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Henry Griff 1906 - 1983

Henry Griff of Colton, San Bernardino County, California was born on February 10, 1906 at New York City in NY, and died at age 77 years old in May 1983 in CA.
Henry Griff
Henry Andrew Griff
Colton, San Bernardino County, California 92324
February 10, 1906
New York City in NY
May 1983
San Bernardino County, CA
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  • Introduction

    Henry's father was Samuel Griff, 1864 - 1924, who was born in Ukraine, and his mother was Ethel (Roffman) Griff, 1876-1947, born in Kiva Kabernia, Russia. They had children Morris, Harry, Lina/Lena, Fanny, Fay, Herman, Hyman, Louis, William, and Lillian. Henry also had half-siblings? In the 1930 Federal census, the family was living in Essex NJ. Head of household was (Henry's brother) Morris. Harry, Fay, Herman, William (all siblings) and Ethel (mother) were also in the household. Henry was a salesman in a clothing store. Everyone but Morris and Ethel were working. He was 5' 4 1/2", 128 lbs, had brown eyes and hair and a light complexion. On his WW2 draft registration card, Henry said his full name was "Fred Henry Griff". His brother William was listed as next of kin. Henry said he was living in NYC and William was living in New Rochelle. Henry wasn't working. He married Cora Lee Vise (Roffman) Griff 1917 - 2005, born in Texas, and they had 3 daughters. In the 1950 federal census, Henry was living in Houston TX with wife Lee, daughters Penelope, Sandra, and Pamela and brother Harry. The first 2 daughters were married in Mass. and the last daughter was born in Connecticut. Henry was a sales manager at a magazine.
  • 02/10
    1906

    Birthday

    February 10, 1906
    Birthdate
    New York City in NY
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Caucasian
  • Nationality & Locations

    US citizen, born in New York City. Both parents were Russian
  • Religious Beliefs

    Jewish
  • 05/dd
    1983

    Death

    May 1983
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    San Bernardino County, CA
    Death location
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