Alex Nelson Grant (1893 - 1985)

Born 21 Aug 1893 in Texas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Maybelle (Hollaway) Grant — married 9 Aug 1921 in Bexar, Texas, United States

Died 23 Nov 1985 at age 92 in Medina, Texas, United States

Biography

Alex Grant is a part of US Black heritage.

Pvt Alex Grant served in the United States Army in World War I
Service started: 1918-07-30
Unit(s): 165 Dep Brig, Co A 801 Pion Inf
Service ended: 1919-06-26

This profile is part of the Grant Name Study.

Alex Nelson Grant was born on August 21, 1893 in Texas, United States, son of Austin Grant (~1849–1947) and Sarah Ann Brakins (1854–<1940).

In 1900, Alex (6) was living in Medina, Texas. ^[1]

In 1910, Alex (16) was living in Medina, Texas. ^[2]

Alex registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3], ^[4]

Alex (27) married Maybelle Hollaway (21) (born on May 9, 1900 in Mississippi, United States) on August 9, 1921 in Bexar, Texas.^[5] Their son was Alex N Grant (1921–1976).

Alex (27) married Mable Holloway in citing Bexar, Texas on August 9, 1921.^[6]

In 1930, Alex (36) was living in Precinct 1, Medina, Texas. ^[7]

In 1940, Alex N (46) was living in Justice Precinct 1, Medina. ^[8]

Alex died on November 23, 1985 in Medina, aged 92.^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

Research Notes

Mable Holloway (Spouse) may need a profile.

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3PN-N26 : accessed 27 July 2021), Austin Grant, Justice Precincts 1 & 7, Medina, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 57, sheet 5A, family 81, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,657.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2SF-TS8 : accessed 27 July 2021), Austin Grant, Justice Precinct 1, Medina, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 85, sheet 12A, family 229, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1577; FHL microfilm 1,375,590.
3. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZXV-LYT : 23 February 2021), Alex Grant, 1917-1918.
4. ↑ "Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV18-6NFL : 9 March 2021), Alex Nelson Grant, 30 Jul 1918; citing Military Service, Kerrville, , Texas, United States, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin.
5. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K61G-MH8 : 23 February 2021), Alex N Grant and Mable Holloway, 09 Aug 1921; citing Marriage, citing Bexar, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 24,946.
6. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K61G-MH8 : 23 February 2021), Alex N Grant and Mable Holloway, 09 Aug 1921; citing Marriage, citing Bexar, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 24,946.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HFMT-KN2 : accessed 31 July 2021), Alex Grant, Precinct 1, Medina, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1, sheet 21A, line 6, family 196, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2376; FHL microfilm 2,342,110.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4SH-GDP : 10 January 2021), Auston Grant in household of Alex N Grant, Justice Precinct 1, Medina, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 163-1, sheet 27B, line 79, family 527, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4104.
9. ↑ "Texas Death Index, 1964-1998," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JVRX-YYC : 5 December 2014), Alex Nelson Grant Sr, Medina, Texas, United States; citing Department of State Health Services, Austin.
10. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V9NQ-9ZK : 10 January 2021), Alex Grant, Nov 1985; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
11. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76132901/alex-n.-grant Son's death record names parents:
12. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K78G-QQQ : 20 February 2021), Alex Grant in entry for Alex Grant, 15 Aug 1976; citing certificate number 62383, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,243,976.