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Robert Lewis Griffin V

Male, #11633

FatherRobert Lewis Griffin III
MotherJane Caldwell
Robert Lewis Griffin V||p728.htm#i11633|Robert Lewis Griffin III||p727.htm#i11629|Jane Caldwell||p727.htm#i11632|Robert L. Griffin Jr.|b. 28 Jul 1909\nd. 8 Jul 1982|p727.htm#i11623|Margaret Baumgarten|b. 23 Jan 1914\nd. 18 Aug 1997|p727.htm#i11624|||||||

 He is the son of Robert Lewis Griffin III and Jane Caldwell. 

Last Edited 7 Mar 2007

Sarah Elizabeth Griffin

Female, #11634

FatherRobert Lewis Griffin III
MotherJane Caldwell
Sarah Elizabeth Griffin||p728.htm#i11634|Robert Lewis Griffin III||p727.htm#i11629|Jane Caldwell||p727.htm#i11632|Robert L. Griffin Jr.|b. 28 Jul 1909\nd. 8 Jul 1982|p727.htm#i11623|Margaret Baumgarten|b. 23 Jan 1914\nd. 18 Aug 1997|p727.htm#i11624|||||||

 She is the daughter of Robert Lewis Griffin III and Jane Caldwell. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Theresa Dawn Martin

Female, #11635

FatherDan Edward Martin
MotherMelba P. Griffin
Theresa Dawn Martin||p728.htm#i11635|Dan Edward Martin||p727.htm#i11631|Melba P. Griffin||p727.htm#i11630|||||||Robert L. Griffin Jr.|b. 28 Jul 1909\nd. 8 Jul 1982|p727.htm#i11623|Margaret Baumgarten|b. 23 Jan 1914\nd. 18 Aug 1997|p727.htm#i11624|

 She is the daughter of Dan Edward Martin and Melba P. Griffin. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Rebecca Lynne Martin

Female, #11636

FatherDan Edward Martin
MotherMelba P. Griffin
Rebecca Lynne Martin||p728.htm#i11636|Dan Edward Martin||p727.htm#i11631|Melba P. Griffin||p727.htm#i11630|||||||Robert L. Griffin Jr.|b. 28 Jul 1909\nd. 8 Jul 1982|p727.htm#i11623|Margaret Baumgarten|b. 23 Jan 1914\nd. 18 Aug 1997|p727.htm#i11624|

 She is the daughter of Dan Edward Martin and Melba P. Griffin. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Minnie Lucile Reeves

Female, #11637, (24 March 1901 - 6 July 1996)

FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves b. 10 Oct 1874, d. 27 Oct 1954
MotherSarah Ann Griffin b. 16 Jan 1874, d. 31 Dec 1955
Minnie Lucile Reeves|b. 24 Mar 1901\nd. 6 Jul 1996|p728.htm#i11637|Isaac Larkus Reeves|b. 10 Oct 1874\nd. 27 Oct 1954|p723.htm#i11554|Sarah Ann Griffin|b. 16 Jan 1874\nd. 31 Dec 1955|p723.htm#i11553|Hiram H. Reeves|b. 21 Apr 1853\nd. 4 Mar 1919|p1375.htm#i21992|Victoria Young|b. 5 Aug 1855\nd. 22 Nov 1941|p1375.htm#i21993|William H. Griffin|b. 20 Oct 1847\nd. 21 Feb 1924|p716.htm#i11454|Clarissa E. Culpepper|b. 13 Apr 1848\nd. 29 Nov 1947|p716.htm#i11456|

Birth*24 Mar 1901 Minnie was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 24 Mar 1901. 
 She was the daughter of Isaac Larkus Reeves and Sarah Ann Griffin. 
Death*6 Jul 1996 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 6 Jul 1996. 
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. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Lorin Griffin Reeves

Male, #11638, (29 March 1905 - 22 September 1968)

FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves b. 10 Oct 1874, d. 27 Oct 1954
MotherSarah Ann Griffin b. 16 Jan 1874, d. 31 Dec 1955
Lorin Griffin Reeves|b. 29 Mar 1905\nd. 22 Sep 1968|p728.htm#i11638|Isaac Larkus Reeves|b. 10 Oct 1874\nd. 27 Oct 1954|p723.htm#i11554|Sarah Ann Griffin|b. 16 Jan 1874\nd. 31 Dec 1955|p723.htm#i11553|Hiram H. Reeves|b. 21 Apr 1853\nd. 4 Mar 1919|p1375.htm#i21992|Victoria Young|b. 5 Aug 1855\nd. 22 Nov 1941|p1375.htm#i21993|William H. Griffin|b. 20 Oct 1847\nd. 21 Feb 1924|p716.htm#i11454|Clarissa E. Culpepper|b. 13 Apr 1848\nd. 29 Nov 1947|p716.htm#i11456|

Birth*29 Mar 1905 Lorin was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 Mar 1905. 
 He was the son of Isaac Larkus Reeves and Sarah Ann Griffin. 
Marriage*11 Aug 1928 He married Vennie Adele Forbus on 11 Aug 1928. 
Death*22 Sep 1968 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Sep 1968. 
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 b. 22 Feb 1907
Marriage*11 Aug 1928 He married Vennie Adele Forbus on 11 Aug 1928. 
Child

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

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

Vennie Adele Forbus

Female, #11639, (22 February 1907 - )

Birth*22 Feb 1907 Vennie was born on 22 Feb 1907.1 
Marriage*11 Aug 1928 She married Lorin Griffin Reeves on 11 Aug 1928. 
Married Name11 Aug 1928  As of 11 Aug 1928, her married name was Reeves. 

Family

Lorin Griffin Reeves b. 29 Mar 1905, d. 22 Sep 1968
Marriage*11 Aug 1928 She married Lorin Griffin Reeves on 11 Aug 1928. 
Child

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

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

Male, #11640, (5 July 1907 - 19 May 1985)

FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves b. 10 Oct 1874, d. 27 Oct 1954
MotherSarah Ann Griffin b. 16 Jan 1874, d. 31 Dec 1955
William Earl Reeves|b. 5 Jul 1907\nd. 19 May 1985|p728.htm#i11640|Isaac Larkus Reeves|b. 10 Oct 1874\nd. 27 Oct 1954|p723.htm#i11554|Sarah Ann Griffin|b. 16 Jan 1874\nd. 31 Dec 1955|p723.htm#i11553|Hiram H. Reeves|b. 21 Apr 1853\nd. 4 Mar 1919|p1375.htm#i21992|Victoria Young|b. 5 Aug 1855\nd. 22 Nov 1941|p1375.htm#i21993|William H. Griffin|b. 20 Oct 1847\nd. 21 Feb 1924|p716.htm#i11454|Clarissa E. Culpepper|b. 13 Apr 1848\nd. 29 Nov 1947|p716.htm#i11456|

Birth*5 Jul 1907 William was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 Jul 1907. 
Employment* William's occupation: machinist. 
 He was the son of Isaac Larkus Reeves and Sarah Ann Griffin. 
Marriage*25 Dec 1932 He married Beulah Odelle Vaughn at Clay Co., Alabama, on 25 Dec 1932. 
Death*19 May 1985 He died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 19 May 1985. 
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. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Beulah Odelle Vaughn

Female, #11641, (28 March 1906 - 4 December 1988)

Birth*28 Mar 1906 Beulah was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 28 Mar 1906. 
Marriage*25 Dec 1932 She married William Earl Reeves at Clay Co., Alabama, on 25 Dec 1932. 
Married Name25 Dec 1932  As of 25 Dec 1932, her married name was Reeves. 
Death*4 Dec 1988 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 Dec 1988. 
Burial*6 Dec 1988 Her body was interred on 6 Dec 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. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Louis Bynum Reeves

Male, #11642, (26 June 1909 - 15 September 1976)

FatherIsaac Larkus Reeves b. 10 Oct 1874, d. 27 Oct 1954
MotherSarah Ann Griffin b. 16 Jan 1874, d. 31 Dec 1955
Louis Bynum Reeves|b. 26 Jun 1909\nd. 15 Sep 1976|p728.htm#i11642|Isaac Larkus Reeves|b. 10 Oct 1874\nd. 27 Oct 1954|p723.htm#i11554|Sarah Ann Griffin|b. 16 Jan 1874\nd. 31 Dec 1955|p723.htm#i11553|Hiram H. Reeves|b. 21 Apr 1853\nd. 4 Mar 1919|p1375.htm#i21992|Victoria Young|b. 5 Aug 1855\nd. 22 Nov 1941|p1375.htm#i21993|William H. Griffin|b. 20 Oct 1847\nd. 21 Feb 1924|p716.htm#i11454|Clarissa E. Culpepper|b. 13 Apr 1848\nd. 29 Nov 1947|p716.htm#i11456|

Birth*26 Jun 1909 Louis was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 26 Jun 1909. 
 He was the son of Isaac Larkus Reeves and Sarah Ann Griffin. 
Marriage*3 Dec 1938 He married Lois Inez Vaughn on 3 Dec 1938. 
Death*15 Sep 1976 He died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 15 Sep 1976. 
Burial* His body was interred at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Lois Inez Vaughn b. 9 May 1912, d. 29 Jul 1986
Marriage*3 Dec 1938 He married Lois Inez Vaughn on 3 Dec 1938. 
Child

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

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

Lois Inez Vaughn

Female, #11643, (9 May 1912 - 29 July 1986)

Birth*9 May 1912 Lois was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 9 May 1912. 
Marriage*3 Dec 1938 She married Louis Bynum Reeves on 3 Dec 1938. 
Married Name3 Dec 1938  As of 3 Dec 1938, her married name was Reeves. 
Death*29 Jul 1986 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 Jul 1986. 
Burial*31 Jul 1986 Her body was interred on 31 Jul 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 b. 26 Jun 1909, d. 15 Sep 1976
Marriage*3 Dec 1938 She married Louis Bynum Reeves on 3 Dec 1938. 
Child

Last Edited 9 Jul 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

Male, #11644, (28 July 1944 - 19 September 1983)

FatherLorin Griffin Reeves b. 29 Mar 1905, d. 22 Sep 1968
MotherVennie Adele Forbus b. 22 Feb 1907
Elmer Lorin Reeves|b. 28 Jul 1944\nd. 19 Sep 1983|p728.htm#i11644|Lorin Griffin Reeves|b. 29 Mar 1905\nd. 22 Sep 1968|p728.htm#i11638|Vennie Adele Forbus|b. 22 Feb 1907|p728.htm#i11639|Isaac L. Reeves|b. 10 Oct 1874\nd. 27 Oct 1954|p723.htm#i11554|Sarah A. Griffin|b. 16 Jan 1874\nd. 31 Dec 1955|p723.htm#i11553|||||||

Birth*28 Jul 1944 Elmer was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 28 Jul 1944. 
 He was the son of Lorin Griffin Reeves and Vennie Adele Forbus. 
Employment* Elmer's occupation: train conductor. 
Death*19 Sep 1983 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 19 Sep 1983. 
Burial*22 Sep 1983 His body was interred on 22 Sep 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. 

Family
Children

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Elmer Lorin Reeves Jr.

Male, #11645

FatherElmer Lorin Reeves b. 28 Jul 1944, d. 19 Sep 1983
MotherBarbara Lee Pitts
Elmer Lorin Reeves Jr.||p728.htm#i11645|Elmer Lorin Reeves|b. 28 Jul 1944\nd. 19 Sep 1983|p728.htm#i11644|Barbara Lee Pitts||p733.htm#i11714|Lorin G. Reeves|b. 29 Mar 1905\nd. 22 Sep 1968|p728.htm#i11638|Vennie A. Forbus|b. 22 Feb 1907|p728.htm#i11639|||||||

 He is the son of Elmer Lorin Reeves and Barbara Lee Pitts. 

Last Edited 22 Jul 1999

Donna Leigh Reeves

Female, #11646

FatherElmer Lorin Reeves b. 28 Jul 1944, d. 19 Sep 1983
MotherBarbara Lee Pitts
Donna Leigh Reeves||p728.htm#i11646|Elmer Lorin Reeves|b. 28 Jul 1944\nd. 19 Sep 1983|p728.htm#i11644|Barbara Lee Pitts||p733.htm#i11714|Lorin G. Reeves|b. 29 Mar 1905\nd. 22 Sep 1968|p728.htm#i11638|Vennie A. Forbus|b. 22 Feb 1907|p728.htm#i11639|||||||

 She is the daughter of Elmer Lorin Reeves and Barbara Lee Pitts. 

Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Linda Gail Reeves

Female, #11647, (17 March 1946 - 29 January 2005)

FatherLouis Bynum Reeves b. 26 Jun 1909, d. 15 Sep 1976
MotherLois Inez Vaughn b. 9 May 1912, d. 29 Jul 1986
Linda Gail Reeves|b. 17 Mar 1946\nd. 29 Jan 2005|p728.htm#i11647|Louis Bynum Reeves|b. 26 Jun 1909\nd. 15 Sep 1976|p728.htm#i11642|Lois Inez Vaughn|b. 9 May 1912\nd. 29 Jul 1986|p728.htm#i11643|Isaac L. Reeves|b. 10 Oct 1874\nd. 27 Oct 1954|p723.htm#i11554|Sarah A. Griffin|b. 16 Jan 1874\nd. 31 Dec 1955|p723.htm#i11553|||||||

Birth*17 Mar 1946 Linda was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 17 Mar 1946. 
 She was the daughter of Louis Bynum Reeves and Lois Inez Vaughn. 
Death*29 Jan 2005 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 29 Jan 2005.1 

Last Edited 20 Mar 2009

Citations

  1. Lewis W. Griffin Jr., 4307 North 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018, e-mail address, Phone: (602) 955-2597.

Thomas Daniel Griffin

Male, #11648, (10 October 1910 - 5 June 1912)

FatherJohn Thomas Griffin b. 11 May 1876, d. 23 Jun 1922
MotherLeEmma Bartlett b. 28 Feb 1879, d. 22 Oct 1965
Thomas Daniel Griffin|b. 10 Oct 1910\nd. 5 Jun 1912|p728.htm#i11648|John Thomas Griffin|b. 11 May 1876\nd. 23 Jun 1922|p723.htm#i11555|LeEmma Bartlett|b. 28 Feb 1879\nd. 22 Oct 1965|p723.htm#i11556|William H. Griffin|b. 20 Oct 1847\nd. 21 Feb 1924|p716.htm#i11454|Clarissa E. Culpepper|b. 13 Apr 1848\nd. 29 Nov 1947|p716.htm#i11456|||||||

Birth*10 Oct 1910 Thomas was born at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 10 Oct 1910. 
 He was the son of John Thomas Griffin and LeEmma Bartlett. 
Death*5 Jun 1912 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 Jun 1912. 
Burial* His body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Last Edited 9 Jul 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.'