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Jefferson Davis Griffin 1859 – 1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1859

Birth Location: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 30 Jul 1929

Death Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: George Griffin,

Mother: Sarah Keach

Spouse(s): Sally Keach

Children(s): Sallie Griffin, Ethel (Poole), Fonnie Griffin, Iley Griffin, Mary Griffin, Auvy Griffin, Dewey Griffin, Connie Griffin

In 1859, Jefferson Davis Griffin entered the world in Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA, born to George Washington Griffin, and Sarah Sandefur Keach. In 1900, Jefferson Davis Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Jefferson Davis Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Jefferson Davis Griffin married Sally Belle Keach, and had children including Sallie B Griffin, Ethel J Griffin (Poole), Fonnie A Griffin, Iley Jefferson Griffin, Mary Arnett Griffin, Auvy O Griffin, Dewey O Griffin, Connie Emmett Griffin. Jefferson Davis Griffin passed away in 1929 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Jefferson Davis Griffin entered the world in Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA, born to George Washington Griffin, and Sarah Sandefur Keach.
  • In 1900, Jefferson Davis Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Jefferson Davis Griffin resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Jefferson Davis Griffin married Sally Belle Keach, and had children including Sallie B Griffin, Ethel J Griffin (Poole), Fonnie A Griffin, Iley Jefferson Griffin, Mary Arnett Griffin, Auvy O Griffin, Dewey O Griffin, Connie Emmett Griffin.
  • Jefferson Davis Griffin passed away in 1929 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Griffin,
1836 – 1909
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Keach
1832 – 1861
Birth Location: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sally Keach
1862 – 1959
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Sallie Griffin
1888 – 1963
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
SG
Ethel (Poole)
1891 – 1965
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Fonnie Griffin
1893 – 1938
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
FG
Iley Griffin
1896 – 1937
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Mary Griffin
1899 – 1977
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MG
Auvy Griffin
1901 – 1982
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
AG
Dewey Griffin
1902 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
DG
Connie Griffin
1903 – 1989
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CG

Jefferson Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Jefferson Griffin
1859 – 1929
Birth Place: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
Parents
George Washington Griffin,
1836 – 1909
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Sandefur) Keach
1832 – 1861
Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Pvt (Joseph Benjamin) Griffin,
1806 – 1893
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Permelia ((Permeley) T) Brown
1812 – 1859
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Pvt (Ovid) Keach,
1798 – 1853
St Michaels, Talbot, Maryland, USA
Judith (Ann) Sandefur
1798 – 1846
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Griffin,
1770 – 1819
Edna Blanks
1782 – 1866
James Keach,
1763 – 1815
unknown
Bennett Sandefur,
1765 – 1840
Judith Bilbo
1760 – 1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Griffin
1742 – 1793
Susannah Chiswell
1744 – 1805
Joseph Blanks
1743 – 1811
Ann Jones,
1743 – 1826
George Keech
1722 – 1788
Mary Dunkin
1722 –
James Sandefur
1722 – 1807
Elizabeth Norvell
1730 – 1782
John Bilbo
1735 – 1809
Ann Walker
1743 – 1786

Jefferson Griffin's Descendants

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Jefferson (Davis) Griffin (13 Aug 1859 – 30 Jul 1929) m. Sally (Belle) Keach (09 APR 1862 – 17 Mar 1959)
  1. 1. Sallie (B) Griffin (6 Mar 1888 – 27 Oct 1963) m. Otho (Needham) Robards, (18 Apr 1879 – 20 Aug 1949) m. Chapman (1888 – )
    1. 1. Fred Robards (Abt. 1907 – )
    2. 2. Thomas (J) Robards (abt 1907 – March 1979)
    3. 3. Sarah (E) Robards (abt 1909 – ???)
    4. 4. Needham Robards (19 Oct 1911 – May 1983)
    5. 5. Evelyn (Erle) Robards (8 Sept 1913 – 14 Sep 2001) m. Thomas (J) Freeman (25 July 1909 – 23 Jan 1987)
      1. 1. Miriam (Ruth Freeman) (Digby) (21 Nov 1901 – 3 Jul 1982)
      2. 2. Sharon (Elizabeth) Freeman (23 Sep 1941 – 2 Aug 1999) m. Bobby (Ray) Jones (13 Sept 1936 – 29 Oct 2003)
  2. 2. Ethel (J Griffin) (Poole) (25 February 1891 – 1 September 1965)
  3. 3. Fonnie (A) Griffin (16 Sep 1893 – 17 Jul 1938) m. Jesse (Armstead) Phillips (19 Mar 1892 – 18 Aug 1979)
    1. 1. Vincent Phillips (December 22 1913 – )
  4. 4. Iley (Jefferson) Griffin (16 March 1896 – 26 May 1937) m. Lucille (W) Moss (1916 – 1982)
    1. 1. Paul (Felix) Griffin (3 May 1937 – 7 May 2014)
  5. 5. Mary (Arnett) Griffin (27 Apr 1899 – 2 Feb 1977) m. Alfonzo Staples (25 June 1899 – 16 September 1981)
    1. 1. Grace (E) Staples (June 2 1923 – )
  6. 6. Auvy (O) Griffin (9 NOV 1901 – 16 JUL 1982)
  7. 7. Dewey (O) Griffin (abt 1902 – )
  8. 8. Connie (Emmett) Griffin (7 September 1903 – 13 November 1989) m. Lottie (Leo Lee) Butler (11 Dec 1906 – 26 Dec 2004)
    1. 1. Ezra (Davis) Griffin (January 25 1924 – 9 January 1969)
    2. 2. Sarah (L) Griffin (14 Oct 1926 – 20 May 2001)
    3. 3. Jesse (Lee) Griffin (11 Jul 1929 – Dec 2, 1976)
    4. 4. Connie (Emmett) Griffin, (14 May 1932 – 28 Jan 2004) m. Jackie (Ann) Flemig (abt 1944 – ) m. Dora Carroll
      1. 1. Larry (D) Griffin (July 18 1954 – )
      2. 2. Michael (W) Griffin (June 30 1955 – )
    5. 5. Joseph (Douglas) Griffin (13 Nov 1934 – 15 Feb 1994) m. Donna (Mae) Farrar (8 July 1936 – 9 Jan 1996)
    6. 6. Silas (Ray) Griffin (March 30 1942 – June 3 1995)

Jefferson Griffin's Timeline

4 Records

1859
13 Aug 1859
Birth of Jefferson Davis Griffin in Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Jefferson Davis Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Jefferson Davis Griffin resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1929
30 Jul 1929
Age 70
Death of Jefferson Davis Griffin in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [2] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 28; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374492
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    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: 28; 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: 7B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374492

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1929
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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