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James Griffith 1765–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia Colony

Death Date: Oct 1828

Death Location: Denmark, Bamberg, South Carolina, United States

Father: Abel Griffith

Mother: Barbara Owen

Spouse(s): Mary Francis

Children(s): Samuel Griffith, James Griffith, Nancy Griffith, James Griffith, Jacob Griffith, Oliver Griffith, Sarah Griffith

James Griffith was born in 1765 in Augusta, Virginia Colony, the child of Abel Griffith And Barbara Owen. In 1790, James Griffith resided in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, James Griffith resided in Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina. James Griffith married Mary Francis, and had children including Jacob Griffith, James Jr Griffith, James Jr Griffith, Nancy Griffith, Oliver H Griffith, Samuel Griffith, Sarah Griffith. James Griffith passed away in 1828 in Denmark, Bamberg, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • James Griffith was born in 1765 in Augusta, Virginia Colony, the child of Abel Griffith And Barbara Owen.
  • In 1790, James Griffith resided in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, James Griffith resided in Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina.
  • James Griffith married Mary Francis, and had children including Jacob Griffith, James Jr Griffith, James Jr Griffith, Nancy Griffith, Oliver H Griffith, Samuel Griffith, Sarah Griffith.
  • James Griffith passed away in 1828 in Denmark, Bamberg, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abel Griffith
1735–1812
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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Barbara Owen
1738–1787
Birth Location: Wales, England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Francis
1766–1824
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia Colony
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Children(s)

Samuel Griffith
1794–1870
Birth Location: Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
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James Griffith
1796–1870
Birth Location: Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy Griffith
1802–1859
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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James Griffith
1813–
Birth Location: , Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
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Jacob Griffith
1798–
Birth Location: –
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Oliver Griffith
1794–1885
Birth Location: Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Griffith
1802–1893
Birth Location: Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
SG

James Griffith's Ancestors

Self
James Griffith
1765–1828
Birth Place: Augusta, Virginia Colony
Parents
Abel Griffith
1735–1812
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Barbara Owen
1738–1787
Wales, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Griffith's Descendants

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James Griffith (1765–Oct 1828) m. Mary Francis (1766–1824)
  1. 1. Samuel Griffith 1794–1870 m. Mary (Ann) Hansford 1796–1900
    1. 1. Burgett Griffith 1833–
    2. 2. Weney Griffith 1820–
    3. 3. Oliver Griffith 1828–1880
    4. 4. Sarah (D) Griffith 1829–1930
    5. 5. Miller Griffith 1822–
    6. 6. Elmore Griffith 1828–1829
    7. 7. Sally Griffith 1825–
    8. 8. Aminda (Matilda) Griffith 1836–
    9. 9. James (Hansford) Griffith 1815–1882
    10. 10. Peter Griffith 1843–1935
    11. 11. Samuel (Burgess) Griffith 1833–
    12. 12. Herrin Griffith 1841–1860
    13. 13. Nancy Griffith 1818–1860
  2. 2. James (Jr.) Griffith 1796–1870
  3. 3. Nancy Griffith 1802–1859
  4. 4. James (Jr) Griffith 1813–
  5. 5. Jacob Griffith 1798–
  6. 6. Oliver (H.) Griffith 1794–1885
  7. 7. Sarah Griffith 1802–1893 m. D.G. Miley 1795–1866
    1. 1. Henry (Noble) Miley 1840–1927 m. Margaret (Ann) Puckett 1839–1916
      1. 1. Jesse (D.) Miley 1859–1928 m. Lanore (E) Floyd 1859–1901 m. Ida Lewis 1875–1947
        1. 1. Lois (Marget) Miley 1885–1929 m. John (H) Hudson 1876–1952
        2. 2. Clyde Miley 1897–
        3. 3. Floyd (Susan) Lewis 1895–1960
        4. 4. Woody Miley 1898–1926
        5. 5. Hattie Miley 1892–1979
        6. 6. Fannie Miley 1888–
        7. 7. Carl (F) Miley 1882– m. Allie (H) Miley 1890–
        8. 8. Minnie Miley 1883–
        9. 9. William (Robert) Miley 1888–1949 m. Zina Welch 1894–1975
        10. 10. Tommie Miley 1901–
        11. 11. William (R) Miley 1889–1949 m. Nina Miley 1894–1975
        12. 12. Doris Hilton 1901–1981 m. E (Troy) Hilton 1900–1994
      2. 2. Lula Miley 1876– m. James (Samuel) Daniel 1872–
      3. 3. Lillian (C.) Miley 1869–
      4. 4. Lillian (C Kate) MILEY 1876–
      5. 5. Wallace (Luther) Miley 1878–1907
      6. 6. Walter (R) Wiley 1882–1944
      7. 7. S. (M.) Miley 1866–1942
      8. 8. John Miley 1880–
      9. 9. Ross (David) Miley 1884–1959
      10. 10. Henry (Quitman Buster) Miley 1870–1950
      11. 11. Robert (H) Miley 1862–1889 m. Lula Gipson 1866–1927
    2. 2. Hilliard (Charles (P. T.?)) MILEY 1837–1912 m. Nancy (A.) Miley 1837–1907
      1. 1. Lida (J.) Miley 1872–
      2. 2. James (O.) Miley 1870–
      3. 3. John (H.) Miley 1868– m. Mary (C) Miley 1870–
      4. 4. Malissa (A.) Miley 1866–
      5. 5. Hilliard (P.) Miley 1864–
      6. 6. Sarah (C.) Miley 1861–
    3. 3. Charles Miley 1838–
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Miley 1821–1878
    5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Miley 1819–1910
    6. 6. David (Houston) Miley 1845–1917
    7. 7. Daniel (Goodman Miley) Jr 1834–1890
    8. 8. James (J) Miley 1828–1890
    9. 9. Oliver (William) Miley 1826–1899
    10. 10. Elsie (Alsey S.) MILEY 1821–1878
    11. 11. Margaret (L) Holbrooks 1822–1878 m. James (Marion) Holbrook 1822–1853
      1. 1. Elizabeth Holbrook 1853–
      2. 2. Bunon Holbrook 1849–
      3. 3. Daniel (Marion) Holbrook 1844–1926
    12. 12. Charles MILEY 1838–

James Griffith's Timeline

6 Records

1765
1765
Birth of James Griffith in Augusta, Virginia Colony
Augusta, Virginia Colony
1790
1790
Age 25
James Griffith resided here in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
James Griffith resided here in Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina
Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 45
James Griffith resided here in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 55
James Griffith resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1828
Oct 1828
Age 63
Death of James Griffith in Denmark, Bamberg, South Carolina, United States
Denmark, Bamberg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia Colony

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1828
    Event Place: Denmark, Bamberg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Augusta Co., VA
    Record Source: Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina; Roll: 60; Page: 179; Image: 0181419; Family History Library Film: 00100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina; Roll: 32; Page: 9; Image: 17; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Dobbs, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 465; Image: 591; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Page: 200; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 206
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