James
Griffin
Born in Cumberland, North Carolina, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Thomas Charles Griffin
and Nancy (Stewart) Griffin
Brother of
Bryant Glenn Griffin, Duncan Griffin, Margaret Griffin, Alexander Griffin, Dempsey Griffin, Daniel Griffin, Thomas C. Griffin, Angus Griffin, John Griffin, Catherine (Griffin) Tolbird, Nancy (Griffin) Walters, Mary (Griffin) Lewis and Sarah Griffin
Husband of
Margaret (Mears) Griffin
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 28
in Henry, Alabama, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 27 Jan 2011
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Biography
James was born in 1835 in Cumberland County, North Carolina to Thomas C. Griffin and Nancy Stewart.
In the 1850 census, James (age 14) was living with his parents in Southern District, Henry, Alabama, United States.[1]
James served with the Confederate Army in the US Civil War. He was severely wounded and sent home where he died from his injuries.[2]
Marriage
- Husband: James Griffin
- Wife: Margaret Mears
- Marriage:
Sources
- ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Henry, Alabama; Roll: 6; Page: 449b; Line Number: 20. James Griffin (14) in Southern District, Henry, Alabama, USA. Born in South Carolina. - ↑
Military:
"U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865"
Confederate States Army Casualties: Lists and Narrative Reports, 1861–1865. Microfilm publication M836, 7 rolls. ARC ID: 653994. Records of the Adjutant and Inspector General's Department. War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109. National Archives at Washington, D.C. Name: Jas Griffin; Military Engagement Date: 13 Dec 1862; Military Engagement Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia; Rank: Private.
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