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Albert James Griffis 1854–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 JAN 1854

Birth Location: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 27 JUN 1929

Death Location: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States

Father: Robert Griffis

Mother: Margaret Ingle

Spouse(s): Sarah Summers

Children(s): Phinnie Griffis, Simon Griffis

The story of Albert James Griffis began in 1854 in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States. In 1860, Albert James Griffis was recorded in the census in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States. In 1870, Albert James Griffis was recorded in the census in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States. Albert James Griffis married Sarah Ann Summers, and had children including Phinnie Lysle Griffis, Simon Keith Griffis. Albert James Griffis passed away in 1929 in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Albert James Griffis began in 1854 in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1860, Albert James Griffis was recorded in the census in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1870, Albert James Griffis was recorded in the census in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States.
  • Albert James Griffis married Sarah Ann Summers, and had children including Phinnie Lysle Griffis, Simon Keith Griffis.
  • Albert James Griffis passed away in 1929 in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Albert Griffis's Ancestors

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Albert Griffis
1854–1929
Birth Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
Parents
Robert Griffis
1827–1909
Preble County, Ohio, United States
Margaret Ingle
1816–1909
Maryland, United States
Grandparents
John Griffis
1789–1861
Wales, Great Britain
Catherine Null
1796–1877
Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Griffy Griffis
1768–1830
Catherine Moore
1765–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Griffiths
1724–1774

Albert Griffis's Descendants

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Albert (James) Griffis (28 JAN 1854–27 JUN 1929) m. Sarah (Ann) Summers (20 SEP 1853–13 SEP 1941)
  1. 1. Phinnie (Lysle) Griffis 1879–1939 m. Effie Wise 1884–1967
    1. 1. Griffis 1905–1905
    2. 2. Sarah (Frances) Griffis 1909–1955 m. Harold (LeRoy) Frye 1904–1968
      1. 1. Larry (Joe) Frye 1941–2018
    3. 3. Robert (Clifton) Griffis 1913–1979 m. Mary (Louise) Yattaw 1917–2001
  2. 2. Simon (Keith) Griffis 1881–1946 m. Daphne Dawson 1894–1926
    1. 1. James (Albert) Griffis 1914–1995 m. Lois (Leanna) Fleming 1912–1965 m. Ina (Evelyn) Gilmore 1906–1993

Albert Griffis's Timeline

8 Records

1854
28 JAN 1854
Birth of Albert James Griffis in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
1860
24 JUL 1860
Age 6
Albert James Griffis appeared in census in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
1870
31 AUG 1870
Age 16
Albert James Griffis appeared in census in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
Albert James Griffis was employed
None
1900
FROM 1900 TO 1910
Age 46
Albert James Griffis was employed
None
1909
1909
Age 55
Albert James Griffis resided here in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
1920
1920
Age 66
Albert James Griffis was employed
None
1929
27 JUN 1929
Age 75
Death of Albert James Griffis in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 JAN 1854
    Event Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 US Census, MiddletownHale Creek Township, p. 155, Age 6 in Jul 1860, born in Indiana.
    [2] 1870 US Census, Middletown, p. 12, Ag e16 in Aug 1870, born in Indiana.
    [3] 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 4, p. 44, Age 26 in Jun 1880, born in Indiana.
    [4] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 58, Sheet 3B, Age 46 in Jun 1900, born Jan 1854 in Indiana.
    [5] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 78, Sheet 16A, Age 56 in Apr 1910, born in Indiana.
    [6] 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 60, Sheet 3A, Age 65 in Jan 1920, born in Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 24 JUL 1860
    Event Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 US Census, MiddletownHale Creek Township, p. 155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 AUG 1870
    Event Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 US Census, Middletown, p. 12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 4, p. 44

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: FROM 1900 TO 1910
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 58, Sheet 3B
    [2] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 78, Sheet 16A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source: 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 60, Sheet 3A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 JUN 1929
    Event Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States

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