Notes for Frances Amis: Richard Grantham served in the American Revolution ( "Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Tennessee", page 164) He was allowed a pension for his service, 21 August 1832. His widow was allowed a pension 14 October, 1846 in Grainger Co, Tennessee. Fances Amis Grantham, her daughter Penelope and son James were listed in the 1850 Grainger Co, Census, page 19. Richard and Frances ( Amis ) Grantham had thirteen children ( Their bible record, contributed by Millard Miles, Santa Rosa, California.) [RobinsonRobertson Descendants to B Winfield.FTW]
Frances filed for Richard Grantham Revolutionary War pension, South Carolina, North Carolina (W 418; BLWt. 34546-160-55)
W = Widow, BLWt. = Bounty Land Warrant
Source: "REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION APPLICANTS WHO SERVED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA" By Jayne Conway Garlington Pruitt obtained from the GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY of the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, date Microfilmed 8 Oct. 85, ITEM # 8 Project and roll #Blu 7-102 A.146, GC Call # 1425646.
On Index for Cherokee Cemetery - TVA Relocation, Francis died in 1837, this could not be right. In 1855 Francis filed for Richard Grantham's Revolutionary War Pension. She died April 27, 1857 in Grainger County, Tennessee, at 91 years of age.
She married Richard Grantham April 4, 1785. Richard was born in Dobbs County, North Carolina March 16, 1754. Richard was the son of John Grantham and Ann (Brown) Not known. Richard died June 22, 1846 in Grainger County, Tennessee, at 92 years of age. Richard Grantham served in the American Revolution ( "Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Tennessee", page 164) He was allowed a pension for his service, 21 August 1832. His widow was allowed a pension 14 October, 1846 in Grainger County, Tennessee. Fances Amis Grantham, her daughter Penelope and son James were listed in the 1850 Grainger County, Census, page 19. Richard and Frances ( Amis ) Grantham had thirteen children (Their bible record, contributed by Millard Miles, Santa Rosa, California.)
According to Bible records, Francis Amis was born April 16, 1765, and married Richard Grantham on April 14, 1784
More About Frances Amis: Burial: 1857, Grantham Cemetery, Grainger Co, Tennessee.112 Military Pension: 28 Aug 1848, Grainger Co, Tennessee-Rev. War Widows pension #1342 at rate of $8.00 per annum..112 Probate: Grainger Co, Tennessee-Vol.3, page 573-1855-58.112
More About Frances Amis and Richard Grantham, Sr: Marriage: 14 Apr 1784, Sullivan/Hawkins Co, Tennessee.112
Children of Frances Amis and Richard Grantham, Sr are:
+Anne Grantham, b. 29 Sep 1789, Grainger Co, Tennessee113, d. 12 Oct 1814, Giles Co, Tennessee113, 114.
+Tabitha Grantham, b. 27 May 1793, Grainger Co, Tennessee115, 116, 117, d. 13 Jan 1884, Robinson Hollow, Elkmont, Limestone Co, Alabama118, 119.
Frances Amis (b. 15 Apr 1765, d. 27 Apr 1857)
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