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Edwin J Griffin 1851–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1851

Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: April 13, 1941

Death Location: Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Griffin

Mother: Mary Norment

Spouse(s): Patsey Compact, Lillie Kellner

Children(s): Harry Griffin, Eulalia Griffin, Catherine Griffin, Hubert Griffin, Serdie Griffin, Annie Griffin, James Griffin, Fielden Griffin, Henry Griffin

In 1851, Edwin J Griffin entered the world in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA, born to James W Griffin And Mary Jane Norment. In 1900, Edwin J Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Edwin J Griffin married Lillie Lee Kellner, Patsey M Priest Cousin Lineage From Peter Browne Signer Of The Mayflower Compact, and had children including Annie Griffin, Catherine Griffin, Eulalia Frances Griffin, Fielden Louis Griffin, Harry Telleous Griffin, Henry J Griffin, Hubert Edward Griffin, James Thomas Griffin, Serdie Griffin. Edwin J Griffin passed away in 1941 in Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Edwin J Griffin entered the world in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA, born to James W Griffin And Mary Jane Norment.
  • In 1900, Edwin J Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Edwin J Griffin married Lillie Lee Kellner, Patsey M Priest Cousin Lineage From Peter Browne Signer Of The Mayflower Compact, and had children including Annie Griffin, Catherine Griffin, Eulalia Frances Griffin, Fielden Louis Griffin, Harry Telleous Griffin, Henry J Griffin, Hubert Edward Griffin, James Thomas Griffin, Serdie Griffin.
  • Edwin J Griffin passed away in 1941 in Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Griffin
1819–1884
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Mary Norment
1827–1891
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MN

Spouses(s)

Patsey Compact
1856–1895
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
PC
Lillie Kellner
1864–1925
Birth Location: Todd, Kentucky, USA
LK

Children(s)

Harry Griffin
1874–1922
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Eulalia Griffin
1890–1918
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Catherine Griffin
1886–
Birth Location: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
CG
Hubert Griffin
1885–1972
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
HG
Serdie Griffin
1883–
Birth Location: Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
SG
Annie Griffin
1878–
Birth Location: Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
AG
James Griffin
1876–1963
Birth Location: Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
JG
Fielden Griffin
1892–1977
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Henry Griffin
1875–
Birth Location: Henderson Co., KY., USA
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Edwin Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Griffin
1851–1941
Birth Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James W Griffin
1819–1884
Kentucky, USA
Mary (Jane) Norment
1827–1891
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Griffin, owned 7) slaves
1770–1819
Granville Co., North Carolina, USA
Edna (G) Blanks
1782–1866
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Achilles (J.) Norment
1791–1855
Great-Grandparents
William Griffin
1742–1793
Susannah Chiswell
1744–1805
Joseph Blanks
1743–1811
Ann 6x
1743–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt Griffin
1711–1750
Mary Bertrand
1714–1748
Col Chiswell
1715–1766
Elizabeth Randolph
1715–1776
Joseph match-Ancestry.com
1715–1752
Amy Freeman
1720–1786
John Jones
1720–1791
Pheleshia Pugh
1721–1791

Edwin Griffin's Descendants

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Edwin (J) Griffin (Nov 1851–April 13, 1941) m. Patsey (M Priest, cousin lineage from Peter Browne signer of the Mayflower) Compact (5 Feb 1856–Bef. 1895) m. Lillie (Lee) Kellner (24 Sep 1864–24 Jul 1925)
  1. 1. Harry (Telleous) Griffin 1874–1922 m. Lela (Duck) Spurgeon 1878–1958
    1. 1. Harry (Marvin Griffin, WWII: US) Navy 1912–1995 m. Catherine (Pearl Haley) Sandefur 1915–1981
      1. 1. George (Fielding) Griffin 1935–2025
    2. 2. Delilah ('Hark' 'Lila' Harpending) Griffin 1904–1932 m. Thomas Staples 1902–1991
      1. 1. Stella (J Staples) (Lehr) 1928–1978 m. Thomas (J Lehr Jr, US) Navy 1926–1960
      2. 2. Bonnie (Thelma Staples) (Bridwell) 1925–2014 m. William (C) Bridwell 1923–1994
      3. 3. Sherman (Douglas Staples, US Army-3 years; Bell South manager in the Comptroller's) Depart. 1931–2016 m. Carolyn (J.) Hughes 1931–2004
      4. 4. Thomas (B) Staples 1923–1923
    3. 3. Katherine (Janette) Griffin 1906–1986 m. Earnest Wilson 1900–1988
      1. 1. Imogene Wilson 1930–2007
    4. 4. Jeffie (M) Griffin 1910–2007 m. James (Cartmel "Cartie") Cartwright 1914–1988
    5. 5. Gertrude (Griffin) (Dickerson) 1914–1939 m. L.J. (Dickerson, firefighter, Elks, Masonic and Moose) lodges 1915–2012
    6. 6. Tellous (P Griffin) (Lane) 1908–1999 m. John (Dee) Wilhite 1912–2007
    7. 7. Sgt (William Douglas (Dennis) Griffin, US) Army 1920–2002
    8. 8. Lelia (J Spurgeon) Griffin 1916–2004 m. Charlie ('Bub') Cruz 1916–1996
    9. 9. Edwin (Donald Griffin, WWII) Private 1918–2004
  2. 2. Eulalia (Frances) Griffin 1890–1918 m. William (Azel) Freeman 1888–1952
    1. 1. Eulalya (Alice) Freeman 1915–2006
    2. 2. Linn (Angel) Freeman 1918–1918
  3. 3. Catherine Griffin 1886–
  4. 4. Hubert (Edward) Griffin 1885–1972 m. Mary (Strother) Benham 1892–1983
    1. 1. Eula (M) Griffin 1912–1920
    2. 2. Sgt (Hubert Priest Griffin, WWII: US) Army 1915–1989 m. Sydna (Rose) Funston 1919–
    3. 3. William (Edward Griffin, WWII US Navy,) Commander 1920–1979
    4. 4. Elizabeth (E Griffin) (Richards) 1911–1989
  5. 5. Serdie Griffin 1883–
  6. 6. Annie Griffin 1878– m. Earnest Winstead 1886–1968
    1. 1. Rachel ((Rachael) Truman Winstead (Bryant), BS Western Kentucky Teachers') College 1911–2009 m. Carl (Herbert) Bryant 1910–1999
  7. 7. James (Thomas) Griffin 1876–1963 m. Lola Collier 1883–1966
    1. 1. Melissa (Malissie Ann) Griffin 1900–1975
    2. 2. James (V) Griffin 1903–
    3. 3. Thomas (J) Griffin 1910–1991
    4. 4. Walter (Travis) Griffin 1913–
    5. 5. Ivory (N) Griffin 1917–
  8. 8. Fielden (Louis) Griffin 1892–1977 m. Anna (Bland) Moss 1898–1988
    1. 1. Cliffton (Edward Edwin) Griffin 1918–1992 m. Magaurite (A.) Lockridge 1929–2011
  9. 9. Henry (J.) Griffin 1875–

Edwin Griffin's Timeline

7 Records

1851
Nov 1851
Birth of Edwin J Griffin in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
1874
5 Feb 1874
Age 23
Edwin J Griffin was married in Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 49
Edwin J Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
Edwin J Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 84
Edwin J Griffin resided here in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 89
Edwin J Griffin resided here in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1941
April 13, 1941
Age 90
Death of Edwin J Griffin in Hopkins, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Hopkins, Christian, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1851
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1316; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51-6
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374492
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1874
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374492

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1316; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1316; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 51-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 13, 1941
    Event Place: Hopkins, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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