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James H. Griffith

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Birth	:	27 Jul 1869 Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	6 Jul 1912 Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4202995, -96.2055969
Plot	:	Section 12 - Lot 18 - Space 8
Description	:	MASONIC ***** The Emporia Gazette, 06 July 1912, Saturday JAMES GRIFFITH DEAD The sad news of the death of James H. Griffith at his home in Kansas City early this morning came to Emporia friends today. Mr. Griffith was the victim of a nervous breakdown, and his death ends a long period of suffering. He was 42 years old. The funeral will be held in Emporia Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the services will be conducted by W. C. Templeton and President J. H. Hill. The Masons will have charge of the services at the cemetery. James Griffith was born in Emporia, and spent... Read More	MASONIC *** The Emporia Gazette, 06 July 1912, Saturday JAMES GRIFFITH DEAD The sad news of the death of James H. Griffith at his home in Kansas City early this morning came to Emporia friends today. Mr. Griffith was the victim of a nervous breakdown, and his death ends a long period of suffering. He was 42 years old. The funeral will be held in Emporia Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and the services will be conducted by W. C. Templeton and President J. H. Hill. The Masons will have charge of the services at the cemetery. James Griffith was born in Emporia, and spent most of his life, and spent most of his life here. His boyhood was passed in the beautiful Griffith home at the corner of Twelfth Avenue and Merchant Street. He went through the High School, was in the Normal a number of years, and then engaged with his father, J. M. Griffith, in the hardware business in Emporia. When the firm was dissolved, Mr. Griffith became a specialty salesman, for which work he showed great adaptability. he went to Kansas City and was in the employ of the Studebaker Company there for many years. His breakdown came from overwork. Mr. Griffith was married to Miss Adelaide Staats, of Enterprise, twelve years ago, and his wife survives him. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, having joined that denomination in his boyhood. He also was a member of the Masonic order, holding his affiliation with the home lodge, No. 12. He belonged to the Modern Woodmen, and several other fraternal orders. Besides Mrs. Griffith, he leaves his mother, Mrs. J. M. Griffith, and two brothers, George Griffith, of Kansas City, and William A. Griffith, of Lawrence. **** (Obit Journal 11 & 18 July 1912) James Griffith was from Emporia, Kansas; he died 6 July 1912 at Leavenworth, Ks, and was buried at Emporia. (Published after obit above.) 1880 Federal Census for Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas list a James H. Griffith as the son of James M. Griffith & Margeret H. Griffith. James M. Griffith was born in Indiana. Dickinson County Marriage Record: James H. Griffith & Adelaide Staatz married 10 Dec 1902.

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Where is James H. Griffith's memorial?
James H. Griffith's memorial is located at: Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, USA.
When did James H. Griffith death?
James H. Griffith death on 6 Jul 1912 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James H. Griffith's memorial?
Latitude: 38.4202995
Longitude: -96.2055969

Family Members:

Parent

James Monroe Griffith

(1840 - 1912)

Margaret H. Alexander Griffith

(1836 - 1922)

Spouse

Adelaide M. Staatz Griffith

(1876 - 1969)

Siblings

Esther Griffith Jones

(1872 - 1941)

George Durward Griffith

(1877 - 1937)

Children

Baby Griffith

(unknow - 1907)

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