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John Alan Griffis 1928–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1928

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1987

Death Location: Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Alan Griffis

Mother: Helen Maher

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Costa

Children(s): John Jr

In 1928, John Alan Griffis entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Alan Natt Griffis And Helen Maher. In 1930, John Alan Griffis resided in Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, . In 1946, John Alan Griffis resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. John Alan Griffis married Elizabeth Costa, and had children including David Griffis, Donna Griffis, Elizabeth Griffis, John Alan Griffis Jr, Matthew K Griffis, Michael Griffis, Steven Griffis, Thomas Griffis. John Alan Griffis passed away in 1987 in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, John Alan Griffis entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Alan Natt Griffis And Helen Maher.
  • In 1930, John Alan Griffis resided in Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, .
  • In 1946, John Alan Griffis resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Alan Griffis married Elizabeth Costa, and had children including David Griffis, Donna Griffis, Elizabeth Griffis, John Alan Griffis Jr, Matthew K Griffis, Michael Griffis, Steven Griffis, Thomas Griffis.
  • John Alan Griffis passed away in 1987 in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Griffis's Ancestors

Self
John Griffis
1928–1987
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Alan Natt Griffis
1903–1974
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Helen Maher
1904–1959
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John (Natt) Griffis
1868–1944
Chesterfield, Virginia
Emily Collier
1869–
England
Michael Maher
1872–1919
Ireland
Anna O'Donnell
1872–1957
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Montgomery Griffis
1840–1902
Francina Natt
1845–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Griffis
1804–1879
Anna Hess
1812–1872
John Natt
1815–1859
Angelina Johnson
1810–

John Griffis's Descendants

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John (Alan) Griffis (8 Apr 1928–10 Jan 1987) m. Elizabeth Costa (25 Dec 1926–21 Jul 2003)
  1. 1. John (Alan Griffis) Jr 1945–2017

John Griffis's Timeline

5 Records

1928
8 Apr 1928
Birth of John Alan Griffis in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
John Alan Griffis resided here in Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
John Alan Griffis resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1 Apr 1950
Age 22
John Alan Griffis resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1987
10 Jan 1987
Age 59
Death of John Alan Griffis in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 957
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0669; FHL microfilm: 2341840

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0669; FHL microfilm: 2341840

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 957

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1987
    Event Place: Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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