Hubbry Logo
Discover Hubs
Create HubSign in
search buttonadd
Sign in
Bessie Blount Griffin
Bessie Blount Griffin
Comunity Hub
IntroIntro
WikipediaWikipedia
MediaMedia
arrow-down
TimelinesTimelines
arrow-down
ChronicleChronicle
arrow-down
ArticlesArticles
TalksTalks
addSign in
add
Sign in

Themed Timelines

Forensic Science Career TimelineForensic Science Career TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelinePersonal Relationships TimelinePersonal Relationships TimelineMain milestonesMain milestonesAwards, Recognition, and Legacy TimelineAwards, Recognition, and Legacy TimelineInvention and Innovation TimelineInvention and Innovation TimelineTimeline of Media Appearances and Public EngagementTimeline of Media Appearances and Public EngagementGeographic Timeline: Locations of Residence and WorkGeographic Timeline: Locations of Residence and WorkNursing and Physical Therapy Career TimelineNursing and Physical Therapy Career TimelineOvercoming Challenges and Discrimination TimelineOvercoming Challenges and Discrimination TimelineTimeline of Key Skills and Expertise DevelopmentTimeline of Key Skills and Expertise DevelopmentTimeline of Philosophical and Ethical ConsiderationsTimeline of Philosophical and Ethical ConsiderationsTimeline of Societal and Technological ContextTimeline of Societal and Technological ContextTimeline of Interactions with Institutions and OrganizationsTimeline of Interactions with Institutions and OrganizationsTimeline of Influences and InspirationsTimeline of Influences and Inspirations
Show all
icon
Talks
General forumGeneral forum
General chatGeneral chat

Media Collections

Main images

03.04.25
Show all
icon

Geographic Timeline: Locations of Residence and Work

This timeline traces Bessie Blount Griffin's movements geographically, highlighting the places where she lived, worked, and made significant contributions.
Hickory/Chesapeake, Virginia
1914-Early 1940s
Bessie was born and raised in Hickory (now Chesapeake), Virginia. This was the location of her early education and formative experiences in the segregated South.
Newport News, Virginia
1940s
Bessie worked as a nurse at the Community Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. This location was pivotal in inspiring her invention of self-feeding devices for amputees.
Chesapeake, Virginia (Police Department)
1970s onward
Bessie returned to Chesapeake, Virginia, where she served as the chief document examiner for the city's police department. This marked a significant chapter in her career as a forensic scientist.
Newfield, New Jersey
Later Life
In her later years, Bessie lived in Newfield, New Jersey. She continued to consult and share her expertise until her death in 2009.

Other Themed Timelines

Main milestonesMain milestonesAwards, Recognition, and Legacy TimelineAwards, Recognition, and Legacy TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelineForensic Science Career TimelineForensic Science Career TimelineInvention and Innovation TimelineInvention and Innovation TimelineNursing and Physical Therapy Career TimelineNursing and Physical Therapy Career TimelineOvercoming Challenges and Discrimination TimelineOvercoming Challenges and Discrimination TimelinePersonal Relationships TimelinePersonal Relationships TimelineTimeline of Influences and InspirationsTimeline of Influences and InspirationsTimeline of Interactions with Institutions and OrganizationsTimeline of Interactions with Institutions and OrganizationsTimeline of Key Skills and Expertise DevelopmentTimeline of Key Skills and Expertise DevelopmentTimeline of Media Appearances and Public EngagementTimeline of Media Appearances and Public EngagementTimeline of Philosophical and Ethical ConsiderationsTimeline of Philosophical and Ethical ConsiderationsTimeline of Societal and Technological ContextTimeline of Societal and Technological Context
Show all
icon