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Bonnie Jean Murray 1902–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan. 12, 1902

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 02 Jun 1996

Death Location: Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Nicanor Murray

Mother: Lula Griffis

Spouse(s): Lawrence Griffis

Children(s): Dorothy Griffis, Mary Griffis, Clinton Griffis

The story of Bonnie Jean Murray began in 1902 in Georgia. In 1910, Bonnie Jean Murray resided in Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA. In 1930, Bonnie Jean Murray resided in Madray, Wayne, Georgia, USA. Bonnie Jean Murray married Lawrence Griffis, and had children including Clinton George Griffis, Dorothy Jean Griffis, Erline Griffis, Glen Griffis, Mary G Griffis, Reba Griffis. Bonnie Jean Murray passed away in 1996 in Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bonnie Jean Murray began in 1902 in Georgia.
  • In 1910, Bonnie Jean Murray resided in Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1930, Bonnie Jean Murray resided in Madray, Wayne, Georgia, USA.
  • Bonnie Jean Murray married Lawrence Griffis, and had children including Clinton George Griffis, Dorothy Jean Griffis, Erline Griffis, Glen Griffis, Mary G Griffis, Reba Griffis.
  • Bonnie Jean Murray passed away in 1996 in Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bonnie Murray's Ancestors

Self
Bonnie Murray
1902–1996
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Nicanor C Murray
1865–1959
Appling County, Georgia
Lula (Viola) Griffis
1876–1954
Georgia
Grandparents
Thomas (Mills) Murray
1831–1905
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth) Casteen
1835–1885
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
John (Jacob* "Jake") Griffis
1845–1932
Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
Elizabeth ("Betsie") Davis
1838–1909
Wayne County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Jr?
1792–1865
Barbara J
1796–1860
Kenan Casteen
1804–1877
Dicy Deal
1808–1867
Charles Sr.
1800–1880
Keziah Kirkland
1802–1860
James Davis
1816–1865
Rebecca Carter
1820–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Jr
1760–1828
Anna Lanier
1754–1823
Jeremiah Casteen
1798–1874
Tenah (Casteen)
1785–1885
Isham Sr
1780–1843
Nancy Hunter
1778–1840
Samuel Griffis
1775–1859
Nancy Indian)
1777–1830
John Kirkland
1783–1860
Elizabeth Lane
1782–1850
James Davis
1787–1857
Mary Burgess
1785–1820
Isaac Carter
1790–1854
Elenor Stestom
1804–1875

Bonnie Murray's Descendants

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Bonnie (Jean) Murray (Jan. 12, 1902–02 Jun 1996) m. Lawrence Griffis (20 September 1899–3 October 1967)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Jean) Griffis 1935–2004
  2. 2. Mary (G) Griffis 1926–2008
  3. 3. Clinton (George) Griffis 1929–1999

Bonnie Murray's Timeline

7 Records

1902
Jan. 12, 1902
Birth of Bonnie Jean Murray in Georgia
Georgia
1910
1910
Age 8
Bonnie Jean Murray resided here in Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA
Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Bonnie Jean Murray resided here in Madray, Wayne, Georgia, USA
Madray, Wayne, Georgia, USA
1940
1940
Age 38
Bonnie Jean Murray resided here in Jesup, Wayne, Georgia, USA
Jesup, Wayne, Georgia, USA
1960
1960-1961
Age 58
Bonnie Jean Murray resided here in Georgia
Georgia
1996
02 Jun 1996
Age 94
Death of Bonnie Jean Murray in Jesup, Wayne Georgia
Jesup, Wayne Georgia
1996
02 Jun 1996
Age 94
Death of Bonnie Jean Murray in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan. 12, 1902
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jesup, Wayne, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00721; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 151-9A
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 025997
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madray, Wayne, Georgia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340127
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thornton, Appling, Georgia; Roll: T624_170; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374183
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thornton, Appling, Georgia; Roll: T624_170; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374183

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Madray, Wayne, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madray, Wayne, Georgia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340127

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jesup, Wayne, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jesup, Wayne, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00721; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 151-9A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960-1961
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Georgia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Wayne, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jesup, Wayne, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00721; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 151-9A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wayne, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 025997

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1996
    Event Place: Jesup, Wayne Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 025997
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1996
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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