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William James Griffiths 1895–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1895

Birth Location: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 10 Mar 1950

Death Location: Yorkshire, York, England

Father: James Griffiths

Mother: Annie Faulkner

Spouse(s): Emily Blackburn

Children(s): Gladys Griffiths

The story of William James Griffiths began in 1895 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. In 1901, William James Griffiths resided in Banstead, Surrey, England. In 1911, William James Griffiths resided in Heckmondwike, England. William James Griffiths married Emily Blackburn, and had children including Gladys Griffiths. William James Griffiths passed away in 1950 in Yorkshire, York, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Griffiths began in 1895 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1901, William James Griffiths resided in Banstead, Surrey, England.
  • In 1911, William James Griffiths resided in Heckmondwike, England.
  • William James Griffiths married Emily Blackburn, and had children including Gladys Griffiths.
  • William James Griffiths passed away in 1950 in Yorkshire, York, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Griffiths's Ancestors

Self
William Griffiths
1895–1950
Birth Place: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Parents
James Griffiths
1867–1940
Mold, Flintshire, Wales
Annie Faulkner
1870–1935
London, England
Grandparents
William Griffiths
1828–1898
Hope, Flintshire, Wales
ANNE JONES\GRIFFITHS
1828–1903
Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Job Faulkner
1836–1876
Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England
Ann (Victoria) Edwards
1838–1901
Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Edward Griffiths
1793–1869
Mary Hall
1798–1874
Thomas Jones
1801–
Ann Jones
1806–
William Faulkner
1809–1883
Hannah Hatton
1808–1881
Thoams Edwards
1819–1879
Hannah Garbett
1817–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Griffiths
1761–
Elizabeth Evans
1797–
Thomas Faulkner
1777–
Frances Gamble
1780–1820
Sofiah Hatton
1786–1847
Samuel Hatton
1790–1878
Richard Edwards
1790–
Benjamin Garbett
1796–1849
Marry Miller
1798–1828

William Griffiths's Descendants

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William (James) Griffiths (abt 1895–10 Mar 1950) m. Emily Blackburn (abt 1897–)
  1. 1. Gladys Griffiths 1919–

William Griffiths's Timeline

6 Records

1895
abt 1895
Birth of William James Griffiths in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 6
William James Griffiths resided here in Banstead, Surrey, England
Banstead, Surrey, England
1911
1911
Age 16
William James Griffiths resided here in Heckmondwike, England
Heckmondwike, England
1939
1939
Age 44
William James Griffiths resided here in Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Yorkshire (West Riding), England
1950
10 Mar 1950
Age 55
Death of William James Griffiths in Yorkshire, York, England
Yorkshire, York, England
1950
4 Apr 1950
Age 55
William James Griffiths - Probate in Wakefield
Wakefield

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Event Place: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Marriages and Banns
    [2] 1911 England Census
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 578; Folio: 33; Page: 58
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Banstead, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 578; Folio: 33; Page: 58

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Heckmondwike, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Yorkshire (West Riding), England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1950
    Event Place: Yorkshire, York, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Wakefield
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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