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Reuben Edgar Griffin 1886–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1886

Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 5 May 1964

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Robert Griffin

Mother: Sarah Davenport

Spouse(s): Rosa Smith

Children(s): Nona Griffin, Rosa Griffin

The story of Reuben Edgar Griffin began in 1886 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Reuben Edgar Griffin resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Reuben Edgar Griffin resided in Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. Reuben Edgar Griffin married Rosa D Smith, and had children including Nona M Griffin, Rosa Alice Griffin. Reuben Edgar Griffin passed away in 1964 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Edgar Griffin began in 1886 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Reuben Edgar Griffin resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Reuben Edgar Griffin resided in Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • Reuben Edgar Griffin married Rosa D Smith, and had children including Nona M Griffin, Rosa Alice Griffin.
  • Reuben Edgar Griffin passed away in 1964 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Griffin
1858–1900
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Davenport
1861–1941
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Rosa Smith
1891–1934
Birth Location: –
RS

Children(s)

Nona Griffin
1915–1938
Birth Location: –
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Rosa Griffin
1913–1957
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Reuben Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Griffin
1886–1964
Birth Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Robert Chiles Griffin
1858–1900
Sarah (Alice) Davenport
1861–1941
South Carolina
Grandparents
Willis (Alexander) Davenport
1824–1899
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Temperance Cox
1823–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Davenport
1804–1893
Kesiah McDaniel
1804–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Davenport
1774–1833

Reuben Griffin's Descendants

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Reuben (Edgar) Griffin (5 Mar 1886–5 May 1964) m. Rosa (D) Smith (28 March 1891–29 November 1934)
  1. 1. Nona (M) Griffin 1915–1938
  2. 2. Rosa (Alice) Griffin 1913–1957 m. Sam (Wister) Vance 1908–1966

Reuben Griffin's Timeline

7 Records

1886
5 Mar 1886
Birth of Reuben Edgar Griffin in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Reuben Edgar Griffin resided here in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Reuben Edgar Griffin resided here in Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Reuben Edgar Griffin resided here in McCormick County, South Carolina, USA
McCormick County, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Reuben Edgar Griffin resided here in Austin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Austin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Reuben Edgar Griffin resided here in Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1964
5 May 1964
Age 78
Death of Reuben Edgar Griffin in Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1886
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Austin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341932
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: McCormick County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1448; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375461
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Broadway, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1448; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375461

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: McCormick County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: McCormick County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Austin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Austin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341932

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1964
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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