Biography of Adam Groseclose - Pulaski Co. VA


ADAM GROSECLOSE - was born in Wythe county, Virginia, February 18, 1829, a
son of Elias and Reginnah (DUTTON) GROSECLOSE. He first married Elizabeth
LANTERN , who was born November 22, 1830, and died of diphtheria on the 29th
of November 1858. Of their union were born one son and one daughter; James
E., November 1, 1856, and Mary A., January 16, 1858. On January 16, 1869, in
Wythe county, Sophia, daughter of David and Mary (HOPPES) WYNN, became the
wife of Adam GROSECLOSE. She was born in Wythe county, July 10, 1835. In
1872 Mr. GROSECLOSE took up his residence in Pulaski county, and he follows
the trade of carpenter and millwright for a livelihood. In 1875 he was
elected justice, and served through a term of four years, declining a
re-election when the nomination was tendered him. He receives his mail at
Radford Furnace, Pulaski county, Virginia.


Submitted by Janet Randell

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