1930

David Griffith in the 1930 United States Federal Census as of APRIL 1, 1930

Home in 1930 ~ Cotterell Township, Dodge County, Nebraska

Race & Gender ~ White & Male

Age ~ 66

Birth Year ~ abt 1864

Birth Place ~ Iowa

Watchorn Household Members ~

Thomas L Watchhorn ~ Head Male Nebraska 43 Irish- Free State (both parents) / Farmer / Widowed

Walter L Watchhorn ~ Son Male Nebraska 10 Nebraska Iowa

Glenn D Watchhorn ~ Son Male Nebraska 8 Nebraska Iowa

Kenneth L Watchhorn ~ Son Male Nebraska 6 Nebraska Iowa

Edward C Watchhorn ~ Son Male Nebraska 4 11/12 Nebraska Iowa

Sylvia P Watchhorn ~ Daughter Female Nebraska 3 7/12 Nebraska Iowa

Ross L Watchhorn ~ Son Male Nebraska 1 4/12 Nebraska Iowa

David Griffith ~ Father-in-law Male Iowa 66 Pennsylvania Indiana / Farm Laborer

Adeline Griffith ~ Mother-in-law Female Michigan 62 Wisconsin Canadian French

Harry L Griffith ~ Brother-in-law Nebraska 21 Iowa Michigan / Farm Laborer

1930

© Fremont Evening Tribune; Fremont, Nebraska; Monday, April 28, 1930; page 3

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North Bend Man Dies of Injuries

Funeral Services of Dave Griffith

NORTH BEND, April 28--Funeral services were held here today for David Griffith, well-known resident of North Bend who died Friday morning from injuries sustained last Wednesday when he was struck by a truck at the Cherny-Watson elevator.

Mr. Griffith was accidentally caught between the truck and a wall of the elevator building, sustaining injuries to his chest that resulted in his death.

The services were held at the Methodist church here, with Rev. Charles McCorkle officiating. Burial was made in Prospect Hill cemetery at Elkhorn.

Mr. Griffith was born December 27, 1863, at Winterset, Iowa and was married November 28, 1887 [1889], to Miss Adeline Flageolle, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. They lived on a farm three miles north of North Bend for many years. In recent years Mr. Griffith has made his home with his son-in-law, Thomas Watchorn, who lives on a farm six miles north of this city.

Mr. Griffith survivors: three children, Mrs. Walter Watchorn of Overton, Nebraska, Henry Griffith of Springfield, Illinois and Harry Griffith of North Bend. Nine grandchildren and one sister. Mrs. Romine of Ames, also survive.

1930

© North Bend Eagle; North Bend, Nebraska; Thursday, May 1, 1930, page 1

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INJURIES RESULT FATALITY TO DAVID GRIFFITH

David Griffith died Friday morning April 25th from injuries received when he was struck by a truck at the Cherny & Watson elevator Wednesday of last week. Mr. Griffith was standing in the driveway of the elevator when one of Dan Mundy's trucks driven by Warren Kaspery drove in with a load of grain. Mr. Griffith was caught between the truck and the wall on the north side of the driveway. It was not thought at first that his injuries were of a serious nature. He was assisted to Fred Porter's truck, which happened to be near the scene, and taken to Dr. Hoff's office where it was found that he had suffered a crushed chest and probably internal injuries.

David Griffith was born at Winterset, Iowa, December 27, 1863, and died at North Bend, Nebraska, April 25, 1930. He was married Adeline Flageolle at Council Bluffs, Iowa, November 28, 1887 [1889]. Seven children were born to this union. Three died in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Watchorn, died February 28, 1929.

Survivors include his wife, Adeline; 1 daughter, Mrs. Walter Watchorn of Overton, Nebraska; 2 sons, Henry of Springfield, Illinois and Harry at home; 9 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service took place from the Methodist church. Monday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. C. M. McCorkle officiated. The music was furnished by a quarter composed of Miss Mable Datel, Miss Louise Young, J. R. Tapster and Rev. McCorkle.

Burial took place in the beautiful cemetery at Elkhorn, Nebraska.

1930

David Griffith in the Nebraska Death Records

Death Year ~ 1930

Death Place ~ North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska

Certificate Number ~ 3744