... (IV) Uriah A. Griffith, the eighth child of Abner Griffith, was born on March 27, 1852. His mother was Mary (Reighart) Griffith. He was reared in Somerset county until six years of age, when his parents removed to Walnut Grove, Cambria county. His education was obtained in the public schools. Until he reached his majority he remained on his father's farm and assisted in the work of the place. He then found employment in the Cambria Iron Company at Homestead, Pennsylvania, and there remained over one year, then returned to Johnstown and became an employee of the Lorain Steel Company. After leaving the iron business he launched into the milk business for himself. In this he succeeded well and continued in the same for fourteen years, selling out in 1903. Being in full possession of all his physical powers, he did not care to remain unemployed, so he opened a grocery store at Walnut Grove, in which he is now doing a good business. While never taking an active part in local politics, he has served his township as tax collector.
Mr. Griffith first married Mary Updegrave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Updegrave. By this union two children were born - Grace, married Frank Repp and is the mother of Lillian and Walter; and George Earl.
By his second wife, Mary (Bruce) Griffith, a native of Scotland, he is the father of William, Edith, Norah, Emma, Marcus, Norman, and Margaret. ...
