Emanuel Family - Person Sheet
Emanuel Family - Person Sheet
NameMichael John Griffith 
Death24 Nov 1930, El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA [81]
FatherBenjamin Griffith (1794-1853)
MotherMary Hites (~1812-1878)
Spouses
Death16 Dec 1939, El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA [79]
FatherDavid Ralston Livingston (1834-1907)
MotherSarah Jane Bates (1838-1910)
ChildrenMaude Ellen (1879-1960)
Sarah A. (1881-1966)
Clara (1884-1974)
Mary Jane (1886-1952)
Emma Francis (1888-)
Pearl M. (1891-)
Truman Atley (1893-1966)
James M. (1894-)
Arthur Raymond (1899-1967)
Biography notes for Michael John Griffith
Michael John Griffith (30 Aug 1853 – 24 Nov 1930)
Michael John Griffith was born on 30 Aug 1853 in Holmes County, Ohio (165, 547, 548). He was the youngest child of Benjamin Griffith and Mary (Hites) Griffith. Both parents of Michael were born in Pennsylvania. According to recollections by Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman, a daughter of Michael Griffith, Benjamin Griffith died on about 20 Oct 1853 in a tree felling accident when Michael was seven weeks of age (560).
At the 1860 federal census of Holmes County, Ohio, Michael Griffith, age six years and born in Ohio, was living with his mother Mary Griffith, age 45 years and born in Pennsylvania (549). In 1860, older children of Benjamin Griffith were living in various Holmes County households. Elijah Griffith, age 16 years, was living in the Robert Flack household at Holmesville in Holmes County and working as a farm hand. Daniel Griffith, age 19 years was living in the household of Isaiah Jones. By 1870, much of the family was reunited in the Mary Griffith household.
On 1 Jul 1870, the federal census of Holmesville, Holmes County, Ohio enumerates the household of Mary (Hites) Griffith, age 68 years and born in Pennsylvania (561). Children of Mary Griffith living in her household were James, age 26 years; Elijah, age 27; Daniel, age 30; Letitia, age 24; Silas, age 19; and Michael Griffith, age 16 years. James and Daniel were working as day laborers, and Elijah was working on a farm.
Michael John Griffith and Agnes Leticia Livingston married in Holmes County, Ohio on 30 Aug 1877 (165, 547, 797, 1035). Michael was 23 years of age, and Agnes Livingston was age 16 years. Agnes Livingston was a daughter and oldest known child of David Ralston Livingston and Sarah Jane (Bates) Livingston. Prior to her marriage, Agnes likely was living with her parents at Hardy in Holmes County, Ohio. Aug 1877 was a busy time in the Livingston household. In addition to Agnes’ marriage, a daughter, Ella Livingston, was born to David and Sarah Livingston on 19 Aug 1877.
On 6 Nov 1878, Michael Griffith’s mother, Mary (Hites) Griffith died in Holmes County, Ohio at about 76 years of age. Within a year following her death, Michael and Agnes Griffith migrated to Ellsworth County, Kansas as pioneers on the great plains. On 25 Feb 1879, their first child, Maude Ellen Griffith, was born at Geneseo in Rice County, Kansas (165). Maude would later recall:
I was born in a dugout, with only part of a roof, and it was snowing. They put a blanket over the corner of the house. It was just a sod shack.
At Maude Griffith’s birth, Agnes Griffith was 18 years old, and Michael Griffith was 25.
The 1880 federal census of Empire in Ellsworth County, Kansas enumerates the Michael Griffith household including Agnes Griffith, age 21 years and Maudy Griffith, age one year and born in Kansas (1060). Michael Griffith, age 26 years was working as a laborer. Michael Griffith’s parents are both recorded as born in Ohio; Agnes Griffith’s parents are enumerated as born in Pennsylvania.
On 10 May 1881, a daughter, Sarah A. Griffith, was born (547). A third daughter Clara Griffith was born on 2 Mar 1884 (547).
The 1885 Kansas State Census enumerates the household of Michael Griffith, age 31 years, including Agnes Griffith, age 23; Maudie Griffith age 5; Sarah Griffith, age 4; and Clara Griffith, age 1 year (1041). Michael Griffith was working as a farmer. Before the 1895 Kansas State Census, five more children were born to Michael and Agnes Griffith (547): Elizabeth M. Griffith in May 1886; Mary Jane on 8 May 1886; Emma on 11 Aug 1888; Pearl on 9 Apr 1891; and Truman A. Griffith on 25 Nov 1893. Two additional male children were born before the 1900 federal census, James M. Griffith on 28 Sep 1896; and Arthur Griffith on 24 Apr 1899 (547). At the time of Arthur’s birth, Michael Griffith was 45 years of age, and Agnes was age 38 years.
On 16 Feb 1896, Maude Griffith, the oldest child of Michael and Agnes Griffith, married Fredrick Glonar Griffith at Midway in Butler County, Kansas (782). Initially, the couple lived in Rice County, Kansas.
The 1900 federal census of the Mitchell Township of Rice County, Kansas records the household of Michael J. Griffith, age 51 years and born in Ohio during Aug 1853 (1037). Michael Griffith was working as a laborer. The census records his father as born in Scotland, and his mother as born in Pennsylvania. Also living in the household were Michael’s wife Agnes L. Griffith, age 39 years and born in Ohio during Sep 1860, as well as children: Clara Griffith, age 16 and born in Mar 1884; Emma F., age 11 and born in Aug 1888; Pearl M., age 9 and born in Apr 1891; Truman A., age 6 and born in Nov 1892; James M., age 3 and born in Sep 1896; and Arther Griffith, age 1 year and born in Apr 1899. All children were born in Kansas.
At the 29 Apr 1910 federal census of Cement in Canadian County, Oklahoma, Michael J. Griffith was 57 years old and his wife, Agnes L. (Livingston) Griffith was 48 (1038). Michael and Agnes as well as their parents were all born in Ohio. Four children of Michael and Agnes Griffith were living in their parents’ household: 18 year-old Pearl M. Griffith; Truman A Griffith, 16 years old; James M. Griffith, 13; and 11 year-old Arthur R. Griffith. All children were born in Kansas.
The 21 Jan 1920 federal census of Oak in Canadian County, Oklahoma enumerates Michael Griffith, 63 years old and born in Ohio (1039). Both of Michael’s parents were also born in Ohio. Two children were born in Kansas: James Griffith, 23 years old, and 20 year-old Arthur Griffith.
The 1930 federal census of El Reno in Canadian County, Oklahoma enumerates Michael Griffith as 76 years old and his 69 year-old wife A. L. Griffith (1040). At their marriage, Michael was 28 years old, and Agnes was 17. Michael Griffith held real estate valued at $500.
A 1930 City Directory of El Reno, Oklahoma lists Michael J. Griffith living at 318 North Hoff Avenue with his wife Agnes Griffith. Michael Griffith was working as a farmer.
Michael John Griffith died of Apoplexy, likely a stroke associated with hypertension and arteriosclerosis, at El Reno in Canadian County, Oklahoma (548). A funeral service with Reverend R. R. Hildebrand presiding was held at the Christian Church in El Reno. Michael John Griffith is buried in Enid Cemetery at Enid in Garfield County, Oklahoma (663).
Michael John Griffith was born on 30 Aug 1853 in Holmes County, Ohio (165, 547, 548). He was the youngest child of Benjamin Griffith and Mary (Hites) Griffith. Both parents of Michael were born in Pennsylvania. According to recollections by Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman, a daughter of Michael Griffith, Benjamin Griffith died on about 20 Oct 1853 in a tree felling accident when Michael was seven weeks of age (560).
At the 1860 federal census of Holmes County, Ohio, Michael Griffith, age six years and born in Ohio, was living with his mother Mary Griffith, age 45 years and born in Pennsylvania (549). In 1860, older children of Benjamin Griffith were living in various Holmes County households. Elijah Griffith, age 16 years, was living in the Robert Flack household at Holmesville in Holmes County and working as a farm hand. Daniel Griffith, age 19 years was living in the household of Isaiah Jones. By 1870, much of the family was reunited in the Mary Griffith household.
On 1 Jul 1870, the federal census of Holmesville, Holmes County, Ohio enumerates the household of Mary (Hites) Griffith, age 68 years and born in Pennsylvania (561). Children of Mary Griffith living in her household were James, age 26 years; Elijah, age 27; Daniel, age 30; Letitia, age 24; Silas, age 19; and Michael Griffith, age 16 years. James and Daniel were working as day laborers, and Elijah was working on a farm.
Michael John Griffith and Agnes Leticia Livingston married in Holmes County, Ohio on 30 Aug 1877 (165, 547, 797, 1035). Michael was 23 years of age, and Agnes Livingston was age 16 years. Agnes Livingston was a daughter and oldest known child of David Ralston Livingston and Sarah Jane (Bates) Livingston. Prior to her marriage, Agnes likely was living with her parents at Hardy in Holmes County, Ohio. Aug 1877 was a busy time in the Livingston household. In addition to Agnes’ marriage, a daughter, Ella Livingston, was born to David and Sarah Livingston on 19 Aug 1877.
On 6 Nov 1878, Michael Griffith’s mother, Mary (Hites) Griffith died in Holmes County, Ohio at about 76 years of age. Within a year following her death, Michael and Agnes Griffith migrated to Ellsworth County, Kansas as pioneers on the great plains. On 25 Feb 1879, their first child, Maude Ellen Griffith, was born at Geneseo in Rice County, Kansas (165). Maude would later recall:
I was born in a dugout, with only part of a roof, and it was snowing. They put a blanket over the corner of the house. It was just a sod shack.
At Maude Griffith’s birth, Agnes Griffith was 18 years old, and Michael Griffith was 25.
The 1880 federal census of Empire in Ellsworth County, Kansas enumerates the Michael Griffith household including Agnes Griffith, age 21 years and Maudy Griffith, age one year and born in Kansas (1060). Michael Griffith, age 26 years was working as a laborer. Michael Griffith’s parents are both recorded as born in Ohio; Agnes Griffith’s parents are enumerated as born in Pennsylvania.
On 10 May 1881, a daughter, Sarah A. Griffith, was born (547). A third daughter Clara Griffith was born on 2 Mar 1884 (547).
The 1885 Kansas State Census enumerates the household of Michael Griffith, age 31 years, including Agnes Griffith, age 23; Maudie Griffith age 5; Sarah Griffith, age 4; and Clara Griffith, age 1 year (1041). Michael Griffith was working as a farmer. Before the 1895 Kansas State Census, five more children were born to Michael and Agnes Griffith (547): Elizabeth M. Griffith in May 1886; Mary Jane on 8 May 1886; Emma on 11 Aug 1888; Pearl on 9 Apr 1891; and Truman A. Griffith on 25 Nov 1893. Two additional male children were born before the 1900 federal census, James M. Griffith on 28 Sep 1896; and Arthur Griffith on 24 Apr 1899 (547). At the time of Arthur’s birth, Michael Griffith was 45 years of age, and Agnes was age 38 years.
On 16 Feb 1896, Maude Griffith, the oldest child of Michael and Agnes Griffith, married Fredrick Glonar Griffith at Midway in Butler County, Kansas (782). Initially, the couple lived in Rice County, Kansas.
The 1900 federal census of the Mitchell Township of Rice County, Kansas records the household of Michael J. Griffith, age 51 years and born in Ohio during Aug 1853 (1037). Michael Griffith was working as a laborer. The census records his father as born in Scotland, and his mother as born in Pennsylvania. Also living in the household were Michael’s wife Agnes L. Griffith, age 39 years and born in Ohio during Sep 1860, as well as children: Clara Griffith, age 16 and born in Mar 1884; Emma F., age 11 and born in Aug 1888; Pearl M., age 9 and born in Apr 1891; Truman A., age 6 and born in Nov 1892; James M., age 3 and born in Sep 1896; and Arther Griffith, age 1 year and born in Apr 1899. All children were born in Kansas.
At the 29 Apr 1910 federal census of Cement in Canadian County, Oklahoma, Michael J. Griffith was 57 years old and his wife, Agnes L. (Livingston) Griffith was 48 (1038). Michael and Agnes as well as their parents were all born in Ohio. Four children of Michael and Agnes Griffith were living in their parents’ household: 18 year-old Pearl M. Griffith; Truman A Griffith, 16 years old; James M. Griffith, 13; and 11 year-old Arthur R. Griffith. All children were born in Kansas.
The 21 Jan 1920 federal census of Oak in Canadian County, Oklahoma enumerates Michael Griffith, 63 years old and born in Ohio (1039). Both of Michael’s parents were also born in Ohio. Two children were born in Kansas: James Griffith, 23 years old, and 20 year-old Arthur Griffith.
The 1930 federal census of El Reno in Canadian County, Oklahoma enumerates Michael Griffith as 76 years old and his 69 year-old wife A. L. Griffith (1040). At their marriage, Michael was 28 years old, and Agnes was 17. Michael Griffith held real estate valued at $500.
A 1930 City Directory of El Reno, Oklahoma lists Michael J. Griffith living at 318 North Hoff Avenue with his wife Agnes Griffith. Michael Griffith was working as a farmer.
Michael John Griffith died of Apoplexy, likely a stroke associated with hypertension and arteriosclerosis, at El Reno in Canadian County, Oklahoma (548). A funeral service with Reverend R. R. Hildebrand presiding was held at the Christian Church in El Reno. Michael John Griffith is buried in Enid Cemetery at Enid in Garfield County, Oklahoma (663).
Census notes for Michael John Griffith
Michael John Griffith Census Summary
1860 U.S. Federal Census (549)
Mary Griffith Household
Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio
5 Jul 1860
Mary Griffith, a: 45, b: Pennsylvania
Michael Griffith, a: 6, b: Ohio
1870 U.S. Federal Census (561)
Mary Griffith Household
Holmesville, Holmes County, Ohio
1 Jul 1870
Mary Griffith (Hites), a: 68, b: Pennsylvania (Keeping House)
James Griffith, a: 26, b: Ohio (Day Laborer)
Elijah Griffith, a: 27, b: Ohio (Works on Farm)
Daniel Griffith, a: 30, b: Ohio (Day Laborer)
Letitia Griffith, a: 24, b: Ohio
Silas Griffith, a: 19, b: Ohio
Michael Griffith, a: 16, b: Ohio
1880 U.S. Federal Census (1036)
Michael Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
5 Jun 1880
Michael Griffith, a: 26, b: Ohio (Laborer)
Father b: Ohio; Mother b: Ohio
+ Agnes Griffith, a: 21, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Father b: Pennsylvania; Mother b: Pennsylvania
Maudy Griffith, a: 1; b: Kansas
1885 Kansas State Census (1041)
Michael Griffith Household
Michael Griffith, a: 31, b: Ohio
+ Agnes Griffith, a: 23, b: Ohio
Maude Griffith, a: 5
Sarah Griffith, a: 4
Clara Griffith, a: 1
1895 Kansas State Census (1842)
M. J. Griffith Household
1 Mar 1895
M. J. Griffith, a: 42, b: Ohio
+ A. L. Griffith, a: 35, b: Ohio
Maud Griffith, a: 16, b: Kansas
Sarah Griffith, a: 13, b: Kansas
Clara Griffith, a: 11, b: Kansas
Lizzie Griffith, a: 9, b: Kansas
Emma Griffith, a: 7, b: Kansas
Truman Griffith, a: 1, b: Kansas
1900 U.S. Federal Census (1037)
Michel J. Griffith Household
Mitchell Township, Rice County, Kansas
7 Jun 1900
Michel J Griffith, a: 41; b: Aug 1853 Ohio (Laborer)
Father b: Scotland; Mother b: Pennsylvania
+ Agnes L Griffith, a: 39, b: Sep 1860 Ohio
Father b: Pennsylvania; Mother b: Pennsylvania
Clara Griffith, a: 16, b: Mar 1884 Kansas
Emma F Griffith, a: 11, b: Aug 1888 Kansas
Pearl M Griffith, a: 9, b: Apr 1891 Kansas
Truman A Griffith, a: 6, b: Nov 1892 Kansas
James M Griffith, a: 3, b: Sep 1896 Kansas
Arther Griffith, a: 1, b: Apr 1899 Kansas
1910 U.S. Federal Census (1038)
Michael J. Griffith Household
Cement, Canadian County, Oklahoma
26 Apr 1910
Michael J. Griffith, a: 57, b: Ohio
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
+ Agnes L. Griffith, a: 48, b: Ohio
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
Pearl M. Griffith, a: 18, b: Kansas
Truman A. Griffith, a: 16, b: Kansas
James M. Griffith, a: 13, b: Kansas
Arthur R. Griffith, a: 11, b: Kansas
1920 U.S. Federal Census (1039)
Michael Griffith Household
21 Jan 1920
Michael Griffith, a: 63, b: Ohio
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
James Griffith, a: 23, b: Kansas
Arthur Griffith, a: 20, b: Kansas
1930 U.S. Federal Census (1040)
M. J. Griffith Household
El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma
11 Apr 1930
M. J. Griffith, a: 76, b: Ohio
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
Married a: 28
+ A. L. Griffith, a: 69, b: Ohio
Father b: Ohio, Mother b:
Married a: 17
Real Estate Value: $500
Obituary notes for Michael John Griffith
Obituary
Michael John Griffith
M. J. Griffith succumbed to an attack of paralysis at his home at 318 North Hoff, Monday morning at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his wife and nine children: Mrs. Monty countryman, Fairview; Sarah Rogers, Kingfisher, Clara Karpe, Enid, Lizzie White, Lyons, KS, Emma White, Okarche, Truman Griffith, Calumet, James Griffith, Kanopolis, KS, Arthur Redding, KS. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at the Christian Church by Rev. R. R. Hildebrand, following which the body was taken to Enid for burial.