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William L (Billow) Griffiths 1817–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1817

Birth Location: Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales

Death Date: 1890

Death Location: Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Sem Griffiths

Mother: Ann ?

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Griffiths, Elizabeth Griffiths

Children(s): Amelia Griffiths, Lizzie Griffiths, Naomi Andrews, Benjamin Griffiths, George Griffiths, Mary Griffiths, Joseph Griffiths, Sarah Griffiths

In 1817, William L (Billow) Griffiths entered the world in Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales, born to Sem Griffiths And Ann Griffiths Nee. In 1841, William L (Billow) Griffiths resided in Llan gwstennin, Caernarvonshire, Wales. In 1851, William L (Billow) Griffiths resided in Llandegai, Caernarvonshire, Wales. William L (Billow) Griffiths married Elizabeth Griffiths, and had children including Amelia Griffiths, Benjamin Griffiths, George Griffiths, Joseph Griffiths, Lizzie Griffiths, Mary Ann Griffiths, Naomi Andrews, Sarah Ann Griffiths. William L (Billow) Griffiths passed away in 1890 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1817, William L (Billow) Griffiths entered the world in Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales, born to Sem Griffiths And Ann Griffiths Nee.
  • In 1841, William L (Billow) Griffiths resided in Llan gwstennin, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
  • In 1851, William L (Billow) Griffiths resided in Llandegai, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
  • William L (Billow) Griffiths married Elizabeth Griffiths, and had children including Amelia Griffiths, Benjamin Griffiths, George Griffiths, Joseph Griffiths, Lizzie Griffiths, Mary Ann Griffiths, Naomi Andrews, Sarah Ann Griffiths.
  • William L (Billow) Griffiths passed away in 1890 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sem Griffiths
1791–
Birth Location: Wales
SG
Ann ?
1796–
Birth Location: Caernarvonshire, Wales
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Griffiths
1827–1902
Birth Location: Wales
EG
Elizabeth Griffiths
1824–
Birth Location: Llandegai, Caernarvonshire, Wales
EG

Children(s)

Amelia Griffiths
1862–1941
Birth Location: Schuylerville, Pennsylvania
AG
Lizzie Griffiths
1868–1936
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LG
Naomi Andrews
1854–1919
Birth Location: Wales
NA
Benjamin Griffiths
1856–1931
Birth Location: Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
BG
George Griffiths
1859–1931
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GG
Mary Griffiths
1854–1927
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MG
Joseph Griffiths
1867–1920
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JG
Sarah Griffiths
1862–1941
Birth Location: Schuylerville, Pennsylvania
SG

William Griffiths's Ancestors

Self
William Griffiths
1817–1890
Birth Place: Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales
Parents
Sem Griffiths
1791–
Wales
Ann (Griffiths nee) ?
1796–
Caernarvonshire, Wales
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Griffiths's Descendants

1.
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William (L (Billow)) Griffiths (abt 1817–1890) m. Elizabeth Griffiths (abt 1827–1902) m. Elizabeth Griffiths (abt 1824–)
  1. 1. Amelia Griffiths 1862–1941 m. Edwin White 1867–1931
    1. 1. William (Garfield) White 1881–1938 m. Jennie White 1883–1959
      1. 1. William White 1920–1976 m. Gloria (de) Jesus 1908–2004
        1. 1. William White 1946–2024
        2. 2. Vera (White) Peterson 1943–2019
      2. 2. Edwin (Richard) White 1907– m. Lavera (May) Lewis 1910–1931 m. Lavera (May) Lewis 1910–1931
        1. 1. Richard (Edwin) White 1931–2004
      3. 3. Blanche (White) Campbell 1909–1970 m. James (L.) Campbell 1900–1977
        1. 1. David (J.) Campbell 1940–2006
  2. 2. Lizzie Griffiths 1868–1936
  3. 3. Naomi Andrews 1854–1919
  4. 4. Benjamin Griffiths 1856–1931
  5. 5. George Griffiths 1859–1931
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Griffiths 1854–1927
  7. 7. Joseph Griffiths 1867–1920
  8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Griffiths 1862–1941

William Griffiths's Timeline

9 Records

1817
abt 1817
Birth of William L (Billow) Griffiths in Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales
Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales
1841
1841
Age 24
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Llan gwstennin, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Llan gwstennin, Caernarvonshire, Wales
1851
1851
Age 34
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Llandegai, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Llandegai, Caernarvonshire, Wales
1861
1861
Age 44
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales
1870
1870
Age 53
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Olyphant Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Olyphant Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1871
1871
Age 54
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Aberdaron, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Aberdaron, Caernarvonshire, Wales
1880
1880
Age 63
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Lackawanna, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Lackawanna, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1881
1881
Age 64
William L (Billow) Griffiths resided here in Llanllechid, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Llanllechid, Caernarvonshire, Wales
1890
1890
Age 73
Death of William L (Billow) Griffiths in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1817
    Event Place: Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 036301-039300
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lackawanna, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1138; Page: 382D; Enumeration District: 044
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olyphant Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1364; Page: 209A; Family History Library Film: 552863
    [4] 1871 Wales Census
    [5] 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5578; Folio: 103; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1342339
    [6] 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4350; Folio: 28; Page: 19; GSU roll: 543272
    [7] 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2518; Folio: 360; Page: 10; GSU roll: 104292-104293
    [8] 1841 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1388; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Llan gwnadle; County: Caernarvonshire; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 9; Page: 15; Line: 8; GSU roll: 464314
    [9] 1841 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1389; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Llan gwstennin; County: Caernarvonshire; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 8; Page: 7; Line: 6; GSU roll: 464314
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Llan gwstennin, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1388; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Llan gwnadle; County: Caernarvonshire; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 9; Page: 15; Line: 8; GSU roll: 464314
    [2] 1841 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1389; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Llan gwstennin; County: Caernarvonshire; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 8; Page: 7; Line: 6; GSU roll: 464314

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Llandegai, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2518; Folio: 360; Page: 10; GSU roll: 104292-104293

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4350; Folio: 28; Page: 19; GSU roll: 543272

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Olyphant Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olyphant Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1364; Page: 209A; Family History Library Film: 552863

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Aberdaron, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lackawanna, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lackawanna, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1138; Page: 382D; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Llanllechid, Caernarvonshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5578; Folio: 103; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1342339

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 036301-039300
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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