Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

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 + Elizabeth Ann Torres. Elizabeth (daughter of Nicholas M. Torres and Lucille Christine 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]

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 Elisabeth Lillian Torres. Her Texas Birth certificate shows her parents as Nicholas Torres, age 28, and Lucille Gill, age 20. His occupation was shown as Fireman, and they lived on 1105 Rivas in San Antonio.

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


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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]

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.

Nicholas + Lucille Christine Elvira Saenz Gill. Lucille (daughter of Carlos H. Gill and Wenseslaa Saenz) was born on 15 Dec 1913 in Texas; died on 4 Mar 1999 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

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 + 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]

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

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.

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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 + 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]

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.