Tyler County Birth Records, Book 2-A, 1884-1904, p. 186, line 16
Jan. 16, 1899, Frank C. Grim, Bearsville
Father: J. W. Grim, merchant, Bearsville
Mother: Mary H. Grim
Reported by father

In the 1920 Census, Frank, his wife, and daughter Mary were living with his father, John W. Grimm.

1930 Census, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, April 18
Grimm, Frank C., head, own home, $7000, 30, married at age 19, b. WV, parents b. WV, brakeman, B&O Railroad
Bessie B., wife, 31, married at age 20, b. WV, father b. WV, mother b. MD
Mary E., dau., 10, b. WV
W. Mack, son, 7, b. WV

Frank lived in Florida.57

Interesting article at http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogsp...d-springs-hotel.html

“The former Borland Springs Hotel was built by John Wilbur (J.W.) Grimm in 1908.  Grimm, who was born in Pennsylvania on September 22, 1866, built the hotel atop a 240 acre property straddling Wood and Pleasants Counties.  When opened, the inn boasted 65 guest rooms, a dining room seating 90, and ample recreational opportunities.  However, it was for the healing benefits of the mineral springs that led to its popularity, and at weekly rates of $12-14, including meals, it was affordable for the majority of the population.  In addition to services as a resort, Borland Springs also sold its healing spring water through mail order and local stores.

Business did well until August 16, 1918.  That year, Grimm's oldest son, Frank Chandis Grimm, shot and killed  20 year old John Maidens in the spring house.  Allegedly the murder was over a love triangle involving a Miss Pearson.  It is said that in the spring house, which often hosted dances and other social events, the blood stain of Mr. Maidens remained for years.

Shortly after the murder, guests began to report strange noises and other odd happenings around the hotel.  Business also took a turn for the worse, and finally, Grimm sold the hotel in 1932 to C.T. Leavitt, a local from Parkersburg.”

If he did commit the murder, it seems that either he was not convicted, or didn’t serve much time, given that he was married and living with his parents two years later.


Obituary, The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, FL), Tuesday, March 17, 1964, p. 2-A:

Grimm, Frank C. — Funeral services for Mr. Frank C. Grimm, 65, formerly of Venice, Fla., and a resident of Tampa for six months, who passed away Sunday evening at a local hospital, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sarasota Memorial Gardens, Sarasota, Fla. Rev. Miles DePagter, minister of Grace Methodist Church, Venice, Fla., will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dessie Buhl Grimm; a son, W. M. Grimm, and a daughter, Mrs. M. J. Couch, aoo of Tampa. FLOWERS MUST BE AT THE FUNERAL HOME BY 11 A.M. Arrangements are in charge of Marsicano Funeral Home.