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John Griffith 1759–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1759

Birth Location: Faquier County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 Dec 1839

Death Location: Brown County, Ohio, USA

Father: Evan Griffith

Mother: Sarah Willoughby

Spouse(s): Frances Feagins

Children(s): Betsey Griffey, Mason Griffith, Emelia Griffith, Maria Griffith, Clara Griffith, Alfred Griffith, Owen Griffith, Anna Griffith, Evan Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith

In 1759, John Griffith entered the world in Faquier County, Virginia, USA, born to Evan Griffith And Sarah Anne Willoughby. In 1820, John Griffith resided in Lewis, Brown, Ohio, United States. In 1830, John Griffith resided in Fauquier, Virginia, USA. John Griffith married Frances Frankey Elizabeth Feagins, and had children including Alfred Griffith, Anna Griffith, Betsey Griffey, Clara Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith, Emelia Griffith, Evan V Griffith, Maria Griffith, Mason Griffith, Owen Griffith. John Griffith passed away in 1839 in Brown County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1759, John Griffith entered the world in Faquier County, Virginia, USA, born to Evan Griffith And Sarah Anne Willoughby.
  • In 1820, John Griffith resided in Lewis, Brown, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1830, John Griffith resided in Fauquier, Virginia, USA.
  • John Griffith married Frances Frankey Elizabeth Feagins, and had children including Alfred Griffith, Anna Griffith, Betsey Griffey, Clara Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith, Emelia Griffith, Evan V Griffith, Maria Griffith, Mason Griffith, Owen Griffith.
  • John Griffith passed away in 1839 in Brown County, Ohio, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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John Griffith's Ancestors

Self
John Griffith
1759–1839
Birth Place: Faquier County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Evan Griffith
1729–1795
Cardigan Parish, Cardiganshire, Wales
Sarah (Anne) Willoughby
1729–1820
Hopewell Gap, Prince William, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Griffith
1690–1760
Ffestiniog, Merionethshire, , Wales
Gwenlyn Thomas
1700–1760
East Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
John Willoughby
1703–1762
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Mary Dibble
1699–1769
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Griffith's Descendants

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John Griffith (1 Jan 1759–30 Dec 1839) m. Frances ("Frankey" Elizabeth) Feagins (1748–1830)
  1. 1. Betsey Griffey 1783–1834 m. John (James) Lacy 1781–1842
    1. 1. Moses Lacy 1811–1881 m. Francina Lacy 1828–1896 m. Martha Griffith 1815–1848
      1. 1. Moses (Warren) Lacy 1858–1939 m. Valeria (Roxie) Lacy 1860–1943
        1. 1. Emma Lacy 1887–1953 m. Monroe Smith 1889–1973
        2. 2. Virgie (Lee) Lacy 1891–1980
        3. 3. Watson Lacy 1897–1990
        4. 4. George Lacy 1886–1958
        5. 5. Everett Lacy 1893–1894
        6. 6. Laura Lacy 1882–1949
        7. 7. Thomas (Earl) Lacy 1899–1889
        8. 8. Vernie Lacy 1900–1938
        9. 9. Enest Lacy 1890–
        10. 10. Thomas Lacy 1888–1960
        11. 11. Annie (Laurie) Priestley 1884–1949
        12. 12. Gertrude Lacy 1888–1977
        13. 13. Earl Lacy 1902–
        14. 14. Verna (May "Vernie" (Gillispie)) Lacy 1905–1938
        15. 15. George Lacy 1874–1958
        16. 16. Everett Lacy 1903–1978
      2. 2. Julia (Ann) Lacy 1866–1923
      3. 3. Marion Lacy 1864–1955
      4. 4. Margaret Lacy 1866–1894
      5. 5. Selina Lacy 1850–1923
      6. 6. David (Crawford) Lacy 1852–1930
      7. 7. Ora (Willis) Lacy 1855–1885
      8. 8. William (Marion) Lacy 1864–1955
      9. 9. Frances (Ella Margaret) Lacy 1867–
      10. 10. America Lacy 1838–1877
      11. 11. Elizabeth Lacy 1842–
    2. 2. Jordan Lacy 1803–1862
    3. 3. Rebecca Lacy 1820–1901
    4. 4. Eurdyce ("Dicey") Lacy 1828–1855
    5. 5. Adam Lacy 1806–1892
    6. 6. Sarah Lacy 1824–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Lacy 1826–1880
    8. 8. Mary Lacy 1821–
    9. 9. Susan Lacy 1807–1850
    10. 10. Mary ("Polly") LACY 1810–1850
    11. 11. Anna (Lou) Lacy 1815–1888
    12. 12. Elvira Lacy 1829–1871
  2. 2. Mason Griffith 1782–1851
  3. 3. Emelia Griffith 1780–1818
  4. 4. Maria Griffith 1820–
  5. 5. Clara Griffith 1820–
  6. 6. Alfred Griffith 1795–1875
  7. 7. Owen Griffith 1792–
  8. 8. Anna Griffith 1803–1858
  9. 9. Evan (V.) Griffith 1800–1872
  10. 10. Elizabeth Griffith 1818–

John Griffith's Timeline

4 Records

1759
1 Jan 1759
Birth of John Griffith in Faquier County, Virginia, USA
Faquier County, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 61
John Griffith resided here in Lewis, Brown, Ohio, United States
Lewis, Brown, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 71
John Griffith resided here in Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Fauquier, Virginia, USA
1839
30 Dec 1839
Age 80
Death of John Griffith in Brown County, Ohio, USA
Brown County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1759
    Event Place: Faquier County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lewis, Brown, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Lewis, Brown, Ohio; Page: 417; NARA Roll: M33_86; Image: 230

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Fauquier, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 194; Page: 450; Family History Library Film: 0029673

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1839
    Event Place: Brown County, Ohio, USA

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