Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
NameRuth Griggs 
485, F
485, FFatherRobert Griggs , M (-~1684)
Spouses
1Mottrom Wright 483,485, M
483,485, MBirthEngland
Death1700, Saint Dunstan’s-in-the-East Parish, Middlesex, England731
Marriagebef 12 Dec 1684
ChildrenFrances , F (1686-~1707)
Notes for Ruth Griggs
Ruth was the second wife of John Mottrom, uncle of Mottrom Wright who she married after John’s death.
Marriage/Wedding notes for Mottrom & Ruth (Family)
The marriage of Mottrom to the widow of his uncle, John Mottrom, was technically illegal at the time, but no one objected.
Notes for Mottrom & Ruth (Family)
In a bond dated 2 Oct 1684, Mottrom Wright agreed to live separate and apart from Ruth, paying her suitable alimony and schooling for daughter Frances.