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Samuel W. Griggs 1878–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1878

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 7 JUL 1931

Death Location: Henry, Virginia, USA

Father: John Griggs

Mother: Elizabeth Gallaway

Spouse(s): Lucy Davis

Children(s): Lonnie Griggs, Lucile Griggs, Alma Griggs, Baxter Griggs

Samuel W. Griggs was born in 1878 in Virginia, the child of John H Griggs And Elizabeth H Bettie Gallaway. In 1880, Samuel W. Griggs established residence. In 1900, Samuel W. Griggs resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. Samuel W. Griggs married Lucy Emma Davis, and had children including Alma Bell Griggs, Baxter Griggs, Lonnie Roland Griggs, Lucile E Griggs. Samuel W. Griggs passed away in 1931 in Henry, Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • Samuel W. Griggs was born in 1878 in Virginia, the child of John H Griggs And Elizabeth H Bettie Gallaway.
  • In 1880, Samuel W. Griggs established residence.
  • In 1900, Samuel W. Griggs resided in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Samuel W. Griggs married Lucy Emma Davis, and had children including Alma Bell Griggs, Baxter Griggs, Lonnie Roland Griggs, Lucile E Griggs.
  • Samuel W. Griggs passed away in 1931 in Henry, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Griggs
1851–
Birth Location: Pittsylvania
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Elizabeth Gallaway
1869–1910
Birth Location: Henry Co., VA.
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Davis
1882–1973
Birth Location: Virginia
LD

Children(s)

Lonnie Griggs
1906–
Birth Location: Virginia
LG
Lucile Griggs
1909–
Birth Location: Virginia
LG
Alma Griggs
1912–2003
Birth Location: Henry Co, VA
AG
Baxter Griggs
1920–
Birth Location: Virginia
BG

Samuel Griggs's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Griggs
1878–1931
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
John H Griggs
1851–
Pittsylvania
Elizabeth (H "Bettie") Gallaway
1869–1910
Henry Co., VA.
Grandparents
Samuel (L) Griggs
1822–1868
Henry Co, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Earles
1828–1888
Virginia
Walter (J.) Galloway
1850–1880
Henry, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Hanks
1809–1880
Campbell, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Griggs
1776–1858
Sarah Pedigo
1785–1865
Thomas Earles
1775–1830
Sarah Arthur
1790–1870
Thomas Hanks
1766–1857
Sarah Morrison
1773–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Griggs
1750–1815
Margaret Watson
1749–1807
Ann Arthur
1741–1777
James Hanks
1732–
Nancy Hamlin
1755–1774

Samuel Griggs's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (W.) Griggs (ABT 1878–7 JUL 1931) m. Lucy (Emma) Davis (ABT 1882–27 FEB 1973)
  1. 1. Lonnie (Roland) Griggs 1906–
  2. 2. Lucile (E) Griggs 1909–
  3. 3. Alma (Bell) Griggs 1912–2003
  4. 4. Baxter Griggs 1920–

Samuel Griggs's Timeline

7 Records

1878
ABT 1878
Birth of Samuel W. Griggs in Virginia
Virginia
1880
1880
Age 2
Samuel W. Griggs resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 22
Samuel W. Griggs resided here in Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Samuel W. Griggs resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 42
Samuel W. Griggs resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 52
Samuel W. Griggs resided here
None
1931
7 JUL 1931
Age 53
Death of Samuel W. Griggs in Henry, Virginia, USA
Henry, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1878
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342181
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T625_1892; Page: B; Enumeration District: 112
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342181
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T625_1892; Page: B; Enumeration District: 112
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T624_1632; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375645
    [8] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T624_1632; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375645
    [11] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 68B; Enumeration District: 129
    [12] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 68B; Enumeration District: 129
    [13] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1241215
    [14] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1241215
    [15] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Henry; Roll: 1984804
    [16] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Henry; Roll: 1984804
    [17] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [18] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 68B; Enumeration District: 129
    [2] Age:
    About 1-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leaksville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1241215
    [3] Age:
    About 21-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T624_1632; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375645
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T624_1632; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375645
    [3] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [4] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [5] Address: Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head, Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Age:
    About 31-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T625_1892; Page: B; Enumeration District: 112
    [2] Age:
    About 41-42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342181
    [2] Age:
    About 51-52

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 JUL 1931
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] Age:
    About 52-53
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