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Roy Griffin 1914–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1914

Birth Location: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1967

Death Location: Lemay, St Louis, Missouri, USA

Father: Gaylord Griffin

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Adelaide Willis, Mary Duty

Children(s):

In 1914, Roy Griffin entered the world in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA, born to Gaylord Estes Griffin And Mary Smith. In 1920, Roy Griffin resided in Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA. In 1930, Roy Griffin established residence. Roy Griffin married Adelaide Willis, Mary Belle Duty, and had children including Michael Griffin. Roy Griffin passed away in 1967 in Lemay, St Louis, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Roy Griffin entered the world in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA, born to Gaylord Estes Griffin And Mary Smith.
  • In 1920, Roy Griffin resided in Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Roy Griffin established residence.
  • Roy Griffin married Adelaide Willis, Mary Belle Duty, and had children including Michael Griffin.
  • Roy Griffin passed away in 1967 in Lemay, St Louis, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roy Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Roy Griffin
1914–1967
Birth Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Parents
Gaylord Estes Griffin
1875–1966
Robinson, McLennan, Texas, USA
Mary Smith
1879–1965
Round Rock, Williamson, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William Griffin
1842–1916
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Mary (Ann Rebecca) Estes
1849–1909
Tishomingo, Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
Simon (Peter) Smith
1849–1916
Athens, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Eliza (J.) Smith
1859–1948
Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Orrinoren Griffin
1802–1854
Anna Noel
1812–1852
Benjamin Estes
1815–1897
Mary Duease
1818–1896
Alfred Smith
1821–1875
Tobitha Wooten
1832–1873
Martin Lynch
1822–1895
Nancy Lynch
1832–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roy Griffin's Timeline

7 Records

1914
24 Aug 1914
Birth of Roy Griffin in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Roy Griffin resided here in Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA
Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Roy Griffin resided here
None
1946
Abt. 1946
Age 32
Roy Griffin resided here in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1953
1953
Age 39
Roy Griffin resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1956
1956
Age 42
Roy Griffin resided here in Texas
Texas
1967
19 May 1967
Age 53
Death of Roy Griffin in St Louis, Missouri, USA
St Louis, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Select Military Registers
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downsville, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1830; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 103
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2342108
    [5] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, State Archive, Tallahassee and Clerk of Courts; Various Counties; County Marriages, 1940-1943
    [9] U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Downsville, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downsville, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1830; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, McLennan, Texas; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2342108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1946
    Event Place: Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index, The La Crosse Tribune; Publication Date: 20 Jul 1953; Publication Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1967
    Event Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Missouri, U.S., St. Louis Public Library Obituary Index
    [3] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Publication Date: 21 May 1967; Publication Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA; ,0.7395364,0.34155312,0.79405254&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lemay, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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