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Orlando Griggs 1811–1884

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Orlando Griggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Apr 1811 · Chautauga, Chautauga Co, New York, United States
Died 14 Sep 1884 · Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas, United States
Spouse Sophia Smithers
Children William M Griggs

Researchers connected through Orlando Griggs 1811–1884

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Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of Orlando Griggs began in 1811 in Chautauga, Chautauga Co, New York, United States. Orlando Griggs married sophia smithers, and had children including william m griggs. Orlando Griggs passed away in 1884 in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1811
Birth of Orlando Griggs in Chautauga, Chautauga Co, New York, United States
Birth
1884
Death of Orlando Griggs in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Orlando Griggs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Orlando Griggs (1811–1884) was born in Chautauga, Chautauga Co, New York, United States and died in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Kansas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Orlando in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Orlando Griggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Orlando Griggs PTP
1811–1884
Chautauga, Chautauga Co, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Orlando Griggs's Descendants

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Orlando Griggs PTP 1811–1884