Mary Claire Griffin

F, (24 December 1905 - 3 June 2005)
FatherRobert Lewis Griffin (27 Sep 1872 - 9 Mar 1945)
MotherMayona Willingham (19 May 1877 - 15 Oct 1931)
Birth*24 December 1905 Mary was born at Goodwater, Coosa Co., Alabama, on 24 December 1905. 
Census*1910 She listed as daughter(s) in the census report at Goodwater, Coosa Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Marriage*29 May 1931 She married Leo Zola Jelin on 29 May 1931 at age 25. 
Married Name29 May 1931  As of 29 May 1931, her married name was Jelin. 
(Granddaughter) Photographedcirca 1938 She appeared as a granddaughter in a family photograph circa 1938 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama,
Left to right: Robert Lewis Griffin, Clarissa Culpepper Griffin, Mary Claire Griffin Jelin with son Griffin Zola Jelin.1
Robert Lewis Griffin with mother, daughter, and grandson
Residence*1994 Mary resided at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, in 1994. 
Biography* Mary Lewis wrote 2 Jan 1964 that "Claire is Chairman of their Symphony Foundation this year, active in the Garden Club & she plays tournament duplicate bridge, is a 'Life Master'...." H. Clay Griffin wrote 25 Jul 1994 that "Claire still plays tournament duplicate bridge in Glendale [CA]." Mrs. L. Z. (M. Claire Griffin) Jelin wrote Jul 1994: I'm a duplicate tournament bridge player and I still play a couple times a week. I am 88 1/2 yrs. old and in good health, have a drink of scotch every night before dinner and keep up with what's going on in this world (as if anyone knows) and some of the sports. Have been a Life Master at bridge since 1965. You know my love is costume designing, since 1930, when I had a studio on Madison Ave., in New York, and did designing for the '400' in N. Y. who were accustomed to going to Paris to have their clothes made. But this was during the depression. You know nothing about this! And they were using young American designers. I was in my early 20's at that point in time. And lived in N. Y. for ten years. It was fun in those days, seeing all the shows, opera and museums. Perfectly safe to be on the streets alone, 24 hrs. of the day & night.... My next door neighbor, when I first came to Calif. in 1943 was Wallace Rankin (an uncle of the Miss. Senator).... 
Death*3 June 2005 She died at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, on 3 June 2005 at age 99.2 

Family

Leo Zola Jelin (15 March 1908 - 15 July 1988)
Child
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Last Edited28 April 2017

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Leo Zola Jelin

M, (15 March 1908 - 15 July 1988)
Birth*15 March 1908 Leo was born at Russia on 15 March 1908. 
Marriage*29 May 1931 He married Mary Claire Griffin on 29 May 1931 at age 23. 
Death*15 July 1988 He died at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, on 15 July 1988 at age 80. 
Burial* His body was interred at Montevallo, Shelby Co., Alabama
Biography* In a Jul 1994 letter Mrs. L. Z. (M. Claire Griffin) Jelin listed her husband's name as "Leo Zola Jelin." H. Clay Griffin wrote in a 25 Jul 1994 letter: I am certain that Leo Jelin was born in and escaped with his family from czarist Russia when he was about 12 years old. His ashes are buried in the Griffin family plot in Montevallo, AL.
      Mary Lewis wrote in a 2 Jan 1964 letter: Leo Jelin owns 3 shopping centers (including ownership of the main stores in them)! They are called The Cracker Barrel Shopping Centers and the newest one in Pasadena [CA] is very modern, housing a grocery store and department store all in one building. The downstairs is the grocery store. Upstairs in the Dept. Store & and there are also a restaurant & drug store in the building which is enormous! 

Family

Mary Claire Griffin (24 December 1905 - 3 June 2005)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Melba Griffin

F, (2 April 1907 - 12 October 1996)
FatherRobert Lewis Griffin (27 Sep 1872 - 9 Mar 1945)
MotherMayona Willingham (19 May 1877 - 15 Oct 1931)
Birth*2 April 1907 Melba was born at Goodwater, Coosa Co., Alabama, on 2 April 1907.1 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Goodwater, Coosa Co., Alabama
Residence* Melba resided at Pequot Lakes, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 She served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(WAC.) 
Death*12 October 1996 She died at Pequot Lakes, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, on 12 October 1996 at age 89.1 
Biography* Mrs. G. W. (Elaine DeVaughn) Mendenhall wrote in a 8 Feb 1979 letter: Melba was on the faculty there [Alabama College at Montevallo, AL?] in the foreign language department until WW II when she joined the military....
      According to H. Clay Griffin in a 1 Jul 1994 phone conversation, Melba was one of the first Women's Army Corps (WAC) members and served on General Eisenhower's staff during World War II. In a 25 Jul 1994 letter, Clay added that "Melba became a Major on Gen. Eisenhower's staff." Mrs. L. Z. (M. Claire Griffin) Jelin wrote Jul 1994: About Melba Griffin First class of WACs at Ft. Des Moines, one of 6 from Ala. Head of Training Center at Ft. Oglethorpe. After attending Command & General Staff school at Leavenworth, Kan., sent to London & Paris. Served in Map room & Top Secret Dept. of the Chief Signal Office of the Communication Zone. And she bro't the first ship load of WAAC's home from the European Theatre on the New Queen Elizabeth.
      The following is from p. 85 of The Bunyanland Weekly Shopper and The Brainerd Daily Dispatch for Monday, 25 Mar 1991: Women and war: then and now By STACIE MANS Special Sections Editor It was a new experience for the men in the U.S. Army in 1942. Women were admitted into the Auxiliary Army Corps, and eventually the Women's Army Corps. It was such a new experience, that one former WAC recalls an episode when a box marked "A, B, C and D cups" was sent to the mess hall. Today, women are very much a part of the U. S. armed services. They are not allowed to fight alongside the men on the front lines, but they perform support roles. The women who served in the Persian Gulf War were the focus of many feature stories: our first female POW, women on the battle front, effects of their service on the folks at home. But women also played a very large part in a much bigger war over 45 years ago.... Melba Griffin, Perquot Lakes, volunteered for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942. She had been teaching in a small Alabama town and was among the first to sign up. "We were guinea pigs," said Griffin. "There had never been women in the Army Corps." She recalls that the men didn't adjust easily. "The instinct was to hold the door open (for women). It doesn't work like that in the Army. Everything was according to rank." Griffin received her training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, served as training center director at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., for command and general staff school. After 1 1/2 years, she was among the first WACs sent to London. She was assigned to the headquarters of the communications zone, in the Plans and Training Department, where she was in charge of all top-secret documents that came into the office. "It was very exciting," recalled Griffin. "I knew when D-day was going to be." After 4 1/2 months in London, she was transferred with the headquarters of the communications zone to Paris. She finished her WAC career there as a major. Although Griffin was never in combat, she said bombings were daily occurrences. But she said women working as telephone operators were close to the front lines and suffered a great deal. Griffin said she agrees wholeheartedly with the idea of equal pay for equal work, but she's not so sure that women should be in combat. "I think there are few women who are physically able (to be effective in combat). There are other jobs, non-combat jobs, that are very important for women." 
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Last Edited18 October 2008

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Robert Lewis Griffin Jr.

M, (28 July 1909 - 8 July 1982)
FatherRobert Lewis Griffin (27 Sep 1872 - 9 Mar 1945)
MotherMayona Willingham (19 May 1877 - 15 Oct 1931)
Birth*28 July 1909 Robert was born at Goodwater, Coosa Co., Alabama, on 28 July 1909. 
Census*1910 He was in the in 1910 census at Goodwater, Coosa Co., Alabama
Marriage*14 January 1940 He married Margaret Baumgarten on 14 January 1940 at age 30. 
Death*8 July 1982 He died at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, on 8 July 1982 at age 72. 
Burial* His body was interred at Montevallo, Shelby Co., Alabama
Biography*  Robert L. Griffin, Jr. did business as "Cedar Shakes & Shingles, Inc." at 1544 Spring Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101. He retired to Henrico, NC. According to North Carolina Certificate of Death 26370 (Registration District No. 042-80, Local No. 276) Robert had "Carcenoma of Throat" and died of "Hypostatic Pneumonia." Ruth Griffin wrote in a 7 Aug 1982 letter that "His ashes were brought back to Montevallo for burial." 

Family

Margaret Baumgarten (23 January 1914 - 18 August 1997)
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Last Edited22 July 1999

Margaret Baumgarten

F, (23 January 1914 - 18 August 1997)
Birth*23 January 1914 Margaret was born on 23 January 1914. 
Marriage*14 January 1940 She married Robert Lewis Griffin Jr. on 14 January 1940 at age 25. 
Married Name14 January 1940  As of 14 January 1940, her married name was Griffin. 
Residence* Margaret resided at Henrico, Northampton Co., North Carolina
Death*18 August 1997 She died at Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, on 18 August 1997 at age 83.1 

Family

Robert Lewis Griffin Jr. (28 July 1909 - 8 July 1982)
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Last Edited19 March 2004

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Floyce May Griffin

F, (21 September 1913 - 5 November 1982)
FatherRobert Lewis Griffin (27 Sep 1872 - 9 Mar 1945)
MotherMayona Willingham (19 May 1877 - 15 Oct 1931)
Birth*21 September 1913 Floyce was born at Fort Deposit, Lowndes Co., Alabama, on 21 September 1913. 
Marriage*February 1938 She married Horace Stoughton Hunt in February 1938 at age 24. 
Married NameFebruary 1938  As of February 1938, her married name was Hunt. 
Death*5 November 1982 She died at Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky, on 5 November 1982 at age 69. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama
Biography* According to Ruth Griffin in a 10 Dec 1982 letter, Floyce died "from gastric bleeding." 

Family

Horace Stoughton Hunt (15 December 1906 - 28 August 1957)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Horace Stoughton Hunt

M, (15 December 1906 - 28 August 1957)
Birth*15 December 1906 Horace was born at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, on 15 December 1906. 
Marriage*February 1938 He married Floyce May Griffin in February 1938 at age 31. 
Death*28 August 1957 He died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, on 28 August 1957 at age 50. 
Burial* His body was interred at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama

Family

Floyce May Griffin (21 September 1913 - 5 November 1982)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Henry Clay Griffin

M, (5 June 1920 - 12 July 2000)
FatherRobert Lewis Griffin (27 Sep 1872 - 9 Mar 1945)
MotherMayona Willingham (19 May 1877 - 15 Oct 1931)
Birth*5 June 1920 Henry was born at Eclectic, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 5 June 1920. 
Employment* Henry's occupation: electrical engr. 
Marriage*10 October 1941 He married Phebe Anne Wills at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, on 10 October 1941 at age 21. 
Residence*1994 Henry resided at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, in 1994. 
Death*12 July 2000 He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 12 July 2000 at age 80.1 
Biography* In a 12 Jul 1994 letter, H. Clay Griffin wrote that he had been born in Eclectic, AL June 5, 1920 and "moved to Montevallo at age one." Clay added: I was a graduate of GA Tech, Electrical Engineering, (1937-41); worked briefly in Milwaukee, Wisc. from July 1941 to Feb 42; worked for the U.S. Navy in New Orleans Feb 42-Jan 43; was an officer in Signal Corps, Army Jan 43-Feb 46, serving mainly in Aleutian Islands & Alaska; came back to Atlanta in 1946; taught Math at Ga. Tech 1946-50; ran a ranch in Senoia, GA 1951-56 for my sibling (Robert L., Jr.); took over ownership 1956-62. I went back to work in Engineering with then Southern Bell, in May 1956 (sold the Ranch - 942 acres - in 1962). I finished my career with Southern Bell in Feb 1982, after working myself up to District Manager, Radio & Microwave Engineering for the state of Georgia, I still own the house in East Point, where son John and his family live. It was bought in 1973 so John could get his last year of High School and Son Jim could get four years of High School at a good school. 

Family

Phebe Anne Wills (23 September 1920 - 9 March 1983)
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Last Edited7 September 2004

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Phebe Anne Wills

F, (23 September 1920 - 9 March 1983)
FatherEdward Houston Wills (c 1917 - 1946)
Birth*23 September 1920 Phebe was born at Waterloo, Seneca Co., New York, on 23 September 1920. 
Marriage*10 October 1941 She married Henry Clay Griffin at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, on 10 October 1941 at age 21. 
Married Name10 October 1941  As of 10 October 1941, her married name was Griffin. 
Death*9 March 1983 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 9 March 1983 at age 62. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Montevallo, Shelby Co., Alabama
Biography* In a 12 Jul 1994 letter, H. Clay Griffin wrote that "Anne & I went thru grammar & H.S. together in Montevallo." He added that although his wife had been born in Waterloo, NY [her mother had come from Waterloo to Montevallo to teach Home Ec at Alabama College]: Actually Anne's mother just went to Waterloo to "birth" Anne. We were both raised in Montevallo, AL and were High School sweethearts. She graduated from (then) Alabama College in 1940 & did library work at Emory while I graduated from Georgia Tech in 1941. Anne later got a Master's from Emory in 1964, during her library career with Atlanta Public School System (resigned in Summer of 1975). 

Family

Henry Clay Griffin (5 June 1920 - 12 July 2000)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Minnie Lucile Reeves

F, (24 March 1901 - 6 July 1996)
FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves (10 Oct 1874 - 27 Oct 1954)
MotherSarah Ann Griffin (16 Jan 1874 - 31 Dec 1955)
Birth*24 March 1901 Minnie was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 24 March 1901. 
Death*6 July 1996 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 6 July 1996 at age 95. 
Biography* Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote in a 12 Aug 1979 letter: Aunt Annie Reeves [Sara Ann Griffin's] daughter (Minnie) fell and broke her hip about a month ago.... She is an outstanding person with so much courage. She is 78. She has lot of guts too. Mildred and Lena Mae came by here last week and they said Minnie was already walking without a walker and usually it takes a long time to get over that.
      Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote 25 Sep 1983: Minnie has been having a time with her leg. A bee stung her last year and it's been giving her a lot of trouble ever since.... She was in the hospital with it sometime back and it got some better.
      Minnie died 6 Jul 1996. The following funeral notice is from the Anniston Star circa 8 or 9 Jul 1996 which was preserved by Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee: Reeves LINEVILLE - Services for Minnie L. Reeves, 95, of Lineville were today at Oak Grove Methodist Church with Rev. John Copeland and Buster Harold Parker officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville in charge. Mrs. Reeves died Saturday at Clay County hospital. Survivors include a niece, Linda Reeves of Lineville; and a great- niece and great-nephew. Pallbearers were Scott Miller, Tim Miller, Randall Upchurch, Jason Upchurch, Rodney McCain and Elbert Milstead. A Clay County native, Mrs. Reeves was a homemaker and a member of Goodhope/Lineville Baptist Church. 
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Lorin Griffin Reeves

M, (29 March 1905 - 22 September 1968)
FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves (10 Oct 1874 - 27 Oct 1954)
MotherSarah Ann Griffin (16 Jan 1874 - 31 Dec 1955)
Birth*29 March 1905 Lorin was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 March 1905. 
Marriage*11 August 1928 He married Vennie Adele Forbus on 11 August 1928 at age 23. 
Death*22 September 1968 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 September 1968 at age 63. 
Burial* His body was interred at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* According to the tombstone, Lorin Griffin Reeves was "Pfc 559 QM RHD Co." in World War II. 

Family

Vennie Adele Forbus (22 February 1907 - 21 September 2003)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 321.

Vennie Adele Forbus

F, (22 February 1907 - 21 September 2003)
Birth*22 February 1907 Vennie was born on 22 February 1907.1 
Marriage*11 August 1928 She married Lorin Griffin Reeves on 11 August 1928 at age 21. 
Married Name11 August 1928  As of 11 August 1928, her married name was Reeves. 
Death*21 September 2003 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 21 September 2003 at age 96. 

Family

Lorin Griffin Reeves (29 March 1905 - 22 September 1968)
Child
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Last Edited21 June 2014

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 321 tombstone in Oak Grove Cem has '1907'; still living in 1977.

William Earl Reeves

M, (5 July 1907 - 19 May 1985)
FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves (10 Oct 1874 - 27 Oct 1954)
MotherSarah Ann Griffin (16 Jan 1874 - 31 Dec 1955)
Birth*5 July 1907 William was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 July 1907. 
Employment* William's occupation: machinist. 
Marriage*25 December 1932 He married Beulah Odelle Vaughn at Clay Co., Alabama, on 25 December 1932 at age 25. 
Death*19 May 1985 He died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 19 May 1985 at age 77. 
Burial*21 May 1985 His body was interred on 21 May 1985 at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama
Biography* Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote 2 Jun 1985: You may have heard about Earl Reeves death.... No one seems to know just what killed him except he had pneumonia before he went to the hospital. He went to the hospital one day and died the next.
      The following obituary is from an unknown source: Mr. William Earl Reeves, 77 Mr. William Earl Reeves, age 77 of Route 1, Ashland, passed away Sunday, May 19, 1986 at the Clay County Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services for Mr. Reeves were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21,1985 at Oak Grove Methodist Church with Elder Roy Avery and Rev. A.A. Jacobs officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Mrs. Odelle Reeves of Ashland; 1 sister, Miss Minnie Reeves of Lineville; 1 niece, Miss Linda Reeves and 1 great niece, Miss Donna Reeves both of Lineville; 1 great nephew, Butch Reeves of Delta. Pallbearers for Mr. Reeves were Ed Fetner, Jimmy Mackey, Norwood Denney, Clarence Royster, Lynwood Golden and Deward Jones. Mr. Reeves was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County, a retired machinist from Dixie Craft and a member and deacon of Providence Primitive Baptist Church. Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville in charge of the arrangements.
      William and Odell had no children. 

Family

Beulah Odelle Vaughn (28 March 1906 - 4 December 1988)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Beulah Odelle Vaughn

F, (28 March 1906 - 4 December 1988)
Birth*28 March 1906 Beulah was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 28 March 1906. 
Marriage*25 December 1932 She married William Earl Reeves at Clay Co., Alabama, on 25 December 1932 at age 26. 
Married Name25 December 1932  As of 25 December 1932, her married name was Reeves. 
Death*4 December 1988 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 December 1988 at age 82. 
Burial*6 December 1988 Her body was interred on 6 December 1988 at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama
Biography* The following obituary is from an unknown source: Mrs. Odelle V. Reeves, Age 82 Funeral services for Mrs. Odelle V. Reeves, age 82, of Ashland, Alabama were held Tuesday, December 6, 1988 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. A.A. Jacobs and Elder Roy Avery officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reeves died Sunday, December 4, 1988 at Clay County Nursing Home. She was a native of Tallapoosa County, but had lived most of her adult life in Clay County. She was a housewife, and a Primitive Baptist by faith. She is survived by 1 niece, Linda Reeves of Lineville; 1 great niece, Donna Reeves of South Carolina; and 1 great nephew, Butch Reeves of Georgia. Pallbearers were Ed Fetner, Jimmy Mackey, Clarence Royster, Lynwood Golden, Deward Jones and Olin Hurst. Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville was in charge of the arrangements. 

Family

William Earl Reeves (5 July 1907 - 19 May 1985)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Louis Bynum Reeves

M, (26 June 1909 - 15 September 1976)
FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves (10 Oct 1874 - 27 Oct 1954)
MotherSarah Ann Griffin (16 Jan 1874 - 31 Dec 1955)
Birth*26 June 1909 Louis was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 26 June 1909. 
Marriage*3 December 1938 He married Lois Inez Vaughn on 3 December 1938 at age 29. 
Death*15 September 1976 He died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 15 September 1976 at age 67. 
Burial* His body was interred at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Lois Inez Vaughn (9 May 1912 - 29 July 1986)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 321.

Lois Inez Vaughn

F, (9 May 1912 - 29 July 1986)
Birth*9 May 1912 Lois was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 9 May 1912. 
Marriage*3 December 1938 She married Louis Bynum Reeves on 3 December 1938 at age 26. 
Married Name3 December 1938  As of 3 December 1938, her married name was Reeves. 
Death*29 July 1986 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 July 1986 at age 74. 
Burial*31 July 1986 Her body was interred on 31 July 1986 at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee wrote 9 Aug 1986 of Lois Reeves death: She had been an invalid for several years. She had a stroke that left her paralyzed on one side and she was also a diabetic.... The daughter [Linda]... took care of her mother....
      The following obituary is from an unknown source: Mrs. Lois Reeves, 74 Funeral services for Lois Reeves, age 74, of Route 2, Lineville, were Thursday, July 31, 1986, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Harris and Rev. Bob Brown officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reeves died Tuesday, July 29, 1986, at Clay County Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Tallapoosa County but had lived most of her life in Clay County, She was a housewife and a Primitive Baptist by faith. She is survived by 1 daughter, Linda Reeves of Lineville; and 1 sister, Odelle Reeves of Ashland. Pallbearers were Mike Howard, R. C. Miller, Mark Griffin, Keller Dunham, James Reeves and Emyl Griffin. Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville was in charge of the arrangements. 

Family

Louis Bynum Reeves (26 June 1909 - 15 September 1976)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 321; obituary.

Elmer Lorin Reeves

M, (28 July 1944 - 19 September 1983)
FatherLorin Griffin Reeves (29 Mar 1905 - 22 Sep 1968)
MotherVennie Adele Forbus (22 Feb 1907 - 21 Sep 2003)
Birth*28 July 1944 Elmer was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 28 July 1944. 
Employment* Elmer's occupation: train conductor. 
Death*19 September 1983 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 19 September 1983 at age 39. 
Burial*22 September 1983 His body was interred on 22 September 1983 at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama
Biography* In 1961, Elmer L. Reeves was an all-state fullback on the Lineville High School "Aggies" state title team. Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee in a 3 Feb 1979 letter wrote: He [Elmer] had a bad accident back in early fall. Elmer worked on the railroad. He was having him a new house built, lot of his building material was being stolen at night, door, window, etc. So, one night, he carried his gun and decided to hide there, so he got out of his pickup and he stumbled and the gun went off.... He managed to get in the truck & drive home.... He was carried to B'ham hospital and stayed there a month or 6 or 8 weeks.
      In a 29 Mar 1981 letter Margaret Lee wrote: I heard someone say Elmer Reeves went back to work on the railroad. I was glad. I was afraid he would never be able to work anymore. Someone tried to break into his new home after he moved into it. I don't think they got anything, he got a gun and scared them away.
      The following obituary is from an unknown source: Reeves LINEVILLE--Services for Elmer L. Reeves Sr., 39, of Lineville will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. A.A. Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville in charge. The family will receive friends today at the funeral home where the body will be until services. Mr. Reeves died Monday [19 Sep 1983 hand written] at his residence. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Donna L. Reeves of Lineville; a son, Elmer L. "Butch" Reeves of Cross Plains, Texas; and his mother, Mrs. Vennie F. Reeves of Lineville. Pallbearers will be Olin Hurst, Buster Hurst, Dyrrell McKay, Jerry Sims, Jeral Clark and Keller Williams. Mr. Reeves was a native of Talladega County who lived in Clay County for the past 37 years. He was a conductor for Seabord Coastline Railroad and a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. 
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Linda Gail Reeves

F, (17 March 1946 - 29 January 2005)
FatherLouis Bynum Reeves (26 Jun 1909 - 15 Sep 1976)
MotherLois Inez Vaughn (9 May 1912 - 29 Jul 1986)
Birth*17 March 1946 Linda was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 17 March 1946. 
Death*29 January 2005 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 January 2005 at age 58.1 
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Last Edited20 March 2009

Citations

  1. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.

Thomas Daniel Griffin

M, (10 October 1910 - 5 June 1912)
FatherJohn Thomas Griffin (11 May 1876 - 23 Jun 1922)
MotherLeEmma Bartlett (28 Feb 1879 - 22 Oct 1965)
Birth*10 October 1910 Thomas was born at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 10 October 1910. 
Death*5 June 1912 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 June 1912 at age 1. 
Burial* His body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 217 under the name 'Daniel, Thomas.'