Son of Peter Grove 1804-1873 and Mary Catherine Frank 1803-1885 of Luray, Page, Virginia
Siblings:
Polly Ann Grove 1829-1904
Samuel Robert Lee Grove 1832-1900
Sarah Catherine Grove 1838-JOSEPH GROVES, dealer in general merchandise, was born near Luray, Page County, Virginia, January 14, 1842. His parents, Peter and Catherine Groves, were both natives of Virginia. Joseph was reared to manhood at his birthplace on the farm and received a common school education. During the war he espoused the southern cause and served for about four years in the Confederate army. He was a member of an artillery company with Hill’s corps, William Pegram’s battalion, and took part in nearly all the battles of Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville and through Grant’s campaign. His battery fired the first cannon shot at the battle of Gettysburg. Mr. G. served until the close of the war, after which he turned his attention to farming in his native county and state. In the fall of 1867 he emigrated west and remained one year in Hancock County, Illinois. In 1869 he came to Forest City and started a livery stable, carrying on the business some two and a half years. He then became associated with George B. Chaddock, in the general merchandise business, under the firm name of Chaddock & Groves, and, after three years, Mr. Groves took the stock in his name and has continued the business since. He has a branch store at Mound City, conducted under the firm name of Groves & Furguson. Mr. G. also ships some grain and deals in agricultural implements of all kinds. He owns a handsome residence and other town property. He is at present a member of the city council and of the school board. Mr. Groves was married the 26th of February, 1871, to Miss Cora Whobrey, daughter of J.B. Whobrey, of this county. They have three children: John, born October 16, 1872; Mattie, born March 16, 1875; Mary, born April 16, 1879. Himself and wife are active members of the M.E. Church South, in which he fills the position of recording steward and Sabbath School superintendent.
St. Joseph, Mo.: National Historical Company, 1882. Transcribed by Kim Mohler.
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Frances Elizabeth Grove 1845-1918