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Luther Gilbert Griffith 1916–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Feb 1916

Birth Location: Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina

Death Date: 16 Jan 2002

Death Location: Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joseph Griffith

Mother: Rebecca Simpson

Spouse(s): Lula Turner

Children(s): David Griffith

In 1916, Luther Gilbert Griffith entered the world in Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina, born to Joseph Joe Henry Griffith And Rebecca Ann Annie Marion Simpson. In 1920, Luther Gilbert Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina. In 1930, Luther Gilbert Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina. Luther Gilbert Griffith married Lula Fannie Turner, and had children including David L Griffith, Susan Gray Griffith, Warren Neal Griffith. Luther Gilbert Griffith passed away in 2002 in Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Luther Gilbert Griffith entered the world in Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina, born to Joseph Joe Henry Griffith And Rebecca Ann Annie Marion Simpson.
  • In 1920, Luther Gilbert Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina.
  • In 1930, Luther Gilbert Griffith resided in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina.
  • Luther Gilbert Griffith married Lula Fannie Turner, and had children including David L Griffith, Susan Gray Griffith, Warren Neal Griffith.
  • Luther Gilbert Griffith passed away in 2002 in Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Griffith
1854–1926
Birth Location: Ruffin, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Simpson
1872–1943
Birth Location: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lula Turner
1914–2008
Birth Location: Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

David Griffith
1934–1981
Birth Location: Georgia
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Luther Griffith's Ancestors

Self
Luther Griffith
1916–2002
Birth Place: Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina
Parents
Joseph "Joe" Henry Griffith
1854–1926
Ruffin, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca (Ann "Annie" Marion) Simpson
1872–1943
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (David) Griffith
1802–1874
North Carolina, United States
Agness Danell
1815–1901
North Carolina, USA
James (Marion) Simpson
1834–1900
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Ann) Smith
1835–1906
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Zadock Griffith
1775–1821
Mary Smith
1777–1850
John Daniel
1777–1829
Elizabeth Yarborough
1780–1860
Moses Simpson
1787–1870
Jane Smith
1797–1880
Thomas Smith
1808–1882
Elizabeth Harris
1812–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Griffith
1740–1817
Nancy Strother
1740–1820
Matthew Daniel
1745–1825
Rachel Satterfield
1759–1805
John Yarborough
1750–1811
Sarah Satterfield
1768–1880
William Simpson
1757–1824
Jane Wisehart
1760–1821
William Smith
1763–1831
Mary White
1767–1832
William Jr
1786–1856
Elizabeth Jameson
1777–1849

Luther Griffith's Descendants

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Luther (Gilbert) Griffith (4 Feb 1916–16 Jan 2002) m. Lula (Fannie) Turner (10 Oct 1914–16 Nov 2008)
  1. 1. David (L) Griffith 1934–1981 m. Viola Higdon 1928–2005

Luther Griffith's Timeline

8 Records

1916
4 Feb 1916
Birth of Luther Gilbert Griffith in Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina
Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 4
Luther Gilbert Griffith resided here in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 14
Luther Gilbert Griffith resided here in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 24
Luther Gilbert Griffith resided here in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 27
Luther Gilbert Griffith resided here in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Luther Gilbert Griffith resided here in Danville, Danville, Virginia, USA
Danville, Danville, Virginia, USA
1992
1992
Age 76
Luther Gilbert Griffith resided here in Danville, VA
Danville, VA
2002
16 Jan 2002
Age 86
Death of Luther Gilbert Griffith in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1916
    Event Place: Mayfield, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 298
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 224-07-2203; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1317; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 222; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 1718; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 12.0.
    [6] North Carolina Birth Index
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1317; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 222; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 1718; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 12.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 – 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 298

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Danville, Danville, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Danville, VA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 2002
    Event Place: Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 224-07-2203; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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