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Paul Egbert Griffis 1910–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 October 1910

Birth Location: Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: June 1981

Death Location: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Myron Griffis

Mother: Bessie Bayless

Spouse(s): Dorothy Forbes

Children(s): Paul Griffis, Vincent Griffis

In 1910, Paul Egbert Griffis entered the world in Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Myron Sylvester Griffis And Bessie Bayless. In 1920, Paul Egbert Griffis resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Paul Egbert Griffis resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. Paul Egbert Griffis married Dorothy E Forbes, and had children including Bulen Mae Griffis, Paul E Griffis, Vincent William Griffis. Paul Egbert Griffis passed away in 1981 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1910, Paul Egbert Griffis entered the world in Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Myron Sylvester Griffis And Bessie Bayless.
  • In 1920, Paul Egbert Griffis resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Paul Egbert Griffis resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Paul Egbert Griffis married Dorothy E Forbes, and had children including Bulen Mae Griffis, Paul E Griffis, Vincent William Griffis.
  • Paul Egbert Griffis passed away in 1981 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Myron Griffis
1885–1922
Birth Location: Brushville Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA
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Bessie Bayless
1888–1945
Birth Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Forbes
1912–1980
Birth Location: Conklin, Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Paul Griffis
1940–1948
Birth Location: –
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Vincent Griffis
1947–2014
Birth Location: Binghamton, Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Paul Griffis's Ancestors

Self
Paul Griffis
1910–1981
Birth Place: Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Myron Sylvester Griffis
1885–1922
Brushville Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Bessie Bayless
1888–1945
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Grandparents
Linville (E.) Griffis
1850–1928
Jackson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Emazilla Brush
1851–1905
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
John Bayless
1854–
America
Adeline Ash
1857–
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Brush
1808–1884
Elizabeth Taylor
1823–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Jones
1785–1864
William *
1780–1851

Paul Griffis's Descendants

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Paul (Egbert) Griffis (5 October 1910–June 1981) m. Dorothy (E) Forbes (16 February 1912–8 March 1980)
  1. 1. Paul (E.) Griffis 1940–1948
  2. 2. Vincent (William) Griffis 1947–2014

Paul Griffis's Timeline

6 Records

1910
5 October 1910
Birth of Paul Egbert Griffis in Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 10
Paul Egbert Griffis resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Paul Egbert Griffis resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Paul Egbert Griffis resided here in Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 30
Paul Egbert Griffis resided here in Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1981
June 1981
Age 71
Death of Paul Egbert Griffis in Brackney, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Brackney, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 October 1910
    Event Place: Brushville, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 957
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03613; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 58-44
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 142
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0037
    [5] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 349; Certificate Number: 159294
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] New York, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0037

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03613; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 58-44

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 957
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03613; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 58-44

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1981
    Event Place: Brackney, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 060-12-0338; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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