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Geoffrey Benton Griest

Geoffrey Benton Griest

Male - 2001

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Geoffrey Benton Griest was born in Ohio, USA (son of Ronald Byron Griest and Gertrude Juanita Chronister); died on 10 Feb 2001 in Massillon, Ohio, USA; was buried in North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Stark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: Canton, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA; Death Marital Status: Divorced
    • Birth: 30 Nov 1950, Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1965, Ohio
    • Residence: 1967, Massillon, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1969, Massillon, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: Abt 1974, Massillon
    • Residence: 1993, Massillon, OH
    • Residence: 1996, Massillon, OH
    • Residence: 1998, Massillon, Ohio, USA

    Family/Spouse: L. Williams. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. L. Griest

    Geoffrey married Mary Louise Geschwind Griest on 9 Mar 1974. Mary (daughter of W.L. Geschwind and Geschwind) was born on 19 Nov 1954 in Ohio, USA; died about 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. L. Griest Pell
    2. L. Griest

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ronald Byron Griest was born on 11 Nov 1914 in Lawrenceville, Clark, Ohio, USA (son of Clarence Daniel Griest and Pearlie Gertrude Ballentine Griest); died on 7 Jan 1979 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Stark, Ohio, USA; Death Marital Status: Married
    • Residence: Plymouth, Richland, Ohio; Relative Relation to Head: Mother
    • Residence: 1920, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1930, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1935, Springfield, Clark, Ohio
    • Residence: 1936, Springfield, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Lodger
    • Residence: Abt 1942, Springfield
    • Residence: Bef 1951, Ohio
    • Residence: 1963, Massillon, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: Abt 1971, 2207 Lincoln Way E
    • Residence: Abt 1974, 2207 Lincoln Way E

    Ronald married Gertrude Juanita Chronister on 16 May 1942 in Plymouth, OH. Gertrude (daughter of Harry Wesley Chronister and Wilma Gertrude Waddella Chronister) was born on 3 Sep 1921 in Mansfield, Richland,Ohio, USA; died on 14 Jun 1991 in Massillon, Ohio, USA; was buried in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Gertrude Juanita Chronister was born on 3 Sep 1921 in Mansfield, Richland,Ohio, USA (daughter of Harry Wesley Chronister and Wilma Gertrude Waddella Chronister); died on 14 Jun 1991 in Massillon, Ohio, USA; was buried in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Massillon, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: mansfield
    • Residence: Stark, Ohio, USA; Death Marital Status: Widowed
    • Residence: 1930, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Granddaughter
    • Residence: 1935, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio
    • Residence: 1940, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Granddaughter
    • Residence: 1993, Massillon, OH

    Children:
    1. L. Griest
    2. 1. Geoffrey Benton Griest was born in Ohio, USA; died on 10 Feb 2001 in Massillon, Ohio, USA; was buried in North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.
    3. Greer Gertrude Griest Rideout was born on 18 Dec 1944 in Ohio, USA; died on 27 May 2020 in Massillon Stark Ohio.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Clarence Daniel Griest was born on 7 Dec 1882 in German Twp., Clark County, Ohio, USA (son of Nathan Mathew Griest and Emeline "Emily" Getz Griest); died on 19 Feb 1930 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1915, Springfield, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Clark County, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1920, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Clarence married Pearlie Gertrude Ballentine Griest on 17 Jan 1904 in Clark, Ohio, USA. Pearlie (daughter of McClellan Ballentine and Ida Ann Michael Ballentine) was born on 15 Feb 1886 in German Township, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 27 Oct 1949 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Pearlie Gertrude Ballentine Griest was born on 15 Feb 1886 in German Township, Clark, Ohio, USA (daughter of McClellan Ballentine and Ida Ann Michael Ballentine); died on 27 Oct 1949 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1930, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1935, German, Clark, Ohio
    • Residence: 1940, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head

    Children:
    1. Cecil Rodney Griest was born on 21 Jul 1904 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 23 Dec 1972 in Lebanon, Warren, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, USA.
    2. Virgil Willis Griest was born on 13 Feb 1906 in Lawrenceville, Clark Co, OH; died on 2 Oct 1962 in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio, USA; was buried in Terre Haute, Champaign County, Ohio, USA.
    3. Gerald Daniel Griest was born on 20 Feb 1909 in Lawrenceville, Clark Co, OH; died on 8 Nov 1969 in New Carlisle, OH; was buried in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    4. Clarence Nelson Griest was born in 1912 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Jul 1970 in Dayton, Montgomery, USA; was buried on 13 Jul 1970 in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    5. 2. Ronald Byron Griest was born on 11 Nov 1914 in Lawrenceville, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 7 Jan 1979 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.
    6. Jeanne Annette Griest Arthur was born on 15 Apr 1917 in Lawrenceville, Clark Co, OH; died on 1 Apr 1968 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    7. Emil Vinton Griest was born on 16 Nov 1919 in Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 21 Dec 1998 in Springfield, Clark, USA; was buried in Ohio, USA.

  3. 6.  Harry Wesley Chronister was born on 9 Mar 1899 in Ohio; died on 30 Jul 1963 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1930, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1935, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio
    • Residence: 1940, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son

    Harry married Wilma Gertrude Waddella Chronister on 23 Sep 1918 in Monroe County, Michigan, USA. Wilma was born on 12 Jun 1901 in New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA; died in 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Wilma Gertrude Waddella Chronister was born on 12 Jun 1901 in New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA; died in 1945.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1930, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Daughter-in-law
    • Residence: 1935, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio
    • Residence: 1940, Plymouth, Richland, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Daughter-in-law

    Children:
    1. L. Chronister
    2. L. Chronister
    3. Elmer Eugene 'Gene' Chronister was born about 1920 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, USA; died on 1 Mar 1967 in Kelly Township, Allenwood, Union, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 3. Gertrude Juanita Chronister was born on 3 Sep 1921 in Mansfield, Richland,Ohio, USA; died on 14 Jun 1991 in Massillon, Ohio, USA; was buried in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.
    5. Betty Eileen Chronister Echelberry was born on 28 Apr 1930 in Ohio, USA; died on 10 Oct 2020 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Nathan Mathew GriestNathan Mathew Griest was born on 25 Nov 1839 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA (son of William Willing C Griest and Hannah Thomas Griest); died on 14 Aug 1924 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Ohio, USA; Relation to Head: Soldier
    • Residence: 1850, German, Clark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1860, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Springfield
    • Residence: 1870, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Tremont Station
    • Residence: 12 Jun 1880, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
    • Residence: Jun 1890, Lawrenceville, Clark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1894, German; New Moorefield; Bowlusville; Tremont, Clark, Ohio
    • Residence: 1900, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1910, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1911, Springfield, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1920, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Nathan married Emeline "Emily" Getz Griest on 15 Sep 1859 in Clark Co. Ohio. Emeline (daughter of Daniel Enoch Getz and Catherine F Williams Getz) was born on 21 Feb 1846 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Feb 1923 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Emeline "Emily" Getz Griest was born on 21 Feb 1846 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Daniel Enoch Getz and Catherine F Williams Getz); died on 24 Feb 1923 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Spring Garden, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Springfield
    • Residence: 1870, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Tremont Station
    • Residence: 1880, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1900, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1910, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

    Children:
    1. Mary Belle Griest was born on 13 Sep 1868 in Clark Co, Ohio; died on 17 Jul 1890 in Clark Co, Ohio; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    2. Cora Ann Griest Callison was born on 12 Nov 1869 in near Lawrenceville, German Township,Clark County, Ohio; died on 13 Oct 1947 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    3. Effie Ellen Griest Horton was born on 21 Jul 1871 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 14 May 1930 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    4. Edward Calvin Griest was born on 8 Jul 1873 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 5 Nov 1889 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    5. Minnie May Griest Kiblinger was born on 7 Mar 1876 in German Twp., Clark Co., Ohio, USA; died on 7 Feb 1910 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    6. Forest Clinton Griest was born on 22 Sep 1880 in German, Clark,Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 13 Apr 1943 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    7. 4. Clarence Daniel Griest was born on 7 Dec 1882 in German Twp., Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 19 Feb 1930 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    8. Estella Blanche "Stella" Griest Kiblinger was born on 20 May 1885 in German Twp., Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 28 Dec 1953 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    9. Cyrus Harrison Griest was born on 24 Oct 1888 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 3 Dec 1971 in Springfield, Clark, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

  3. 10.  McClellan Ballentine was born on 6 Jun 1864 in German Twp, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; died on 3 Oct 1918 in German Twp, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    McClellan married Ida Ann Michael Ballentine on 30 Dec 1884 in Clark Co, OH. Ida was born on 30 Aug 1865 in Ohio, USA; died on 28 Jun 1947 in Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Ida Ann Michael Ballentine was born on 30 Aug 1865 in Ohio, USA; died on 28 Jun 1947 in Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

    Children:
    1. 5. Pearlie Gertrude Ballentine Griest was born on 15 Feb 1886 in German Township, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 27 Oct 1949 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    2. Stella Grace Ballentine was born on 15 Jul 1887 in German, Clark, Ohio; died on 28 Oct 1968 in North Hampton, Clark, Ohio, USA.
    3. Ernest Vinton Ballentine was born on 22 Aug 1889 in Ohio, USA; died on 1 Mar 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
    4. Glenna May Ballentine Shaffer was born on 6 Jun 1892 in German Twp, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; died on 16 Jan 1966 in Clark Co., Ohio, USA.
    5. Emery McClellan Ballentine was born on 15 Oct 1894 in German Twp, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; died on 28 Sep 1978 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA.
    6. Bertha S Ballentine was born in Apr 1899 in German Twp, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; died on 12 Jul 1947 in German, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    7. Chester Frederick Ballentine was born on 6 Mar 1906 in German Twp, Clark Co., Ohio, USA; died on 15 Feb 1973 in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  William Willing C Griest was born on 17 Jun 1804 in Adams, Pennsylvania (son of Isaac Griest and Mary Cook Griest, Jr.); died on 2 May 1873 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Willing Griest
    • Birth: 4 Jun 1804, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1807, Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1830, German, Clark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1840, German, Clark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1850, German, Clark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 18 Jan 1860, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Springfield
    • Residence: 1870, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Tremont Station
    • Death: 2 May 1873, German, Clark, Ohio

    William married Hannah Thomas Griest on 30 Dec 1824 in Clark Co., Ohio, USA. Hannah (daughter of Isaac Thomas, Sr and Susanna Bower Norrington) was born on 26 Jan 1803 in York Co.,Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Mar 1884 in German, Clark,Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Hannah Thomas Griest was born on 26 Jan 1803 in York Co.,Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Isaac Thomas, Sr and Susanna Bower Norrington); died on 20 Mar 1884 in German, Clark,Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, German, Clark, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1860, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Springfield
    • Residence: 1870, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Tremont Station
    • Residence: 1880, German, Clark, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Mother

    Children:
    1. Hiram Griest was born on 20 Sep 1828 in German, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 26 Sep 1828 in German, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    2. Catharine Jane Griest was born in 1831 in Ohio, USA; died about 1864 in Union, Dallas, Iowa, USA.
    3. Isaac Griest was born on 19 Feb 1831 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 24 Jul 1919 in Clark Co, German, OH; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    4. Cyrus Griest was born on 12 Dec 1833 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 18 Jul 1893 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    5. Martha Griest Overhulser was born on 22 Oct 1837 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 5 May 1873 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    6. 8. Nathan Mathew Griest was born on 25 Nov 1839 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Aug 1924 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    7. Mary Griest was born on 3 Apr 1842 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 3 Apr 1842 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    8. Rachel Griest James was born on 19 Mar 1844 in German, Clark, Ohio, USA; died on 6 Feb 1904; was buried in Tremont City, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

  3. 18.  Daniel Enoch Getz was born in Sep 1816 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Apr 1900 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.

    Daniel married Catherine F Williams Getz in 1841 in Pennsylvania. Catherine was born in Mar 1819 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Dec 1908 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Catherine F Williams Getz was born in Mar 1819 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Dec 1908 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    Children:
    1. Edwardledmond Getz was born on 26 Jun 1839 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Mar 1863 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    2. William Harrison Getz was born in 1841 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1896 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    3. Harry Getz was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania.
    4. Mary A Getz Grogg was born on 25 Aug 1844 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jun 1933 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    5. 9. Emeline "Emily" Getz Griest was born on 21 Feb 1846 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Feb 1923 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Lawrenceville, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    6. Samuel Getz was born in Jan 1851 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Jul 1932 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    7. Ellen Elizabeth Thomas was born on 14 Sep 1855 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Feb 1941 in Knox County, Ohio, USA.
    8. Ellen Elizabeth Getz Thomas was born on 14 Sep 1855 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Feb 1941 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio, USA.
    9. Agnes Getz German was born on 25 Mar 1856 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 12 Jun 1932 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    10. Jennie Getz was born about 1858 in Ohio.
    11. Jane "Jennie" E Getz Peterson was born on 22 Jan 1858 in Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Jan 1940 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.
    12. Clara F Getz was born about 1861 in Ohio; died on 9 Nov 1905 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.