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Arthur Platt Griggs 1877–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1877

Birth Location: Midson Morgan Co GA

Death Date: 1956

Death Location: Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Phillip Griggs

Mother: Anna Rockwell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ames

Children(s): Elizabeth Griggs, Alice Griggs, Charlotte Griggs, Marjorie Griggs, Arthur Griggs

The story of Arthur Platt Griggs began in 1877 in Midson Morgan Co GA. In 1880, Arthur Platt Griggs resided in District 397, Morgan, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Arthur Platt Griggs resided in Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA. Arthur Platt Griggs married Elizabeth P Ames, and had children including Alice Ames Griggs, Arthur W Griggs, Charlotte Rockwell Griggs, Elizabeth Grace Griggs, Marjorie Griggs. Arthur Platt Griggs passed away in 1956 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Arthur Platt Griggs began in 1877 in Midson Morgan Co GA.
  • In 1880, Arthur Platt Griggs resided in District 397, Morgan, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Arthur Platt Griggs resided in Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA.
  • Arthur Platt Griggs married Elizabeth P Ames, and had children including Alice Ames Griggs, Arthur W Griggs, Charlotte Rockwell Griggs, Elizabeth Grace Griggs, Marjorie Griggs.
  • Arthur Platt Griggs passed away in 1956 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip Griggs
1849–1925
Birth Location: New York
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Anna Rockwell
1849–1926
Birth Location: Centerville, New York
AR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ames
1883–1965
Birth Location: Kosha, Newton, MO
EA

Children(s)

Elizabeth Griggs
1914–1979
Birth Location: Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
EG
Alice Griggs
1917–2000
Birth Location: Davenport, Iowa
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Charlotte Griggs
1916–2003
Birth Location: Davenport, Iowa
CG
Marjorie Griggs
1921–
Birth Location: Iowa
MG
Arthur Griggs
1911–2011
Birth Location: Davenport, Scott, Iowa
AG

Arthur Griggs's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Griggs
1877–1956
Birth Place: Midson Morgan Co GA
Parents
Phillip M Griggs
1849–1925
New York
Anna (M) Rockwell
1849–1926
Centerville, New York
Grandparents
John (P) Rockwell
1817–1899
New York, United States
Charlotte (C.) Platt
1821–1900
New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Rockwell
1786–1854
Betsey Kendall
1781–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Rockwell
1757–1831
Lydia Kingsley
1760–1847
Peter Kendall
1753–1825
Elizabeth Wilson
1755–1793

Arthur Griggs's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Platt) Griggs (6 May 1877–1956) m. Elizabeth (P) Ames (Jul 1883–1965)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Grace) Griggs 1914–1979
  2. 2. Alice (Ames) Griggs 1917–2000
  3. 3. Charlotte (Rockwell) Griggs 1916–2003
  4. 4. Marjorie Griggs 1921–
  5. 5. Arthur (W) Griggs 1911–2011

Arthur Griggs's Timeline

13 Records

1877
6 May 1877
Birth of Arthur Platt Griggs in Midson Morgan Co GA
Midson Morgan Co GA
1880
1880
Age 3
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in District 397, Morgan, Georgia, USA
District 397, Morgan, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA
Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA
1905
1905
Age 28
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Scott, Iowa, United States
Scott, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 33
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport Ward 5, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport Ward 5, Scott, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 48
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
1934
1934
Age 57
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 63
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
1942
1942
Age 65
Arthur Platt Griggs resided here in Davenport, Iowa
Davenport, Iowa
1956
1956
Age 79
Death of Arthur Platt Griggs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1877
    Event Place: Midson Morgan Co GA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 085
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01203; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 82-68A
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_513; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 177
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340417
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Scott; Roll: 1642997; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 397, Morgan, Georgia; Roll: 159; Page: 370A; Enumeration District: 085
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240306
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Davenport Ward 5, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374436
    [10] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [11] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Iowa State Census
    [14] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 397, Morgan, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 397, Morgan, Georgia; Roll: 159; Page: 370A; Enumeration District: 085

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kewanee, Henry, Illinois; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240306

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Scott, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Davenport Ward 5, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Davenport Ward 5, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1374436

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_513; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 177

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340417

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01203; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 82-68A

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01203; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 82-68A

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Davenport, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 085

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Scott; Roll: 1642997; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1956
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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