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Elizabeth “Betty” <I>Grigsby</I> McNutt

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Elizabeth “Betty” Grigsby McNutt

Birth
Death
13 Dec 1842 (aged 66)
Burial
Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Elizabeth "Betty" Grigsby was the daughter of Soldier John Grigsby and Elizabeth Porter. Her birth date was recorded in the Grigsby Family bible (LDS Film # 007769168, last belonging to James Granville Johnston and donated to the Rockbridge County Historical Society in 1947, see photo, 1 of 5).

She married William McNutt on 24 July 1806 at Fruithill in Rockbridge Co., VA. On 22 Jul 1806, William McNutt and Joseph Grigsby were bonded for $150 in unlisted county in VIrginia, for the upcoming marriage of the bound William McNutt and Elizabeth Grigsby, the daughter of John Grigsby deceased (see photo).

They had 8 known McNutt children:

Catherine Ann Campbell, 11 May 1807, below
Dr. John, 6 Nov 1808 to aft 1880 in MO (Wells & Eliz F Steele)
William Graham, 25 Jun 1810, below
Reuben Alexander, 21 Apr 1812 to 1842 (Eliz. Ruff)
Robert Blair, 9 Feb 1814, below
Benjamin Grigsby, 15 Feb 1816 to ?
Elizabeth Trimble, 28 Mar 1818 (Ben J E Cowherd) below
Elisha George Baxter, 12 Aug 1820, below

Henrietta H. McCormick's Genealogies and Reminiscences, Chicago, 1897, p 109-110. Gives names and dates of their children.

7 Aug 1941 issue of The Rockbridge County News, Lexington, VA, Page 8 article says: "Falling Spring Church To Dedicate Windows At Service On Sunday, A service of unusual interest will be held at Falling Spring Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The first of eight memorial windows to be dedicated in the church, will then be dedicated. The handsome memorial is donated by Dr. R. M. McNutt, of New York city and other relatives. The window is in memory of William and ELIZABETH GRIGSBY MCNUTT, who were members of Falling Spring(.) The exercises will be presided over by the pastor, Rev. Herman L. Cathey and Dr. E. Pendleton Tompkins of Lexington and others will take part in the program. Dr. McNutt and members of his clan will be present. Friends of the McNutt clan and all interested persons are invited to join the congregation in the celebration."

According to Rada Moore's 31 Aug 1936 W.P.A. Virginia Historical Survey Report of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, #45, her marker says: In memory of Elizabeth McNutt wife of Wm McNutt born March 10, 1778. DIed Dec. 3, 1842.

Bio researched and written by LSP
Elizabeth "Betty" Grigsby was the daughter of Soldier John Grigsby and Elizabeth Porter. Her birth date was recorded in the Grigsby Family bible (LDS Film # 007769168, last belonging to James Granville Johnston and donated to the Rockbridge County Historical Society in 1947, see photo, 1 of 5).

She married William McNutt on 24 July 1806 at Fruithill in Rockbridge Co., VA. On 22 Jul 1806, William McNutt and Joseph Grigsby were bonded for $150 in unlisted county in VIrginia, for the upcoming marriage of the bound William McNutt and Elizabeth Grigsby, the daughter of John Grigsby deceased (see photo).

They had 8 known McNutt children:

Catherine Ann Campbell, 11 May 1807, below
Dr. John, 6 Nov 1808 to aft 1880 in MO (Wells & Eliz F Steele)
William Graham, 25 Jun 1810, below
Reuben Alexander, 21 Apr 1812 to 1842 (Eliz. Ruff)
Robert Blair, 9 Feb 1814, below
Benjamin Grigsby, 15 Feb 1816 to ?
Elizabeth Trimble, 28 Mar 1818 (Ben J E Cowherd) below
Elisha George Baxter, 12 Aug 1820, below

Henrietta H. McCormick's Genealogies and Reminiscences, Chicago, 1897, p 109-110. Gives names and dates of their children.

7 Aug 1941 issue of The Rockbridge County News, Lexington, VA, Page 8 article says: "Falling Spring Church To Dedicate Windows At Service On Sunday, A service of unusual interest will be held at Falling Spring Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The first of eight memorial windows to be dedicated in the church, will then be dedicated. The handsome memorial is donated by Dr. R. M. McNutt, of New York city and other relatives. The window is in memory of William and ELIZABETH GRIGSBY MCNUTT, who were members of Falling Spring(.) The exercises will be presided over by the pastor, Rev. Herman L. Cathey and Dr. E. Pendleton Tompkins of Lexington and others will take part in the program. Dr. McNutt and members of his clan will be present. Friends of the McNutt clan and all interested persons are invited to join the congregation in the celebration."

According to Rada Moore's 31 Aug 1936 W.P.A. Virginia Historical Survey Report of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, #45, her marker says: In memory of Elizabeth McNutt wife of Wm McNutt born March 10, 1778. DIed Dec. 3, 1842.

Bio researched and written by LSP

Inscription

IN
memory of
ELIZABETH McNUTT
wife of
WILLIAM McNutt
Born March 10, 1776.
Died Dec. 13, 1842.



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  • Created by: LSP
  • Added: Apr 19, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36055201/elizabeth-mcnutt: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth “Betty” Grigsby McNutt (10 Mar 1776–13 Dec 1842), Find a Grave Memorial ID 36055201, citing Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by LSP (contributor 46860931).