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Re: Avner Griffis

madisonstarnes — 2009-09-05 22:07:09Z

hi i know that my mother's father was Benny Griffis and i know that he lived in florida for some time but he does not anymore. i have no idea whether or not he has brothers... just let me know

Wess B, West, Westbery Griffis

MartyKarenP — 2009-08-31 21:28:35Z

I am trying to sort out all of the Griffis in Bradford County, FL. This Wess B.(West, Westbery) Griffis was the son of Richard and Easter Griffis. He is listed in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census with them. Who did he marry, when did he die?

Re: GRIFFIS from Pennsylvania

budfox73 — 2009-08-26 10:06:51Z

Margie-

I have a possible lead for you, but is only a guess to research and investigate further.

I have details on a Clarence Hess Griffis Born 11/13/1849 in Philadelphia, PA, Died 8/15/1911, who had 13 Children (7 of whom died young), who most likely would have named one of his children after himself. Perhaps your Clarence? Also, the above Clarence's father owned a Coal business at the S. Philly, PA Navy Ship Yard, so that is an interesting coincidence with your Clarence working there, don't you think?

Clarence H. Griffis married Elizabeth S. Ashworth 7/28/1872. His father was John Limeburner Grffis, 10/14/1804 - 4/2/1879, who I am related to, by way of one of Clarence's older brothers, Montgomery P. Griffis.

If you think this is a correct link, please contact me for more details if you wish.

Best regards,

Mark Griffis

Re: GRIFFIS from Pennsylvania

chcatalano1 — 2009-08-01 02:03:18Z

I have a Clarence Griffis in my tree born in Michigan in 1906. His family also lived in Conneat, PA and Bennington, VT. Could this be the same individual?
His brother Harry Ray Griffis is my grandmothers father. He also left his wife and 2 children moving somewhere in PA.

GRIFFIS Nobie 1905-1969

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 01:39:22Z

GRIFFIS Nobie 1905-1969

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Maurine Griffis of Greenville, TX 1916

drbrownlee — 2009-04-27 03:19:21Z

Maurine is pictured in the 1916 Cotton Boll, yearbook of Burleson College of Greenville, TX. She is a junior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Re: Iowa Griffis

conniegriffis — 2009-03-31 02:58:42Z

I just uploaded my Griffis family tree today to Ancestry. My Griffis family were in Mahaska Co., Iowa during 1860 and the oldest son was William. Please check it out.

Re: Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

violetsdaughter — 2009-03-16 12:45:06Z

I lost track of all of Uncle Grady's kids...knew them up through maybe Frankie. I was in town this past week to visit my brother in Merritt Island, and was able to see Ricky (now referred to as Grady).

My mom was Violet, daughter of Nola and Nancy Griffis. She died Dec 2, 1971. There were 9 in our immediate family.

Someone told me that Uncle Nola has a daughter named Patsy who runs a hair salon in Cocoa. She attended the funeral for my sister, Ramona recently. She is working on a family tree and was interested in getting in touch with family. Anyone know how to contact her?

Re: Griffis

jgriffis2714 — 2009-02-10 05:04:10Z

My Griffis, we feel cames from Wales to Mass and CT. Jim

Re: Griffis

jgriffis2714 — 2009-02-10 05:03:19Z

My Griffis, we feel cames from Wales to Mass and CT. Jim

Re: Gant Griffis

scors1 — 2009-02-03 09:59:47Z

Hello. My name is Vincent from New Orleans. I know this was posted years ago, but I am looking for Gant's sister, Glee. If you were able to get in touch with Gant, please send him this info. My email is scors1@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Thomas Griffis

wiseguy4007 — 2009-01-22 01:05:43Z

Looking for info on Thomas Griffis. Born 1808 Otesgo New York. Died 1860 Married to Betsy A Carpenter in 1932 in Niagara, New York.

James Monroe Griffis 5/15/1902 and Daisy Horne 2/24/1898

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2008-12-24 22:23:45Z

Looking for any information on James Monroe Griffis, 5/15/1902. James Monroe is the son of Andrew Lee Griffis, 1869 - 1910. James Monroe married Daisy Horne,2/24/2898 - 1990, on 2/13/1920. I'm sorry I have no information on Daisy or their children. I would love to have her parents, siblings and her and James Monroe's children.

I do have additional information on the lineage of Andrew Lee Griffis if it would be of any help to anyone,

Thanks,
Linda J Griffis

Ward in Bertie County, North Carolina

cynthiajeffries46 — 2008-12-21 16:30:21Z

I am looking for my African American Ward family from Bertie County, North Carolina

South Carolina Griffis

cynthiajeffries46 — 2008-12-21 16:28:03Z

I am looking for African American Griffis from the Holly Hill or Charleston County, South Carolina, area.

Re: Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

michelleann3208 — 2008-10-28 17:24:35Z

Hi!
Thanks for the info... I have heard of uncle Benny, my mom would talk about him, and uncle arnold sometimes to help me know more of my family. I am so excited to find another relative.... And you arent that far away!! Woo Hoo! Sorry if I sound too excited.... My email address is michelleann3208@yahoo.com....

Thanks again!!

Re: Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

RaleighHornsby — 2008-10-28 02:59:47Z

Michelle: I am the daughter of Benny Auxford Griffis, son of Nola & Nancy Griffis. Uncle Grady and my father are brothers.There are a few things I've seen on your list that I may be able to help you with.First Aunt Violet is a sister of your dad and my father.She was born 1926 Died 1971 is what I have. 2 brothers missing on your list Nola Griffis Born 1912 Died 1975. Arnold Griffis Born 1911 Death?If I get this information will pass it on. As far as I know aunt Lucille had only 2 daughters one has passed and the other lives in Alaska.Grandma Nancy death 1958. Hope this helps. Your Cousin Sheila Griffis Horr Cocoa,Fl.

Re: Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

momsfirstscreenn_1 — 2008-09-25 17:20:48Z

No Joyce, I am so sorry but I don't know this family. Check the message boards for Bruce Griffis and James Griffis, they might can help you.

Linda J Griffis

Re: Elva A. (Hanson) Griffis

Moiya_S — 2008-04-23 23:17:24Z

Hi Candy,
Your posting is kind of old so maybe you already found this information, but just in case you haven't.
Elva A Hanson married Dwight Griffis 23 Jan 1884 in Boone Co IL. Dwight was the son of Owen Griffis and Mary E. Steel. Dwight and Elva had six children, twin daughters Rena and Lena born Apr 1885, Earl S. born Aug 1887, Ralph O. born Apr 1891, Harvey D. born Jan 1893, and Leonard L. born about 1903. Hope this helps.
Owen Griffis and my great-great-grandfather, Cyrenus Griffis were brothers. They both left Vermont and went to Illinois where Owen settled down. Cyrenus went on to Nebraska.

obit for Zenas Griffis of Sanderson, Florida

smokeyandjo — 2007-08-09 19:03:16Z

The following obit is here with permission of the Bradford County Telegraph, in Bradford County, Florida.

Zenas Griffis
SANDERSON-Zenas Edison Griffis, 73, of Sanderson died at his residence on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, following an extended illness.
Born on Sept. 21, 1931 in Raiford to the late Revs. Ernest and Minnie Dees Griffis, Mr. Griffis moved to Sanderson in 1949. He retired after 28 years as a lieutenant from the Florida State Prison in Raiford. He was also the owner and operator of V&Z Poultry and was a member of Pine Grove New Congregation Methodist Church.
Mr. Griffis is survived by: his wife of 55 years Violet Dugger Griffis; two daughters, Elaine G. McLoon of Jacksonville and Margaret Ann Jordan of Sanderson; two sons, Wyman Griffis of Sanderson and Robert Eugene Griffis of Jacksonville; three sisters, Jean Norman, Christine Cameron and Inez Quiet, all of Raiford; two brothers, Jennings Griffis and Vernon Griffis, both of Raiford; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Griffis were July 23, 2005 at Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny with Pastor Michael Norman and Pastor David Thomas officiating. Interment followed in South Prong Cemetery under the care of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny.

Note: I am of no relation, but my sympathies go out to those of you who are. This is here as a lasting memorial for Mr. Griffis.

Re: Griffis/Minton Connection, Pulaski Co,KY

JCGRIFFIS — 2008-03-07 02:44:02Z

Hello. I am not sure how this family ties into my family, but I bet it does. In my research, I have found a William Henry Harrison Minton (1841-1931) who married two Griffis'. The first was Emily Griffis (1830-1909), the daughter of Samuel Griffis (1812-1870) and Lois Martin (1808-1887). The second was a much younger Canzada Griffis (1886-1981). Canzada was a great niece to William Minton's first wife Emily Griffis. William Minton was 78 when Canzada was 33 in the 1920 in Scott TN. I beleive this is correct, because I can trace him in several census records (with Emily as a wife in 1870, 1880 and 1900, and then with Canzada as his wife in 1910, 1920 and 1930, with the correct age spread in all years).

Re: Seremis Griffis Farnam, Nebraska

speedyk9 — 2008-04-26 18:51:50Z

Good hearing from you. Syrenus Griffis was a brother to my gggrandfather Owen. I have traced Owen back to my Revolutionary War ancestor Benjamin Griffis from Sunderland,Vt. What part of the Griffis family are you interested in? Be glad to share anything with you.
Sandy from Illinois

Re: Griffis

speedyk9 — 2007-12-24 15:59:33Z

Hi, I have read some of the postings from the ervacuran family and this connects to my family. I have information
on the line down from Eddy through Joseph and Kesiah. Would love to hear from you.
Sandy Hall
E-mail BGTRSPEEDY@Yahoo.com

Re: Katherine May Griffis Beals

joycegs55 — 2007-09-18 19:08:15Z

Is Griffis Katherine's maiden name or was she married to a Griffis before Beals? JS

Re: Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

joycegs55 — 2008-09-24 01:28:43Z

Can you PLEASE tell me if you have anything at all on this family:
1850 United State Federal census. Birth place Wales-Washington, Preble, Ohio.
John Griffis age 59 abt. 1791 with wife Catherine 55-Catharine 24-Elizabeth 21-Jane15-Joseph L. 18-Mary A. 18-Robert 23-Samuel 12-and William 31. I am trying to find if they had a son John Griffis that left family before this census in 1850. Thank you for any help you might be able to give. JAS

Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

michelleann3208 — 2008-09-19 02:03:07Z

Hi! I am trying to find out where I come from! So here is what I have so far... Paternal Side:
My great grandparents are Manning Griffis (born Jan 15,1830 in GA) and Martha Samantha Futch Griffis (born Jun 30, 1845 in Columbia FL). My grandparents are Nola Griffis (born July 25,1883 in Shiloh Brevard County FL) and Nancy Matilda Davis Griffis (born in 1891 I think). Their children were Sadie Griffis (1907-1985), Henrietta Griffis (1909-1952), Bennie Griffis (1914-1964), Lucille Griffis (1922-1966), Bessie Griffis (I dont have any info on her just that she was in their household during a 1930 census), Grady Griffis (my dad) (1927-2002)... Plus I think one of their nieces lived with them Violet Griffis (1926-1976) her parents were Henry Manning Griffis and Annie Jane Lawhorn Griffis. Hopefully someone out there will be a relative!!
Michelle Griffis

Re: Merritt Island Fl. Griffis

michelleann3208 — 2008-09-19 01:50:38Z

Hi...
Are you by chance related to a Grady Griffis? That was my dad... My brothers are Grady Jr (AKA RICKY), NAthan, Tommy, James, Franky, Donnie, Ernie and my sister Nancy...
Just curious....
Michelle Griffis

Re: Lucille (Griffis) Snider

michelleann3208 — 2008-09-19 01:38:31Z

Hi...
I have been looking up my family and I know that I have an aunt Lucille. Her father was Nola Griffis and her mother was Nancy Griffis. One of her brothers was my dad, Grady Griffis. The info I have on her is she was born in 1922 in Titusville according to the records search I did. Maybe this is the same person?
Michelle Griffis

Lucius, Caroline and Rebecca Griffis

briancgriffis — 2007-07-18 07:24:27Z

I am trying to find the roots of my 2GGF, Lucius Griffis, b. abt 1838-39 in (Wake Co.?) NC. I believe Lucius was the son of Caroline Griffis (b. abt 1819-20 in NC). This Caroline married Anderson Nicholson in 1848, Wake Co. I also believe Lucius to be the grandson of Rebecca Griffis (b. abt 1794 in VA), who was head of her own household in Wake Co., NC in 1820, 1830 and 1840. Rebecca was with a Snellings family in 1850. Rebecca may have been the widow of a Joshua Griffis. NC marriage bond records show a Joshua Griffis and Rebecca Griffis married in Wake Co., 1814. Any help with this family would be appreciated. I can be emailed at bronyraurfriends@yahoo.com for replies. Thank you. Brian Griffis

Re: Leonard & Ruby Griffis

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2007-06-21 23:50:15Z

Hope this helps some.
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ancestry.com 1910 United States Federal Census > Florida > Baker > Sapp > District 21 Prec 7 Page 1A Image 1 Lines 1 - 3 HH 1/1

Griffis Henry 22 first marriage married 2 years Laborer odd jobs
Ola 28 second marriage married 2 years
Leonard 1 1/12

ancestry.com 1920 United States Federal Census > Florida > Duval > Jacksonville > District 74 Prec 19 Page 2A Image 6 Lines 46- 48 HH 35/35

Griffis Henry 36 Railroad
Ola 38
Leonard 11

ancestry.com 1930 United States Federal Census > Florida > Clay > Kingsley > District 8 Prec 5 Page 1B Image 2 Lines 61 - 62 HH 19/19

Griffis Henry 48 Farms
Ola 50

http://www.rootsweb.com/~flbaker/groom-g.html#g
GRIFFIS, Henry HODGES, Ola 08 Mar 1908

1930 United States Federal Census > Florida > Clay > Kingsley > District 8 Prec 5 Page 1B Image 2 Lines 57 - 60 HH 18/18

Griffis Lenord 21 married at 18 Farms
Rubly 18 married at 15
Woodrow 01
Doris 01 month old

Pauline Griffis
STARKE - Pauline Michalchuk Griffis, 80, of Starke died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville following an extended illness.
Born in Portsmouth, N.H. on Sept. 17, 1924, Mrs. Griffis was a longtime resident of Bradford County. She was a homemaker and member of Madison Street Baptist Church.
Mrs. Griffis is survived by: her husband of more than 55 years Woodrow Griffis Sr. of Starke; three daughters, Eleanor Koontz of Gainesville, Lucille Palazzi of Starke and Viola Haguewood of Alachua; two sons, Woodrow Griffis Jr. and Victor Griffis, both of Starke; a half brother Victor C. Union of Lake City; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Griffis will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, in Madison Street Baptist Church with Doctor Chad Everson conducting the services. Interment will follow in Crosby Lake Cemetery under the care of Jones Funeral Home of Starke.

Monroe Tate Griffis

Monroe Griffis
JACKSONVILLE - Monroe Tate Griffis, 74, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007.
Mr. Griffis was a native of Bradford County and a longtime resident of Jacksonville. He was very active in the Oceanway Community Center and was a former longtime member of the Hollyford Baptist Church where he served as deacon. At the time of his death he was a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
Mr. Griffis was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #11406, Order of the Eastern Star Southside Chapter #28, Masonic Lodge #279 F&AM and the Jacksonville Scottish Rite. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Irene Griffis; his parents, Ruby and Leonard Griffis; brothers Edward, Ray, Junior, Leon, Cleon and Don; and his sister, Joyce.
Mr. Griffis is survived by his son, Terry Griffis; five brothers, Woodrow, Billy, Leroy, James and Riley; four sisters, Doris King, Wanda Corbet, Diane Moody and Rosemary Vanzant; one grandson and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at Harvest Baptist Church, 1051 Arlington Road N., Jacksonville, with the Rev. Terry Griffis conducting the services. Interment will occur at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Mt. Zion Swift Creek Cemetery in Lake Butler.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorials be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Road Suite #101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Re: Jacob Griffis, 1819-1896, VA > AL

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2007-07-29 15:31:56Z

Would you mind telling us who the "Swamp Griffis" are? I decend from the line of Samuel Griffis who came to Georgia with his brother John and their Uncle Charles Griffis. Samuel and John stayed in Georgia. Samuel's sons James and John moved on down to New River, Florida. It is my understanding that John's children moved to Alabama, Louisiana and Texas.

The Jacob Griffis I am working on now is the one born about 1845. Older brother, Isam, born about 1835, sisters Margaret, born about 1943, Mary, born about 1841 and Sarah, born about 1847. Their mama was Elizabeth LNU Griffis, born about 1815. I don't know if Elizabeth was born a "Griffis" or could her maiden name been "Davis?" I remember that there was a Elizabeth Griffs listed on a census record as "WD." I could be confused and it wasn't this Elizabeth. I do stay confused sometimes with my Griffis Clan.

Maybe you know something about this family???

Thank you,
Linda J Griffis
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Re: Jacob Griffis, 1819-1896, VA > AL

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2007-07-29 23:57:34Z

Hugh, Thank you so much for explaining the "Swamp Griffis." I know we had some Griffis kin living in the Okeefenokee area at one time. Rebecca Griffis' husband, George Lee moved there after Rebecca died in 1882.

Yes, they came from Orangeburgh District South Carolina. I have only been able to go back to Josep Griffis, married Margaret Hutto and his brother, Peter Griffis, married Anne Hutto sister of Margaret. They were the daughters of Issac Hutto and Margaret Von Stern. Mr Gene Barber of Baker County, told me that my Aunt Sadie told him that orginally our Griffis' came from Wales.

When I started researching my family line back in July 2001, I tried contacting Bruce Griffis don't think I ever got a response from him. Of course I really didn't know what I was doing at that time and didn't ask the right questions I am sure. Peaska was trying to help me tie my Griffis' with her Northern Group but she passed away before we could do that.

Linda J Griffis
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Re: Ollie Ezra GRIFFIS in Florida...

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2008-04-27 20:19:36Z

I am sure you have the answer to your question but for future use please refer to http://hometown.aol.com/momsfirstscreenn/JOSEPGRIFFISABT1723...

Thank you,
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Mary Griffis 1850 daughter of Daniel K and Jane Thornton Griffis

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2008-02-06 21:05:07Z

I looking for information on her husband. Several researchers are showing him as William Manning Griffis. I can find no proof of this marriage. I have found census records showing that Mary, 1850 had these children: John Silas, Feb 1 1877, Mary Jane, Daniel K Aug 11 1888 and Elizabeth A, Dec 24 1890.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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John K Griffis born abt 1859 Thornton, Appling Co., GA

momsfirstscreenn1 — 2008-02-05 23:32:20Z

John is the son of Daniel and Jane Thornton Griffis. Here is what I found on the on the 1880 Census:
David Williamson 35
Nancy Williamson 33
Miranda Williamson 9
Frank Lee Williamson 8
Lula Williamson 6
John H. Williamson 4
William G. Williamson 1
John Griffis 21
Is there anyone who can tell me if this is the John, son of Daniel and Jane. Also how or is he related to these Williamson's?

Thank you,
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Griffis/Minton Connection, Pulaski Co,KY

CTreece48 — 2007-10-10 01:58:25Z

Hi,I have have been researching the Minton name for my Dad who was born in Pulaski County Ky. His father was John J Minton, also born there in 1866. My Dad remembers an Aunt whose name was Melissa Haley,but who everyone called "Lissie." She was born 7-10-1870 in Pulaski Co. and died at Sloan Valley 5-30-1935. John J and "Lissie's" Mother was Margaret "Pegga" Stephens Minton. When "Lissie" married Thomas Ballou in 1927,on the marriage license,her parents were listed as Sam Griffis and Pegga Stephens.The story told down thru the years was Margaret "Pegga" kept house for "Old Man Griffis" around the Somerset area.Has anyone else come across a Griffis-Minton connection? On the 1870 census for Pulaski co,the Griffis and Minton families are all living in the same general area. Any replies can be posted here or can email me directly. Thank You :)

Re: Elva A. (Hanson) Griffis

Evonne28 — 2008-04-24 02:08:10Z

Please reply directly to Candy Jacobson at
candymjacobson@yahoo.com She has been trying to send messages to you but they are being returned to her. Please read her messages on the message board. Thanks.
Evonne

Re: Jacob Griffis, 1819-1896, VA > AL

tgriffis31503 — 2007-07-28 19:55:33Z

I can't place these in my family line. Was hoping someone else knew who they might be, or at least, someone could claim them as theirs.

Re: Griffis (Nola/Nancy=Grady)

momsfirstscreenn_1 — 2008-09-20 10:20:04Z

Manning Griffis is the son of Charles Griffis, born 1810, and Sarah "Sallie" Chaney, born about 1817.
Their children are:
Rebecca, 1828
Manning, 1830
Samantha, 1814
Rhoda, 1836
Jeremiah, 1838
Charles, 1839
Samuel, 1841
Leonard, 1844
Sarah, 1847

Chalres Griffis in the 1830 & 1840 census records was in Ware County, Georgia, he was in Columbia County, Florda in the 1850 census records. He served in Capt. Levi J. Knights Independent Co. of Militia Aug 15 1838 to Oct 15 1838 also in Jonathan Kinghts Company, Aug 26 1840 to Sept 15 1840, Rank of 2nd lT. He also served in Capt David Johnsons Company, Nov 1 1839 to Dec 31 1839. It is thought that he died in service.

Charles Griffis, 1810, is the son of Charles Griffis born 1774, and Charity Braswell Rich.
Their children are:
Samuel, 1800
Elizabeth, 1802
Nancy, 1806
Juniper, Feb 4 1808
Charles, 1810
Rhoda, 1816
Eliza, Oct 4 1817
Manning, 1820
Kindred Oct 4 1817

I do have a complete history of this family but I can't find it right now. I am still looking for it.

Also there is a little more information here: http://journals.aol.com/momsfirstscreenn/MYGENEALOGYPAGE/ and here: http://hometown.aol.com/momsfirstscreenn/JOSEPGRIFFISABT1723...

As soon as I found the hard copy I will get it online and posted on my sites.

Sorry I can't be of more help at this time.

Linda J Griffis

Re: Berry L. Griffis

boggselaineg — 2007-08-17 20:37:05Z

I am James Lester Griffis' daughter Elaine. I would like to get your email address. You may email me at boggsfe1@gru.com. I would like to get the family tree you have done and also fill you in with information regarding my children, spouse, etc.

Re: Jacob Griffis, 1819-1896, VA > AL

hcgriffis — 2007-07-29 22:57:39Z

Linda- as I am sure you know the highest concentration of the surname in the world is concentrated around the SW GA NE FL line. I grew up in Georgia and even in the Northern part of the state people always asked if I was from down there. There was a much noted Okeefenokee guide named Griffis and some famed honey growers also down there. We would respond that they were the "Swamp Griffis" and we were from Alabama.

Your relating of Samuel and brother goes to what I had heard as why there are so many in that area. Did they come from SC? Mine came from upstate, near Clemson and that is as far as I go- the name was not spelled that way in the 1800 & 1810 census- I got tipped by finding that John witnessed a deed in 1803 as "i-s" not "th".

I cannot help with your Jacob. I have not found that much pre-revolution. Bruce Griffis has traced his from Shropshire England to Tidewater VA in the md 1600's and DNA precludes me from that group. There was a large group from Wales to PA also in the early 1700s. As you say, it can get confusing.

YIC

Hugh Griffis

Re: Jacob Griffis, 1819-1896, VA > AL

hcgriffis — 2007-07-28 15:57:25Z

If this is Jacob from Independence AL He is the son of John and Katerine Griffis who moved there from Pendleton District SC where they are in the 1800 & 1810 census as griffith. Jacob married Mary Adair their son John F. was mortally wounded at Missionary Ridge. Other son James Henry married Laura Farr. These are my ggparents`

Re: Jacob Griffis, 1819-1896, VA > AL

hcgriffis — 2007-07-28 21:05:54Z

While it has been my understanding that the S.GA-N.FL line came from some brothers from SC, I have not been able to trace John-who moved from SC to AL past 1800. I would love for some male of your line to do the familytree DNA test. I did and had the same group as another Griff who had a John Griffis from VA that matched age of this John. However, we did not have a close generational match which excludes a connection. Jacob had several sisters and one older brother, John A. Malachi, who moved to Texas and started a mill before the War (btweenstates). He had several sons. My cousin claims there was some relation between us and the "Swamp Griffis".

Re: SEARCHING FOR FAMILY

VPENNINGTON77 — 2007-12-24 01:20:02Z

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Berry L. Griffis

joswmclaine — 2007-07-31 02:50:53Z

My name is Joseph Willis McClaine, son of James Ivie McClaine and grandson of Willis Lee and Adeline (Griffis) McClaine. How can I be of help to whom? I have researched this family with the help of Sue Lynn Williams. Berry L. Griffis was the father of ten children, and his wife was named Sarah "Sula or Sular" Helen A. Jordan. They are both buried at "Cow Creek" Church Cemetery in Echols County, Georgia. She had a brother and a sister along with her mother Adaline (Bennett) Jordan that lived in or near Sanford, Florida.

Joseph McClaine

Re: Seremis Griffis Farnam, Nebraska

LindleyWicks — 2008-04-24 14:55:47Z

would love to chat, about the Griffis family.
thank you

Re: Seremis Griffis Farnam, Nebraska

LindleyWicks — 2008-04-26 19:51:31Z

the Griffis family that married into the Hanson family/

Elva =Hanson Griffis is the one mostly interested in... Thank you

Candy

candymjacobson@yahoo.com

Re: Elva A. (Hanson) Griffis

LindleyWicks — 2008-04-24 00:53:22Z

Molya please write me at Lindley Wicks linwicks@mac.com

and write attention to Candy....thanks

Re: Elva A. (Hanson) Griffis

LindleyWicks — 2008-04-24 00:46:45Z

MOVIA, Hi it didn't find you this note..it came back to me and husband Lindley and I hope when I resend this that you find that I wish to talk to you..Please write me at candymjacobson@yahoo.com..
thank you

Re: Elva A. (Hanson) Griffis

LindleyWicks — 2008-04-24 00:40:29Z

Movia, Thank you so much..Elva A. Hanson Griffis, I have her photo if you give me your e-mail I can mail it to you. Also Maureen my relative is a great granddaughter of Elva's brother Herbert Sylvestor Hanson. If you would be interested I can send you her address she has lots to share too.

Oh thank you for writing..I will put this in our families..data.

thank you

candymjacobson@yahoo.com