Henry C. Groseclose

Henry C. Groseclose was born on May 17, 1892. He lived in Ceres, Virginia for most of his life. In his later years, he also received his bachelor's degree, as well as his master's degree, in agricultural education from Virginia Tech.

The original meaning for the abbreviation FFV stood for the First Families of Virginia. Groseclose wrote the by-laws, as well as the constitution that the FFV would be based on. The part of the emblem that was from Groseclose's original drawing included a background setting of a half plowed wheat field with an owl perched upon a spade of wheat in front of the field. Groseclose also served as the Treasurer of the National FFA Organization for 11 years, between 1930 and 1941. Groseclose died on June 4, 1950. In 2002, the Department of Historic Resources established a marker in Mr. Groseclose's honor. It is Marker number KC-5 and it is displayed in Bland County of Ceres, Virginia.

Time line 1892 Born 1917 Completed junior college degree 1925 Established the FFV 1926 Formal ceremony written 1928 Formation of the National FFA Organization 1928-1930 Service as National FFA Executive Secretary 1930-1941 Service as National FFA Treasurer 1950 Death