Re: Edward Lee Gressett in Richmond, Va.
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In reply to:
Edward Lee Gressett in Richmond, Va.
10/21/99
Checking through records for Gressitt's in Virginia I noted the following: 1889: Charles H. Gresset, Cigar Mfg; Edward L. Gresset, Cigar Mfg; Mary E. Gresset wife of William T. Gresset and William T. Gresset, Cigar Mfg. all of Richmond City. In 1890 Charles, Edward and William T. are still in Richmond as Cigar Mfgs. and Mary E is listed as widow of William T. In 1900 M E Gressitt born Feb 1845, head of household, age 45; Chas Gressitt b. May 1856, age 44 Cigar Mfg; Ida Gressitt b. Aug 1853, age 43 dau-in-law; W T Gressitt b June 1859, age 41 Cigar Mfg; Pat Gressitt dau-in-law b. Feb 1878, age 23 and John Gressitt grandson b. Oct 1885, age 14. As early as 1850 there are Gressets(various spellings) in Portsmouth: 1850: James G Grisset, died December age 21, Thomas (a coach maker) and Catherine; 1860 John H, Catherine S. & Thomas; 1880 Jno H (oysterman)& Mary (wife) & children - Mary A; Cora & J H; 1888 John (oysterman); 1889 John H (laborer); 1890 Mary A (obituary) wife of John H.