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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: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Edwin Griffin

Mother: Patsey Priest,

Spouse(s): Lela Spurgeon

Children(s): Delilah Griffin, Katherine Griffin, Tellous Griffin, Jeffie Griffin, Harry Griffin,, Gertrude Griffin, Lelia Griffin, Edwin Griffin,, Sgt Griffin,

The story of Harry Telleous Griffin began in 1874 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA. 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, Katherine Janette Griffin, Tellous P Griffin, Jeffie M Griffin, Harry Marvin Griffin,, Gertrude Griffin, Lelia J Spurgeon Griffin, Edwin Donald Griffin,, Sgt William Douglas (Dennis) Griffin,. Harry Telleous Griffin passed away in 1922 in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry Telleous Griffin began in 1874 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • 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, Katherine Janette Griffin, Tellous P Griffin, Jeffie M Griffin, Harry Marvin Griffin,, Gertrude Griffin, Lelia J Spurgeon Griffin, Edwin Donald Griffin,, Sgt William Douglas (Dennis) Griffin,.
  • Harry Telleous Griffin passed away in 1922 in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edwin Griffin
1851 – 1941
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Patsey Priest,
1856 – 1895
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
PP

Spouses(s)

Lela Spurgeon
1878 – 1958
Birth Location: Herbardsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
LS

Children(s)

Delilah Griffin
1904 – 1932
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Katherine Griffin
1906 – 1986
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
KG
Tellous Griffin
1908 – 1999
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
TG
Jeffie Griffin
1910 – 2007
Birth Location: Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
JG
Harry Griffin,
1912 – 1995
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Gertrude Griffin
1914 – 1939
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
GG
Lelia Griffin
1916 – 2004
Birth Location: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
LG
Edwin Griffin,
1918 – 2004
Birth Location: Hebbardsvill, Kentucky, USA
EG
Sgt Griffin,
1920 – 2002
Birth Location: Hebbardsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
SG

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,
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 Griffin,
1770 – 1819
Edna Blanks
1782 – 1866
Achilles Norment
1791 – 1855
Mary Jeffress
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Griffin
1742 – 1793
Susannah Chiswell
1744 – 1805
Joseph Blanks
1743 – 1811
Ann Jones,
1743 – 1826
Thomas Norment
Nancy Jeffries

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. Delilah ('Hark' 'Lila' Harpending) Griffin (28 Feb 1904 – 28 Sep 1932) m. Thomas Staples (22 FEB 1902 – 2 JUL 1991)
    1. 1. Thomas (B) Staples (8 Feb 1923 – 7 Mar 1923)
    2. 2. Bonnie (Thelma) Staples (18 Jul 1925 – 21 Mar 2014) m. William (C) Bridwell (1923 – 29 March 1994)
    3. 3. Stella (J) Staples (3 May 1928 – 26 Dec 1978) m. Thomas (J Lehr) Jr, (6 Nov 1926 – 10 Dec 1960)
    4. 4. Sherman (Douglas) Staples, (14 Mar 1931 – 25 Sep 2016) m. Carolyn (J.) Hughes (1931 – 27 March 2004)
  2. 2. Katherine (Janette) Griffin (8 April 1906 – 27 July 1986) m. Earnest Wilson (20 Jan 1900 – 21 Feb 1988)
    1. 1. Imogene Wilson (20 Mar 1930 – 7 May 2007) m. Beauchamp
      1. 1. Dennis Beauchamp m. June Howell
    2. 2. Ernest (Leon) Wilson (abt 1934 – )
  3. 3. Tellous (P) Griffin (4 Jul 1908 – 19 Feb 1999) m. John (Dee) Wilhite (13 Dec 1912 – 4 Apr 2007)
    1. 1. Patsy (Doris) Wilhite (abt 1931 – )
  4. 4. Jeffie (M) Griffin (2 Feb 1910 – 24 Sep 2007) m. James (Cartmel "Cartie") Cartwright (2 Jul 1914 – 5 FEB 1988)
  5. 5. Harry (Marvin) Griffin, (5 Jul 1912 – 15 Sep 1995) m. Catherine (Pearl Haley) Sandefur (22 Mar 1915 – 21 Apr 1981)
    1. 1. George (Fielding) Griffin (2 Jul 1935 – 3 Feb 2025) m. Sandra Fried (13 Nov 1937 – )
      1. 1. Terry (Mike) Griffin (1958 – )
      2. 2. Bradley (Scott) Griffin (Feb 1960 – ) m. Susan (Michelle) Evans (30 Dec 1958 – ) m. Anna Toney (15 Dec 1961 – )
        1. 1. Brandy Griffin (12 JUN 1982 – ) m. Joshua (McKay) Stroud (24 Dec 1980 – )
        2. 2. Scott (W F) Griffin (1985 – ) m. Christina 'Chrissy'
      3. 3. Douglas (Rosenfeld) Griffin, (Mar 1961 – ) m. Therese (Anne) Brinkley, (25 May 1961 – 1 Aug 2024)
        1. 1. Aaron (Christopher) Griffin (JAN 1992 – ) m. Giana Scotto (1995 – )
        2. 2. Joshua (Brinkley) Griffin (AUG 1993 – )
        3. 3. Zachary (Douglas) Griffin (Jan 1996 – )
      4. 4. Christopher (Mark) Griffin (25 Aug 1964 – 12 Mar 1984)
      5. 5. Steven (Mathew) Griffin (18 Jul 1968 – ) m. Crystal (Ann Griffin) Parker (14 OCT 1973 – ) m. Jessica Dolph (2 MAR 1976 – )
        1. 1. Halston (Zade Jernigan) Griffin (2 SEP 1991 – )
        2. 2. Mercedes Griffin (31 MAY 2008 – )
        3. 3. Whitney (Elizabeth) Griffin (29 Aug 1991 – )
  6. 6. Gertrude Griffin (1 Dec 1914 – 5 Mar 1939) m. L.J. Dickerson, (23 Aug 1915 – 2 May 2012)
  7. 7. Lelia (J Spurgeon) Griffin (21 July 1916 – 6 Jan 2004) m. Charlie ('Bub') Cruz (07 Apr 1916 – 1 Mar 1996)
  8. 8. Edwin (Donald) Griffin, (6 Jun 1918 – 11 Dec 2004)
  9. 9. Sgt (William Douglas (Dennis)) Griffin, (5 Sep 1920 – 26 Jan 2002)

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, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [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, 1774-1989, 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, 1774-1989, Executor & administrator records; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
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