Family History
Grimes Genealogy & Family TreeGrimes is an English name from Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat. It means "son of Grimme," a given name that comes from the Old English grima meaning "mask" or "fierce." The earliest known ancestor--Godwin Grim--was recorded in 1170. Roots for the name can also be found in Ireland.
Other spellings include "Grimmes" and "Grimm." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Burleigh Grimes (Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Robins, New York Giants), American baseball player Oscar Grimes (Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Athletics), and Canadian actress Shenae Grimes (90210, Scream 4, Picture This). The first Grimes to come to America was George Grimes in Virginia in 1622.
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Grimes Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ephraim Grimes -- --, 1735
- Lewis Chrisman Grimes -- --, 1864 November 1, 1891 North Carolina
- William Grimes -- --, 1807 June 11, 1862 Virginia
- Emanuel Grimes -- --, 1810 November 18, 1928 Virginia
- William Grimes -- --, 1730 August 1, 1777 Virginia
Grimes Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ephraim Grimes -- --, 1735
- Sally Lee Grimes -- --, 1900 November 15, 1969 North Carolina
- Jesse Grimes -- --, 1913 March 4, 1968 Oklahoma
- Anna Lee Grimes -- --, 1904 September 24, 1999 Oklahoma
- Anthony Grimes -- --, 1587 December 0, 1635
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