Dr. George Caleb Griffith1,2

M, b. December 8, 1859, d. 1931
     Dr. George Caleb Griffith was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 8, 1859 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Stella H. Luck, daughter of William Lewis Luck and Mary Josephine "Maria" Elmore, circa 1888.1,4,3 Dr. George Caleb Griffith died in 1931.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 30, District 5, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 262, District 125, Ward 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 238, District 75, Ward 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 52, District 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Physician4
1910Physician5
1920Physisican2
1930Medical physician6

Family

Stella H. Luck b. August, 1865, d. 1936
Marriage*Dr. George Caleb Griffith married Stella H. Luck, daughter of William Lewis Luck and Mary Josephine "Maria" Elmore, circa 1888.1,4,3 

Citations

  1. [S1252] Nickell, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1579737&id=I2689
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2824] Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=goings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=77648271&CRid=49946&df=all&
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Harry Marshall Crawford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 20, 1893, d. March 23, 1936
     Harry Marshall Crawford was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 20, 1893 at Hammond, Tangipahoa Co., Louisiana.2 He married Elizabeth McKenzie Book, daughter of Rev. William Henry Book and Viola Katherine "Kate" McKenzie, on November 5, 1917 at Bartholomew Co., Indiana.6 Harry Marshall Crawford and Elizabeth McKenzie Book were divorced on April 10, 1934 at Portsmouth, Virginia.5 Harry Marshall Crawford died on March 23, 1936 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 42.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 183, Marshall Ward, Portsmouth, Virginia1

Occupation

1920Navy yard machinist1

Family

Elizabeth McKenzie Book b. September 19, 1895, d. January 24, 1972
Marriage*Harry Marshall Crawford married Elizabeth McKenzie Book, daughter of Rev. William Henry Book and Viola Katherine "Kate" McKenzie, on November 5, 1917 at Bartholomew Co., Indiana.6 
Divorce* Harry Marshall Crawford and Elizabeth McKenzie Book were divorced on April 10, 1934 at Portsmouth, Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3314] Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Dorothy Virginia Hutchinson obituary in the Nov 23, 2008 edition.

Katherine MacKenzie Crawford1,2

F, b. September 13, 1918, d. January 8, 2002
FatherHarry Marshall Crawford3,1 b. September 20, 1893, d. March 23, 1936
MotherElizabeth McKenzie Book3,1,4 b. September 19, 1895, d. January 24, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 573-10-9374.1 Katherine MacKenzie Crawford was buried at Batavia Cemetery, Batavia, Jefferson Co., Iowa.5,2 She was born on September 13, 1918 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,2 As of February 10, 1940,her married name was Riggs.2 She married Harry Willard Riggs on February 10, 1940 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.2,6 Katherine MacKenzie Crawford died on January 8, 2002 at Jefferson Co., Iowa, at age 83.1,5,2,6 She Katherine MacKenzie Riggs, 84, of 204 C Southgate Circle, died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at the Jefferson County Hospital. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), with the Rev. Traverce Harrison officiating. Burial will be in the Batavia Cemetery in Batavia. on January 8, 2002.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 124, District 183, Marshall Ward, Portsmouth, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 143, District 6, Portsmouth, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 192, District 59-70, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California7

Occupation

1940Nurse7

Family

Harry Willard Riggs b. June 11, 1916, d. December 13, 2008
Marriage*Katherine MacKenzie Crawford married Harry Willard Riggs on February 10, 1940 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.2,6 
Children
  • Charles Roscoe Riggs6
  • Barbara Kay Riggs6
  • Dorothy Elizabeth Riggs6
  • Wayne Marshall Riggs6

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S10209] Batavia Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10208] Fairfield Ledger, The, From the Katherine MacKenzie Riggs obituary in the Jan 8, 2002 edition.
  6. [S10208] Fairfield Ledger, The, From the Harry W. Riggs obituary in the Dec 15, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Willard Riggs1,2,3

M, b. June 11, 1916, d. December 13, 2008
     Harry Willard Riggs was buried at Batavia Cemetery, Batavia, Jefferson Co., Iowa.1,2 His Social Security Number was 547-24-6973.4 He was born on June 11, 1916 at Udell, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2,3,4 He married Katherine MacKenzie Crawford, daughter of Harry Marshall Crawford and Elizabeth McKenzie Book, on February 10, 1940 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.1,2 Harry Willard Riggs died on December 13, 2008 at Bettendorf, Scott Co., Iowa, at age 92.1,2,4 He Harry W. Riggs age 92 formerly of Fairfield died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Bettendorf Health Care Center in Bettendorf where he had been a resident since August, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 A.M. until Noon on Thursday at Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield followed by a graveside funeral at 12:30 P.M. at the Batavia Cemetery at Batavia. Funeral services conducted by Pastor Suzy Swahn. A memorial service will be at a later date in Fairfield. Harry was born June 11, 1916 in Udell, Iowa, the son of Roscoe and Oshia WOOD RIGGS. In 1934 after graduation from Lockridge High School, he entered the U.S. Navy. During his four year enlistment he was assigned to the U.S.S. Arizona, U.S.S. California and the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. After his four year enlistment he remained in California. He married Katherine Mac Kenzie CRAWFORD on February 10, 1940, in the First Christian Church in Long Beach, California. Harry worked at Vultee Aircraft, Bethlehem Steel and the Long Beach Navy Yard. In 1944 he attended the Alameda, California Merchant Marine Officers Training School where he graduated with a Second Mates License and served on merchant ships during World War II. Afterwards, he obtained his Unlimited Masters License and continued serving on ocean going vessels until 1955. At this time he and his family moved to Fairfield, Iowa to engage in farming, although he never lost his love of the sea and could recount every detail of his experiences. After the death of his wife in 2002, he moved to Bettendorf, then to Houston, Texas and then back to Bettendorf. Harry was a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield where he had served as a trustee and deacon; the Fairfield Lions Club; Jefferson County Farm Bureau; the U.S.S. Reunion Association, Soil Commissioner; and Cedar Township Trustee. He is survived by his sons: Charles Roscoe (Ruby) RIGGS of Sugar Land, Texas; Wayne Marshall RIGGS of Raleigh, North Carolina; two daughters: Barbara K. Mac KENZIE of San Diego, CA and Dorothy E. (Douglas) McNAMER of Bettendorf, Iowa; six grandchildren: Tanya (RIGGS) TAYLOR of Houston, TX; Angela (RIGGS) BENEDICT of Van Couver, Oregon; Christophe JOURIER of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Karin (KILINGER) BENEDICT of Winona, Minnesota; Kim (KLINGER) HERR of Clarksville, TN; and Charles KLINGER of Bettendorf, IA; 3 stepgrandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and 3 sisters: Ruth WILSON of Rogers, Arkansas; Charlotte KLISE of Wakarusa, Kansas and Shirley (Gene) FREEMAN of Bettendorf, IA; 2 brothers Jerry (Ruth) RIGGS of Amana, IA and James (Rose) RIGGS of Des Moines, IA. In addition he has a host of nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife on January 8, 2002, who was the love of his life; his parents, one brother Wayne, killed in World War II, and one sister Vera WHITMORE. The family would like to thank Dr. Andy Edwards and the entire staff of Bettendorf Healthcare Center for everything they have done for our loved one. on December 15, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 192, District 59-70, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California5

Occupation

1940Janitor5

Family

Katherine MacKenzie Crawford b. September 13, 1918, d. January 8, 2002
Marriage*Harry Willard Riggs married Katherine MacKenzie Crawford, daughter of Harry Marshall Crawford and Elizabeth McKenzie Book, on February 10, 1940 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.1,2 
Children
  • Charles Roscoe Riggs2
  • Barbara Kay Riggs2
  • Dorothy Elizabeth Riggs2
  • Wayne Marshall Riggs2

Citations

  1. [S10209] Batavia Cemetery, Jefferson Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S10208] Fairfield Ledger, The, From the Harry W. Riggs obituary in the Dec 15, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Virginia Crawford1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1923, d. November 16, 2008
FatherHarry Marshall Crawford2,3 b. September 20, 1893, d. March 23, 1936
MotherElizabeth McKenzie Book4,2,3 b. September 19, 1895, d. January 24, 1972
     Dorothy Virginia Crawford was born on March 2, 1923 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 As of October 24, 1942,her married name was Glittone.2 She married Vito Glittone on October 24, 1942 at Portsmouth, Virginia.2 Dorothy Virginia Crawford and Vito Glittone were divorced on November 15, 1947 at Norfolk, Virginia.5 As of March 21, 1948,her married name was Hutchinson.2 Dorothy Virginia Crawford married Edward Stanley Hutchinson III on March 21, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 Dorothy Virginia Crawford died on November 16, 2008 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 85.3,6 She VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Virginia Hutchinson, 85, died Nov. 16, 2008, in Virginia Beach. A Portsmouth native, raised in Long Beach, Calif., returning to Portsmouth in 1940, she lived in Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach the remainder of her life. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Crawford Sugden and Harry Marshall Crawford formerly of Portsmouth. She was church secretary at Old Donation Episcopal Church for nine years and a teacher with the Headstart Program for 20 years, teaching both in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. During World War II, she worked as a riveter at Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, Calif., at the Naval Ammunition Depot, St. Juliens Creek (Virginia), and at National Airlines following the end of the war. She is survived by two sons, David E. Hutchinson and John C. Hutchinson; two grandchildren, Evan C. Hutchinson and Bernadette L. Hutchinson; her daughter-in-law and friend, Meredith J. Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Harry W. Riggs in Bettendorf, Iowa; and four nieces and nephews, Charles and Wayne Riggs, Barbara McKenzie and Dorothy McNamer. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. in Old Donation Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, (757) 497-0563 with Father Bob Randall and Elizabeth Fellicetti officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Old Donation Church's Outreach Programs or to donor's choice. From son John: Beloved Mother and Grandmother who was each in her day, a spirited bohemian and social firebrand, open-minded and open-hearted, loving much and much loved, champion always of the oppressed, student always of the heart, supporter always for the principles of "truth and justice for all." Her light was warm, steady and bright. Her spirit loving and humble. She touched the lives of many with her nurturing and acceptance. Her mind was still inquiring to her last day. She will always be remembered by those who knew her and sorely missed. We will all be challenged to continue in her example. From son David: "Except ye be converted, and become as little children..." Matt 18:3. on November 23, 2008.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 143, District 6, Portsmouth, Virginia4

Family 1

Vito Glittone b. May 31, 1917
Marriage*Dorothy Virginia Crawford married Vito Glittone on October 24, 1942 at Portsmouth, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Dorothy Virginia Crawford and Vito Glittone were divorced on November 15, 1947 at Norfolk, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Edward Stanley Hutchinson III b. circa 1917
Marriage*Dorothy Virginia Crawford married Edward Stanley Hutchinson III on March 21, 1948 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 
Children
  • David Edward Hutchinson3
  • John Crawford Hutchinson3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Dorothy Virginia Hutchinson obituary in the Nov 23, 2008 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Vito Glittone1,2,3

M, b. May 31, 1917
     Vito Glittone was born on May 31, 1917 at Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.3 He married Dorothy Virginia Crawford, daughter of Harry Marshall Crawford and Elizabeth McKenzie Book, on October 24, 1942 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1 Vito Glittone and Dorothy Virginia Crawford were divorced on November 15, 1947 at Norfolk, Virginia.2

Family

Dorothy Virginia Crawford b. March 2, 1923, d. November 16, 2008
Marriage*Vito Glittone married Dorothy Virginia Crawford, daughter of Harry Marshall Crawford and Elizabeth McKenzie Book, on October 24, 1942 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Vito Glittone and Dorothy Virginia Crawford were divorced on November 15, 1947 at Norfolk, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

William Henry Sugden1,2,3

M, b. January 2, 1902, d. June 10, 1977
     William Henry Sugden was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.4,1 He was born on January 2, 1902 at Galeton, Potter Co., Pennsylvania; Hie veteran's files have a birth year of 1901.1,2 He married Elizabeth McKenzie Book, daughter of Rev. William Henry Book and Viola Katherine "Kate" McKenzie, on September 1, 1934 at Camden Co., North Carolina.1,3 William Henry Sugden died on June 10, 1977 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 75.1

Family

Elizabeth McKenzie Book b. September 19, 1895, d. January 24, 1972
Marriage*He married Elizabeth McKenzie Book, daughter of Rev. William Henry Book and Viola Katherine "Kate" McKenzie, on September 1, 1934 at Camden Co., North Carolina.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S9191] Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Elwood Lee Powell Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 24, 1928, d. December 27, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 314-30-5412.6 Elwood Lee Powell Jr. was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,3,4 He was born on March 24, 1928 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,2,4,5 He married Martha Jean "Marty" Book, daughter of Charles Sheldon Book and Martha Jean Meek, on June 28, 1959.7,8,3,4 Elwood Lee Powell Jr. died on December 27, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 72.1,3,4,6,5 He Elwood Lee "Woody" Powell Jr., 72, Indianapolis, died Dec. 27. He worked for O'Malia's Food Markets. Previously, he was a commercial photographer for 40 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Prospect Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Murat Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Humane Society. Services: 11 a.m. Dec. 30 in Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary, with calling from 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 29. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery. Survivors: wife Martha Jean "Marty" Book Powell; daughters Vickl Powell-Tippit, Karen Gerald, Kristin Powell; five grandchildren. on December 29, 2000.3

Family

Martha Jean "Marty" Book b. September 19, 1932, d. May 11, 2017
Marriage*He married Martha Jean "Marty" Book, daughter of Charles Sheldon Book and Martha Jean Meek, on June 28, 1959.7,8,3,4 
Children
  • Vicki Dianne Powell8,3
  • Karen Jeanne Powell8,3,9
  • Kristin Lynne Powell8,3

Citations

  1. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Elwood Lee Powell, Jr. obituary in the Dec 29, 2000 edition.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  8. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Martha Jean Book Powell obituary in the May 14, 2017 edition.
  9. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.