John Grymes
Born: 1691 in Gloucester County, Virginia
Married: Lucy Ludwell (born November 2, 1698 in James City County, Virginia)
Died:
Will:
Of "Brandon," Middlesex county, was a son of John Grymes of "Grymesby," in the same county and was born in 1692. He was educated at William and Mary College and his first public office was that of justice of the peace for Middlesex, to which office he was appointed at an early age. On Nov. 22, 1716, the governor informed the council that Mr. John Grymes had presented him with a deputation from Wm. Blathwayt, auditor general of the American colonies, appointing him deputy auditor for Virginia, in the place of Philip Ludwell. This commission did not appear to the governor to be drawn in sufficiently legal form to entitle Mr. Grymes to act, but he stated that he would supply the defects as far as possible, and Grymes took the oath of office. He still held the position in 1719 and in 1721. In 1720, he was a member of the house of burgesses and in 1723, was receiver general. On Nov. 1, 1723, Gov. Drysdale recommended John Grymes, the King's receiver general, for appointment to the council, and two years later repeated it. Upon the latter occasion, the appointment was made and, on May 3, 1726. Grymes took his seat. He was a regular attendant until 1747. He died November 2, 1748. He married Lucy, daughter of Hon. Philip Ludwell, of "Greenspring," James City county, and left issue. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Volume I III--Colonial Councillors of State ___________________________________________________________________ Old Churches, Ministers, and Families of Virginia. Article XXXII. "Here lies interred the body of the Honourable John Grymes, Esq., who for many years acted in the public affairs of this Dominion, with honour, fortitude, fidelity to their Majesties King George I. and II. Of the Council of State, of the Royal Prerogative, of the liberty and property of the subject, a zealous asserter. On the seat of judgment, clear, sound, unbiassed. In the office of Receiver-General, punctual, approved. Of the College of William and Mary an ornament, visitor, patron. Beneficent to all, a pattern of true piety. Respected, loved, revered. Lamented by his family, acquaintance, country. He departed this life the 2d day of November, 1748, in the 57th year of his age."
Parents: John Grymes and Alice Towneley
Children:
Hannah Grymes
John Grymes
Lucy Ludwell Grymes
Philip Grymes
Charles Grymes
Alice Grymes
Benjamin Grymes
Sarah Grymes
Charles Grymes
Ludwell Grymes