BIO: John M. Grimes, Wyoming Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, PA & NY

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Chaffee, Amasa Franklin. History of the Wyoming 
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 
New York: Eaton & Mains, 1904, page 188.
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  GRIMES, JOHN M., was born in the town of Candor, N.Y., on November 9, 
1812, and died upon the same premises on October 16, 1891.
  His parents were members of the Presbyterian Church, and dedicated 
him to God in baptism while he was an infant.  He embraced religion 
early in life and joined the Church of his fathers.  Subsequently, upon 
conviction, when about twenty years of age he joined the Methodist 
Episcopal Church at Flemingville, N.Y.
  In 1837 he received exhorter's license and in due time local 
preacher's license he taught school for a livelihood, preaching as 
opportunity presented, assisted in revivals, and served as supply under 
other pastors.
  In 1844 he joined the Oneida Conference and became a member of 
Wyoming Conference at its organization.
  On March 22, 1838, he married Miss Rachel C. Taylor, of Candor, N.Y.  
She preceded him to the better country on March 15, 1888.  Husband and 
wife lie on the cemetery adjoining the Flemingville Methodist Episcopal 
Church.
  His pastoral record is as follows:  1844, Lisle, 1845-46, South 
Danby; 1847-48, Cayuga; 1849-50, Speedsville; 1851-52, Union; 1853-54, 
Broome; 1855-56, Liberty; 1857, Chenango Forks; 1858, Caroline; 1859-
60, Conklin; 1861-62, Shepherd's Creek; 1863-64, Tioga; 1865-66, Van 
Ettenville; 1867, Sheshequin; 1868-69, Vestal; 1870, Campville; 1871, 
Harford; 1872-87, sy., a part of the time with appointments; 1888-91, 
sd.