According to notes on LDS Family Search this cemetery is behind the Old Grantham House HWY 13 and County Rd 1006.
Hiram must have been a very wealthy man, in the 1870 Census Wayne Co.,NC his Real property was valued at $5,000.00 and personal Property was valued at $5,571.10....he was a farmer with at least 5-6 helpers...He was 55yrs and Abigail was 47yrs. He had six children living at home from 10 to 30yrs.
Soloman Grantham was Hiram Granthams b.1817 father, In his will probated in 1844 he left Hiram who was his youngest son 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation, also land bought from Dixon Grantham & brothers and the land bought from Davis Reason abt. 150 acres, plus 50 acres bought from James Everitt. It is thought that Soloman and wife are buried in this same cemetery and probably Solomans parents also...It seems someone plowed the cemetery over according to a witness who saw it happen....( This information came from the an internet search for Jesse Harim Grantham, Hirams son. There are also pictures of the children of Hiram on another site, under this same name.∼Source: rootsweb.com History of Wayne County, N.C. This book was created by The Heritage Committee of the Bicentennial Commission and published in Goldsboro News-Argus April 6, 1975. Pages 72-75
Hiram Grantham was the youngest son of Solomon and Sarah Ann Barfield Grantham. In his father's will probated in 1844, he left Hiram 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation. He married Abigail Penelope Bizzell (Abby), daughter of Jessie Bizzell, and Abigail Jinnett. They had nine children. Hiram was a member of the Mill Creek Lodge #125 from 1852 until 1872.
He operated a country store at the crossroads in Grantham, known through the years as "Grantham Store." He built a fine home for the times across the road from the store which still stands today. His great-great-grandson, David Marvin Littleton, and his wife bought the house and remolded it. Today, the new owners have turned it into a beautiful event center called The Grantham House Wedding Venue.
The stagecoach from Fayetteville to Goldsboro stopped at Hiram's to feed and water the horses and also to serve a meal to its passengers. Hiram was also a tax collector, ran a large farm, a liquor still and turpentine still. The upper story of the store was used as a Lodge Hall, and also as a church. It has always been a favorite gathering place for men of the community, and a bone of contention to a lot of its women folks through the years.
The Heritage of Wayne County, North Carolina, 1983, by Ruth Grantham Parker
Pg. 40
In 1877,Abby and Hiram deeded land on which to establish Falling Creek Methodist Church. This was shortly after the Civil War and money was scarce, most of the timber and labor was donated by the members. In 1934, it was torn down and replaced by the present building .
The store also served as Falling Creek Post Office. Although the old store has been burned and replaced, there remains today a store a the crossroads still run by the descendants.
Hiram died without a will, and his state was divided by three men appointed by the court, D.H. Bridgers, Richard Manly, and W.H. Hood. His sons and daughters were given farms, and as was the custom his wife Abby lived in the family home until her death.
Hiram must have been a very wealthy man, in the 1870 Census Wayne Co.,NC his Real property was valued at $5,000.00 and personal Property was valued at $5,571.10....he was a farmer with at least 5-6 helpers...He was 55yrs and Abigail was 47yrs. He had six children living at home from 10 to 30yrs.
Soloman Grantham was Hiram Granthams b.1817 father, In his will probated in 1844 he left Hiram who was his youngest son 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation, also land bought from Dixon Grantham & brothers and the land bought from Davis Reason abt. 150 acres, plus 50 acres bought from James Everitt. It is thought that Soloman and wife are buried in this same cemetery and probably Solomans parents also...It seems someone plowed the cemetery over according to a witness who saw it happen....( This information came from the an internet search for Jesse Harim Grantham, Hirams son. There are also pictures of the children of Hiram on another site, under this same name.∼Source: rootsweb.com History of Wayne County, N.C. This book was created by The Heritage Committee of the Bicentennial Commission and published in Goldsboro News-Argus April 6, 1975. Pages 72-75
Hiram Grantham was the youngest son of Solomon and Sarah Ann Barfield Grantham. In his father's will probated in 1844, he left Hiram 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation. He married Abigail Penelope Bizzell (Abby), daughter of Jessie Bizzell, and Abigail Jinnett. They had nine children. Hiram was a member of the Mill Creek Lodge #125 from 1852 until 1872.
He operated a country store at the crossroads in Grantham, known through the years as "Grantham Store." He built a fine home for the times across the road from the store which still stands today. His great-great-grandson, David Marvin Littleton, and his wife bought the house and remolded it. Today, the new owners have turned it into a beautiful event center called The Grantham House Wedding Venue.
The stagecoach from Fayetteville to Goldsboro stopped at Hiram's to feed and water the horses and also to serve a meal to its passengers. Hiram was also a tax collector, ran a large farm, a liquor still and turpentine still. The upper story of the store was used as a Lodge Hall, and also as a church. It has always been a favorite gathering place for men of the community, and a bone of contention to a lot of its women folks through the years.
The Heritage of Wayne County, North Carolina, 1983, by Ruth Grantham Parker
Pg. 40
In 1877,Abby and Hiram deeded land on which to establish Falling Creek Methodist Church. This was shortly after the Civil War and money was scarce, most of the timber and labor was donated by the members. In 1934, it was torn down and replaced by the present building .
The store also served as Falling Creek Post Office. Although the old store has been burned and replaced, there remains today a store a the crossroads still run by the descendants.
Hiram died without a will, and his state was divided by three men appointed by the court, D.H. Bridgers, Richard Manly, and W.H. Hood. His sons and daughters were given farms, and as was the custom his wife Abby lived in the family home until her death.
According to notes on LDS Family Search this cemetery is behind the Old Grantham House HWY 13 and County Rd 1006.
Hiram must have been a very wealthy man, in the 1870 Census Wayne Co.,NC his Real property was valued at $5,000.00 and personal Property was valued at $5,571.10....he was a farmer with at least 5-6 helpers...He was 55yrs and Abigail was 47yrs. He had six children living at home from 10 to 30yrs.
Soloman Grantham was Hiram Granthams b.1817 father, In his will probated in 1844 he left Hiram who was his youngest son 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation, also land bought from Dixon Grantham & brothers and the land bought from Davis Reason abt. 150 acres, plus 50 acres bought from James Everitt. It is thought that Soloman and wife are buried in this same cemetery and probably Solomans parents also...It seems someone plowed the cemetery over according to a witness who saw it happen....( This information came from the an internet search for Jesse Harim Grantham, Hirams son. There are also pictures of the children of Hiram on another site, under this same name.∼Source: rootsweb.com History of Wayne County, N.C. This book was created by The Heritage Committee of the Bicentennial Commission and published in Goldsboro News-Argus April 6, 1975. Pages 72-75
Hiram Grantham was the youngest son of Solomon and Sarah Ann Barfield Grantham. In his father's will probated in 1844, he left Hiram 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation. He married Abigail Penelope Bizzell (Abby), daughter of Jessie Bizzell, and Abigail Jinnett. They had nine children. Hiram was a member of the Mill Creek Lodge #125 from 1852 until 1872.
He operated a country store at the crossroads in Grantham, known through the years as "Grantham Store." He built a fine home for the times across the road from the store which still stands today. His great-great-grandson, David Marvin Littleton, and his wife bought the house and remolded it. Today, the new owners have turned it into a beautiful event center called The Grantham House Wedding Venue.
The stagecoach from Fayetteville to Goldsboro stopped at Hiram's to feed and water the horses and also to serve a meal to its passengers. Hiram was also a tax collector, ran a large farm, a liquor still and turpentine still. The upper story of the store was used as a Lodge Hall, and also as a church. It has always been a favorite gathering place for men of the community, and a bone of contention to a lot of its women folks through the years.
The Heritage of Wayne County, North Carolina, 1983, by Ruth Grantham Parker
Pg. 40
In 1877,Abby and Hiram deeded land on which to establish Falling Creek Methodist Church. This was shortly after the Civil War and money was scarce, most of the timber and labor was donated by the members. In 1934, it was torn down and replaced by the present building .
The store also served as Falling Creek Post Office. Although the old store has been burned and replaced, there remains today a store a the crossroads still run by the descendants.
Hiram died without a will, and his state was divided by three men appointed by the court, D.H. Bridgers, Richard Manly, and W.H. Hood. His sons and daughters were given farms, and as was the custom his wife Abby lived in the family home until her death.
Hiram must have been a very wealthy man, in the 1870 Census Wayne Co.,NC his Real property was valued at $5,000.00 and personal Property was valued at $5,571.10....he was a farmer with at least 5-6 helpers...He was 55yrs and Abigail was 47yrs. He had six children living at home from 10 to 30yrs.
Soloman Grantham was Hiram Granthams b.1817 father, In his will probated in 1844 he left Hiram who was his youngest son 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation, also land bought from Dixon Grantham & brothers and the land bought from Davis Reason abt. 150 acres, plus 50 acres bought from James Everitt. It is thought that Soloman and wife are buried in this same cemetery and probably Solomans parents also...It seems someone plowed the cemetery over according to a witness who saw it happen....( This information came from the an internet search for Jesse Harim Grantham, Hirams son. There are also pictures of the children of Hiram on another site, under this same name.∼Source: rootsweb.com History of Wayne County, N.C. This book was created by The Heritage Committee of the Bicentennial Commission and published in Goldsboro News-Argus April 6, 1975. Pages 72-75
Hiram Grantham was the youngest son of Solomon and Sarah Ann Barfield Grantham. In his father's will probated in 1844, he left Hiram 80 acres on the east side of his home plantation. He married Abigail Penelope Bizzell (Abby), daughter of Jessie Bizzell, and Abigail Jinnett. They had nine children. Hiram was a member of the Mill Creek Lodge #125 from 1852 until 1872.
He operated a country store at the crossroads in Grantham, known through the years as "Grantham Store." He built a fine home for the times across the road from the store which still stands today. His great-great-grandson, David Marvin Littleton, and his wife bought the house and remolded it. Today, the new owners have turned it into a beautiful event center called The Grantham House Wedding Venue.
The stagecoach from Fayetteville to Goldsboro stopped at Hiram's to feed and water the horses and also to serve a meal to its passengers. Hiram was also a tax collector, ran a large farm, a liquor still and turpentine still. The upper story of the store was used as a Lodge Hall, and also as a church. It has always been a favorite gathering place for men of the community, and a bone of contention to a lot of its women folks through the years.
The Heritage of Wayne County, North Carolina, 1983, by Ruth Grantham Parker
Pg. 40
In 1877,Abby and Hiram deeded land on which to establish Falling Creek Methodist Church. This was shortly after the Civil War and money was scarce, most of the timber and labor was donated by the members. In 1934, it was torn down and replaced by the present building .
The store also served as Falling Creek Post Office. Although the old store has been burned and replaced, there remains today a store a the crossroads still run by the descendants.
Hiram died without a will, and his state was divided by three men appointed by the court, D.H. Bridgers, Richard Manly, and W.H. Hood. His sons and daughters were given farms, and as was the custom his wife Abby lived in the family home until her death.
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