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Samuel Critenden Griffith 1859 – 1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 07, 1859

Birth Location: South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: Jun 08, 1933

Death Location: Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky, USA

Father: James Griffith

Mother: Mary Williams

Spouse(s): Minnie McBride

Children(s): Burnum Griffith, Edith Griffith, Charles Griffith, Verda Griffith, Seymour Griffith, Hazel Griffith, Zollie Griffith

In 1859, Samuel Critenden Griffith entered the world in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States, born to James W Griffith and Mary Ann Williams. In 1880, Samuel Critenden Griffith resided in Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. Samuel Critenden Griffith married Minnie Adlaid McBride, and had children including Burnum Griffith, Edith Griffith, Charles Thurman Griffith, Verda Griffith, Seymour Griffith, Hazel Griffith, Zollie Griffith. Samuel Critenden Griffith passed away in 1933 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Samuel Critenden Griffith entered the world in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States, born to James W Griffith and Mary Ann Williams.
  • In 1880, Samuel Critenden Griffith resided in Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • Samuel Critenden Griffith married Minnie Adlaid McBride, and had children including Burnum Griffith, Edith Griffith, Charles Thurman Griffith, Verda Griffith, Seymour Griffith, Hazel Griffith, Zollie Griffith.
  • Samuel Critenden Griffith passed away in 1933 in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Griffith
1825 – 1900
Birth Location: Ponds Creek, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
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Mary Williams
1836 – 1900
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
MW

Spouses(s)

Minnie McBride
1877 – 1912
Birth Location: Muhlenberg Co Ky
MM

Children(s)

Burnum Griffith
1896 – 1898
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
BG
Edith Griffith
1897 – 1983
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
EG
Charles Griffith
1901 – 1962
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Verda Griffith
1902 – 1979
Birth Location: Kentucky
VG
Seymour Griffith
1905 – 1977
Birth Location: Drakesboro
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Hazel Griffith
1907 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
HG
Zollie Griffith
1910 – 1963
Birth Location: Kentucky
ZG

Samuel Griffith's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Griffith
1859 – 1933
Birth Place: South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Parents
James W Griffith
1825 – 1900
Ponds Creek, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Ann) Williams
1836 – 1900
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Griffith's Descendants

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Samuel (Critenden) Griffith (Sep 07, 1859 – Jun 08, 1933) m. Minnie (Adlaid) McBride (Oct 05, 1877 – Jun 25, 1912)
  1. 1. Burnum Griffith (Jun 1896 – 1898)
  2. 2. Edith Griffith (Nov 1897 – 29 Mar 1983)
  3. 3. Charles (Thurman) Griffith (1901 – Nov 26, 1962) m. Annie (May) Markwell (Dec 22, 1903 – Jan 06, 1986)
    1. 1. Walton (Laverne) Griffith (09 Oct 1923 – 18 May 1941)
    2. 2. Dorothy (Bernadine) Griffith (May 24, 1922 – May 06, 1999) m. Lon Dickins (24 Mar 1918 – Bef 1999) m. Major (Theodore) Graham (25 Nov 1920 – 29 Mar 2006) m. Wilson Brown
      1. 1. Marilyn (Yvonne) Graham (15 Mar 1940 – 25 Jan 2025) m. Adrain (Lee) Cessna (30 Aug 1940 – )
        1. 1. Johnnie (Lee) CESSNA (03 Oct 1958 – 06 Aug 2023) m. Stacy (Denise) Coomes (22 Jan 1969 – ) m. Sandra Lagere (abt 1956 – ) m. Mary (Alice) WHITEHEAD (Sep 23, 1958 – )
        2. 2. Vicki (Lynn) Cessna (04 Oct 1959 – ) m. Lou (Gehrig) Hughes (abt 1958 – ) m. David (L) Murphy
        3. 3. Yvonda (Carol) Cessna (31 Oct 1960 – ) m. Darrell Conrad (1959 – ) m. William (“Bill”) Boarman
      2. 2. Clarene Graham (28 Oct 1957 – )
      3. 3. Donald (G. “Donnie”) Brown (3 Jul 1941 – 13 Aug 2022)
    3. 3. Delma (Maxine) Griffith (13 Mar 1926 – Mar 04, 1999) m. Clifton (M.) McLntire (abt 1923 – 15 February 1987)
    4. 4. Betty (J) Griffith (Abt. 1928 – 9 Feb 2021) m. Carl (Wesley) Leonard (abt 1922 – )
    5. 5. Margaret (Ann) Griffith (Abt 1930 – 2006) m. Judson (Bernard) Gohl (abt 1927 – )
    6. 6. Myreta (Joyce) Griffith (abt 1933 – Nov 29, 1995) m. John (Patrick) Scott (abt 1932 – ) m. Ernest (Buford) Miller (23 Oct 1924 – 11 Mar 1990)
      1. 1. Steven (Wayne) Miller (3 Dec 1956 – 19 Mar 2009)
    7. 7. Charles (Edward) Griffith (abt 1936 – 20 January 2017) m. Mul-Barbara (Mae) Dunn (abt 1942 – ) m. Sharon Griffith (8 July 1955 – 18 August 2008)
    8. 8. Wendall (Lee) Griffith (abt 1938 – Mar 18, 2002)
    9. 9. LARRY (H) GRIFFITH (abt 1941 – ) m. Barbara Kinison (abt 1948 – )
    10. 10. Darrell (Wayne) Griffith (abt 1942 – Jul 23, 2006)
    11. 11. Sharon (Lee) Griffith (abt 1946 – Feb 05, 1999) m. Donald (G.) Mayfield (24 Nov 1941 – 10 May 2005)
  4. 4. Verda Griffith (Abt. 1902 – 12 Mar 1979)
  5. 5. Seymour Griffith (5 Feb 1905 – 27 Sep 1977) m. Lattie (Marie) Griffith (12 February 1915 – 3 May 1997)
    1. 1. Paul (E.) Griffith (30 Aug 1948 – 28 Sep 2013)
  6. 6. Hazel Griffith (Abt. 1907 – )
  7. 7. Zollie Griffith (Abt. 1910 – 09 Dec 1963) m. Bertha (D) Galley (Abt. 1902 – )

Samuel Griffith's Timeline

12 Records

1859
Sep 07, 1859
Birth of Samuel Critenden Griffith in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
1860
07 Sep 1860
Age 1
Birth of Samuel Critenden Griffith in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 21
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here in Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here in Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 51
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here in Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 61
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here in Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 71
Samuel Critenden Griffith resided here
None
1933
08 Jun 1933
Age 74
Death of Samuel Critenden Griffith in Christian, Kentucky, United States
Christian, Kentucky, United States
1933
Jun 08, 1933
Age 74
Death of Samuel Critenden Griffith in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky, USA
Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1860
    Event Place: South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 174B; Enumeration District: 140
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1044; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0336; Image: 1076.0; FHL microfilm: 2340779
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 9
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 545; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240545
    [8] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [9] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
    [10] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    [11] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 07, 1859
    Event Place: South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 87
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240545
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 174B; Enumeration District: 140
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paradise, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 545; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Drakesboro, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 87

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Skilesville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 9
    [2] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1044; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0336; Image: 1076.0; FHL microfilm: 2340779

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1933
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 08, 1933
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky, USA
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