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Luther Otis Griffith 1887 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Mar 1887

Birth Location: Bradley, Tennessee

Death Date: 25 Feb 1942

Death Location: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee

Father: Cary Griffith

Mother: Clementine Carson

Spouse(s): Emma Carson

Children(s): James Griffith, Callie Griffith

Luther Otis Griffith was born in 1887 in Bradley, Tennessee, the child of Cary Griffith and Clementine Carson. In 1900, Luther Otis Griffith resided in Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Luther Otis Griffith resided in Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. Luther Otis Griffith married Emma Magnolia Carson, and had children including James C Griffith, Callie Sybil Griffith. Luther Otis Griffith passed away in 1942 in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Luther Otis Griffith was born in 1887 in Bradley, Tennessee, the child of Cary Griffith and Clementine Carson.
  • In 1900, Luther Otis Griffith resided in Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther Otis Griffith resided in Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • Luther Otis Griffith married Emma Magnolia Carson, and had children including James C Griffith, Callie Sybil Griffith.
  • Luther Otis Griffith passed away in 1942 in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cary Griffith
1850 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Clementine Carson
1848 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Emma Carson
1890 – 1968
Birth Location: Bradley, Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

James Griffith
1912 – 1984
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Callie Griffith
1920 – 1941
Birth Location: Bradley, Tennessee
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Luther Griffith's Ancestors

Self
Luther Griffith
1887 – 1942
Birth Place: Bradley, Tennessee
Parents
Cary Griffith
1850 –
Tennessee
Clementine Carson
1848 –
Tennessee
Grandparents
John (B.) Carson
1827 – 1859
Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Jane) Lawson
1827 –
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Absalom Carson
1792 – 1860
Martha Glass
1798 – 1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Carson
1767 – 1827
Elizabeth Hannah
1768 – 1820
William Glass
1719 – 1797
Sarah Pursely
1748 –

Luther Griffith's Descendants

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Luther (Otis) Griffith (9 Mar 1887 – 25 Feb 1942) m. Emma (Magnolia) Carson (22 Jan 1890 – 15 Mar 1968)
  1. 1. James (C) Griffith (16 Oct 1912 – Apr 1984) m. Marion (abt 1918 – )
    1. 1. Joe Griffith (abt 1938 – )
  2. 2. Callie (Sybil) Griffith (18 Jan 1920 – 9 Jul 1941) m. Milford Curbow

Luther Griffith's Timeline

8 Records

1887
9 Mar 1887
Birth of Luther Otis Griffith in Bradley, Tennessee
Bradley, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 13
Luther Otis Griffith resided here in Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Luther Otis Griffith resided here in Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Luther Otis Griffith resided here in Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Luther Otis Griffith resided here in District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Luther Otis Griffith resided here in Sh, Bradley, Tennessee
Sh, Bradley, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Luther Otis Griffith resided here in Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1942
25 Feb 1942
Age 55
Death of Luther Otis Griffith in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee
Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Bradley, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3875; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 6-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 7
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: 2234; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341968
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Bradley; Roll: 1852922
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: 1559; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241559
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1375504

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: 1559; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241559

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1375504

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: 2234; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341968

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Bradley, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3875; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 6-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bradley, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3875; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 6-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Bradley; Roll: 1852922

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 1
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