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GRIMES, JOHN, deceased, for many years a farmer in Greene County; was born in Kentucky, July 21, 1815. In a very early day he wended his way to the West, first settling in Jersey County where he remained a short time, when he moved to Greene County, locating on what is now known as Lorton’s prairie, where he erected a small rough log cabin; living in this rude affair until he located near White Hall on the farm property now owned by Mrs. Grimes; this land was bought at a low price, as the means of the pioneer were limited. Here he worked and prospered for many a year, acquiring a property of some 200 acres. Mr. Grimes departed this life January 28, 1872. Mr. Grimes was first married to Miss Mary Ann Potts in 1836, by whom he had seven children, Ellen M., Margaret J., William B., Julius F., Sarah Ann, Anna A., Elam A. and Mary E. His second wife Sarah Webb, is a daughter of James Rawlins and relict of John Webb; children by second marriage are Charles, Julia F., Dora B., Jennie S., and John R. Mrs. Grimes is the owner of a large estate in Greene County.