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John Laban Grier

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John Laban Grier

Birth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Death
24 Aug 1862 (aged 31)
Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
Plot
6FW
Memorial ID
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Killed Hanover Court House
1st NC Cavalry
Civil War

John's mother was Andrew Grier's 2nd wife Margaret Barringer. She is believed to be buried out of state. (Source: Susan I Grills).

John L. Grier was a Civil War veteran. He enlisted for service on 12 Aug 1861 with the Cavalry Company formed by his uncle, Rufus Barringer. He was promoted to 2nd Lt. on 1 Oct 1861 and continued to serve in this capacity when the Company was incorporated into Confederate service as Co. F, 1st NC Cavalry on 21 Oct 1861. Grier died of typhoid fever at New Hanover Courthouse, VA on 24 Aug 1862. (Source: Ancestry.com benfc77)

Killed Hanover Court House
1st NC Cavalry
Civil War

John's mother was Andrew Grier's 2nd wife Margaret Barringer. She is believed to be buried out of state. (Source: Susan I Grills).

John L. Grier was a Civil War veteran. He enlisted for service on 12 Aug 1861 with the Cavalry Company formed by his uncle, Rufus Barringer. He was promoted to 2nd Lt. on 1 Oct 1861 and continued to serve in this capacity when the Company was incorporated into Confederate service as Co. F, 1st NC Cavalry on 21 Oct 1861. Grier died of typhoid fever at New Hanover Courthouse, VA on 24 Aug 1862. (Source: Ancestry.com benfc77)



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  • Created by: Barbara R
  • Added: Jan 6, 2013
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103172697/john_laban-grier: accessed ), memorial page for John Laban Grier (21 Jan 1831–24 Aug 1862), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103172697, citing Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Barbara R (contributor 47673477).