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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: Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: George War

Mother: Sarah Keach

Spouse(s): Sally Keach

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

The story of Jefferson Davis Griffin began in 1859 in Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA. 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 Auvy O Griffin, Connie Emmett Griffin, Dewey O Griffin, Ethel J Griffin Poole, Fonnie A Griffin, Iley Jefferson Griffin, Mary Arnett Griffin Staples, Sallie B Griffin Chapman. Jefferson Davis Griffin passed away in 1929 in Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jefferson Davis Griffin began in 1859 in Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA.
  • 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 Auvy O Griffin, Connie Emmett Griffin, Dewey O Griffin, Ethel J Griffin Poole, Fonnie A Griffin, Iley Jefferson Griffin, Mary Arnett Griffin Staples, Sallie B Griffin Chapman.
  • Jefferson Davis Griffin passed away in 1929 in Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jefferson Griffin's Ancestors

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Jefferson Griffin
1859–1929
Birth Place: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
Parents
George Washington Griffin, US Civil War
1836–1909
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Sandefur) Keach
1832–1861
Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Pvt (Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x,) farmer
1806–1893
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Permelia ((Permeley) T) Brown
1812–1859
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Pvt (Ovid Keach, War of 1812: MITCHISSON's Kentucky Militia, 14) Regiment
1798–1853
St Michaels, Talbot, Maryland, USA
Judith (Ann) Sandefur
1798–1846
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William slaves
1770–1819
Edna Blanks
1782–1866
James Stanwix
1763–1815
Bennett 10x
1765–1840
Judith Bilbo
1760–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Griffin
1742–1793
Susannah Chiswell
1744–1805
Joseph Blanks
1743–1811
Ann 6x
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. Fonnie (A) Griffin 1893–1938 m. Jesse (Armstead) Phillips 1892–1979
    1. 1. Vincent Phillips 1913–
  2. 2. Iley (Jefferson) Griffin 1896–1937 m. Lucille (W) Moss 1916–1982
    1. 1. Paul (Felix) Griffin 1937–2014
  3. 3. Dewey (O) Griffin 1902–
  4. 4. Connie (Emmett) Griffin 1903–1989 m. Lottie (Leo Lee) Butler 1906–2004
    1. 1. Ezra (Davis) Griffin 1924–1969
    2. 2. Sarah (L) Griffin 1926–2001
    3. 3. Jesse (Lee) Griffin 1929–1976
    4. 4. Connie (Emmett Griffin,) Jr 1932–2004
    5. 5. Joseph (Douglas) Griffin 1934–1994 m. Donna (Mae) Farrar 1936–1996
    6. 6. Silas (Ray) Griffin 1942–1995
  5. 5. Auvy (O) Griffin 1901–1982
  6. 6. Ethel (J Griffin) (Poole) 1891–1965
  7. 7. Sallie (B Griffin) (Chapman) 1888–1963 m. Otho (Needham Robards,) Sr 1879–1949 m. Chapman 1888–
    1. 1. Evelyn (Erle) Robards 1913–2001 m. Thomas (J) Freeman 1909–1987
      1. 1. Miriam (Ruth Freeman) (Digby) 1901–1982
      2. 2. Sharon (Elizabeth Freeman) (Jones) 1941–1999 m. Bobby (Ray) Jones 1936–2003
    2. 2. Sarah (E) Robards 1909–
    3. 3. Needham Robards 1911–1983
    4. 4. Thomas (J) Robards 1907–1979
    5. 5. Fred Robards 1907–
  8. 8. Mary (Arnett Griffin) (Staples) 1899–1977 m. Alfonzo Staples 1899–1981
    1. 1. Grace (E) Staples 1923–

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, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, 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, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [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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