Individual Details

"J. H. Griffith had a cattle brand registered in Coleman County, December 1, 1884. It was like a "Z" with a "-" off the right side center, with an eyebrow over the "Z," being branded on the left side of the animal." (Coleman County Brands, County Clerks Office.)

1900 Comanche County, Texas census: Joe H. GRIFFITH, May 1861, 39, Texas; Mary J. GRIFFITH, Apr 1863, 37, Texas; John L. GRIFFITH, Jul 1884, 15, Texas; Jessie V. GRIFFITH, May 1889, 13, Texas; David W. GRIFFITH, Mov 1893, 6, Texas.

Joseph H. Griffith was called "Uncle Joe" by his family and friends. Some records give his birthdate as 30 May 1861, however 30 May 1860 is correct. Additional information from the Wilson family Bible in possession of Odie Griffith.

Birth	May 30, 1860	Texas
Marriage	October 4, 1883	Comanche County, Texas - Mary Jane Wilson
Death	February 17, 1924	Santa Anna, Coleman County, Texas
Burial	February 18, 1924	Santa Anna Cemetery, Coleman County, Texas

Spouse	Mary Jane Wilson (1863 - 1951)
Child	John Todd Griffith (1884 - 1966)
Child	Jessie Van "Jess" Griffith (1887 - 1974)
Child	David William "Willie" Griffith (1893 - 1985)

Father	Joseph Franklin "Frank" Griffith (1839 - 1898)
Mother	Roenia (or Rosena) Guess (1834 - 1881)
Sibling	Sarah Angeline Griffith (1859 - )
Sibling	John D. Griffith (1861 - 1900)
Sibling	Mary May Griffith (1865 - )
Sibling	Andrew "Andy" Paul Griffith (1866 - 1949)
Sibling	Nancy Louann Griffith (1869 - 1893)
Sibling	Melvina Griffith (1872 - 1946)
Sibling	Julia Angeline "Juline" "Geline" Griffith (1876 - 1956)
Sibling	Theodoshia "Dosh" Griffith (1878 - 1949)
Sibling	Frank Griffith ( - )