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Howard Linville Griffis 1909–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 April 1909

Birth Location: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 25 August 2002

Death Location: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Myron Griffis

Mother: Bessie Bayless

Spouse(s): Ruth Washburn

Children(s): Myron Griffis, Baby Griffis, Janet Griffis

The story of Howard Linville Griffis began in 1909 in Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Howard Linville Griffis resided in Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Howard Linville Griffis resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. Howard Linville Griffis married Ruth A Washburn, and had children including Baby Griffis, Janet Griffis, Myron Harold Griffis. Howard Linville Griffis passed away in 2002 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Howard Linville Griffis began in 1909 in Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Howard Linville Griffis resided in Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Howard Linville Griffis resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Howard Linville Griffis married Ruth A Washburn, and had children including Baby Griffis, Janet Griffis, Myron Harold Griffis.
  • Howard Linville Griffis passed away in 2002 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Myron Griffis
1885–1922
Birth Location: Brushville Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA
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Bessie Bayless
1888–1945
Birth Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Washburn
1913–2000
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Myron Griffis
1934–2004
Birth Location: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
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Baby Griffis
1933–1933
Birth Location: –
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Janet Griffis
1938–1941
Birth Location: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Howard Griffis's Ancestors

Self
Howard Griffis
1909–2002
Birth Place: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Myron Sylvester Griffis
1885–1922
Brushville Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Bessie Bayless
1888–1945
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Grandparents
Linville (E.) Griffis
1850–1928
Jackson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Emazilla Brush
1851–1905
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
John Bayless
1854–
America
Adeline Ash
1857–
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Brush
1808–1884
Elizabeth Taylor
1823–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Jones
1785–1864
William *
1780–1851

Howard Griffis's Descendants

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Howard (Linville) Griffis (12 April 1909–25 August 2002) m. Ruth (A) Washburn (14 Mar 1913–21 October 2000)
  1. 1. Myron (Harold) Griffis 1934–2004 m. Mary (S.) Griffis 1938–2010
  2. 2. Baby Griffis 1933–1933
  3. 3. Janet Griffis 1938–1941

Howard Griffis's Timeline

9 Records

1909
12 April 1909
Birth of Howard Linville Griffis in Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1994
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Age 85
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1999
1999 2000
Age 90
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
2001
2001 2002
Age 92
Howard Linville Griffis resided here in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
2002
25 August 2002
Age 93
Death of Howard Linville Griffis in Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 April 1909
    Event Place: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 957
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 066951-069800
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 038001-041000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 142
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0037
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1422; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375435
    [7] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 235; Certificate Number: 65897
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
    Event Place: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Susquehanna; State: Pennsylvania; Year(s): 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1999 2000
    Event Place: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Susquehanna; State: Pennsylvania; Year(s): 1999 2000

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2001 2002
    Event Place: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Susquehanna; State: Pennsylvania; Year(s): 2001 2002

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Susquehanna Ward 3, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1422; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375435

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0037

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 957

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Susquehanna, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 August 2002
    Event Place: Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 179-05-7628; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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