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John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis 1845–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1845

Birth Location: Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 20 Jul 1932

Death Location: K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Charles Sr.

Mother: Keziah Kirkland

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Davis

Children(s): Lula Griffis, Solomon Griffis, Sarah Griffis, Eli Griffis, Mary Griffis, John Griffis, William Griffis, Mary Griffis

John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis was born in 1845 in Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America, the child of Charles Griffis Sr And Keziah Kirkland. In 1850, John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided in District 9, Camden, Georgia, USA. In 1860, John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided in District 1181, Pierce, Georgia, USA. John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis married Elizabeth Betsie Davis, and had children including Eli Griffis, John W Griffis, Lula Viola Griffis, Mary E Griffis, Mary Griffis, Sarah Jane Griffis, Solomon Griffis, William A Griffis. John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis passed away in 1932 in K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis was born in 1845 in Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America, the child of Charles Griffis Sr And Keziah Kirkland.
  • In 1850, John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided in District 9, Camden, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided in District 1181, Pierce, Georgia, USA.
  • John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis married Elizabeth Betsie Davis, and had children including Eli Griffis, John W Griffis, Lula Viola Griffis, Mary E Griffis, Mary Griffis, Sarah Jane Griffis, Solomon Griffis, William A Griffis.
  • John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis passed away in 1932 in K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Sr.
1800–1880
Birth Location: Montgomery, Georgia, United States
CS
Keziah Kirkland
1802–1860
Birth Location: Bulloch, Georgia, United States
KK

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Davis
1838–1909
Birth Location: Wayne County, Georgia, USA
ED

Children(s)

Lula Griffis
1876–1954
Birth Location: Georgia
LG
Solomon Griffis
1873–1933
Birth Location: Georgia
SG
Sarah Griffis
1866–1935
Birth Location: Appling County, Georgia, United States of America
SG
Eli Griffis
1861–1933
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
EG
Mary Griffis
1879–
Birth Location: Florida
MG
John Griffis
1881–
Birth Location: Florida
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William Griffis
1886–
Birth Location: Florida
WG
Mary Griffis
1874–1941
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
MG

John Griffis's Ancestors

Self
John Griffis
1845–1932
Birth Place: Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Charles Griffis Sr.
1800–1880
Montgomery, Georgia, United States
Keziah Kirkland
1802–1860
Bulloch, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Griffis
1775–1859
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
Nancy ((Creek Indian) L N U (American) Indian)
1777–1830
Appling, Georgia, United States
John (L) Kirkland
1783–1860
Effingham, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth Lane
1782–1850
Bulloch County, Georgia
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1750–1777
Barbara Might
1737–1778
William Moniac
1759–1787
Sehoyi Windclan
1759–1850
John Kirkland
1755–1805
Cecelia Lott
1754–1815
Abraham Lane
1757–1849
Martha Lane
1762–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1713–1781
Margaret Hutto
1729–1786
Bartlett (npy)
1720–1785
Katherine (npy)
–1783
Chief Monaque
1740–1787
William Colbert
1742–1836
Ish wife)
1754–1818
Richard Sr.
1723–1789
Elizabeth Odom
1725–1770
John Lane
1730–1811
Mary Shepherd
1733–1808
John 1
1730–1811

John Griffis's Descendants

1.
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John (Jacob* "Jake") Griffis (10 Jun 1845–20 Jul 1932) m. Elizabeth ("Betsie") Davis (May 1838–1909)
  1. 1. Lula (Viola) Griffis 1876–1954 m. Nicanor (C) Murray 1865–1959
    1. 1. Rachel (Ann) Murray 1904–1983 m. Griffis Curtis 1896–1969
      1. 1. Thelma (Mattie) Griffis 1921–2008 m. Cohen (Douglas) Mallard 1919–1969
        1. 1. Christine (“Chris” Cecile) Mallard 1940–2025 m. Conrad (Neil Shannon) Sr 1937–2020
        2. 2. Lee (Roy) Mallard 1946–2018 m. Majorie (Anne) Daffron 1945–2018
      2. 2. Frederick Griffis 1924–2000 m. Vivian (Marie) Waters 1928–2020
      3. 3. Betty (Grace (B.G.)) Griffis 1926–1988 m. Melvin (Lee) Herrin 1917–1999
    2. 2. Tempie (Elizabeth "Lizer") Murray 1899–1993 m. Isham (Ligthsey) Jr 1896–1961
      1. 1. Margarett Lightsey 1924–2017
      2. 2. Infant (son) Lightsey 1934–1934
      3. 3. Evefine Lightsey 1930–1986
      4. 4. Julian (Caner 'J C') Lightsey 1921–2001
      5. 5. Alimae Lightsey 1919–2003
      6. 6. Mildene Lightsey 1927–2012
    3. 3. John (Solomon) Murray 1894–1970
    4. 4. James (Thomas "Jim") Murray 1896–1982 m. Myrtle Fales 1907–1957
      1. 1. Carrie Murray 1923–1923
    5. 5. Willard (Grady) Murray 1916–1978 m. Alsace (Lorraine) Murray 1918–2003
      1. 1. Herman (Grady) Murray 1947–2013
    6. 6. Edward (Russell) Murray 1912–1930
    7. 7. Marie (Murray) Watson 1919– m. Frank (Vance) Watson 1920–1989
    8. 8. Bonnie (Jean) Murray 1902–1996 m. Lawrence Griffis 1899–1967
      1. 1. Dorothy (Jean) Griffis 1935–2004
      2. 2. Mary (G) Griffis 1926–2008
      3. 3. Clinton (George) Griffis 1929–1999
    9. 9. George (H) Murray 1908–1966 m. Bessie Tyre 1908–1997
    10. 10. Thelma (Mae) Murray 1910–1916
  2. 2. Solomon Griffis 1873–1933
  3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Griffis 1866–1935
  4. 4. Eli Griffis 1861–1933
  5. 5. Mary (E) Griffis 1879–
  6. 6. John (W) Griffis 1881–
  7. 7. William (A) Griffis 1886–
  8. 8. Mary Griffis 1874–1941

John Griffis's Timeline

10 Records

1845
10 Jun 1845
Birth of John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis in Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 5
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in District 9, Camden, Georgia, USA
District 9, Camden, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in District 1181, Pierce, Georgia, USA
District 1181, Pierce, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA
Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in Ritch, Wayne, Georgia, USA
Ritch, Wayne, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA
Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in Williams, Appling, Georgia, USA
Williams, Appling, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 85
John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis resided here in Militia District 1239, Appling, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1239, Appling, Georgia, USA
1932
20 Jul 1932
Age 87
Death of John Jacob* "Jake" Griffis in Baxley, Appling, Georgia, United States
Baxley, Appling, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1845
    Event Place: Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Appling, Georgia; Roll: T625_233; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 8
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 1239, Appling, Georgia; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340071
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida; Roll: 126; Page: 248C; Enumeration District: 012
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia; Roll: M593_134; Page: 55A; Family History Library Film: 545633
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ritch, Wayne, Georgia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0097
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1181, Pierce, Georgia; Roll: M653_133; Page: 1018; Family History Library Film: 803133
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thornton, Appling, Georgia; Roll: T624_170; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374183
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Camden, Georgia; Roll: M432_62; Page: 382A; Image: 329
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Camden, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Camden, Georgia; Roll: M432_62; Page: 382A; Image: 329

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1181, Pierce, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1181, Pierce, Georgia; Roll: M653_133; Page: 1018; Family History Library Film: 803133

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia; Roll: M593_134; Page: 55A; Family History Library Film: 545633

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida; Roll: 126; Page: 248C; Enumeration District: 012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ritch, Wayne, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ritch, Wayne, Georgia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0097

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Thornton, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thornton, Appling, Georgia; Roll: T624_170; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374183

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Appling, Georgia; Roll: T625_233; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 1239, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 1239, Appling, Georgia; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340071

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1932
    Event Place: Baxley, Appling, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 20717
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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