Obituary of Martha Jane Cobb 02 JAN 1873 - 17 MAY 1963 Mrs. Martha C. Griffin FRANKLIN-Mrs. Martha Griffin, 90, died Friday in her home after a long illness. A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newit Cobb and the widow of John Henry Griffin. She was a member of Bethel Meeting House. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Julia G. Lankford of Franklin; two sons, Randolph Griffin of Franklin and Emmitte Griffin of Norfolk; a half brother, Sam Cobb of Franklin; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body was taken to W. J. M. Holland & Sons Funeral A funeral service will be conducted today at 3:30 p.m. in the family cemetery in Southampton County by the Rev. A. Coney of the Friends Meeting. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 19 May 1963 Page 20 Obituary for Martha Griffin [Birth: 02 JAN 1873 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 17 MAY 1963 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative summary of the obituary Martha Jane Cobb died on 17 May 1963 in Southampton County, Virginia, at age 90. She was survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A funeral service was held on 19 May 1963 in the family cemetery in Southampton County, officiated by Rev. A. Coney of the Friends Meeting. ## Transcript Martha Jane Cobb 02 Jan 1873 - 17 May 1963 Mrs. Martha C. Griffin Franklin—Mrs. Martha Griffin, 90, died Friday in her home after a long illness. A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newit Cobb and the widow of John Henry Griffin. She was a member of Bethel Meeting House. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Julia G. Lankford of Franklin; two sons, Randolph Griffin of Franklin and Emmitte Griffin of Norfolk; a half brother, Sam Cobb of Franklin; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to W. J. M. Holland & Sons Funeral. A funeral service will be conducted today at 3:30 p.m. in the family cemetery in Southampton County by the Rev. A. Coney of the Friends Meeting. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 19 May 1963 Page 20 Obituary for Martha Griffin [Birth: 02 Jan 1873 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 17 May 1963 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary ----------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Martha Jane Cobb | |--------|------------------------------------------------| | Age | 90 | | Birth | 02 Jan 1873; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 17 May 1963; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ----------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------| | Martha Jane Cobb | Decedent | Southampton County, Virginia | | Mr. Newit Cobb | Father | Not stated | | Mrs. Newit Cobb | Mother | Not stated | | John Henry Griffin | Husband (deceased) | Not stated | | Mrs. Julia G. Lankford | Daughter | Franklin | | Randolph Griffin | Son | Franklin | | Emmitte Griffin | Son | Norfolk | | Sam Cobb | Half brother | Franklin | | Five grandchildren | Grandchildren | Not stated | | Eleven great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Not stated | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 19 May 1963 Page 20 Obituary for Martha Griffin ## Other relevant information None