Joseph
B
[uncertain]
Griffin
Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors 
Son of Thomas Griffin
and Emmeline (Marlow) Griffin
Brother of
Lizzie Griffin, Elizabeth Marlow Griffin, Thomas Walter Griffin, Susan Griffin, Frank Griffin, George Griffin and Jim Griffin
Husband of
Elizabeth (Argyle) Griffin
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Lawrence Ebenezer Griffin, Albert George Griffin, Annie Eliza Griffin, Florence May Griffin, Florence May Griffin, Francis Lilian Griffin, Thomas James Griffin and Lizzie (Griffin) Milburn
Died
at age 70
in Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 8 Sep 2017
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Biography
Joseph Griffin was born on November 2, 1870 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He was the son of Thomas Griffin and Emmeline Marlow.[1]
In the 1871 census Joseph was 5 months old, the son of Thos Griffin in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. His father was a shoe maker and his mother was a dressmaker.[2]
Joseph was baptised on 2 July 1879 at the Anglican church in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.[3]
Joseph married Lizzie Argyle on 14 February 1895 at the Anglican church in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.[4]
In the 1911 census Joseph (age 40) was the married head of household in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.[5]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Joseph Griffin | Head | Married | M | 40 | Shoe Opeartor Machine | England Barnsley, Yorkshire |
| Lizzie Griffin | Wife | Married | F | 40 | Cockerton, Durham | |
| Mary Elizabeth Billson | Visitor | Widowed | F | 53 | Leicester | |
| Lawrence Ebenezer Griffin | Son | Single | M | 15 | Inking Finishing Room | Leicester |
| Albert George Griffin | Son | M | 13 | School & Mercury Boy | Leicester | |
| Annie Eliza Griffin | Daughter | F | 11 | School | Leicester | |
| Florence May Griffin | Daughter | F | 8 | School | Leicester | |
| Francis Lilian Griffin | Daughter | F | 7 | School | Leicester | |
| Thomas James Griffin | Son | M | 4 | Leicester |
In the 1939 England register Joseph was 69 years old and a boot reparier. He was living with his wife Lizzie (age 69) on Braggnave Street in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.[6]
Joseph died on 20 June 1941 at Coleman Road in Leicester, England at the age of 71 years. His estate passed probate on 14 March 1942 and 3 March 1950 in Leicester, England (see below).[7]
Probate
GRIFFIN Joseph of 85 Baggrave-street Leicester died 20 June 1951 at 148 Coleman-road Leicester Administration Leicester 14 March to Lizzie Griffin widow. Effects £250.
GRIFFIN Joseph of 85 Baggrave-street died 20 June 1941 at 148 Coleman-road Leicester Administration Leicester 3 March (1950) to Albert George Griffin engineers manager. Effects £400. Former Grant D.R. Leicester 14 March 1942. [8]
Research Notes
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Sources
- ↑
Birth Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 24 November 2021)
Griffin, Joseph (Mother's maiden name: Marlow).
GRO Reference: 1871 Jan-Feb-Mar in Barnsley Union Volume 09C Page 165. - ↑
1871 Census:
"1871 England Census"
The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4551; Folio: 149; Page: 5; GSU roll: 847135
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7619 #26283306 (accessed 24 November 2021)
Joseph Griffin (5/12) son in household of Thos Griffin (22) in Leeds registration district. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"England, Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1533-1991"
Citing Baptism, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, page 101, Citing the Record Office of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland, Wigston, UK.
FamilySearch (accessed 24 November 2021)
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Joseph Griffin baptism on 2 Jul 1879 (born 1879) in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Religion: Anglican; Father's Name: Thomas; Mother's Name: Emeline. - ↑
Marriage:
"England, Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1533-1991"
Citing Marriage, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, page 194, citing the Record Office of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland, Wigston, UK.
FamilySearch (accessed 24 November 2021)
FindMyPast Image
Joseph Griffin (24) marriage to Lizzie Argyle on 14 Feb 1895 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911"
Citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
FamilySearch (accessed 24 November 2021)
External Image
Joseph Griffin (40), married head of household in Leicester registration district. Born in England Barnsley, Yorkshire. - ↑
1939 Register:
"1939 England and Wales Register"
The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6009D
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61596 #36329949 (accessed 24 November 2021)
Joseph Griffin (born 2 Nov 1870), married, Boot Repairer Heavy W, at 85, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. - ↑
Probate:
"England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1904 #14033055 (accessed 24 November 2021)
Joseph Griffin probate on 14 Mar 1942 in Leicester, England. Died 20 Jun 1941 in Leicester, England, free search also available at (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills). - ↑
Probate:
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
Citing Probate, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
FamilySearch (accessed 24 November 2021)
Joseph Griffin probate on 3 Mar 1950 in Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom. Died 20 Jun 1941.
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