The Grist Family
Welcome to the Grist Family website, a resource dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich history, genealogy, and legacy of the Grist family. Managed by Ben and Hannah Grist, this site also serves as a personal blog where we share our family values of faith, community, and connection. Dive into our family’s storied past, connect with relatives, and enjoy updates from our daily lives and ministry work.
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This website serves as a signpost to several different pages connected to different passions of the Grist Family.
Blog
Follow our blog posts for updates on the Grist Family of Hampshire, written by Ben and Hannah Grist, overseers of the website.
Family Ancestry
Come to our ancestry pages to learn more about the Heritage and Legacy of the Grist Family throughout the centuries, as well as contributing to the research of its history.
Genealogy Research
If you are interested in being involved in the growing research of the Grist Family across the world, visit our page on the Grist Ancestry Project to find out more about how you can contribute and help in this development.
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Celebrating our first anniversary, we’ve cherished a year of growth, new beginnings, and community in Goole. From Ben’s curacy at St John’s Church to Hannah’s new role with the Diocese of Sheffield, our journey has been filled with meaningful moments and deepened relationships
Origins and Early Migration The American branch of the Grist family, known as the Greist family, can be traced back to the late 17th century. John Griest, often referred to as “The Pioneer,” is believed to have settled in Salem, New Jersey, by 1688. While connections to Lacock, Wiltshire, England, are debated, early records show the Griest family establishing themselves in the American colonies during a time of significant migration. Many early members were Quakers, bringing their faith and values into their new communities. By the early 18th century, branches of the family had migrated to Pennsylvania, joining the thriving…