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James Thomas Griffin 1876–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1876

Birth Location: Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1963

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Edwin Griffin

Mother: Patsey Compact

Spouse(s): Lola Collier

Children(s): Melissa Griffin, James Griffin, Thomas Griffin, Walter Griffin, Ivory Griffin

In 1876, James Thomas Griffin entered the world in Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Edwin J Griffin And Patsey M Priest Cousin Lineage From Peter Browne Signer Of The Mayflower Compact. In 1900, James Thomas Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, James Thomas Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. James Thomas Griffin married Lola Collier, and had children including Ivory N Griffin, James V Griffin, Melissa Malissie Ann Griffin, Thomas J Griffin, Walter Travis Griffin. James Thomas Griffin passed away in 1963 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, James Thomas Griffin entered the world in Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Edwin J Griffin And Patsey M Priest Cousin Lineage From Peter Browne Signer Of The Mayflower Compact.
  • In 1900, James Thomas Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, James Thomas Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Thomas Griffin married Lola Collier, and had children including Ivory N Griffin, James V Griffin, Melissa Malissie Ann Griffin, Thomas J Griffin, Walter Travis Griffin.
  • James Thomas Griffin passed away in 1963 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edwin Griffin
1851–1941
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
EG
Patsey Compact
1856–1895
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
PC

Spouses(s)

Lola Collier
1883–1966
Birth Location: Utopia, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
LC

Children(s)

Melissa Griffin
1900–1975
Birth Location: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
MG
James Griffin
1903–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Thomas Griffin
1910–1991
Birth Location: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
TG
Walter Griffin
1913–
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
WG
Ivory Griffin
1917–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
IG

James Griffin's Ancestors

Self
James Griffin
1876–1963
Birth Place: Zion, 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

James Griffin's Descendants

1.
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James (Thomas) Griffin (11 Sep 1876–15 Dec 1963) m. Lola Collier (22 Feb 1883–7 May 1966)
  1. 1. Melissa (Malissie Ann) Griffin 1900–1975
  2. 2. James (V) Griffin 1903–
  3. 3. Thomas (J) Griffin 1910–1991
  4. 4. Walter (Travis) Griffin 1913–
  5. 5. Ivory (N) Griffin 1917–

James Griffin's Timeline

7 Records

1876
11 Sep 1876
Birth of James Thomas Griffin in Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
James Thomas Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
James Thomas Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
James Thomas Griffin resided here in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
James Thomas Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
James Thomas Griffin resided here in Spottsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Spottsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1963
15 Dec 1963
Age 87
Death of James Thomas Griffin in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA
Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1876
    Event Place: Zion, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 71
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spottsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340485
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Henderson County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374492
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374492

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Henderson County

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 1A; Enumeration District: 71

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spottsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spottsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340485

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henderson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1963
    Event Place: Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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