Alvin Chase Griffin

b. 10 February 1864, d. 9 August 1936
  • Alvin Chase Griffin was born on 10 February 1864 in Putnam County, New York.
  • Jacob N. Griffin and Sarah A. Odell, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Philipstown, Putnam County, New York, enumerated next to the household of Jacob's mother Sarah Odell.. Other members of the household included Alvin Chase Griffin, Isabel Griffin and James William Griffin.
  • Jacob N. Griffin and Sarah A. Odell appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. Other members of the household included Alvin Chase Griffin, James William Griffin.
  • He was a laborer, according to the 1880 census.
  • He married Sarah Jane Oakley circa 1887.
  • Alvin Chase Griffin and Sarah Jane Oakley appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Putnam Valley, Putnam County, New York, enumerated next to his parents. Also in the household were their five children, not yet recorded.
  • He was a wheelwright, according to the 1900 census.
  • The following appeared on 1 April 1905 in The Highland Democrat: (Putnam Valley) Mrs. Alvin Griffin and family are spending part of the week with her sister, Mrs. Collier, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Oakley, at Mohegan Lake before starting for her new home in Vermont. It is with regret that we lose Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, but our loss is Vermont's gain.
  • Alvin Chase Griffin appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont. Other members of the household included Sarah A. Odell. Also in the household is son Frederick O. (age 20).
  • He was a hotel proprietor, according to the 1910 census.
  • He married Mary V. Oakley on 12 August 1912 in Burke, Vermont, with Frederick A. Woodworth officiating.
  • Alvin Chase Griffin died on 9 August 1936 at age 72 in Pinellas County, Florida.
  • He was interred at Anclote Cemetery, Pasco County, Florida.
  • Last Edited: 3 Jan 2015

Family 1: Sarah Jane Oakley b. December 1861

Family 2: Mary V. Oakley b. circa 1859