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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Edward Griffin was born on 16 Apr 1929 in Bexar County, Texas (son of John Charles Griffin and Kathleen Virginia Peckham); died on 4 May 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Mr. Richard E. Griffin, Sr., age 73, of San Antonio, died Saturday, May 4, 2002. Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Griffin; children, Richard E. Griffin, Jr., Cindy Finto, Dee-Dee Strong and husband, Karl, Nanette Sanchez and husband Mario, and Rusty Griffin; grandchildren Natalie Griffin, Jocelyn Griffin, Elizabeth I. Griffin, Christopher Finto, Patrick Finto, Charles Strong, David Strong and Joseph Strong; one great grandchild. Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 P.M at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 4715 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229. Arrangements by the Angelus Funeral Home. The Angelus, 1119 N. St. Mary's, 227-1461, Henry Guerra/J.F. Delgado

    (San Antonio Express News, Monday, May 6, 2002)

    Richard married Elizabeth Ann Torres. Elizabeth (daughter of Lucille C. Elvira Saenz Gill) was born on 27 Jan 1934 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; died on 24 Jul 2015 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Ann Torres was born on 27 Jan 1934 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas (daughter of Lucille C. Elvira Saenz Gill); died on 24 Jul 2015 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Ann Griffin, age 81 of San Antonio, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Her last days were spent surrounded by her family and the support and prayers of her friends. Elizabeth was an active member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church for 61 years. She was grounded and guided by her faith in the Lord. Her interests included cooking, baking, traveling and gardening. She was dedicated to serving others through the ministries of her church. She loved gathering with family and friends. She always had a story to tell, food to share and a hug and a kiss to give. She taught others the importance of family and being there for each other. She embodied strength and gratefulness for the blessings that the Lord so graciously showered upon her.

    Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Richard E. Griffin, Sr., her parents Lucille and John D. Thornton, her father and mother-in-law John and Kathleen Griffin and her brother, Richie Torres. She is survived by her loving children: Richard E. Griffin Jr. (fiance, Rose), Cynthia Finto, DeeDee Strong (husband, Karl), Nanette Sanchez (husband, Mario), Rusty Griffin (wife, Wendy), 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, her siblings John Thornton (wife, Arlene) and Mary Whitmire (husband, Delwin), her sister in laws: Laura Liberto, Kathy Smith (husband, Ed) and Geraldine Luna (husband, Joe), along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    FUNERAL SERVICES

    A celebration in honor of Elizabeth will include a Rosary at The Angelus Funeral Home at 7pm Wednesday, July 29, 2015 along with a Mass at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church with interment following at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery.

    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elizabeth's honor to St. Anthony de Padua St. Vincent de Paul Society.

    www.legacy.com, also published in the San Antonio Express News

    (Research):She was baptized as Elizabeth Lillian Torres.

    Children:
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    2. 1. Living
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Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Charles Griffin was born on 24 Jan 1903 in Texas; died on 21 May 1969 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried on 23 May 1969 in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Name: John Charles Griffin
    Death Date: 21 May 1969
    Death Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
    Gender: Male
    Race: white
    Death Age: 66 years
    Estimated Birth Date:
    Birth Date: 24 Jan 1903
    Birthplace: Texas
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: Richard Griffin
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name: Unknown
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Veteran of World War II
    Occupation: Ret.Fireman-City Firedept
    Place of Residence: Preciinct #5, Bexar, Texas
    Cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National
    Burial Place: Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
    Burial Date: 23 May 1969
    Additional Relatives: X
    Film Number: 2137442
    Digital Film Number: 4029608
    Image Number: 336
    Reference Number: 30622
    Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 US Census
    Enumerated April 2, 1930
    Texas, Bexar, San Antonio, Part of JP 1, 3rd Ward, Rivas Alley
    ED 15-52 SD 22 Sheet 1B

    5-62-66
    Griffin, John C. Head R $12 M W 27 M@25 No Yes TX GA TX City Fireman Fire Dept
    Griffin, Kathleen V Wife F Mex 18 M@16 Mexico (Am Cit) Rhode Island Mexico
    Griffin, Richard E. Son M Mex 11/12 S Tx Tx Mexico

    John married Kathleen Virginia Peckham about 1928. Kathleen (daughter of Chester Edward Peckham and Maria M. Moreno) was born about 1912 in Mexico; died on 31 Jan 1985 in Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Kathleen Virginia Peckham was born about 1912 in Mexico (daughter of Chester Edward Peckham and Maria M. Moreno); died on 31 Jan 1985 in Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Name: Kathleen Peckham Griffin
    Title:
    Gender: Female
    Marital Status:
    Death Date: 31 Jan 1985
    Death County: Bexar
    Death Place: Bexar, Texas, United States
    Collection: Texas Death Index, 1964-1998

    Notes:

    Married:
    In 1969, they were shown as the parents of Mrs. Sam Liberto, Jr; Mrs. Ed Wililam Smith, Mrs. Joe Gilbert Luna, and Richard Griffin, all of San Antonio.

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Edward Griffin was born on 16 Apr 1929 in Bexar County, Texas; died on 4 May 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living

  3. 7.  Lucille C. Elvira Saenz Gill was born on 15 Dec 1913 in Texas (daughter of Carlos H. Gill and Wenseslaa Saenz); died on 4 Mar 1999 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    An Amended birth certificate was filed on May 10, 1977 for Lucille. Her birth certificate orginally read Elbira GILL, born to C. GILL and Wenselado GILL. The correct information was shown as Lucille C. Elvira Gill, born to Carlos Gill and Wenseslaa Saenz. The correction was based on a affidavit by Mrs. Eugene V. Smith fo 534 Rosewood, San Antonio, a friend of Mrs. Eugene V. Smith, who recquested the amendent.

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Ann Torres was born on 27 Jan 1934 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; died on 24 Jul 2015 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Chester Edward Peckham was born on 22 Aug 1882 in Rhode Island; died on 12 Jun 1960 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    San Antonio Express
    Tuesday, June 14, 1960
    Classified Page, Deaths
    Peckham
    Chester E. Peckham, age 77, 459 Future Dr., died Sunday at his home. He was a member of Building Services Employees International Union Local No. 84, and Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 70. Survivors: Son, Joe Peckham; daughter Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. Julian Esparza and Mrs. Robert Vecasquez; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Riebe Chapel. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park.

    When he completed his Draft Registration card for World War I, he was shown as a Laborer employed by the U. S. Government. His wife was shown as Mary Peckham, and they were resideded at 524 Castro street. Chester was medium heighth, medium build, and had brown hair and eyes.


    Name: Chester E. Peckham
    Death Date: 12 Jun 1960
    Death Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Death Age: 77 years
    Estimated Birth Date:
    Birth Date: 22 Aug 1882
    Birthplace: Rhode Island, U.S.A.
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: Peckham
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name: Lydia UNKNOWN
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Occupation: Maint. Engineer, SAISD
    Place of Residence: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
    Cemetery: Roselawn Memorial park
    Burial Place: San Antonio, Texas
    Burial Date: 14 Jun 1960
    Additional Relatives:
    Film Number: 2116267
    Digital Film Number: 4166548
    Image Number: 2704
    Reference Number: 33919
    Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    1900 Census
    Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport, Second Ward
    Enumerated 1 Jun 1900
    SD 241 ED 216 Sheet 1B
    18 21 24
    Peckham, Truman Hd W M Feb 1833 66 Wd RI RI RI Carpenter
    Peckham, Minnie Dtr W F Sept 1870 29 S RI RI RI Bookkeeper
    Peckham, Chester Son W M Aug 1883 16 S RI RI RI At School

    1920 Census
    Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Pr. 14
    2 Jan 1920
    SD 14 ED 45 Sheet 1A Stamped 159
    Castro St
    528-9-9
    Peckham, Edward Hd FM W 36 M New York New York New York Laborer Carpenter Helper
    Peckham, Mary M Wf F W 34 M 1917 Al Mexico/Spanish Mexico/Spanish Mexico/Spanish
    Peckham, Joe P. Son m W 10 S 1917 Al Mexico/Spanish New York Mexico/Spanish Laborer in Wearhouse
    Peckham, Cathrine Dtr F W 9 S 1917 Al Mexico/Spanish New York Mexico/Spanish
    Peckham, Anita Dtr F W 7 S 1917 Al Mexico/Spanish New York Mexico/Spanish
    Peckham, Treneta Dtr F W 3/12 S Texas New York Mexico/Spanish
    Flores, Mary Sister-in-law F W 15 S 1917 Al Mexico/Spanish Mexico/Spanish Mexico/Spanish Servant Private Family

    1930 Census
    Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio
    Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
    ED 15-52 SD 22 Sheet 1A Stamped 66
    W. Popular Street
    1524-1-1
    Peckham, Chester E. Hd $2000 M W 47 M 23 Rhode Island Rhode Island Mexico Plumber City Schools
    Peckham, Maria M Wife F Mex 45 M 23 Mexico Mexico Mexico Spanish 1906 Na
    Peckham, Joseph A Son M W 19 S Mexio Rhode Island Mexio Spanish
    Peckham, Catherine Dtr F W 18 S Mexico Rhode Island Mexico ????
    Peckham, Anita Dtr F W 16 S Mexico Rhode Island Mexico
    Peckham, Ruth Dtr F W 8 S Tx Rhode Island Mexico


    ???This appears to be Kathleen Virginia Peckham, who is ALSO listed as the 18 year old wife of John Charles Griffin at the time of the 1930 census. Both enumerations are dated April 2.

    Chester married Maria M. Moreno. Maria was born in May 1883 in Mexico; died on 30 Mar 1937 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Maria M. Moreno was born in May 1883 in Mexico; died on 30 Mar 1937 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Her maiden name is assumed to be Moreno based on the Texas Death certificate of daughter Annie Peckham Esparza. It is instead possible that her maiden name is Flores, based on Mary Flores, age 15, living in their household at the time of the 1920 census. Mary is listed as a sister-in-law to Chester Peckham.

    Name: Maria M. Peckham
    Death Date: 30 Mar 1937
    Death Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
    Gender: Female
    Race: Mexican
    Death Age:
    Estimated Birth Date:
    Birth Date: May 1883
    Birthplace: Mexico
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Chester E. Peckham
    Father's Name:
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name:
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Occupation: Housewife
    Place of Residence: San Antonio, TX
    Cemetery: Rose...
    Burial Place:
    Burial Date: 31 Mar 1937
    Additional Relatives:
    Film Number: 2117169
    Digital Film Number: 4166740
    Image Number: 2924
    Reference Number: 12930
    Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

    Children:
    1. Joe Henry Peckham was born on 22 Aug 1909 in Mexico; died on 19 Sep 1985 in Franklin County, Texas.
    2. 5. Kathleen Virginia Peckham was born about 1912 in Mexico; died on 31 Jan 1985 in Bexar County, Texas.
    3. Anita "Annie" Peckham was born on 30 Sep 1913 in Mexico; died on 1 Sep 1967 in Fort Sam Houston, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.
    4. Elizabeth Fernanda Peckham was born on 24 Jan 1917 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; died on 27 Dec 1918 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
    5. Treneta "Ruth" Marie Peckham was born on 21 Sep 1919 in Bexar County, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1985 in Jefferson County, Texas.

  3. 14.  Carlos H. Gill was born on 13 Feb 1883 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas; died on 12 May 1947 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in San Fernando Cemetery #3, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    His Texas Death Certificate shows his father was named Carlos Gill, and his mothers name was not known, He was listed as White, married, and a Bus Operator. Informant was Wenseslaa Gill of 425 Culebra. Place of burial or removal was Roselawn Memorial Park.

    (Research):



    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Texas, Bexar County, City of San Antonio
    SD 14 ED 28 Ward 4 Sheet 17B
    Nixon St
    207-210-233
    Hill, Carlos Head M Ot 27 m1 2 Tx Tx Tx English Motorman Street Car
    Hill, Wensealaa Wf F Oct 17 m1 2 2/2/ Tx Tx Tx Spanish
    Hill, Fred Son M Oct 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Hill, Carlos Son M Oct 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    1930 Census
    Texas, Bexar County, City of San Antonio, JP 1
    Enumerated April 14, 1930
    ED 15-58 SD 22 Sheet 25A Stamped 152
    Ruiz Street
    Hill, Charles H O 2000 R M Mex 48 M 25 Tx Tx Tx Conductor Street CaR
    Hill, Wenses L Wf F Mex 37 m 15 Tx Mexico Mexico
    Hill, Alis Son M Mex 22 S Tx Tx Tx Auto Mechanic Garage
    Hill, Fred Son M Mex 21 S Tx Tx Tx Collector Retail Merchange
    Hill, Jessie Son M Mex 20 S Tx Tx Tx Shipping Clerk, Mens Furnishing Co
    Hill, Charles Jr Son M Mex 18 S Tx Tx Tx Delivery Boy Men's Furnishing Co
    Hill, Lucille Dtr F Mex 16 S Tx Tx Tx
    Hill, Morris Son M Mex 8 S Tx Tx Tx

    1940 Census
    Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio City
    Enumerated Apr 2, 1940
    SD 20 ED 259-35 Sheet 1B
    Ruiz Street
    1105 11 Owned 1400
    Hill, Carlos H Head M W 58 M No 5 Texas Same House Bus Driver
    Hill, Wenseslao Wife F W 47 M No 5 Same House
    Hill, Fred Son N W 30 S No H2 Same House Salesman Insurance Co
    Hill, Morris Son M W 18 S No H3 Same House
    Torres, Lucille Dtr F W 26 D No H2 Same Place Saleslady Dry Good Store
    Torres, Elizabeth A GrdDtr 4 F W 6 S O Same Place

    Carlos married Wenseslaa Saenz. Wenseslaa was born on 28 Sep 1892 in Texas; died on 9 Apr 1967 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in San Fernando Cemetery #3, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Wenseslaa Saenz was born on 28 Sep 1892 in Texas; died on 9 Apr 1967 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in San Fernando Cemetery #3, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Her Texas Death certificate showed her father of Francisco Saenz, and her mother unknown, Informant was Mrs. John D. Thornton, her daughter Lucille. Her burial place was listed as the Roselawn cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Fred Gill was born on 1 Oct 1908 in Texas; died on 2 Jun 1971 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in San Fernando Cemetery #3, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
    2. Carlos Hill, Jr. was born about 1910 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; and died.
    3. Jesse S. Gill was born on 1 Jan 1910 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas; died on 5 May 1970 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Bexar County, Texas.
    4. 7. Lucille C. Elvira Saenz Gill was born on 15 Dec 1913 in Texas; died on 4 Mar 1999 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
    5. Morris Gill was born about 1922 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; and died.