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Opal Ophelia Griggs 1901–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jun 1901

Birth Location: Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 28 November 1986

Death Location: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Alemza Grigg

Mother: Molly Howell

Spouse(s): Arthur Brazil

Children(s): James Brazil, Elinor Brazil, Maxine Brazil, Norman Brazil

The story of Opal Ophelia Griggs began in 1901 in Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Opal Ophelia Griggs resided in Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA. In 1931, Opal Ophelia Griggs resided in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. Opal Ophelia Griggs married Arthur Richard Brazil, and had children including Delores Brazil, Elinor V Brazil, James W Brazil, Maxine M Brazil, Norman A Brazil, Wanda L Brazil. Opal Ophelia Griggs passed away in 1986 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Ophelia Griggs began in 1901 in Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Opal Ophelia Griggs resided in Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1931, Opal Ophelia Griggs resided in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA.
  • Opal Ophelia Griggs married Arthur Richard Brazil, and had children including Delores Brazil, Elinor V Brazil, James W Brazil, Maxine M Brazil, Norman A Brazil, Wanda L Brazil.
  • Opal Ophelia Griggs passed away in 1986 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Opal Griggs's Ancestors

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Opal Griggs
1901–1986
Birth Place: Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Alemza Barnett Grigg
1879–
Arkansas
Molly (Wesly) Howell
1883–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Opal Griggs's Descendants

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Opal (Ophelia) Griggs (19 Jun 1901–28 November 1986) m. Arthur (Richard) Brazil (1 June 1898–26 January 1961)
  1. 1. James (W.) Brazil 1937–1975
  2. 2. Elinor (V) Brazil 1921–
  3. 3. Maxine (M) Brazil 1923–
  4. 4. Norman (A) Brazil 1928–1999

Opal Griggs's Timeline

5 Records

1901
19 Jun 1901
Birth of Opal Ophelia Griggs in Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Opal Ophelia Griggs resided here in Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1931
1931
Age 30
Opal Ophelia Griggs resided here in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Opal Ophelia Griggs resided here in Shaw, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Shaw, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1986
28 November 1986
Age 85
Death of Opal Ophelia Griggs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1901
    Event Place: Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2339822
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1901
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Shaw, Saline, Arkans

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Ouachita, Arkansas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2339822

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Shaw, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Shaw, Saline, Arkans

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bauxite, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 November 1986
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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