Mary Matilda Raney
was born on January 26, 1855 in Noble County, Ohio. Mary Matilda
is one of three children born to William Ranney and Hannah
unknown last name. Matilda appears in the census on June 15, 1860
in Jackson Township, Noble County, Ohio, she is in the household
of William Ranney. Matilda is listed as being age 6, born in Ohio
and attending school. About 1883 Matilda married John A. Grier. Matilda and John were the parents
of Jess, Bess, Harry, James, Grover, Homer and Ada. Matilda was
a member of the Koreshan Unity cult. Mary Matilda died before
1930.
William Ranney was born about 1830
in Ohio. He was married to Hannah unknown last name. William
and Hannah were the parents of Emily, Mary Matilda and Julius.
According to the census taken on June 15, 1860 in Jackson Township,
Noble County, Ohio, William was a farmer with real estate valued
at $1500.00 and personal property of $400.00.
Hannah unknown last name was born about 1830 in Ohio.
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