Margaret Crites was born about 1763 in Lincoln county, North Carolina and died October 7,1841 in Missouri. She married Peter Grounds Jr. about 1784. He was born about 1764 in Lincoln county, North Carolina and died September 23, 1837 in Missouri. They had 6 chidlren.
1. Sophia Grounds was born 1794 in North Carolina. She married Henry Yount.
2. Margaret Grounds was born about 1785 in North Carolina. She married Unknown Bollinger.
3. Barbara Grounds was born about 1788 in North Carolina. She married Unknown Bollinger.
4. Elizabeth Grounds was born about 1789 in North Carolina.
5. Polly Grounds was born about 1790. She married Unknown Mouser.
6. David Grounds was born about 1792 in North Carolina and died January 4,1840. He married Rachel Schell.