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Avis Wilson Griffith 1923–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1923

Birth Location: Falls, Fayette, West Virginia

Death Date: 17 Aug 1983

Death Location: McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Corris Griffith

Mother: Belva Dunlap

Spouse(s): Lucille Smith

Children(s):

In 1923, Avis Wilson Griffith entered the world in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia, born to Corris E Griffith And Belva Mae Dunlap. In 1930, Avis Wilson Griffith resided in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia. In 1935, Avis Wilson Griffith established residence. Avis Wilson Griffith married Lucille Smith, and had children including Marcia D Bentley. Avis Wilson Griffith passed away in 1983 in McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1923, Avis Wilson Griffith entered the world in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia, born to Corris E Griffith And Belva Mae Dunlap.
  • In 1930, Avis Wilson Griffith resided in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia.
  • In 1935, Avis Wilson Griffith established residence.
  • Avis Wilson Griffith married Lucille Smith, and had children including Marcia D Bentley.
  • Avis Wilson Griffith passed away in 1983 in McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Corris Griffith
1896–1962
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia
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Belva Dunlap
1901–1950
Birth Location: McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lucille Smith
1925–2001
Birth Location: Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
LS

Children(s)

Avis Griffith's Ancestors

Self
Avis Griffith
1923–1983
Birth Place: Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
Parents
Corris E Griffith
1896–1962
Lincoln, West Virginia
Belva (Mae) Dunlap
1901–1950
McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Avis Griffith's Timeline

6 Records

1923
16 Jan 1923
Birth of Avis Wilson Griffith in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 7
Avis Wilson Griffith resided here in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 12
Avis Wilson Griffith resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Avis Wilson Griffith resided here in Washington, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1954
1954
Age 31
Avis Wilson Griffith resided here in Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, West Virginia, USA
1983
17 Aug 1983
Age 60
Death of Avis Wilson Griffith in McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia
McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4418; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 22-14
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-24-3390; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Falls, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: 2531; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 116.0; FHL microfilm: 2342265
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Falls, Fayette, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Falls, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: 2531; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 116.0; FHL microfilm: 2342265

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4418; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 22-14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4418; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 22-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Florence, Florence, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 186

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1983
    Event Place: McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-24-3390; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McCorkle, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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