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Robert F Griffin 1795–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: Abt. 1856

Death Location: Georgia, USA

Father: Robert (5thGGF)

Mother: Margaret Griffin

Spouse(s): Nelly Patterson

Children(s): Caroline Patterson

The story of Robert F Griffin began in 1795 in South Carolina, United States. In 1830, Robert F Griffin resided in Greene, Georgia, USA (2 slaves ). In 1840, Robert F Griffin resided in District 890, Cherokee, Georgia, USA. Robert F Griffin married Nelly Patterson, Susannah Brooks, and had children including Caroline Patterson. Robert F Griffin passed away in 1856 in Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert F Griffin began in 1795 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Robert F Griffin resided in Greene, Georgia, USA (2 slaves ).
  • In 1840, Robert F Griffin resided in District 890, Cherokee, Georgia, USA.
  • Robert F Griffin married Nelly Patterson, Susannah Brooks, and had children including Caroline Patterson.
  • Robert F Griffin passed away in 1856 in Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert (5thGGF)
1700–1809
Birth Location: Virginia
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Margaret Griffin
1760–1821
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Nelly Patterson
1810–
Birth Location: Virginia
NP

Children(s)

Caroline Patterson
1820–1884
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
CP

Robert Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Robert Griffin
1795–1856
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Robert Griffen ( Griffin ) (5thGGF)
1700–1809
Virginia
Margaret Griffin
1760–1821
Grandparents
William (Griffin IV) (6thGGF)
1665–1725
Carnarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Anne (Law) (6thGGM)
1665–1725
Sedgley, Staffordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William (7thGGF)
1628–1684
Jane (7thGGM)
1631–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William (8thGGF)
1596–1634
Margaret (8thGGM)
1608–1695
Roger ?
1601–1652

Robert Griffin's Descendants

1.
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Robert (F) Griffin (1795–Abt. 1856) m. Nelly Patterson (Abt 1810–)
  1. 1. Caroline Patterson 1820–1884 m. Duncan (T) Patterson 1812–1862
    1. 1. James (Columbus Patterson) Sr. 1841–1902 m. Dorcus McCoy 1850–1938 m. Rachael (Corenda) Kern 1856–1937 m. Melissa Peeler 1889– m. Susan Dotson 1835– m. Mariaa Patterson 1848–1883
      1. 1. Georgia (Anna McCoy ( Georgie ) (GGM)) m 1866–1960 m. Morehead Kern 1859–1923
        1. 1. George Kern 1891–1982 m. Lrotie (Kerns Kingfisher (Lettie) (GM) DNA (mtDNA L3d3a1)) 🤴 1903–1993 m. Emma (A) Kern 1897–1924
      2. 2. Bamma (Mc) Coy 1874–1973
      3. 3. Missouri (Patterson McCoy ( Mc Coy )) (2ndGA) 1869–
      4. 4. Ollie patterson 1873–1967
      5. 5. Hosea (Mc) Coy 1874–
      6. 6. Ada (Ethel Patterson) (1stC2XR) 1891–1952
        1. 1. ANNIE (BLANCHE JAMISON) MRS 1910–2001
        2. 2. Oscar Jamison 1924–1973
      7. 7. Bessie (C) Patterson 1893–1918
      8. 8. Grover (C) Patterson 1895–1990
      9. 9. Oscar (O) Patterson 1897–1982 m. (Private) 1903–1951 m. Tennie ((Jennessie )) Nash 1909–1939
        1. 1. D (L) Gregory 1929–2005
        2. 2. Annie ((Amy) (Ruth) Patterson 1929–1987
      10. 10. Mattie Patterson 1889–
      11. 11. John (Kern) ? 1873–
      12. 12. Eliza Patterson 1860–1935
      13. 13. Hendersen Patterson 1867–
      14. 14. Mariah (Martha) Patterson 1868–1952
      15. 15. William (Patterson) (2ndGU) 1869–1934
      16. 16. Columbus (Patterson Jr) (2ndGU) 1872–
      17. 17. Tobie Patterson 1875–
      18. 18. Emma Patterson 1878–1971
        1. 1. Wade (William) Alston 1899–1981
      19. 19. Zola (D) Patterson 1903–1992
      20. 20. SARAH (ELIZABETH) PATTERSON 1855–1927
      21. 21. Bessie (Mary C) Patterson 1893–1977 m. John King 1890–1965
        1. 1. Zola (P) King 1919–2010
        2. 2. Ovie King 1923–1997
        3. 3. Lola (Z) King 1921–1981
        4. 4. Rosie (Lee) King 1917–2007
        5. 5. Redell King 1934–2006
        6. 6. Annie (C) King 1925–2010
        7. 7. Candie (D) King 1928–1985
        8. 8. Elsie King 1926–1934
        9. 9. Roosevelt King 1933–1987
        10. 10. Lena King 1915–2002
        11. 11. Lillie (Beatrice King) (2ndC1XR) 1913–2009
      22. 22. Grover (C) Patterson 1895–1990
      23. 23. Zola (Dre) Patterson 1901–1992
      24. 24. Ada (Ethal) Patterson 1891–1952
      25. 25. Lesugh (J) Patterson 1898–1898
    2. 2. Arthur (Scott Patterson) ? 1857–1945 m. Mahala (A Huffman) Patterson 1867–1939
      1. 1. Marie (Juanita) Patterson 1898–
      2. 2. Grace Patterson 1887–1964
        1. 1. Thelma (Ruth) Wells 1912–1994
    3. 3. William (Marshal Patterson) ? 1848–1915
    4. 4. Kizziah (Patterson Griffin ( Kezziah ) (2ndGA)) DNA 1854–1887 m. Bazzil Griffin 1852–1899
      1. 1. Albert (D Griffin Sr (1stC3XR)) DNA 1876–1913 m. Willie Dunn 1878–1967
        1. 1. Paul (Lawrence Griffin (2ndC2XR)) DNA 1901–1990 m. Willie (L) Johnson 1901–1980
      2. 2. Henry (Griffin (1stC3XR)) DNA 1882–1955
        1. 1. Eva (Lydia) Griffin 1917–2005
      3. 3. Hassie ((Aches)) Griffin 1885–1920
      4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Griffin 1871–1947
      5. 5. Napoleon Griffin 1880–
      6. 6. Walter Griffin 1879–
      7. 7. Alva (Alan) Griffin 1876–1954
      8. 8. Carrie Griffin 1887–1915
      9. 9. Johnne Griffin 1874–
    5. 5. William (Henry Patterson) (3rdGU) 1855–1925 m. Susie (Brooks Patterson ( L6PX-8XT) ) 1878–1968 m. Emmaline Huffman 1864–1897 m. Emma Huffman-Patterson 1864–1897 m. Susanna Patterson 1880–
      1. 1. William (H) Patterson 1911–1994
      2. 2. John (D) Patterson 1907–1987
      3. 3. Cadia (D) Patterson 1903–1972
      4. 4. Annie (B) Patterson 1901–1982
      5. 5. Abbie (Maude) Spivey 1887–1977
      6. 6. Arthur (Burton) Patterson 1906–1996
      7. 7. Kelley (W) Patterson 1889–1964
      8. 8. Henry (Clay) Patterson 1896–
      9. 9. Minnie (C) Patterson 1895–
      10. 10. Henry (C) Patterson 1892–
      11. 11. Verna (Myrtle) Patterson 1910–
      12. 12. Abbie (M) Patterson 1887–1977 m. Allen Spivey 1883–1938
        1. 1. Allean Eldridge 1927–2013 m. William (G) Eldridge 1908–2001
        2. 2. Arlene (S) Miller 1927–2014
      13. 13. Willie (Mae) Patterson 1911–
      14. 14. Minnie (C) Patterson 1895–
      15. 15. Charley Patterson 1901–
      16. 16. Jacob patterson 1878–
      17. 17. Jenny patterson 1880–
      18. 18. Martha patterson 1882–
      19. 19. Nancy patterson 1884–
      20. 20. Henry (Clay) Patterson 1896–
      21. 21. Minnie (C) Patterson 1895–
      22. 22. Henry (C) Patterson 1892–
      23. 23. Verna (Myrtle) Patterson 1910–
      24. 24. Willie (Mae) Patterson 1911–
      25. 25. Minnie (C) Patterson 1895–
      26. 26. Charley Patterson 1901–
      27. 27. Jacob patterson 1878–
      28. 28. Jenny patterson 1880–
      29. 29. Martha patterson 1882–
      30. 30. Nancy patterson 1884–
    6. 6. Kittie Patterson 1865–1942
    7. 7. Peter (Patterson) (3rdGU) 1852–1933
      1. 1. Kelly (Leon) McCoy 1884–1965
        1. 1. Lillie (Mccoy (2ndC2XR) DNA) Verified 1909–2002
    8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) McGaughy 1845–1928
    9. 9. Sarah (Emily) Ellis 1847–1931
    10. 10. John (Daniel Patterson (2 of) 2) 1844–1918
    11. 11. Erma Patterson 1870–
    12. 12. Mary (Patterson) ? 1840–1911
    13. 13. Lou (Catherine) McGaughey 1849–1920
    14. 14. Catherine Burnside 1860–1942
    15. 15. Mariah Patterson 1852–
    16. 16. Lucy Patterson 1869–
    17. 17. Catherine Patterson 1860–1947

Robert Griffin's Timeline

6 Records

1795
1795
Birth of Robert F Griffin in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 35
Robert F Griffin resided here in Greene, Georgia, USA (2 slaves )
Greene, Georgia, USA (2 slaves )
1840
1840
Age 45
Robert F Griffin resided here in District 890, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
District 890, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
1850
30 Aug 1850
Age 55
Robert F Griffin resided here in District 147, Greene, Georgia, USA
District 147, Greene, Georgia, USA
1856
Abt. 1856
Age 61
Death of Robert F Griffin in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1856
26 Mar 1856
Age 61
Robert F Griffin - Probate in Greene, Georgia, USA
Greene, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 147, Greene, Georgia; Roll: M432_71; Page: 88B; Image: 182
    [3] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M653; Title: Eighth Census Of The United States, 1860; Record Group: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greene, Georgia, USA (2 slaves )
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Greene, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 890, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 890, Cherokee, Georgia; Roll: 38; Page: 186; Family History Library Film: 0007042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1850
    Event Place: District 147, Greene, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 147, Greene, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:2; Line: 6; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 147, Greene, Georgia; Roll: M432_71; Page: 88B; Image: 182
    [3] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M653; Title: Eighth Census Of The United States, 1860; Record Group: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1856
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Probate Court (Greene County); Probate Place: Greene, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1856
    Event Place: Greene, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Probate Court (Greene County); Probate Place: Greene, Georgia
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