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Claude Smith Griffin 1911–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1911

Birth Location: McLennan, Texas, USA

Death Date: 05 May 2006

Death Location: San Clemente, Orange, California, USA

Father: Gaylord Griffin

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Ruby Smith

Children(s):

The story of Claude Smith Griffin began in 1911 in McLennan, Texas, USA. In 1920, Claude Smith Griffin resided in Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA. In 1930, Claude Smith Griffin established residence. Claude Smith Griffin married Ruby Inez Smith, and had children including Claudia F Griffin. Claude Smith Griffin passed away in 2006 in San Clemente, Orange, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Claude Smith Griffin began in 1911 in McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Claude Smith Griffin resided in Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Claude Smith Griffin established residence.
  • Claude Smith Griffin married Ruby Inez Smith, and had children including Claudia F Griffin.
  • Claude Smith Griffin passed away in 2006 in San Clemente, Orange, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gaylord Griffin
1875–1966
Birth Location: Robinson, McLennan, Texas, USA
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Mary Smith
1879–1965
Birth Location: Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Ruby Smith
1917–
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Claude Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Claude Griffin
1911–2006
Birth Place: McLennan, Texas, USA
Parents
Gaylord Estes Griffin
1875–1966
Robinson, McLennan, Texas, USA
Mary Smith
1879–1965
Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William Griffin
1842–1916
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Mary (Ann Rebecca) Estes
1849–1909
Tishomingo, Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
Simon (Peter) Smith
1849–1916
Athens, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Eliza (J.) Smith
1859–1948
Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Orrinoren Griffin
1802–1854
Anna Noel
1812–1852
Benjamin Estes
1815–1897
Mary Duease
1818–1896
Alfred Smith
1821–1875
Tobitha Wooten
1832–1873
Martin Lynch
1822–1895
Nancy Lynch
1832–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Claude Griffin's Timeline

6 Records

1911
14 Dec 1911
Birth of Claude Smith Griffin in McLennan, Texas, USA
McLennan, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Claude Smith Griffin resided here in Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA
Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Claude Smith Griffin resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 29
Claude Smith Griffin resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Claude Smith Griffin resided here in Jackson, Oregon, USA
Jackson, Oregon, USA
2006
05 May 2006
Age 95
Death of Claude Smith Griffin in San Clemente, Orange, California, USA
San Clemente, Orange, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1911
    Event Place: McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 593
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downsville, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1830; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 103
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2342108
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Jackson, Oregon; Roll: 3520; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 15-25

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downsville, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1830; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2342108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 593

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Jackson, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Jackson, Oregon; Roll: 3520; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 15-25

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 May 2006
    Event Place: San Clemente, Orange, California, USA
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