William Charles Griffin
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1855 - Abita Springs, St. Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 21 Dec 1922 - Waldheim, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States ( at age 67)
Burial: in Davis Cemetary, Abita Springs, St. Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 101095003
Parents
Father: Ripley Griffin
Mother: Annie Nancy Davis
Spouses and Children
1. Mary L. Lenel
Marriage: 19 Mar 1890 - St Tammany, Louisiana
Marriage Notes
Per Louisiana Marriages, 1718-1925
Groom Name: Wm C. Griffin
Spouse Name: Mary Lenel
Marriage Date: 19 Mar 1890
Marriage Place: St. Tammany
2. *Mary Frances Lott
Marriage: 5 Sep 1900 - Covington, St. Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Louisiana Marriages, 1718-1925
Groom Name: Wm C. Griffin
Spouse Name: Mary Lott
Marriage Date: 5 Sep 1900
Marriage Place: St. Tammany
MARRIED - Among the pines near Abita Springs, at the residence of Mr. Thomas Cook, a pretty wedding was solemnized, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1900. By Rev J. M. Fussel, of Franklinton, La., the contracting parties being Miss Mary Lott, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cook, and Mr. William C. Griffin, a well known and popular resident of St. Tammany Parish. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Virginia Davis, a cousin of the groom, and Mr. B. E. Cooper, both of Abita Springs. The bride is a stately dignified girl with winning face and manners. Both the bride and her beautiful dark-eyed bridesmaid wore simple gowns of white muslin, with natural flowers
The ceremony was performed on the open, vine-clad gallery, to a chorus of nature's own song bird - an open air wedding. The assembled guests were all relatives of the Cook and Griffin families with a few city friends and neighbors.
The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful gifts. The guests were served at a table beautifully decorated with ferns.
Mr. Griffin took his bride to reside within a mile of her old home. Their many friends wish them happiness, which they so well deserve.
A pretty feature of the wedding was a number of beautiful children assembled, of relatives and friends. The bride is much beloved by the children, as was attested by their numerous little gifts.
The following were among the guests:
Mrs. C. Fasset, Mr. and Mrs. H. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Man. Carpenter, Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. E. Strain, Misses Reber, Fannie and badie Cook, McGuire, Dedie Niles Earhart, Flow and Cook, Messrs. G. Cook, Harry Smith and Davis.
Children:
1. Annie Griffin
2. William Charles Griffin
3. Hester Griffin
4. Rachel Griffin
5. Ruby Griffin
6. Otis Griffin
7. Beatrice Griffin
Notes
General:
He was a home builder and did special trim work...some of that special trim can still be seen on Covington homes today.
He was a widower when he met Mary Francis Lott.
His first wife was Mary L. Lenel. They were married in Covington on September 5, 1900.
Per 1880 US Census: 6/25/1880, 3rd Ward, District 175, St Tammany, Louisiana
Nancy Griffin, 45 year old white female widow, keeps house, and was born in Louisiana as were her parents. She lives with her five children, all born in Louisiana. Their father was born in Mississippi. They are: 24 year old son William, a laborer; 20 year old son Alfred, a laborer; 12 year old daughter Laura, at home; 10 year old daughter Elmira, at home; and 7 year old son Jesse.
Per 1920 US Census: 3/13/1920, 10th Ward, St Tammany, Louisiana
Head of household is a 64 year old white male, Wm. Griffin, who owns the farm he lives and works on. He was born in Louisiana, his father in Mississippi, his mother in Louisiana. his wife, 38 year old Lot, was born in Mississippi, as were her parents. Their children are - daughter Annie 18, daughter Hester 17, son William 16, daughter Ruby 12, daughter Beatrice 7, and son Otis 9. All the kids were born in Louisiana, and are single. William is a laborer in a saw mill.
Title: Louisiana Statewide Death Indeces 1900-1929
Parish: St. Tammany Certificate Number: 13436 Volume: 31
Name:William C. Griffin
Death Date:21 Dec 1922
Estimated birth year:1855
Age:67 years
Per Findagrave.com William Charles Griffin
Birth:Oct. 1, 1855 Abita Springs, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death:Dec. 20, 1922 Waldheim, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
[12/21/1922 per tombstone]
Father: William Ripley Griffin (1825 -1879)
Mother: Nancy Ann Elizabeth Davis Griffin
Burial: Davis Cemetery Abita Springs, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
Created by: Ed Davis
Record added: Nov 21, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 101095003