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Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith 1845–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1845

Birth Location: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA

Death Date: Oct 1924

Death Location: Ames, Story, Iowa, USA

Father: Jonah Griffith

Mother: Sarah Merriman

Spouse(s): Cordelia Wireman

Children(s): Clyde Lieut, Bessie Griffith, Guy Griffith, Byron Griffith, Zaidee Griffith

In 1845, Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith entered the world in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA, born to Jonah G Asa Griffith And Sarah Elijah Merriman. In 1850, Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA. Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith married Cordelia Wireman, and had children including Bessie I Nelson Griffith, Byron I Nelson Griffith, Clyde L Nelson Griffith Lieut, Guy E Nelson Griffith, Zaidee A Nelson Griffith. Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith passed away in 1924 in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith entered the world in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA, born to Jonah G Asa Griffith And Sarah Elijah Merriman.
  • In 1850, Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA.
  • Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith married Cordelia Wireman, and had children including Bessie I Nelson Griffith, Byron I Nelson Griffith, Clyde L Nelson Griffith Lieut, Guy E Nelson Griffith, Zaidee A Nelson Griffith.
  • Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith passed away in 1924 in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonah Griffith
1810–1877
Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
JG
Sarah Merriman
1812–1892
Birth Location: Wayne County, Ohio, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Cordelia Wireman
1856–1928
Birth Location: Ill.
CW

Children(s)

Clyde Lieut
1892–1919
Birth Location: Hardin, Iowa, USA
CL
Bessie Griffith
1886–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
BG
Guy Griffith
1889–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
GG
Byron Griffith
1897–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
BG
Zaidee Griffith
1882–1934
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
ZG

Nelson Griffith's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Griffith
1845–1924
Birth Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
Parents
Jonah G. (Asa) Griffith
1810–1877
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah ((Elijah)) Merriman
1812–1892
Wayne County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Asa Griffith
1785–1853
Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Jane Blair
1784–1843
York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Elijah ((William)) Merriman
1788–1834
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (N) McCoy
1792–1870
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
William II
1756–1844
Elizabeth Merriman
1760–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nelson Griffith's Descendants

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Nelson (Henry (Jonah)) Griffith (Jun 1845–Oct 1924) m. Cordelia Wireman (abt 1856–1928)
  1. 1. Clyde (L. (Nelson) Griffith) Lieut 1892–1919
  2. 2. Bessie (I. (Nelson)) Griffith 1886–
  3. 3. Guy (E. (Nelson)) Griffith 1889–
  4. 4. Byron (I. (Nelson)) Griffith 1897–
  5. 5. Zaidee (A. (Nelson)) Griffith 1882–1934

Nelson Griffith's Timeline

11 Records

1845
Jun 1845
Birth of Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Howard, Story, Iowa, United States
Howard, Story, Iowa, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Washington, Story, Iowa, USA
Washington, Story, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 60
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Story, Iowa, United States
Story, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 65
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa, USA
Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 70
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith resided here in Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa, USA
Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa, USA
1924
29 Oct 1924
Age 79
Death of Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
1924
Oct 1924
Age 79
Burial of Nelson Henry (Jonah) Griffith in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
Ames, Story, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1845
    Event Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa; Roll: T625_515; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 478
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Story, Iowa; Roll: M593_420; Page: 74B; Image: 152; Family History Library Film: 545919
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Story, Iowa; Roll: 460; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240460
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa; Roll: M653_339; Page: 751; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 803339
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa; Roll: T624_424; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 1374437
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana; Roll: M432_165; Page: 128A; Image: 449
    [9] Iowa, Select Deaths and Burials
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Porter, Porter, Indiana; Roll: M432_165; Page: 128A; Image: 449

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lafayette, Story, Iowa; Roll: M653_339; Page: 751; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 803339

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Howard, Story, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Howard, Story, Iowa; Roll: M593_420; Page: 74B; Image: 152; Family History Library Film: 545919

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Story, Iowa; Roll: 460; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240460

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Story, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa; Roll: T624_424; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 1374437

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ames Ward 1, Story, Iowa; Roll: T625_515; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 478

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1924
    Event Place: Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Oct 1924
    Event Place: Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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