Gordon Lewin Griffin

M, b. 1909

James Herbert Griffin

M, b. 1878
  • James Herbert Griffin was born in 1878 in Illogan, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, James Herbert Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Gennys, Cornwall. John is shown as a 38 year old game keeper, born Merther Lane living with his wife Charlotte E, aged 37 born Ruan, and their children:- William 12, a scholar born Liskeard, Margaret Emily aged 10, a scholar born Illogin, Annie aged 7, a scholar born Illogan, Selina aged 5 a scholar born Illogan, James Herbert aged 2 born Illogan, and Edwin aged 10 months born St Gennys.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, James Herbert Griffin was living in the household of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell in Trowsash, Whitestone, Cornwall. John is shown as a 48 year old game keeper born Truro. HIs wife Charlotte E, 47 was born Ruan. Living with them were their children Annie aged 16 born Grampound, Selina aged 14 born Grampound, Selina 14 born Grampound, James H 11, born Illogan, Edwin B 9 a scholar born St Gennys.

  • James Herbert Griffin witnessed the marriage of Margaret Emily Griffin and Frederick Ching on 1 January 1903 in Stratton, Cornwall; Frederick was a 28 year old bachelor, a mason living in Stratton, son of James Ching, a groom. He signed with his mark. Margaret was 29 years old, a spinster. Her father, John Griffin was a game keeper. They were married by Banns, witnesses being James Herbert Griffin, Margaret's brother and Alfred Ching.

John Griffin

M, b. 1867, d. September 1940
  • John Griffin was born in 1867 in St Pinnock, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell.
  • John Griffin was baptized on 16 January 1870 in St Ives, Cornwall. John Bassett was a blacksmith at the time. John was baptised with his sister Margaret and brother William.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Ives, Cornwall. John, the elder, is shown as a 30 year old blacksmith born St Meail, living with his wife Charlotte aged 29, born RUAN LINHORNE and their three children John aged 4,born in St Pinnock, William aged 2 born St Ives and Margaret E aged 7 months, also born St Ives.

  • His marriage, at 25 years, to Clara Matthews was registered in the March 1892 Quarter in St Austell, Cornwall Registration District.
  • John Griffin appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.
  • In 1938, his wife, Clara Matthews's death was registered in the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District. She was at age 64 years.
  • His death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1940 Quarter.

John Bassett Griffin

M, b. 1842, d. March 1920
  • John Bassett Griffin was born in 1842 in St Meail, Liskeard, Cornwall.
  • He's birth was registered in the an unknown place , an unknown place Registration District in the March 1842 Quarter.
  • At the age of 24 years, John Bassett Griffin married Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell, daughter of Robert Chivell and Martha Vowden, on 28 January 1866 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. John was 24 years of age a blacksmith, father James a gamekeeper of Liskeard and Charlotte Emily Chivell age was 24, father Robert. The banns were read on 31st December 1865, 7 January 1866 and 14 January 1866 at St Pinnock. The grooms residence was given as St Pinnock and the brides Ruan. The grooms middle name was spelt Bassate. Witnesses to the marriage were Edwin Griffin and May L ?.
    They had a total of eight children, two who died before 1911.
  • On 16 January 1870,John Bassett Griffin's son, William Henry Griffin was baptised in St Ives, Cornwall. John Bassett was a blacksmith at the time. He was baptised with is sister Margaret and brother John.
  • John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Ives, Cornwall. John, the elder, is shown as a 30 year old blacksmith born St Meail, living with his wife Charlotte aged 29, born RUAN LINHORNE and their three children John aged 4,born in St Pinnock, William aged 2 born St Ives and Margaret E aged 7 months, also born St Ives.

  • John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in St Gennys, Cornwall. John is shown as a 38 year old game keeper, born Merther Lane living with his wife Charlotte E, aged 37 born Ruan, and their children:- William 12, a scholar born Liskeard, Margaret Emily aged 10, a scholar born Illogin, Annie aged 7, a scholar born Illogan, Selina aged 5 a scholar born Illogan, James Herbert aged 2 born Illogan, and Edwin aged 10 months born St Gennys.

  • John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Trowsash, Whitestone, Cornwall. John is shown as a 48 year old game keeper born Truro. HIs wife Charlotte E, 47 was born Ruan. Living with them were their children Annie aged 16 born Grampound, Selina aged 14 born Grampound, Selina 14 born Grampound, James H 11, born Illogan, Edwin B 9 a scholar born St Gennys.
  • John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Green Week, St Mary, Cornwall. John was shown as a 69 year old agricultural labourer born Merthyr, Cornwall livng with his wife Charlotte Emily aged 68 born Ruan, Cornwall.

  • His death was recorded with the Liskeard, Cornwall, Registration District in the March 1920 Quarter.

Children of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell

Lewin Griffin

M, b. 1868, d. 6 September 1956
  • Lewin Griffin was born in 1868. He was the son of John GRIFFIN and Jane TIMMS.
  • At the age of 30 years, Lewin Griffin married Caroline Hirning, daughter of Jacob Hirning and Anna Catherina Trost, in 1898 in Queensland.
  • Lewin Griffin and Caroline Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pechey. Lewin was a teamster.
  • Lewin Griffin died on 6 September 1956 in Queensland.
  • Lewin was buried on 7 September 1956 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

Children of Lewin Griffin and Caroline Hirning

Margaret Emily Griffin

F, b. September 1870
  • Margaret Emily Griffin's birth was registered in the Liskeard, Cornwall Registration District in the September 1870 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell.
  • Margaret Emily Griffin was baptized on 7 October 1870 in St Ives, Cornwall. At the time of her baptism her father was a blacksmith. Her brother's William and John were baptised at the same time.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Margaret Emily Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Ives, Cornwall. John, the elder, is shown as a 30 year old blacksmith born St Meail, living with his wife Charlotte aged 29, born RUAN LINHORNE and their three children John aged 4,born in St Pinnock, William aged 2 born St Ives and Margaret E aged 7 months, also born St Ives.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Margaret Emily Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Gennys, Cornwall. John is shown as a 38 year old game keeper, born Merther Lane living with his wife Charlotte E, aged 37 born Ruan, and their children:- William 12, a scholar born Liskeard, Margaret Emily aged 10, a scholar born Illogin, Annie aged 7, a scholar born Illogan, Selina aged 5 a scholar born Illogan, James Herbert aged 2 born Illogan, and Edwin aged 10 months born St Gennys.

  • At the age of 32 years and 4 months, Margaret Emily Griffin married Frederick Ching on 1 January 1903 in Stratton, Cornwall. Frederick was a 28 year old bachelor, a mason living in Stratton, son of James Ching, a groom. He signed with his mark. Margaret was 29 years old, a spinster. Her father, John Griffin was a game keeper. They were married by Banns, witnesses being James Herbert Griffin, Margaret's brother and Alfred Ching.
  • Margaret Emily Griffin and Frederick Ching appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Corner Gardens, Stratton, Cornwall. Frederick was a 34 year old mason, born Stratton and Margaret a 37 year old born Tophouse, Devon[her birth was registered in Liskeard, Cornwall]. She was a laundress. They had been married 8 years and had no children.

Mary Griffin

F, b. circa 1760
  • Mary Griffin was born circa 1760.
  • Mary Griffin married Peter Carleton, son of George Carleton and Margaret Cossart, on 16 February 1784 in St Andrew's Church, Dublin. He became Dean of Killaloe, St Patricks. They had ten children, two of whom married their Cossart cousins.

Selina Griffin

F, b. 1876
  • Selina Griffin was born in 1876 in Illogan, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Selina Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Gennys, Cornwall. John is shown as a 38 year old game keeper, born Merther Lane living with his wife Charlotte E, aged 37 born Ruan, and their children:- William 12, a scholar born Liskeard, Margaret Emily aged 10, a scholar born Illogin, Annie aged 7, a scholar born Illogan, Selina aged 5 a scholar born Illogan, James Herbert aged 2 born Illogan, and Edwin aged 10 months born St Gennys.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Selina Griffin was living in the household of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell in Trowsash, Whitestone, Cornwall. John is shown as a 48 year old game keeper born Truro. HIs wife Charlotte E, 47 was born Ruan. Living with them were their children Annie aged 16 born Grampound, Selina aged 14 born Grampound, Selina 14 born Grampound, James H 11, born Illogan, Edwin B 9 a scholar born St Gennys.

William Henry Griffin

M, b. 1869, d. September 1927
  • William Henry Griffin was born in 1869 in St Ives.
  • He was the son of John Bassett Griffin and Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell.
  • William Henry Griffin was baptized on 16 January 1870 in St Ives, Cornwall. John Bassett was a blacksmith at the time. He was baptised with is sister Margaret and brother John.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, William Henry Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Ives, Cornwall. John, the elder, is shown as a 30 year old blacksmith born St Meail, living with his wife Charlotte aged 29, born RUAN LINHORNE and their three children John aged 4,born in St Pinnock, William aged 2 born St Ives and Margaret E aged 7 months, also born St Ives.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, William Henry Griffin was living in the household of Charlotte Emily Ward Chivell and John Bassett Griffin in St Gennys, Cornwall. John is shown as a 38 year old game keeper, born Merther Lane living with his wife Charlotte E, aged 37 born Ruan, and their children:- William 12, a scholar born Liskeard, Margaret Emily aged 10, a scholar born Illogin, Annie aged 7, a scholar born Illogan, Selina aged 5 a scholar born Illogan, James Herbert aged 2 born Illogan, and Edwin aged 10 months born St Gennys.

  • His death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1927 Quarter.

Catherine Ann Griffith

F, b. circa 1845, d. 1907
  • Catherine Ann Griffith was born circa 1845. She was the daughter of James Glynne Griffith and Louisa Boran.
  • Catherine Ann Griffith married Mark Wagland in 1863 in Queensland.
  • In 1873,her husband, Mark Wagland died in Queensland.
  • Catherine Ann Griffith married George Haines circa 1885.
  • Catherine Ann Griffith and George Haines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. George was a baker.
  • Catherine Ann Griffith died in 1907 in Queensland.

Children of Catherine Ann Griffith and Mark Wagland

Children of Catherine Ann Griffith and George Haines

Clive Thompson Griffith

M, b. 28 June 1899, d. 1961
  • Clive Thompson Griffith was born on 28 June 1899 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Henry (Harry) Griffith and Harriet Emily Austin.
  • Clive Thompson Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin and William Henry (Harry) Griffith in 1925 in "Wellbrook", Goomburra. Henry was a farmer and Harriet carried out home duties. They lived with her children Harriet jnr, Violet Ann, William Henry jnr a farmer and Clive Thompson also a farmer.
  • Clive Thompson Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin in 1930 in Wellbrook, Goomburra. Harried lived with her children - William Henry and Clive both farmers and daughtes Harriet and Violet.
  • Clive Thompson Griffith and William Henry Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Wellbrook, Goomburra, Allora. Clive and William were farmers and their sisters Violet and Harriet carried out home duties.
  • At the age of 40 years, Clive Thompson Griffith married Hazel Frances Carey in 1940 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Clive Thompson Griffith and Hazel Frances Carey appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1958 living at Goomburra, Allora. Clive was a farmer and Hazel carried out home duties. Brother William lived with them.
  • Clive Thompson Griffith died in 1961 in Queensland.

Harriet Emily Griffith

F, b. 5 February 1891, d. 1976
  • Harriet Emily Griffith was born on 5 February 1891 in Brisbane, Queensland. Twin to William Henry Griffith.
  • She was the daughter of William Henry (Harry) Griffith and Harriet Emily Austin.
  • Harriet Emily Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin and William Henry (Harry) Griffith in 1925 in "Wellbrook", Goomburra. Henry was a farmer and Harriet carried out home duties. They lived with her children Harriet jnr, Violet Ann, William Henry jnr a farmer and Clive Thompson also a farmer.
  • Harriet Emily Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin in 1930 in Wellbrook, Goomburra. Harried lived with her children - William Henry and Clive both farmers and daughtes Harriet and Violet.
  • Harriet Emily Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Clive Thompson Griffith and William Henry Griffith in 1936 in Wellbrook, Goomburra, Allora. Clive and William were farmers and their sisters Violet and Harriet carried out home duties.
  • Harriet Emily Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at 28 Cracknell Road, Annerley, Brisbane. She carried out home duties.
  • She and Violet Ann Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1954 living at 16 Edmonstone Street, Brisbane. They both carried out home duties.
  • Harriet Emily Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 15 Mitchell Street, Hill End, Brisbane. She carried out home duties.
  • Harriet Emily Griffith died in 1976 in Queensland.

Violet Ann Griffith

F, b. 3 February 1894
  • Violet Ann Griffith was born on 3 February 1894 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Henry (Harry) Griffith and Harriet Emily Austin.
  • Violet Ann Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin in 1930 in Wellbrook, Goomburra. Harried lived with her children - William Henry and Clive both farmers and daughtes Harriet and Violet.
  • Violet Ann Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Clive Thompson Griffith and William Henry Griffith in 1936 in Wellbrook, Goomburra, Allora. Clive and William were farmers and their sisters Violet and Harriet carried out home duties.
  • Violet Ann Griffith and Harriet Emily Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1954 living at 16 Edmonstone Street, Brisbane. They both carried out home duties.

William Henry Griffith

M, b. 5 February 1891, d. 1969
  • William Henry Griffith was born on 5 February 1891 in Brisbane, Queensland. Twin to Harriet Emily Griffith.
  • He was the son of William Henry (Harry) Griffith and Harriet Emily Austin.
  • William Henry Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin and William Henry (Harry) Griffith in 1925 in "Wellbrook", Goomburra. Henry was a farmer and Harriet carried out home duties. They lived with her children Harriet jnr, Violet Ann, William Henry jnr a farmer and Clive Thompson also a farmer.
  • William Henry Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll with Harriet Emily Austin in 1930 in Wellbrook, Goomburra. Harried lived with her children - William Henry and Clive both farmers and daughtes Harriet and Violet.
  • William Henry Griffith and Clive Thompson Griffith appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Wellbrook, Goomburra, Allora. Clive and William were farmers and their sisters Violet and Harriet carried out home duties.
  • William was buried on 1 May 1936 in Boonah Cemetery.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Clive Thompson Griffith and Hazel Frances Carey between 1949 and 1958 in Goomburra, Allora. Clive was a farmer and Hazel carried out home duties. Brother William lived with them.
  • William Henry Griffith died in 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland.

William Henry (Harry) Griffith

M, b. 1863, d. 30 April 1926
  • William Henry (Harry) Griffith was born in 1863. He was the son of Henry Griffith and Anne Thompson.
  • In 1890 he was Blacksmith in Boonah, Queensland.
  • At the age of 27 years, William Henry (Harry) Griffith married Harriet Emily Austin, daughter of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell, on 15 October 1890 in Queensland.
  • William Henry (Harry) Griffith and Harriet Emily Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908. He was living in High Street, Boonah. Henry was a coach builder and Emily carried out home duties.
  • In 1907 William Henry (Harry) Griffith lived in Boonah, Queensland.
  • He and Harriet Emily Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at "Wellbrook", Goomburra. Henry was a farmer and Harriet carried out home duties. They lived with her children Harriet jnr, Violet Ann, William Henry jnr a farmer and Clive Thompson also a farmer.
  • William Henry (Harry) Griffith died on 30 April 1926 in Brisbane, Queensland. He may be buried in the Boonah Cemetery.

Children of William Henry (Harry) Griffith and Harriet Emily Austin

Edna May Griffiths

F, b. circa 1880

Children of Edna May Griffiths and William Wilmot Pechey

Annie Elizabeth Griinke

F, b. 1895, d. 1978

Children of Annie Elizabeth Griinke and Albert Michael Blumke

Anthony Michael Griinke

M, b. 1884

Augusta Matilda Griinke

F, b. 1907

Auguste Griinke

F, b. 1868, d. 24 March 1886
  • Auguste Griinke was born in 1868.
  • She was the daughter of Johann Griinke and Matilda Ottilie Hasenlether.
  • Auguste Griinke died on 24 March 1886 in Queensland.
  • Auguste was buried on 26 March 1886 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-024-0043.

Elisabeth Griinke

F, b. 1878, d. 23 May 1882
  • Elisabeth Griinke was born in 1878.
  • She was the daughter of Johann Griinke and Matilda Ottilie Hasenlether.
  • Elisabeth Griinke died on 23 May 1882 in Queensland.
  • Elisabeth was buried on 25 May 1882. RC1-024-0044.

George Stephen Griinke

M, b. March 1900, d. 19 May 2001
  • George Stephen Griinke was born in March 1900 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Paul Griinke and Maria Magdelina Reimers.
  • George Stephen Griinke died on 19 May 2001 at age 101.
  • George was buried on 22 May 2001 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RCLAW7A-002-0041.

Johann Griinke

M, b. 1837, d. 20 October 1918
  • Johann Griinke was born in 1837. He was the son of Anthony Grunke and Christina Weckwarth.
  • Johann Griinke married Matilda Ottilie Hasenlether circa 1868.
  • Johann Griinke and Matilda Ottilie Hasenlether immigrated to Queensland on 1 August 1872. Johann 34 and Matilde 26, and Apollonia Griinke 30 (the wife of Johann's brother Anton) , travelled on the Reichstag with their children Auguste 3 and Paul an infant.
  • On 25 May 1882,Johann Griinke's daughter, Elisabeth Griinke was buried. RC1-024-0044.
  • Johann Griinke died on 20 October 1918 in Queensland.
  • Johann was buried on 21 October 1918 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-024-0043.

Children of Johann Griinke and Matilda Ottilie Hasenlether

Johannes Anton Griinke

M, b. 1879, d. 1932

John Joseph Griinke

M, b. 1894, d. 1895

Martha Griinke

F, b. 1904

Mary Matilda Josephine Griinke

F, b. 1899

Matilda Martha Griinke

M, b. 1881

Paul Griinke

M, b. 1871, d. 24 June 1956

Children of Paul Griinke and Maria Magdelina Reimers

Paul Griinke

M, b. 1902