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Griffith J Jones 1874–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1874

Birth Location: Wales

Death Date: 31 Jan 1955

Death Location: Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain , Lorain Co., Ohio

Father: David Jones

Mother: Mary Watkins

Spouse(s): Mary Lloyd, Elvera Roberts

Children(s): Ann Jones, Dr Jones, Mary Jones, Carol Jones

The story of Griffith J Jones began in 1874 in Wales. Griffith J Jones married Elvera L Roberts, Mary Lloyd, and had children including Ann Jones, Carol Joy Jones, Dr John L Jones, Mary Lloyd Jones. Griffith J Jones passed away in 1955 in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain , Lorain Co., Ohio.

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Biography

  • The story of Griffith J Jones began in 1874 in Wales.
  • Griffith J Jones married Elvera L Roberts, Mary Lloyd, and had children including Ann Jones, Carol Joy Jones, Dr John L Jones, Mary Lloyd Jones.
  • Griffith J Jones passed away in 1955 in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain , Lorain Co., Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Jones
1853–1881
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
DJ
Mary Watkins
1854–1932
Birth Location: Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Lloyd
1876–1939
Birth Location: Wales
ML
Elvera Roberts
1881–1980
Birth Location: Ohio
ER

Children(s)

Ann Jones
1917–1989
Birth Location: Ohio
AJ
Dr Jones
1904–1961
Birth Location: PA
DJ
Mary Jones
1906–1995
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
MJ
Carol Jones
1914–2009
Birth Location: Ohio
CJ

Griffith Jones's Ancestors

Self
Griffith Jones
1874–1955
Birth Place: Wales
Parents
David Jones
1853–1881
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Mary (Ann) Watkins
1854–1932
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
Griffith (D Jones) *
1834–1921
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Anne (Davies) *
1834–1890
John (Watkins) *
1831–
Wales
Letticia (Davies) *
1826–1896
Llannenoy, Cardiganshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
David Jones
1805–
Rachel Gwyn
1805–
John Davies
1802–
Elizabeth Owens
1810–
David Davies
1792–
Rachel
1791–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Griffith Jones's Descendants

1.
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Griffith (J) Jones (Dec 1874–31 Jan 1955) m. Mary Lloyd (5 May 1876–15 Feb 1939) m. Elvera (L) Roberts (23 Oct 1881–17 Mar 1980)
  1. 1. Ann Jones 1917–1989 m. Paul (W.) Bransford 1917–1975
  2. 2. Dr (John L) Jones 1904–1961 m. Dorthy Mills 1903–1996
  3. 3. Mary (Lloyd) Jones 1906–1995 m. Robert (Switzer) Murray 1908–1993
  4. 4. Carol (Joy) Jones 1914–2009 m. Jack (O.) Evans 1915–2001

Griffith Jones's Timeline

13 Records

1874
Dec 1874
Birth of Griffith J Jones in Wales
Wales
1875
29 Oct 1875
Age 1
Birth of Griffith J Jones in Ystradfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
Ystradfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1881
Age 7
Griffith J Jones resided here in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
1881
1 Dec 1881
Age 7
Griffith J Jones immigrated
None
1900
1900
Age 26
Griffith J Jones resided here in Wilkes Barre Ward 6, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes Barre Ward 6, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1907
1907
Age 33
Griffith J Jones was employed
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
Griffith J Jones resided here in Cuyahoga, Ohio
Cuyahoga, Ohio
1920
1920
Age 46
Griffith J Jones resided here in East Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
East Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1932
1932
Age 58
Griffith J Jones was employed
None
1935
1935
Age 61
Griffith J Jones resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
Griffith J Jones resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1955
28 Jan 1955
Age 81
Death of Griffith J Jones in Cleveland , Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Cleveland , Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
1955
31 Jan 1955
Age 81
Burial of Griffith J Jones in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain , Lorain Co., Ohio
Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain , Lorain Co., Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1875
    Event Place: Ystradfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3224; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 92-537
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1374; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 533; Image: 774
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Cuyahoga; Roll: 1832068; Draft Board: 01
    [4] 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5317; Folio: 14; Page: 22; GSU roll: 1342280
    [5] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 2
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Ohio death certificate of Mary Watkins Jones
    [8] Ohio death certificate of Mary Watkins Jones

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1874
    Event Place: Wales

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1879

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5317; Folio: 14; Page: 22; GSU roll: 1342280

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1881
    Record Source:
    [1] Passenger List
    [2] Port of New York

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1374; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 533; Image: 774

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 6, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1907
    Record Source: Director of Music Lorain,Oh Public Schools

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1909
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record - 2 Feb 1909 - Page 6, 2 Feb 1909

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Cuyahoga; Roll: 1832068; Draft Board: 01

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1374; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 533; Image: 774

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1932
    Record Source: Director of Music Cleveland,Oh Public Schools

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3224; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 92-537

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T627_3224; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 92-537

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1949
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News - 15 Mar 1949 - Page 3, 15 Mar 1949

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News, Wilkes-Barre Record - 29 Jan 1955 - Page 3, 29 Jan 1955

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Cleveland , Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 07 0928e 43D 4
    [3] Obit From Cleveland Necrology file for Griffith J. Jones
    [4] Obit From Cleveland Necrology file for Griffith J. Jones

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain , Lorain Co., Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 07 0928e 43D 4
    [3] Obit From Cleveland Necrology file for Griffith J. Jones
    [4] Obit From Cleveland Necrology file for Griffith J. Jones
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