Clara M (Griffin) Pearson (1906 - 1997)

Born 15 Sep 1906 in Berea, Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Carl Eli Pearson — married about 1925 in Kentucky, United States [uncertain]

Died 14 Apr 1997 at age 90 in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Griffin Name Study.

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Clara M (Griffin) Pearson was born on September 15, 1906 in Berea, Madison County, Kentucky, United States, daughter of Henry Granville Griffin (1872–1926) and Nora Venable (1880– ).

Her siblings were:

• Bertha (Griffin) Saffell (1893–1919)
• Margaret (Griffin) Hewitt (1896–1979)
• George Washington Griffin (1898–1969)
• Lillie Griffin (1901– )
• Sally (Griffin) Richardson (1903–1997)

Clara died on April 14, 1997 in Richmond, Madison County, aged 90. She was buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA (plot: Section T, Lot 104).^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

In 1910, Clara (3) was living in household of Henry Griffin (43) in Crooked Creek, Rockcastle with her parents, Henry (43) and Nora (31); and her siblings, Bertha (16), Maggie (14), George W (12), Lilly (9), and Sallie (7). ^[5]

In 1920, Clara (13) was living in household of H G Griffin (46) in Berea, Madison with her parents, H G (46) and Nora (40); and her siblings, Bertha (25), George (21), Lillie (18), and Sallie (16). ^[6]

In 1930, Clara (23) was living in household of Carl Pearson (28) in Yates, Madison with her children, Gerald (4), Beverly (3), and Fay C (1). ^[7]

In 1940, Clara (33) was living in household of Carl Pearson (38) in Magisterial District 5 Yates, Madison with her children, Gerald (14), Beverly (12), Faye Carol (10), Roberta (8), and Sallie (5). ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Death of husband Carl E Pearson: "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004180355; FHL microfilm: 2073573; Image number: 88; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I00023-7
   FamilySearch Record: NS8S-QMD (accessed 13 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9YK-CQF7
   Clara M Griffin Pearson in death record for husband Carl E Pearson 28 Nov 1946 in Madison, Kentucky, United States.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131690774/clara_m-pearson: accessed), memorial page for Clara M. Griffin Pearson (15 Sep 1906–14 Apr 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 131690774, citing Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Imagraver (contributor 47349450).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   FamilySearch Record: V98Q-WMD (accessed 13 February 2024)
   Clara M Kidwell death 14 Apr 1997 (born 15 Sep 1906) residing in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #131690774 (accessed 13 February 2024)
   Memorial page for Clara M. Griffin Pearson (15 Sep 1906-14 Apr 1997), citing Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA (plot: Section T, Lot 104); Maintained by Imagraver (contributor 47349450).
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971613; FHL microfilm: 1374513; Image number: 518; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03405-9
   FamilySearch Record: M26T-J4D (accessed 13 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJT-53
   Clara M Griffin (3), single daughter, in household of Henry Griffin (43) in Crooked Creek, Rockcastle, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 71; Digital film/folder number: 004965968; FHL microfilm: 1820590; Image number: 327; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01939-9
   FamilySearch Record: MHGR-7KX (accessed 13 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6K-F66
   Clara Griffin (13), single daughter, in household of H G Griffin (46) in Berea, Madison, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 49; Digital film/folder number: 004950770; FHL microfilm: 2340504; Image number: 281; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03762-1
   FamilySearch Record: XMF4-GD4 (accessed 13 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RH7-H1L
   Clara Pearson (23), wife, in household of Carl Pearson (28) in Yates, Madison, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 005460797; Image number: 379; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: K7Y7-JCH (accessed 13 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-4TP
   Cloria Pearson (33), wife, in household of Carl Pearson (38) in Magisterial District 5 Yates, Madison, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.

See also:

• Birth of child Gerald W Pearson:

"Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999"
FamilySearch Record: QKHL-8K98 (accessed 13 February 2024)
Gerald W Pearson born to Clara Griffin on 15 Feb 1926 in Madison, Kentucky, United States.

• Birth of child Beverly Pearson:

"Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999"
FamilySearch Record: QKHJ-NXS9 (accessed 13 February 2024)
Beverly Pearson born to Clara Griffen on 13 Oct 1927 in Madison, Kentucky, United States.

• Birth of child Faye C Pearson:

"Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999"
FamilySearch Record: QKHB-8FC8 (accessed 13 February 2024)
Faye C Pearson born to Clara Griffins on 28 Jul 1929 in Madison, Kentucky, United States.

• Marriage of son Gerald Wayne Pearson:

"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007735180; FHL microfilm: 001943382
FamilySearch Record: Q2DH-L14H (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C913-ZSFD-3 Image number 00755
Clara May Griffin's son Gerald Wayne Pearson marriage to Juanita Frances Bell Rose on 14 Sep 1946 in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Roberta Pearson:

"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007735181; FHL microfilm: 001943383
FamilySearch Record: Q2DF-Z86D (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C913-8S8P-8 Image number 00424
Clara Griffin's daughter Roberta Pearson marriage to Ermine Pearson on 14 Jul 1950 in Speedwell, Madison, Kentucky, United States.