William Greenup was a planter in New Scotland Hundred, Maryland in the year 1697. He married Mary. Their son, John Greenup (b.1707), married Ann prior to 1731 and their son, John W. Greenup (d.1826) married Elizabeth Cecil Witten (b.1743), daughter of Thomas Witten, in about 1760 in Frederick County, Maryland. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota.

"David then threw a perfect pitch. Was the ball going towards the green beans? Was it going to be caught? Everyone stood ready. Grandma Alene, Aunt Letha, and Aunt Vi held their breath. Time was frozen as the ball moved through the air...Life on the Grissom Greenup Farm was beautiful..." As the cousins gather each summer and during the holidays to spend time at Grandma and Grandpa Grissom's house, they embark on new adventures every day. Join the cousins as they enjoy tractor pulls, adventures at the carnival, exploring the attic, swimming in the river, riding miniature horses, and much more. You will find yourself carried away by the simple pleasures brought on by being with family, enjoying farm life, and good old-fashioned fun!

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