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William Merle Griffith 1879–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1879

Birth Location: Cisco, Collins, TX, USA

Death Date: 10 Nov 1960

Death Location: Knox City, TX

Father: James Griffith

Mother: Elizabeth Beck

Spouse(s): Julia Wyatt

Children(s): Allene Griffith, Howard Griffith, Ross Griffith, Waulene Griffith

In 1879, William Merle Griffith entered the world in Cisco, Collins, TX, USA, born to James Guinn Griffith And Elizabeth Lizzy Beck. In 1880, William Merle Griffith resided in Precinct 8, Collin, Texas, United States. In 1900, William Merle Griffith resided in Justice Precincts 2-4, Haskell, Texas. William Merle Griffith married Julia Wyatt, and had children including Allene Griffith, Howard Griffith, Ross Griffith, Waulene Tommie Griffith. William Merle Griffith passed away in 1960 in Knox City, TX.

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Biography

  • In 1879, William Merle Griffith entered the world in Cisco, Collins, TX, USA, born to James Guinn Griffith And Elizabeth Lizzy Beck.
  • In 1880, William Merle Griffith resided in Precinct 8, Collin, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, William Merle Griffith resided in Justice Precincts 2-4, Haskell, Texas.
  • William Merle Griffith married Julia Wyatt, and had children including Allene Griffith, Howard Griffith, Ross Griffith, Waulene Tommie Griffith.
  • William Merle Griffith passed away in 1960 in Knox City, TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Griffith
1838–1911
Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States
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Elizabeth Beck
1847–1921
Birth Location: Tenn, USA
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Spouses(s)

Julia Wyatt
1881–1966
Birth Location: Coryell County, Texas, USA
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Children(s)

Allene Griffith
1909–1984
Birth Location: Texas
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Howard Griffith
1907–1941
Birth Location: Knox, Texas, USA
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Ross Griffith
1905–1977
Birth Location: Texas
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Waulene Griffith
1919–1983
Birth Location: Hedley, Donely, Texas, USA
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William Griffith's Ancestors

Self
William Griffith
1879–1960
Birth Place: Cisco, Collins, TX, USA
Parents
James Guinn Griffith
1838–1911
Jackson County, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Beck
1847–1921
Tenn, USA
Grandparents
John (Fletcher) Griffith
1811–1880
, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Edith (Elvira) Morrill
1814–1880
, , Tennessee, USA
William (C) Beck
1810–1848
Tennessee
Nancy (Elizabeth) Hutchins
1807–1860
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Griffith
1787–1860
Ruth Whipple
1791–1860
William Morrill
1792–1840
Clarissa Rogers
1797–1849
ingram
1777–
Nancy
1778–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonas Griffith
1734–1828
Nancy Short
1735–
Ralph Rogers
1760–1836
Mary Gilkey
1768–1810

William Griffith's Descendants

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William (Merle) Griffith (8 Mar 1879–10 Nov 1960) m. Julia Wyatt (3 Sept 1881–11 Sep 1966)
  1. 1. Allene Griffith 1909–1984 m. William ("Buster" Ellsworth) Seay 1910–1993
    1. 1. William (Ross) Seay 1938–1981
  2. 2. Howard Griffith 1907–1941 m. Johnnie Whatley 1910–1939
    1. 1. Don (Ed) Griffith 1934–1992
    2. 2. Kenneth Griffith 1932–2001
    3. 3. Terry (Joan "Jo Ann") Griffith 1930–1998 m. Estes (Eugene) Agnew 1926–1992
    4. 4. Mary (Johnnette Griffith) Weeks 1938–2015 m. Elmer Clements 1936–2009
  3. 3. Ross Griffith 1905–1977 m. Charlotte (Estelle) Husband 1919–2010
  4. 4. Waulene ("Tommie") Griffith 1919–1983 m. Eugene (Victor) Cox 1908–1983 m. Waylen (Curtis) Apple 1916–1991
    1. 1. Evelynn (Kaye) Cox 1949–2015

William Griffith's Timeline

11 Records

1879
8 Mar 1879
Birth of William Merle Griffith in Cisco, Collins, TX, USA
Cisco, Collins, TX, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
William Merle Griffith resided here in Precinct 8, Collin, Texas, United States
Precinct 8, Collin, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
William Merle Griffith resided here in Justice Precincts 2-4, Haskell, Texas
Justice Precincts 2-4, Haskell, Texas
1910
1910
Age 31
William Merle Griffith resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Collingsworth, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Collingsworth, Texas
1917
1917
Age 38
William Merle Griffith resided here in Not Stated, Donley, Texas
Not Stated, Donley, Texas
1920
1920
Age 41
William Merle Griffith resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Donley, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Donley, Texas
1930
1930
Age 51
William Merle Griffith resided here in Precinct 5, Knox, Texas
Precinct 5, Knox, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
William Merle Griffith resided here in Knox, Texas, United States
Knox, Texas, United States
1942
1942
Age 63
William Merle Griffith resided here in Knox City, Texas, USA
Knox City, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
William Merle Griffith resided here in Knox, Texas, USA
Knox, Texas, USA
1960
10 Nov 1960
Age 81
Death of William Merle Griffith in Knox City, TX
Knox City, TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Cisco, Collins, TX, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Knox, Texas; Roll: T627_4088; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 138-11.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Donley, Texas; Roll: T625_1790; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 1086.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Knox, Texas; Roll: 2367; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 505.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Donley County, Texas; Roll: 1953189; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Collin, Texas; Roll: T9_1296; Family History Film: 1255296; Page: 295.4000; Enumeration District: 29; Image: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Haskell, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Collingsworth, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 611.
    [10] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Collin, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Collin, Texas; Roll: T9_1296; Family History Film: 1255296; Page: 295.4000; Enumeration District: 29; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precincts 2-4, Haskell, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Haskell, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Collingsworth, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Collingsworth, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 611.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Not Stated, Donley, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Donley County, Texas; Roll: 1953189; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Donley, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Donley, Texas; Roll: T625_1790; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 1086.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Knox, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Knox, Texas; Roll: 2367; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 505.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Knox, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Knox, Texas; Roll: T627_4088; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 138-11.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Knox City, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Knox, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cisco, Eastland, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1960
    Event Place: Knox City, TX
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Texas, Find a Grave Index
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