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Thomas Griffin 1879–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1879

Birth Location: Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: USA

Father: Mars Griffin

Mother: Martha Francis

Spouse(s): Laura Ross

Children(s): May Griffin, Martha Griffin, Beda Griffin, Charles Griffin, Lottie Griffin, Frank Griffin, Lula Griffin, Lucian Griffin

In 1879, Thomas Griffin entered the world in Wayne, West Virginia, USA, born to Mars Griffin And Martha Francis. Thomas Griffin married Laura Ross, and had children including Beda Griffin, Charles Griffin, Frank M Griffin, Lottie Griffin, Lucian Griffin, Lula Griffin, Martha Jane Griffin, May Griffin. Thomas Griffin passed away in 1955 in USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Thomas Griffin entered the world in Wayne, West Virginia, USA, born to Mars Griffin And Martha Francis.
  • Thomas Griffin married Laura Ross, and had children including Beda Griffin, Charles Griffin, Frank M Griffin, Lottie Griffin, Lucian Griffin, Lula Griffin, Martha Jane Griffin, May Griffin.
  • Thomas Griffin passed away in 1955 in USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mars Griffin
1852–1900
Birth Location: Mt. Sterling, Mason County, Kentucky, USA
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Martha Francis
1854–1943
Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
MF

Spouses(s)

Laura Ross
1876–1938
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
LR

Children(s)

May Griffin
1911–1911
Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
MG
Martha Griffin
1901–1916
Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
MG
Beda Griffin
1896–1899
Birth Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
BG
Charles Griffin
1899–1928
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
CG
Lottie Griffin
1910–2006
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
LG
Frank Griffin
1908–1975
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
FG
Lula Griffin
1905–1997
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
LG
Lucian Griffin
1914–1989
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
LG

Thomas Griffin's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Griffin
1879–1955
Birth Place: Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Mars Griffin
1852–1900
Mt. Sterling, Mason County, Kentucky, USA
Martha Francis
1854–1943
Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Griffin) Sr.
1820–
Ireland
Nancy Gregory
1822–
Ireland
Jess Francis
1824–1912
West Virginia, USA
Malinda Osborn
1827–1896
Cabell County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Pat Griffin
1795–
Elenor Campbell
1797–
John Sr.
1798–1860
Cynthia Ferguson
1790–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmund Osburn
1770–1842
Mary Noe
1776–1869
John Sr.
1767–1855
Peggy Ferguson
1769–

Thomas Griffin's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Griffin (1879–1955) m. Laura Ross (1876–10 April 1938)
  1. 1. May Griffin 1911–1911
  2. 2. Martha (Jane) Griffin 1901–1916
  3. 3. Beda Griffin 1896–1899
  4. 4. Charles Griffin 1899–1928 m. Georgie Hale 1897–1964
  5. 5. Lottie Griffin 1910–2006 m. Vessie Davis 1910–1987
    1. 1. Henry (L.) Davis 1942–2006
    2. 2. Lula Davis 1932–2016 m. Raymond (Hale) Sr. 1923–2007
      1. 1. Judy (Kay) Hale 1948–2017
    3. 3. Hester Spence 1935–1998 m. Tolbert (Spence) Jr. 1934–1992
    4. 4. Shockley Davis 1929–1976 m. Donna (Chloe) Sterling 1929–2017 m. Paralee Fry 1932–2009
      1. 1. Glenn (Thomas) Davis 1951–2024
      2. 2. Vonda (Lee) Davis 1949–2024 m. Walter (James) Saum 1945–2011
    5. 5. Billo (Jean) Davis 1931–2017
  6. 6. Frank (M) Griffin 1908–1975 m. Artie Spence 1910–1999
    1. 1. Yvonie Griffin 1937–1937
    2. 2. Kenneth (Ray) Griffin 1947–1947
    3. 3. William (Thomas) Griffin 1934–1980 m. Lois (Ann) Dague 1939–1977
    4. 4. Charles (Kay) Griffin 1932–1982
  7. 7. Lula Griffin 1905–1997
  8. 8. Lucian Griffin 1914–1989 m. Ruby Hale 1917–1989

Thomas Griffin's Timeline

14 Records

1879
27 January 1879
Birth of Thomas Griffin in Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
1879
1879
Birth of Thomas Griffin in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1879
January 1879
Birth of Thomas Griffin in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1879
1879
Birth of Thomas Griffin in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1879
27 January 1879
Birth of Thomas Griffin in Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1879
1879
Birth of Thomas Griffin in Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Thomas Griffin resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Thomas Griffin resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Thomas Griffin resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Thomas Griffin resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Thomas Griffin resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1955
18 June 1955
Age 76
Death of Thomas Griffin in East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1955
1955
Age 76
Death of Thomas Griffin in Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1955
1955
Age 76
Burial of Thomas Griffin in Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 January 1879
    Event Place: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery, George Thomas Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne, WestVirginia
    [2] Linda E. Griffen - Csatlos - Wise - Researcher
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1910; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1699; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 193; Image: 428.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1900; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1775; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 117.
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 162; Image: .
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Database online. Registration Location: Wayne County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992967; Draft Board: 2.
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 162; Image: .
    [10] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Database online. Roll: ; Local board: Wayne , West Virginia.
    [11] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Database online. Registration Location: Wayne County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992967; Draft Board: 2.
    [12] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [13] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290.
    [14] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
    [15] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [16] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
    [17] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Family History Film: 1255415; Page: 246A; Enumeration District: 140
    [18] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 162; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: January 1879
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1900; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1775; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 117.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 January 1879
    Event Place: Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Database online. Roll: ; Local board: Wayne , West Virginia.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Family History Film: 1255415; Page: 246A; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1900; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1775; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 117.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 162; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0.
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Database online. Registration Location: Wayne County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992967; Draft Board: 2.
    [4] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Database online. Roll: ; Local board: Wayne , West Virginia.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0.
    [6] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Database online. Roll: ; Local board: Wayne , West Virginia.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Database online. Registration Location: Wayne County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992967; Draft Board: 2.
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 1111.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Wayne County
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Database online. Registration Location: Wayne County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992967; Draft Board: 2.
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Database online. Registration Location: Wayne County, West Virginia; Roll: 1992967; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 June 1955
    Event Place: East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery, George Thomas Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne, WestVirginia
    [2] Linda E. Griffen - Csatlos - Wise - Researcher
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index, Database online.
    [4] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
    [5] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Findagrave.com, Skeens Family Cemetery, George Thomas Griffen, East Lynn, Wayne, WestVirginia
    [2] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index, Database online.
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