My g-g-g-g-grandfather was George Groves b. 1798 Indiana d. 1850 Jasper County, IL. George Groves Married in 1818 to Lavina Barnes b. 1798 North Carolina d. September 20, 1877 Jasper County, Illinois. George and Lavina's Children are: Anna, Michael, Garrison, Rebecca, Silas, George Washington, Daniel, and Jesse.

My g-g-g-grandfather was Michael Groves b. 1821 Brown County, Indiana d. 1865 Jasper County, Illinois. Michael Groves Married January 21, 1844 Brown County, Indiana to Patience Boldrey b. January 26, 1826 Dearborn County, Indiana d. October 31, 1864 Jasper County, Illinois. Michael and Patience's Children are: Nathan, John Gladden, George Washington, H.H. William, Mary Ann, Lovina, Rachel, and Martha.

My g-g-grandmother is Lovina Groves b. November 25, 1857 Jasper County, Illinois d. July 13, 1936 Richland County, Illinois. Lovina Groves Married December 25, 1873 Jasper County, Illinois to George McCleave b. February 3, 1849 Jasper County, Illinois d. November 29, 1924 Richland County, Illinois. Lovina and George's Children are: Almeda, John, Joseph, Evalena, Alfred, and Rachel.