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John D. Griffis 1866–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: FEB 1866

Birth Location: Shelby County, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 1943

Death Location: Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States

Father: Stephen Griffis

Mother: Sarah Slaybaugh

Spouse(s): Sarah Howard

Children(s): Minnie Griffis, Dewey Griffis, Elsie Griffis, Ray Griffis, Russell Griffis, Pola Griffis

In 1866, John D. Griffis entered the world in Shelby County, Ohio, United States, born to Stephen Ambrose Griffis And Sarah Elizabeth Slaybaugh. In 1870, John D. Griffis was recorded in the census in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United. In 1880, John D. Griffis was recorded in the census in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United. John D. Griffis married Sarah Elizabeth Howard, and had children including Dewey George Griffis, Elsie Marie Griffis, Minnie Maybelle Griffis, Pola Griffis, Ray Raymond Griffis, Russell Howard Griffis. John D. Griffis passed away in 1943 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1866, John D. Griffis entered the world in Shelby County, Ohio, United States, born to Stephen Ambrose Griffis And Sarah Elizabeth Slaybaugh.
  • In 1870, John D. Griffis was recorded in the census in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United.
  • In 1880, John D. Griffis was recorded in the census in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United.
  • John D. Griffis married Sarah Elizabeth Howard, and had children including Dewey George Griffis, Elsie Marie Griffis, Minnie Maybelle Griffis, Pola Griffis, Ray Raymond Griffis, Russell Howard Griffis.
  • John D. Griffis passed away in 1943 in Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Griffis
1829–1892
Birth Location: Springboro, Warren County, Ohio, United States
SG
Sarah Slaybaugh
1845–1894
Birth Location: Shelby County, Ohio, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Howard
1874–1910
Birth Location: Paulding County, Ohio, United States
SH

Children(s)

Minnie Griffis
1895–1960
Birth Location: Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
MG
Dewey Griffis
1897–1921
Birth Location: Paulding County, Ohio, United States
DG
Elsie Griffis
1899–1916
Birth Location: Paulding County, Ohio, United States
EG
Ray Griffis
1900–1985
Birth Location: Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
RG
Russell Griffis
1906–1935
Birth Location: Paulding County, Ohio, United States
RG
Pola Griffis
1905–
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
PG

John Griffis's Ancestors

Self
John Griffis
1866–1943
Birth Place: Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Parents
Stephen Ambrose Griffis
1829–1892
Springboro, Warren County, Ohio, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Slaybaugh
1845–1894
Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
William Griffis
1799–1855
Springboro, Warren County, Ohio, United States
Letitia (Van) Kirk
1801–1836
New Jersey, United States
John (Noah) Slaybaugh
1812–1889
Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary (Rachel) Hatten
1816–1864
Clark County, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Griffy Griffis
1768–1830
Catherine Moore
1765–1831
Stephen Kirk
1774–1854
Elizabeth West
1783–1851
John Slaybaugh
1779–1844
Susan Yeakey
1781–1846
Joseph Hatten
1782–1839
Sarah Ryder
1778–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Griffiths
1724–1774
John Hatten
1762–1824
Sarah McGriel
1758–1831

John Griffis's Descendants

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John (D.) Griffis (FEB 1866–1943) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Howard (1 DEC 1874–7 APR 1910)
  1. 1. Minnie (Maybelle) Griffis 1895–1960 m. Perry (Nelson) LeVeck 1894–1919 m. Otis Stevens 1885–1966
    1. 1. Vivian (Marie) LeVeck 1913–2008 m. Levi (Robert) Griffith 1910–1996
  2. 2. Dewey (George) Griffis 1897–1921 m. Alta (L.) Speakman 1899–1995
  3. 3. Elsie (Marie) Griffis 1899–1916
  4. 4. Ray (Raymond) Griffis 1900–1985 m. Goldie (Ann) Marimen 1901–1993
    1. 1. Raymond (Franklin) Griffis 1921–1991 m. Helen (Mary) Ayres 1922–2009
    2. 2. Eldiva (M.) Griffis 1923–2014 m. Clarence Medford 1917–1989
    3. 3. Imogene (M.) Griffis 1925–2018 m. Perry (Leonard) Jr. 1926–1981
      1. 1. Howard (Ray) Leonard 1950–1982
      2. 2. Duane (Perry) Leonard 1945–2006
        1. 1. Maxine Leonard –1991
      3. 3. Goldie (Jean) Leonard 1951–2006
    4. 4. Donald (Eugene) Griffis 1928–2005 m. Esther (Beulah) Lathers 1930–2015
  5. 5. Russell (Howard) Griffis 1906–1935 m. Mildred (G.) Shook 1908–1933
    1. 1. Richard (Leon) Griffis 1927–2015 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Frame 1927–1997
    2. 2. Carl (Leo) Griffis 1929–1986 m. Ruth (Beverly) Holtz 1927–1992 m. Doris (Marie) Brecheisen 1925–1992
    3. 3. Grayce (Ann) Griffis 1931–2016 m. Cleon (Eugene) Notestine 1928–1998
    4. 4. Rosemary Griffis 1932–1932
  6. 6. Pola Griffis 1905–

John Griffis's Timeline

9 Records

1866
FEB 1866
Birth of John D. Griffis in Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Shelby County, Ohio, United States
1870
15 JUN 1870
Age 4
John D. Griffis appeared in census in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
1880
4 JUN 1880
Age 14
John D. Griffis appeared in census in Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
1900
FROM 1900 TO 1910
Age 34
John D. Griffis was employed
None
1910
18 APR 1910
Age 44
John D. Griffis appeared in census in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
1930
19 APR 1930
Age 64
John D. Griffis appeared in census in Jackson Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
Jackson Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
1935
1935
Age 69
John D. Griffis resided here in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
1940
15 APR 1940
Age 74
John D. Griffis appeared in census in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
1943
1943
Age 77
Death of John D. Griffis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: FEB 1866
    Event Place: Shelby County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 218, pp. 6-7, Age 14 in Jun 1880, born in Ohio.
    [2] 1870 US Census, Turtle Creek Township, p. 22, Age 4 in Jun 1870, born in Ohio.
    [3] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 42, Sheet 8B, Age 34 in Jun 1900, born Feb 1866 in Ohio.
    [4] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 48, Sheet 2A, Age 44 in Apr 1910, born in Ohio.
    [5] 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 63-18, Sheet 7A, Age 64 in Apr 1930, born in Ohio.
    [6] 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 81-2, Sheet 6B, Age 74 in Apr 1940, born in Ohio.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 15 JUN 1870
    Event Place: Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1870 US Census, Turtle Creek Township, p. 22

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 4 JUN 1880
    Event Place: Turtle Creek Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 218, pp. 6-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: FROM 1900 TO 1910
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 42, Sheet 8B
    [2] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 48, Sheet 2A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 18 APR 1910
    Event Place: Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 48, Sheet 2A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 19 APR 1930
    Event Place: Jackson Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 63-18, Sheet 7A, Living in the household of son Ray (and Goldie) Griffis.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 81-2, Sheet 6B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 15 APR 1940
    Event Place: Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 81-2, Sheet 6B, Living in the household of son Ray (and Goldie) Griffis.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1943

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Haviland, Paulding County, Ohio, United States
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