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Richard Sanders Griffin 1915–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jul 1915

Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1975

Death Location: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA

Father: Oran Griffin

Mother: Eleanor Sanders

Spouse(s): Mercedes Phillips

Children(s):

In 1915, Richard Sanders Griffin entered the world in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, born to Oran Blaine Griffin And Eleanor Elizabeth Sanders. In 1920, Richard Sanders Griffin resided in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1934, Richard Sanders Griffin resided in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Richard Sanders Griffin married Mercedes Mae Phillips, and had children including Beverly Ann Griffin, Constance Marie Connie Griffin. Richard Sanders Griffin passed away in 1975 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Richard Sanders Griffin entered the world in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, born to Oran Blaine Griffin And Eleanor Elizabeth Sanders.
  • In 1920, Richard Sanders Griffin resided in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1934, Richard Sanders Griffin resided in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
  • Richard Sanders Griffin married Mercedes Mae Phillips, and had children including Beverly Ann Griffin, Constance Marie Connie Griffin.
  • Richard Sanders Griffin passed away in 1975 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Griffin's Ancestors

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Richard Griffin
1915–1975
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Parents
Oran Blaine Griffin
1885–1967
Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Eleanor (Elizabeth) Sanders
1887–1978
Monroe County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
John (Arthur) Griffin
1861–1920
Indiana
Ida (Luella) Clatterbaugh
1866–1957
Lexington, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Jesse (Eldridge) Sanders
1857–1906
Indiana
Effie (Eloise) Stark
1864–1941
Gosport, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Griffin
1810–1884
Nancy Griffin
1830–1908
James Clatterbuck
1829–1867
Mary Risk
1832–1904
James Sanders
1832–1901
Phoebe Richards
1843–1923
Etilmon Stark
1820–1908
Jerusha Buskirk
1828–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ann EOL
1791–
James DNA
1803–1838
Phebe Stubblefield
1800–1881
Reuben Clatterbuck
1798–1887
Sarah Watson
1804–1870
Patsey Humphreys
1812–1845
Adin Stark
1795–1855
Eleanor STILLWELL
1799–1844
James Buskirk
1796–1874
Mariah Campbell
1804–1886

Richard Griffin's Timeline

9 Records

1915
10 Jul 1915
Birth of Richard Sanders Griffin in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA
1934
1934
Age 19
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 25
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1943
1943
Age 28
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 35
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1952
1952
Age 37
Richard Sanders Griffin resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1975
21 May 1975
Age 60
Death of Richard Sanders Griffin in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1915
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Butler University; Year: 1934
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 297
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01037; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 18-23
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 174
    [5] Florida Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Butler University; Year: 1934

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01037; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 18-23

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01037; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 18-23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 297

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 May 1975
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis News - 22 May 1975 - Page 31, Obituary for Richard S. Griffin 22 May 1975

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indianapolis
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1975
    Event Place: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida Death Index

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