J S Griffen

Male1867–1887

Brief Life History of J S

J S Griffen was born in 1867, in Texas, United States. He married Ruth Cordelia Skyles on 15 November 1886, in Wise, Texas, United States. He died in 1887, at the age of 20.

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J S Griffen
1867–1887
Ruth Cordelia Skyles
1869–1940
Marriage: 15 November 1886

Sources (6)

  • J S Griffin, "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
  • J.S. Griffin, "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
  • J.s. Griffin, "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    15 November 1886Wise, Texas, United States
  • World Events (3)

    1867 · Sorry Mr. President, You can't do that.

    Age 0

    This Act was to restrict the power of the President removing certain office holders without approval of the Senate. It denies the President the power to remove any executive officer who had been appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate, unless the Senate approved the removal during the next full session of Congress. The Amendment was later repealed.

    1868 · Impeach the President!

    Age 1

    Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.

    1870 · Texas Is Restored to the Union

    Age 3

    Congress restored Texas to the Union on March 30, 1870, despite not yet meeting all of the requirements established for re-admittance.

    Name Meaning

    Irish (Cork): variant of Griffin .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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