Brief Life History of Hannah Elizabeth "Betty"
When Hannah Elizabeth "Betty" Griffith was born on 30 January 1845, in Relief, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States, her father, Elhannon Griffith, was 25 and her mother, Rosanna E. Masters, was 25. She married Charles Carson Byrd on 23 December 1860, in Harrell Township, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 6 daughters. She lived in Yancey, North Carolina, United States for about 10 years and Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States for about 30 years. She died on 20 January 1919, in Bradshaw Township, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Byrd Cemetery, Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States.
Photos and Memories (1)
Do you know Hannah Elizabeth "Betty"? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (24)
- Eliza Byrd in household of Charley Byrd, "United States Census, 1910"
- Eliza Griffeth, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 "
- Eliza Byrd, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1849
Oldest grave seen in the memorials list.
1865
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Name Meaning
Welsh (Carmarthenshire and western England): from the Old Welsh personal name Gruffudd, Old Welsh Grip(p)iud, composed of the elements grip, of uncertain significance, + iud ‘chief, lord’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.