Who was Woody Griffin?

Woody Griffin (1897–1927) was born in Mississippi and died in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Woody?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Woody in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Woody?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Woody Griffin 1897–1927

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Woody Griffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Dec 1897 · Mississippi

Died 10 May 1927 · Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father James Griffin

Mother Lany Vance

Siblings Annie Vance, Della Griffin, Edna Griffin, Frank Griffin, George Griffin, Joe Griffin, Thomas Flippin

Records

1910 United States Federal Census Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952 Ancestry Family Tree

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Woody Griffin 1897–1927

and 1 more tree owner connected with Woody Griffin 1897–1927

Immediate Family

Parents

James Griffin

Lany Vance

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Woody Griffin began in 1897 in Mississippi. In 1910, Woody Griffin resided in Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, USA. Woody Griffin passed away in 1927 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Sources

1

Census 1910 United States Federal Census
2

Death Records Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
3

Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1897

Birth of Woody Griffin in Mississippi

Birth

1910

Woody Griffin resided here in Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, USA

Residence

1927

Death of Woody Griffin in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Woody Griffin

This ancestor line traces from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England (1633) to Mississippi (1897) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Woody Griffin (1897–1927) was born in Mississippi and died in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Woody 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 9 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.