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Roland R Griffin 1897–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Nov 1897

Birth Location: Decatur, Georgia

Death Date: 8 Jan 1972

Death Location: Douglas, Oregon, United States

Father: Henderson Griffin

Mother: Mary Hearne

Spouse(s): Ellie Martin, Ruby Waters

Children(s): Thomas Griffin, Margaret Griffin, Roland Jr

The story of Roland R Griffin began in 1897 in Decatur, Georgia. In 1900, Roland R Griffin resided in Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia, USA. In 1910, Roland R Griffin resided in Brinson, Decatur, Georgia, USA. Roland R Griffin married Ellie Mai Martin, Ruby Mae Waters, and had children including Margaret Elizabeth Griffin, Roland Rudolph Griffin Jr, Thomas Griffin. Roland R Griffin passed away in 1972 in Douglas, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Roland R Griffin began in 1897 in Decatur, Georgia.
  • In 1900, Roland R Griffin resided in Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, Roland R Griffin resided in Brinson, Decatur, Georgia, USA.
  • Roland R Griffin married Ellie Mai Martin, Ruby Mae Waters, and had children including Margaret Elizabeth Griffin, Roland Rudolph Griffin Jr, Thomas Griffin.
  • Roland R Griffin passed away in 1972 in Douglas, Oregon, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henderson Griffin
1868–1954
Birth Location: Decatur, Georgia
HG
Mary Hearne
1866–1917
Birth Location: Alabama
MH

Spouses(s)

Ellie Martin
1894–1972
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA
EM
Ruby Waters
1899–2001
Birth Location: Dorsey, Georgia
RW

Children(s)

Thomas Griffin
1926–2010
Birth Location: North Carolina
TG
Margaret Griffin
1922–2012
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia
MG
Roland Jr
1924–2011
Birth Location: North Carolina
RJ

Roland Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Roland Griffin
1897–1972
Birth Place: Decatur, Georgia
Parents
Henderson Virgil Griffin
1868–1954
Decatur, Georgia
Mary (Elizabeth Bessie) Hearne
1866–1917
Alabama
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roland Griffin's Descendants

1.
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Roland (R) Griffin (25 Nov 1897–8 Jan 1972) m. Ellie (Mai) Martin (23 Oct 1894–7 Aug 1972) m. Ruby (Mae) Waters (December 12, 1899–February 11, 2001)
  1. 1. Thomas Griffin 1926–2010
  2. 2. Margaret (Elizabeth) Griffin 1922–2012
  3. 3. Roland (Rudolph Griffin) Jr 1924–2011

Roland Griffin's Timeline

9 Records

1897
25 Nov 1897
Birth of Roland R Griffin in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
1900
1900
Age 3
Roland R Griffin resided here in Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Roland R Griffin resided here in Brinson, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Brinson, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Roland R Griffin resided here in Militia District 26, Glynn, Georgia, USA
Militia District 26, Glynn, Georgia, USA
1926
1926
Age 29
Roland R Griffin resided here in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Roland R Griffin resided here in Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Roland R Griffin resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Roland R Griffin resided here in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
1972
8 Jan 1972
Age 75
Death of Roland R Griffin in Douglas, Oregon, United States
Douglas, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Decatur, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3944; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 90-31
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-09-0896; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index
    [4] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 26, Glynn, Georgia; Roll: T625_259; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 51
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia; Roll: 366; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 56.0; FHL microfilm: 2340101
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: 191; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240191
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brinson, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T624_184; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374197
    [9] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1819-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Hill, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: 191; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240191

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brinson, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brinson, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T624_184; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374197

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Militia District 26, Glynn, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Militia District 26, Glynn, Georgia; Roll: T625_259; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brunswick, Glynn, Georgia; Roll: 366; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 56.0; FHL microfilm: 2340101

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3944; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 90-31

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3944; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 90-31

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1972
    Event Place: Douglas, Oregon, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-09-0896; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index
    [3] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1819-2012
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