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George Alexander Griggs 1877–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1877

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 6 December 1937

Death Location: Pine Hill, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Griggs None

Mother: Julia Nelson

Spouse(s): Jennie (West), Nora West

Children(s): Sylister Griggs, Parlilla Griggs, Clair Griggs, Myrtle Griggs, Charles Griggs, Ruby Griggs, Jesse Griggs

In 1877, George Alexander Griggs entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to Griggs And Julia A Nelson. In 1880, George Alexander Griggs resided in Umphrey, Paulding, Georgia, USA. In 1900, George Alexander Griggs resided in Crossroads, Winston, Alabama, USA. George Alexander Griggs married Jennie Griggs West, Nora Ellen West, and had children including Charles Franklin Charlie Griggs, Clair J Griggs, Jesse Manuel Griggs, Myrtle P Griggs, Parlilla Griggs, Ruby Gladys Griggs, Sylister Griggs. George Alexander Griggs passed away in 1937 in Pine Hill, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, George Alexander Griggs entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to Griggs And Julia A Nelson.
  • In 1880, George Alexander Griggs resided in Umphrey, Paulding, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, George Alexander Griggs resided in Crossroads, Winston, Alabama, USA.
  • George Alexander Griggs married Jennie Griggs West, Nora Ellen West, and had children including Charles Franklin Charlie Griggs, Clair J Griggs, Jesse Manuel Griggs, Myrtle P Griggs, Parlilla Griggs, Ruby Gladys Griggs, Sylister Griggs.
  • George Alexander Griggs passed away in 1937 in Pine Hill, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Griggs's Ancestors

Self
George Griggs
1877–1937
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
Griggs
1833–1921
USA
Julia (A.) Nelson
1837–1917
Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Hugh Griggs
1793–1875
Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Jane) Griggs
1795–1869
County Dublin, Ireland
John (E) Nelson
1807–1863
Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States
Eliza Nelson
1807–1892
Hancock, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edmond Griggs
1760–1802
Mary Williamson
1760–1800
Francis Porter
1752–1819
Rhoda
1757–1810
John Nelson
1761–1830
Mary Kieve
1765–1816
John Nelson
1761–1830
Mary Keive
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Griggs
1870–1953
Ann Griggs
1880–1956
Baillie Williamson
1736–
Euphan Meurice
1732–
Ezra Porter
1726–1802
Elizabeth Francis
1731–1789

George Griggs's Descendants

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George (Alexander) Griggs (21 May 1877–6 December 1937) m. Jennie (Griggs) (West) (Abt 1878–9 Feb 1954) m. Nora (Ellen) West (23 Mar 1885–1925)
  1. 1. Sylister Griggs 1895–1895
  2. 2. Parlilla Griggs 1898–
  3. 3. Clair (J) Griggs 1914–
  4. 4. Myrtle (P) Griggs 1920–
  5. 5. Charles (Franklin "Charlie") Griggs 1908–1980
  6. 6. Ruby (Gladys) Griggs 1910–1991
  7. 7. Jesse (Manuel) Griggs 1912–1980

George Griggs's Timeline

8 Records

1877
21 May 1877
Birth of George Alexander Griggs in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
George Alexander Griggs resided here in Umphrey, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Umphrey, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
George Alexander Griggs resided here in Crossroads, Winston, Alabama, USA
Crossroads, Winston, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
George Alexander Griggs resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Hopkins, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Hopkins, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
George Alexander Griggs resided here in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
George Alexander Griggs resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
George Alexander Griggs resided here in Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas, USA
1937
6 December 1937
Age 60
Death of George Alexander Griggs in Galveston County, Texas, United States of America
Galveston County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1877
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Umphrey, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Umphrey, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 447D; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crossroads, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T624_1564; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1375577

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hopkins County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T625_1817; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Hopkins, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342092

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 December 1937
    Event Place: Galveston County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pine Hill, Hopkins County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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