Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927.

Name: Green Lee Griffins
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 1907
Event Place: Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama, United States
Event Place (Original): Lafayette
Birth Date: October 7, 1827
Birthplace: Monticello, Jasper, Georgia
Certificate Number: 80

Contributor: SFP (47852495)
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"The LaFayette Sun" - September 10, 1913:

Death of G. L. Griffin.

There passed away at his home here last Saturday at one o'clock one of Chambers' oldest citizens. In the death of Green L. Griffin the town and county loses a citizen whose life for many years has been marked by influences for the good of his fellowman. In his own quiet way he met duty as it came to him, and without counting the cost he served his friends faithfully.
Green L. Griffin was born October 7th, 1827, in Jasper County, Ga., and moved to LaFayette Jan. 1st 1866, thus having been a resident of Chambers County for 48 years. For a number of years he was in the mercantile business and in this was successful, but about 20 years ago he retired from the arduous activities of business life. Though not engaged in business, his life was not spent in idleness, but he was able to look after affairs that engaged his attention. In 1904 he was elected County Treasurer, service to 1908 and his official duties were given that careful attention which was his characteristic.
Mr. Griffin, tho not performing the duties of a soldier at the front during the war, yet his contribution to the cause of the Confederacy was no less important, for he was a gun maker holding a position in a gun shop in Coosa County from 1863 to the close of the war.
Coming from a family of sturdy stock, and possessing a rugged constitution, he lived to an age that is given to but few men. He was the last of a family of 16 children and left a family of 7 children. Surviving him are Mrs. Martha Simms, of Boston, J. C. Griffin, Mrs. S. E. Marable, J. D., C. W., Lee and Miss Annie of this city and a large number of grandchildren.
The funeral took place from the Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. The services being conducted by Rev. H. R. Arnold, assisted by rev. W. C. Bledsoe and Rev. W. T. Hollingsworth. The pastor delivered a most appropriate sermon on the Resurrection, while Dr. Bledsoe, a life-long friend of the deceased, paid a worthy and touching tribute to the Christian character and the daily life of Mr. Griffin. After the church services the body was taken in charge by the Masons, a fraternal order which he loved so well, and the final obsequies were had at the grave.
The body of Green L. Griffin sleeps in the grave, but his influence still lives, and beyond the sun-kissed hills of the Eternal Dawn we shall meet again.
"The Sun" joins the many friends in extending sincerest sympathies to the bereaved family and praying that a sweet benison of peace may rest upon them in this hour of sorrow.
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Transcript from original notes for First Baptist Church of LaFayette (Death in Sept. 1913) and reprinted in the October 1, 1913 "LaFayette Sun":

Resolution on the Death of Green L. Griffin, Sr.

Whereas: Death has entered our circle and claimed our honored and well beloved brother, Green L. Griffin, and he has gone to his reward.
Resolved, that in his death LaFayette Baptist Church has lost a valuable and devout member, and we shall miss him sorely in our meetings, in the work of the church and in the walks of life.
Resolved further, that this church extends to his family in this time of sad bereavement its sympathy and love, and we point them to that "Great Day" when they may be reunited with him in the "Beautiful Beyond" where partings never take place nor sorrows ever come.
Resolved further, that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this church, that a copy be sent to the family of our deceased brother, and that "The LaFayette Sun" be requested to publish them in its columns.

W. B. Nichols
J. M. Tucker
N. D. Denson, Committee.

Adopted in conference of LaFayette Baptist Church, September the 21st, 1913.

H. R. Arnold, Moderator
J. J. Robinson, Jr., Clerk.
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1850 Tallapoosa County, (Township 24) AL Census:

#H786

James Griffin 40M Farmer R$300 Born GA
Elizabeth Griffin 30F Born GA
Sarah Sam(?) 14F Born GA
William Griffin 24M Born GA
GREEN GRIFFIN 23M Born GA
James Griffin 25M Born GA
Thomas Griffin 16M Born GA
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1860 Tallapoosa County, (Dudleyville) AL Census:

#H476

G. L. Griffin 29M Grocer P$820 Born GA
Mary Griffin 24F Born GA
James C. Griffin 9M Born AL
Elizabeth Griffin 5F Born AL
Martha Griffin 4F Born AL
Nipper Griffin 3M Born AL
Mary Griffin 2F Born AL
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1870 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:

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G. L. Griffin 43M Grocer R$800 P$500 Born GA
Mary A. Griffin 34F Keeping House Born GA
James C. Griffin 18M Born AL
Sarah E. Griffin 17F At School Born AL
Martha A. Griffin 16F Born AL
Nipper A. Griffin 14M Born AL
Mary L. Griffin 11F At School Born AL
Jeff D. Griffin 9M At Home Born AL
Charles Griffin 4M At Home Born AL
Buddy Griffin 2/12M At Home Born AL
Sarah Griffin 16F (Black) House Servant Born AL
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1880 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:

#H28

G. L. Griffin 50M Retail Grocer Born GA
Mary Griffin 46F Wife Keeping House Born GA
Annie Griffin 18F Daughter Born AL
Martha Griffin 20F Daughter Born AL
Davis Griffin 16M Son At School Born AL
Charles Griffin 13M Son At School Born AL
Lee Griffin 10M Son Born AL
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1900 Chambers County, (LaFayette-Green St.) AL Census:

#H58

Green L. Griffin 72M Farmer Born Oct. 1827 in GA
Mary Griffin 66F Wife Born Sept. 1833 in GA (Mother of 8 children; 7 living)
Annie Griffin 40F Daughter Born Jan. 1860 in AL
G. Lee Griffin 29M Son Salesman-Groceries Born March 1871 in AL
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1910 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:

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Green L. Griffin 82M Own Income Born GA (Widower)
Annie Griffin 42F Daughter Born AL
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