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Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer 1806–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1806

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 May 1893

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William slaves

Mother: Edna Blanks

Spouse(s): Permelia Brown, Amelia Brown

Children(s): George War, Lemuel farmer, John Griffin, Daniel Griffin

Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer was born in 1806 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA, the child of William Griffin Owned 7 Slaves And Edna G Blanks. In 1830, Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided in Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer married Amelia Brown, Permelia Permeley T Brown, and had children including Daniel A Griffin, George Washington Griffin Us Civil War, John J Griffin, Lemuel David Griffin Farmer. Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer passed away in 1893 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer was born in 1806 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA, the child of William Griffin Owned 7 Slaves And Edna G Blanks.
  • In 1830, Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer married Amelia Brown, Permelia Permeley T Brown, and had children including Daniel A Griffin, George Washington Griffin Us Civil War, John J Griffin, Lemuel David Griffin Farmer.
  • Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer passed away in 1893 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William slaves
1770–1819
Birth Location: Granville Co., North Carolina, USA
Ws
Edna Blanks
1782–1866
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Permelia Brown
1812–1859
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
PB
Amelia Brown
1815–
Birth Location: Virginia
AB

Children(s)

George War
1836–1909
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
GW
Lemuel farmer
1835–1916
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Lf
John Griffin
1838–1862
Birth Location: –
JG
Daniel Griffin
1836–1862
Birth Location: –
DG

Pvt farmer's Ancestors

Self
Pvt farmer
1806–1893
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Griffin, owned 7 slaves
1770–1819
Granville Co., North Carolina, USA
Edna (G) Blanks
1782–1866
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Griffin
1742–1793
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Susannah (Randolph) Chiswell
1744–1805
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Joseph Blanks
1743–1811
Surry, Surry Co., Virginia, USA
Ann (Jones, Slaveowner) 6x
1743–1826
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Capt Griffin
1711–1750
Mary Bertrand
1714–1748
Col Chiswell
1715–1766
Elizabeth Randolph
1715–1776
Joseph match-Ancestry.com
1715–1752
Amy Freeman
1720–1786
John Jones
1720–1791
Pheleshia Pugh
1721–1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Griffin
1684–1732
Elizabeth (Buford)
1688–1761
William Bertrand
1687–1760
Susannah Fouchee
1695–
Col Chriswell
1677–1738
Esther Dabney
1676–1750
Colonel Jr
1681–1741
Elizabeth Beverley
1691–1723
Richard Blanks
1680–1752
Ann Ingram
1685–1783
Henry Freeman
1697–1753
Prudence Jones
1697–1753
John Sr
1691–1773
Elizabeth Brereton
1693–1746

Pvt farmer's Descendants

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Pvt (Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x,) farmer (Jul 1806–30 May 1893) m. Permelia ((Permeley) T) Brown (1812–25 May 1859) m. Amelia Brown (ABT 1815–)
  1. 1. George (Washington Griffin, US Civil) War 1836–1909 m. Sarah (Sandefur) Keach 1832–1861 m. Elizabeth (H 'Lizzie' Conoway) Conway 1850–1943
    1. 1. Jefferson (Davis) Griffin 1859–1929 m. Sally (Belle) Keach 1862–1959
      1. 1. Fonnie (A) Griffin 1893–1938 m. Jesse (Armstead) Phillips 1892–1979
        1. 1. Vincent Phillips 1913–
      2. 2. Iley (Jefferson) Griffin 1896–1937 m. Lucille (W) Moss 1916–1982
        1. 1. Paul (Felix) Griffin 1937–2014
      3. 3. Dewey (O) Griffin 1902–
      4. 4. Connie (Emmett) Griffin 1903–1989 m. Lottie (Leo Lee) Butler 1906–2004
        1. 1. Ezra (Davis) Griffin 1924–1969
        2. 2. Sarah (L) Griffin 1926–2001
        3. 3. Jesse (Lee) Griffin 1929–1976
        4. 4. Connie (Emmett Griffin,) Jr 1932–2004
        5. 5. Joseph (Douglas) Griffin 1934–1994 m. Donna (Mae) Farrar 1936–1996
        6. 6. Silas (Ray) Griffin 1942–1995
      5. 5. Auvy (O) Griffin 1901–1982
      6. 6. Ethel (J Griffin) (Poole) 1891–1965
      7. 7. Sallie (B Griffin) (Chapman) 1888–1963 m. Otho (Needham Robards,) Sr 1879–1949 m. Chapman 1888–
        1. 1. Evelyn (Erle) Robards 1913–2001 m. Thomas (J) Freeman 1909–1987
        2. 2. Sarah (E) Robards 1909–
        3. 3. Needham Robards 1911–1983
        4. 4. Thomas (J) Robards 1907–1979
        5. 5. Fred Robards 1907–
      8. 8. Mary (Arnett Griffin) (Staples) 1899–1977 m. Alfonzo Staples 1899–1981
        1. 1. Grace (E) Staples 1923–
    2. 2. Conrad (Wickliff) Griffin 1856–1926 m. Mary ('Mollie' Jane) Overby 1862–1927
      1. 1. Bettie Griffin 1883–1902
      2. 2. Virgie Griffin 1884–1942
      3. 3. George (W) Griffin 1887–1908
      4. 4. Phillip (W) Griffin 1890–
      5. 5. Hal (Connie) Griffin 1894–1977
    3. 3. William (Filmore) Griffin 1854–1898
    4. 4. Olcer (Dudley) Griffin 1869–1910 m. Ella (Pricilla) Willingham 1868–1931
      1. 1. Elizabeth Griffin 1903–1991
      2. 2. Harold (Jefferson) Griffin 1898–1983
      3. 3. Rev (Herman Davis) Griffin 1898–1984
      4. 4. James (Robert) Griffin 1891–1966 m. Flora (Elizabeth) Baker 1900–1987 m. Lucille (M) Fiedler 1904–1979
        1. 1. Betty (Jo) James 1933–2007
        2. 2. Donald (Ray) Griffin 1926–1986
        3. 3. Jerome (John) Griffin 1931–1979
      5. 5. Harold (J.) Griffin 1898–1983
      6. 6. Raral Griffin 1898–
      7. 7. Roy (Lee Griffin, WWI) enlisted 1893–1977 m. Mayme (E) Perrin 1891–1954
      8. 8. Sarah (E) Griffin 1905–2005
    5. 5. Roah Griffin 1866–1921 m. Myrtle (Rollins) Powell 1871–1947
      1. 1. George (William) Griffin 1904–1956 m. Katie (Lea) King 1909–1989
        1. 1. Rolland (D) Griffin 1924–
    6. 6. Amelia Griffin 1871–
    7. 7. Robert (Emmett) Griffin 1875–1928
    8. 8. Nellie (G Griffin) (Wathen) 1875–1966
  2. 2. Lemuel (David Griffin,) farmer 1835–1916 m. Bennetta (J) Biggs 1841–1909
    1. 1. Packston (Powell) Griffin 1859–1936 m. Minnie (T.) Robards 1870–1942
    2. 2. Alva (Alvey) Griffin 1862–1933 m. Margaret (Maggie) Robards 1872–1946
      1. 1. Douglas (Culver) Griffin 1907–1991
      2. 2. Carl (Cleveland) Griffin 1890–1964
      3. 3. May (A) Griffin 1892–
      4. 4. Beatrice (M) Griffin 1895–1991
      5. 5. Bessie (Loren) Griffin 1898–1968
      6. 6. Ruby Griffin 1903–
      7. 7. Douglas (Culver) Griffin 1907–1991 m. Ruby Crafton 1908–2004
        1. 1. Douglas (Culver Griffin) II 1940–2015
      8. 8. William (Hill) Griffin 1900–1989 m. Dorothy (Olive Fruitt) Griffin 1903–1966
        1. 1. William (Griffin) Jr 1932–1935
      9. 9. Leon (Rudolph) Griffin 1913–2000 m. Arbutus (Eblen) Griffin 1919–2000
    3. 3. John (J.) Griffin 1864–1958 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Robards 1871–1943
      1. 1. Lee (Roy Griffin, WWII, US) Navy\Marines 1908–1953 m. Lonnie (Mae) Rhoades 1909–
      2. 2. Hodge Griffin#2 1894–1969 m. Eleanor (Maude 'Lina' Farley) (Griffin) 1895–1958 m. Hallie (Elizabeth) Jeter 1894–1993
        1. 1. Aaron (Hodge) Griffin 1917–2010
        2. 2. Eleanor (F) Griffin 1918–
        3. 3. Margaret Griffin 1922–
    4. 4. Ola Griffin 1875–1900
    5. 5. Birdie (Walker) Griffin 1877–1945
    6. 6. Lelia Griffin 1879–1967 m. Eldridge Sandefur 1876–1958
      1. 1. Leo Sandefur 1920–2014 m. Emma (Lee) Stinnett 1922–1999
      2. 2. Marian Sandefur 1906–
      3. 3. Archie (Robert) Sandefur 1902–1988 m. Leona Ashby 1909–1943 m. Lola (Dell) Hancock 1906–1977
      4. 4. Harry (Powell) Sandefur 1898–1967 m. Pansy (Nell) Seay 1898–1994
        1. 1. Nelson (Jenkins) Sandefur 1933–2013 m. Susan (Karol) Hannah 1935–2006
        2. 2. JoNell Sandefur 1925–2014 m. Cecil Mathews 1921–1992
        3. 3. Harry (Powell Sandefur) Jr 1919–1921
        4. 4. Dorothy (G Sandefur) Furgerson 1921–2013 m. Hugh (Kenneth) Griffith 1912–1973 m. James (Clark) Furgerson 1918–1997
      5. 5. Ellworth Sandefur 1909–1910
      6. 6. Henry (David) Sandefur 1899–1968
      7. 7. James Sandefur 1913–2008 m. Anna (Mae) Sandefur 1913–2000
      8. 8. Ray (A) Sandefur 1911–1991 m. Lauristene (Doris) Eastwood 1913–1990
        1. 1. Charles Sandefur 1937–2001
        2. 2. Bobby (Joe) Sandefur 1934–1994
        3. 3. Curtis (Ray Sandefur, US) Marines 1931–2007
        4. 4. Don Sandefur 1931–1937
      9. 9. Ralph Sandefur 1904–1904
      10. 10. Ruth (Ernestine Sandefur) (Petty) 1916–2005 m. Charles (L) Petty 1914–1979
      11. 11. Aubrey Johnston 1915–2008
    7. 7. Gillie Griffin 1882–1951
    8. 8. Mortimer Griffin 1856–
    9. 9. Norbourne (B.) Griffin 1873–
  3. 3. John (J.) Griffin 1838–1862
  4. 4. Daniel (A) Griffin 1836–1862 m. Mary (Della) Williams 1845–1906
    1. 1. Florence Griffin 1860– m. John (Millard) Sandefur 1856–1944
      1. 1. Maggie Sandefur 1886–
      2. 2. May Sandefur 1887–
      3. 3. Mollie Sandefur 1881–
      4. 4. Virginia (Adele) Sandefur 1880–1922
    2. 2. George (Daniel) Griffin 1862–1929 m. Margaret (Jane "Maggie") Rideout 1869–1928
      1. 1. Maggie (Della) Griffin 1893–1959
      2. 2. Elmer Griffin 1899–
      3. 3. Donald Griffin 1902–
      4. 4. Mary (F) Griffin 1906–
      5. 5. John (Yeaman) Griffin 1908–
      6. 6. Annie (Mae) Griffin 1886–1967 m. George (Sethel) Farley 1874–1951
        1. 1. Robert (Henry) Farley 1906–1951
      7. 7. Herman (J) Griffin 1892–
      8. 8. Charles (W) Griffin 1895–1914
      9. 9. Addie (L) Griffin 1914–

Pvt farmer's Timeline

10 Records

1806
Jul 1806
Birth of Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 24
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer - Property in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 24
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1865
1865
Age 59
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 74
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 84
Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer resided here in Bryantsville, Garrard, Kentucky, USA
Bryantsville, Garrard, Kentucky, USA
1893
30 May 1893
Age 87
Death of Pvt Joseph Benjamin Griffin, US Civil War: Union 116th Kentucky Infantry, Slaveholder 4x, farmer in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1806
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 622B; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0708
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_469; Page: 69B; Image: 5311; Family History Library Film: 545968
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 145; Image: 145; Family History Library Film: 803373
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 316B; Image: 294

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 37; Page: 251; Family History Library Film: 0007816

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 316B; Image: 294

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 145; Image: 145; Family History Library Film: 803373

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_469; Page: 69B; Image: 5311; Family History Library Film: 545968

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 622B; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0708

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Bryantsville, Garrard, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group Number: 15; Census Year: 1890

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1893
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    86
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