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Harry Telleous Griffin 1874–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1874

Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1922

Death Location: Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson county, Kentucky USA

Father: Edwin Griffin

Mother: Patsey Compact

Spouse(s): Lela Spurgeon

Children(s): Harry Navy, Delilah Griffin, Katherine Griffin, Jeffie Griffin, Gertrude (Dickerson), Tellous (Lane), Sgt Army, Lelia Griffin, Edwin Private

In 1874, Harry Telleous Griffin entered the world in Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Edwin J Griffin And Patsey M Priest Cousin Lineage From Peter Browne Signer Of The Mayflower Compact. In 1910, Harry Telleous Griffin resided in Miami, Dade, Florida, USA. In 1917, Harry Telleous Griffin resided in Henderson, Kentucky. Harry Telleous Griffin married Lela Duck Spurgeon, and had children including Delilah Hark Lila Harpending Griffin, Edwin Donald Griffin Wwii Private, Gertrude Griffin Dickerson, Harry Marvin Griffin Wwii Us Navy, Jeffie M Griffin, Katherine Janette Griffin, Lelia J Spurgeon Griffin, Sgt William Douglas Dennis Griffin Us Army, Tellous P Griffin Lane. Harry Telleous Griffin passed away in 1922 in Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson county, Kentucky USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Harry Telleous Griffin entered the world in Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Edwin J Griffin And Patsey M Priest Cousin Lineage From Peter Browne Signer Of The Mayflower Compact.
  • In 1910, Harry Telleous Griffin resided in Miami, Dade, Florida, USA.
  • In 1917, Harry Telleous Griffin resided in Henderson, Kentucky.
  • Harry Telleous Griffin married Lela Duck Spurgeon, and had children including Delilah Hark Lila Harpending Griffin, Edwin Donald Griffin Wwii Private, Gertrude Griffin Dickerson, Harry Marvin Griffin Wwii Us Navy, Jeffie M Griffin, Katherine Janette Griffin, Lelia J Spurgeon Griffin, Sgt William Douglas Dennis Griffin Us Army, Tellous P Griffin Lane.
  • Harry Telleous Griffin passed away in 1922 in Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson county, Kentucky USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harry Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Harry Griffin
1874–1922
Birth Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Edwin J Griffin
1851–1941
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Patsey (M Priest, cousin lineage from Peter Browne signer of the Mayflower) Compact
1856–1895
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (W) Griffin
1819–1884
Kentucky, USA
Mary (Jane) Norment
1827–1891
Virginia, USA
Henry (T) Priest
1835–
, , Kentucky, USA
Ann (E) McFarland
1834–
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William slaves
1770–1819
Edna Blanks
1782–1866
Achilles Norment
1791–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Griffin
1742–1793
Susannah Chiswell
1744–1805
Joseph Blanks
1743–1811
Ann 6x
1743–1826

Harry Griffin's Descendants

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Harry (Telleous) Griffin (20 Nov 1874–1922) m. Lela (Duck) Spurgeon (4 Mar 1878–1 Feb 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

Harry Griffin's Timeline

6 Records

1874
20 Nov 1874
Birth of Harry Telleous Griffin in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Harry Telleous Griffin resided here in Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
Harry Telleous Griffin resided here in Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 46
Harry Telleous Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1922
1922
Age 48
Death of Harry Telleous Griffin in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1922
22 Mar 1922
Age 48
Harry Telleous Griffin - Probate in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1874
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 99
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Henderson; Roll: 1653456
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Miami, Dade, Florida; Roll: T624_158; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374171
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Miami, Dade, Florida; Roll: T624_158; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374171

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Henderson; Roll: 1653456

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 99

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Description

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Henderson

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Executor & administrator records; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Age:
    47-48

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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1922
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Executor & administrator records; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky

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