Thursday, March 10

Marriage record of James A. McGrath and Nancy Warnick, Carroll County, Georgia

Wednesday, February 20

Tuesday, June 9

DNA Testing

Sorenson has suspended the Free DNA testing program. They announced-

"Thank you for your interest in the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation research project! For nearly ten years we have collected DNA samples and pedigree information from generous volunteers around the world. We have recently reached our original collection goal of 100,000 participants and we have now transitioned into the next phase of our project. This next phase consists of targeting specific populations and lineages which are under-represented in the current data, continuing the analysis of samples already collected, and developing applications for genetic genealogy research." to read more...

Sunday, April 19


James Alonzo MCGRATH (Martha A. OLIVER3, Joseph OLIVER2, Millie1) was born 07 JAN 1854 in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, and died 29 OCT 1925 in Florahome, Putnam Co., Florida. He was buried 30 OCT 1925 in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Florahome, Putnam Co., Florida.

He married Nancy WARNICK 02 MAR 1874 in Carroll Co., Georgia, daughter of Lindsy WARNICK and Julia Elitha MATTHEWS. She was born 09 MAR 1856 in Carroll Co., Georgia, and died 06 JAN 1878 in Gallup, McKinley Co., New Mexico.

He married Delilah Sophronia STEWART 09 FEB 1879 in Taylor, Navajo Co., Arizona, daughter of Alexander Sherman STEWART and Rebecca BURKE. She was born 27 MAR 1856 in Randolph Co., Alabama, and died 14 FEB 1898 in Franklin, Greenlee Co., Arizona. She was buried 15 FEB 1898 in Franklin, Greenlee Co., Arizona.

He married Arminda Alice HENDRICKS 29 JUL 1901 in Duncan, Graham Co., Arizona, daughter of James William HENDRICKS and Lucy Susan STINSON. She was born 02 AUG 1870 in Clifty, Todd Co., Kentucky, and died 25 MAY 1975 in Florahome, Putnam Co., Florida. She was buried 28 MAY 1975 in Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Grandin, Putnam Co., Florida.


Children of James Alonzo MCGRATH and Delilah Sophronia STEWART are:



Robert T MCGRATH was born 04 FEB 1880 in Taylor, Navajo Co., Arizona, and died 04 FEB 1880 in Taylor, Navajo Co., Arizona.



Bertha MCGRATH was born 12 OCT 1895 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., Arizona, and died 29 JAN 1978 in Tuscon, Pima Co., Arizona.



George Monroe MCGRATH was born 09 MAR 1897 in Franklin, Greenlee Co., Arizona, and died 18 NOV 1946 in Florahome, Putnam Co., Florida.



James Franklin MCGRATH was born 19 DEC 1880 in Shumway, Navajo Co., Arizona, and died 10 JUN 1961 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., Arizona.


Jesse Allen MCGRATH was born 11 APR 1882 in Concho, Apache Co., Arizona, and died 01 JAN 1890.



Nancy Evelyn MCGRATH was born 26 JUL 1883 in Concho, Apache Co., Arizona, and died 16 MAR 1955 in Lucadia, San Diego Co., California.



Joseph Clarence MCGRATH was born 15 NOV 1884 in Concho, Apache Co., Arizona, and died 25 JAN 1948 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., Arizona.



Mary Agnes MCGRATH was born 17 APR 1886 in Concho, Apache Co., Arizona, and died 16 OCT 1975 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.


Alexander MCGRATH was born 17 OCT 1888 in Concho, Apache Co., Arizona, and died 26 JAN 1919 in San Diego, San Diego Co., California.



Eugene MCGRATH was born 28 JAN 1892 in Concho, Apache Co., Arizona, and died 14 FEB 1969 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.


Mattie Belle MCGRATH was born 18 SEP 1894 in Show Low, Navajo Co., Arizona, and died 09 AUG 1927 in San Diego, San Diego Co., California.

Children of James Alonzo MCGRATH and Arminda Alice HENDRICKS are:




Richard Oliver MCGRATH was born 04 OCT 1902, and died 12 JUN 1969 in Florence, South Carolina.



Rose MCGRATH was born 15 OCT 1904, and died 01 FEB 1999 in Florahome, Putnam Co., Florida.



Alonzo Lester MCGRATH was born 29 MAR 1907 in Richmond, Grant Co., New Mexico, and died 26 JAN 1977.



William Allen MCGRATH was born 21 SEP 1909 in Richmond, Hildalgo Co., New Mexico, and died 03 MAR 1986 in Florahome, Putnam Co., Florida.

Children of James Alonzo MCGRATH and Nancy WARNICK are:




William Lindzy MCGRATH was born 05 SEP 1875 in Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama, and died 13 DEC 1878 in New Mexico.


Mary MCGRATH was born 31 DEC 1877, and died 11 JAN 1878 in Savoya Valley, Luna Co., New Mexico.

Thursday, February 5

Sunday School Callings in Arizona

I found the following information in the book,
"Jubilee History of Latter-day Saints Sunday Schools. 1849-1899" ...
by Deseret Sunday School Union - 1900 - Deseret Sunday school union

Snowflake Stake, Arizona:

Concho Sunday School organized in 1880; Alonzo McGrath served as 1st Assistant Superintendent from 1882-1884.

Adairsville Sunday School organized in 1884; J.A. McGrath 1st Assistant Superintendent .

Franklin Sunday School organized in 1897; James A. McGrath 2nd Assistant Superintendent March 28, 1897 through February 6, 1898.

Wednesday, November 5

More Pictures from the Album






From Top to Bottom: General Joe Wheeler, Unknown, Martha Murpha, Unknown, Wm. Oliver

Monday, November 3

Mystery Photos




I am posting some photos that were in an album that belonged to James Alonzo McGrath but were not labeled. If you know who any of the people are please comment so we know.