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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
- Charles Thomas Grimes -- --, 1875 December 0, 1946 Missouri
- Elizabeth Scott Grimes -- --, 1805 May 12, 1852 Ohio
- John Lyman Grimes -- --, 1883 July 5, 1968 Alabama
- William Grimes -- --, 1849 December 0, 1890 Ohio
- John Thomas Grimes -- --, 1848 December 0, 1910 Alabama
Grimes Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Avory Grimes -- --, 1765 November 8, 1814 Missouri
- Bryan Grimes -- --, 1800 December 0, 1860 North Carolina
- James Grimes -- --, 1805 March 20, 1895
- Billie Lee Grimes -- --, 1916 May 3, 1993 Oklahoma
- Chester Lee Grimes -- --, 1907 March 20, 1987 Oregon
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