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John Griffin 1703–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1703

Birth Location: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 1782

Death Location: Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father: John Sr.

Mother: Sarah Griffin

Spouse(s): Sarah Nash

Children(s): Burr None, Hepzibah Griffin, Joseph Griffin, John III

The story of John Griffin began in 1703 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. In 1733, John Griffin resided in Redding, Connecticut, United States. John Griffin married Sarah Amelia Nash, and had children including Burr, Hepzibah Griffin, John Griffin Iii, Joseph Griffin. John Griffin passed away in 1782 in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Griffin began in 1703 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1733, John Griffin resided in Redding, Connecticut, United States.
  • John Griffin married Sarah Amelia Nash, and had children including Burr, Hepzibah Griffin, John Griffin Iii, Joseph Griffin.
  • John Griffin passed away in 1782 in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Griffin's Ancestors

Self
John Griffin
1703–1782
Birth Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Griffin Sr.
1654–1707
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Sarah (John) Griffin
1656–1707
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Hugh Griffin
1629–1691
Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire Unitary Authority, Gloucestershire, England
Dorothy Skidmoregriffin
1631–1670
Westerleigh, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Karen Hall
1586–1655
Hugh Griffinegriffin
1594–1656
Thomas Skidmore
1605–1684
Skidmore
1607–1655
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewis Wall
1547–1592
Barbara Stevens
1556–1586
Karen Hall
1586–1655
Immigrated
1580–1605
Annes Lawrence
1582–1639
Joseph 17
1580–1629
Mary Xgg
1579–1631

John Griffin's Descendants

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John Griffin (4 Nov 1703–1782) m. Sarah (Amelia) Nash (20 Mar 1712–1782)
  1. 1. Burr 1736–1808 m. Jehu Burr 1734–1808
    1. 1. Reuben Burr 1784–1856
    2. 2. Peter Burr 1780–1850
    3. 3. Huldah Burr 1777–1850
    4. 4. Abigail Burr 1758–1851
    5. 5. Stephen Burr 1781–1810
    6. 6. Aaron Burr 1756–1836
      1. 1. Theodosia (Bartow "Lady Alston" "Equal Woman's Rights Leader") BURR 1783–1813
    7. 7. Elihu (Timothy) Burr 1769–1859
    8. 8. Chloe (Cloe) Burr 1762–1804 m. Daniel Shepherd 1757–1814
      1. 1. Asa Shepherd 1781–1856
      2. 2. Mary Shepherd 1790–1860
      3. 3. David Shepherd 1788–1852
      4. 4. Cecelia (A. Burke Shepherd) Downey 1800–1874 m. John (Chilton) Downey 1794–1877
        1. 1. Moses Downy 1824–1878 m. Mary (Polly) Ellington 1827–1894
        2. 2. Andrew Downey 1819–1880
        3. 3. Jonathon (G. Wilen) Downey 1823–1883
        4. 4. Mary (Jane) Downey 1827–1867
        5. 5. Rose (E.) Downey 1868–
        6. 6. Newlin (Alexander) Downey 1842–
        7. 7. Caroline (M) Downey 1844–
        8. 8. Daniel (Shepherd) Downey 1820–1904
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Chloe) Downey 1835–1855
      5. 5. Sarah Shepherd 1784–1821
      6. 6. Solomon Shepherd 1786–
    9. 9. Aaron Burr 1756–1836
  2. 2. Hepzibah Griffin 1750–1792
  3. 3. Joseph Griffin 1740–1785
  4. 4. John (Griffin) III 1740–1785

John Griffin's Timeline

5 Records

1703
4 Nov 1703
Birth of John Griffin in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1725
8 Jun 1725
Age 22
John Griffin was married in New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, Connecticut, USA
1733
1733
Age 30
John Griffin resided here in Redding, Connecticut, United States
Redding, Connecticut, United States
1782
1782
Age 79
Death of John Griffin in Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1873
8 Jan 1873
Age 170
John Griffin resided here in Georgia
Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1703
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1725
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: Redding, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1873
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Freedman's Bank Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

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