James Locklin Griffeth, born in Clarke Co., GA - Son of George Eberhart Griffeth and Nancy Ann Elder.

Brother of Susan Levenia "Levie", Emma A, John T, Georgia A, William Griffin, Francis Eberhart and Walter R Griffeth.

James married, 14 Dec 1887 in Oconee Co., GA, Lutitia Isabella "Ticia" Sims, a daughter of George Washington Sims and Sarah Jane Cook.

Father of George Garnett, Minie Ulala, Mayble J, Myrtice I, James Lambert Sr, Mary Anne, Margarette, an infant child (1910-1910), Jewel, William R, an infant child (1915-1915) and Ruby Griffeth.

Grandson of James Locklin Griffeth and Aseneth Eberhart & John P Elder & Susan G Barnett.

James died in Clarke Co., GA.

Death Certificates states cause of death: Gangrene of Left Foot, Contributory Cause - Diabetes.
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MR JIM GRIFFET DIES FRIDAY A M

Funeral Services For Prominent North Georgian to Be Held Sunday Morning.

Mr Jim Griffeth, member of a prominent north Georgia family, died at a local hospital Friday morning at 10:20 o'clock. He is a brother of W G Griffeth and J T Gtiffeth of Athens and was a resident of Oconee county where he has lived all his life.

The funeral will be conducted at Bethabara church Sunday at 11 o'clock with Rev J W McWhorter in charge of services. He was for years a member of the Baptist church and a leader of the affairs of his community.

He is survived by his widow Luticia S Griffeth, three daughters, two sons and three brothers, J T, Walter and W G, and one sister.

He was 56 years of age and one of the largest planters in Oconee county. He had a large host of friends and was well known in Athens, where his death will be regretted and mourned.

Bernstein Bros is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Athens Banner, Sep 23, 1922 ~ page 3

Obit Courtesy of:
Joyce (#47356108)