Person:Barnabas Griffith (1)

Full Name of deceased: Barnabas Griffith; Color: white; Sex: Male; Age: 79; Name of the father of deceased: Doane Griffith; Name of the mother of deceased: Lucinda Griffith; Occupation: Farmer; Place of birth: Sharlotte, New York; Name of the wife of deceased: Mary Lent Griffith; Date of birth: Feb. 29, 1808; date of death: Mch 22, 1887; Cause of death: unable to read; Name of the place town or township and county in which the person died: Evansville, Rock Co., Wis; Name and location of burial ground in which interred: Ball Tavern Cemetery, ?, Rock Co., Wis; Name of person returning certificate: J.M. Evans; Residence of such person: Evansville, Wis; Date of certificate: April 1, 1887; Date of Registration: April 19, 1887

BARNABUS GRIFFITH
Died in Evansville, Wis., March 22 1887, of paralysis, Barnabus Griffith in the seventy-ninth year of his age. Mr. Griffith was born in Sharlotte, Chautauqua Co., N.Y. February 29, 1808. There he married his first wife, Miss Betsy Smith in 1828. In the fall of 1845, they moved to this state, settling in the town of Porter, about three miles from the ?ey den house, where he has since resided, until three years ago when he moved to the village of Evansville. His first wife died in the fall of 1846 and he married Mrs. Harriet Morris, who died in 1854. In 1855 he married Mrs. Mary Gibbs of Janesville, who survives him. Mr. Griffith was the father of fifteen children, nine of whom, Edwin, Colorado; Orlando, Ezra and Frank, of Porter; E. ? of Milton Junction; Frederick, of Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Josiah Darling, of Dakota, Leonard, of Evansville; and Miss Edith, of Evansville, are alive to mourn his death. Mr. Griffith was an upright, honored citizen of the town of Porter, where he held the office of justice of the peace, for a number of years. About a year ago he received a stroke of paralysis from the effects of which he never recovered, but was a constant sufferer until on Sunday, the 20th, second stroke came, which caused his death on Tuesday morning. He was buried in the town of Porter. The Rev. ?and Cie?nd, of the United Brethren church officiating. Five of his sons and one grandson acted as pall bearers. The funeral was very largely attended.

Name: Barnabus Griffith, Death Date: 22 Mar 1887, County: Rock, Volume: 01, Reel: 116

Full Name of deceased: Barnabas Griffith; Color: white; Sex: Male; Age: 79; Name of the father of deceased: Doane Griffith; Name of the mother of deceased: Lucinda Griffith; Occupation: Farmer; Place of birth: Sharlotte, New York; Name of the wife of deceased: Mary Lent Griffith; Date of birth: Feb. 29, 1808; date of death: Mch 22, 1887; Cause of death: ?Hemiflegia gradually involving the system and all the organs; Name of the place town or township and county in which the person died: Evansville, Rock Co., Wis; Name and location of burial ground in which interred: Ball Tavern Cemetery, ?, Rock Co., Wis; Name of person returning certificate: J.M. Evans; Residence of such person: Evansville, Wis; Date of certificate: April 1, 1887; Date of Registration: April 19, 1887

Mr. Barnabas Griffith who had been in poor health for a long time, died Tuesday morning March 22nd, of paralysis. Mr. Griffith was one of the earliest settlers of Porter, having moved into that town in 1845 from New York state, and lived there until a few years ago, when he came to Evansville. His funeral was held at the M.E. Church Wednesday afternoon; the sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Eldred, a United Brother man from Albany.

Barnabas Griffith Probate File # 2899, Court Record D, Page 332, County Courthouse records, Janesville, Wisconsin (copy made by Paul McBride and mailed to me)

Page 1- states that Mary L. Griffith is the widow of Barnabas and resides at Janesville, Wisconsin; asking for permission to sell 15 acres belonging to the deceased in order to pay debts and expenses of administration. Petitioner is Daniel Johnson. Paper is dated 15 February 1888.

Pages 2 & 3 - PETITION TO PROVE WILL, State of Wisconsin, Rock County Court.
TO THE SAID COURT:
The petition of Mary L. Griffith of the village of Evansville County of Rock, State of Wisconsin, respectfully represents and shows:
That Barnabas Griffith a resident of the village of Evansville County of Rock, State of Wisconsin, died testate, on or about the 22nd day of March 1887 at the village of Evansville in the County of Rock, State of Wisconsin as your petitioner knows.
That the instrument in writing, bearing date the seventh day of November 1884 herewith presented to the Court, is the Last Will and Testament of said Barnabas Griffith deceased, as your petitioner believes.
That your petitioner is the identical person named and appointed in and by said last will and testament, as Executrix thereof.
That said deceased, at the time of his death, owned Real Estate in Rock County, of the value of about twelve hundred DOLLARS, and Personal Estate of the Value of about one hundred DOLLARS, as petitioner believes.
That following are the names of the heirs at law of said deceased, their degree of relationship, their place of residence, and the age of such as are Minors, as petitioner is informed and believes, viz:
Mary L. Griffith his widow (your petitioner) resides at Evansville Rock Co. Wis
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Ezra S. - Orlando G. - Frank M. - ?Ned D. - and Edith M. Griffith all reside in Rock County State of Wisconsin -- Leonard E. Griffith aged 19 years last March also resides in Rock County -- Fred D. Griffith resides in Faulkton Dakota Territory and Ethalinda Darling Resides at Maxwell State of Minnesota -- all are children of said deceased -- (except the widow)
Your petitioner therfore prays that a day be appointed for hearing the proofs of said last will and testament, and that notice thereof be given pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided, and that upon the proving and allowing of said last will and testament, and the giving and approving of a sufficient bond, as required by law, Letters Testamentary be issued to said Mary L. Griffith your petitioner and that such further proceedings be had as shall be necessary to administer and settle said estate in accordance with law and the provisions of said last will and testament of said deceased.
Dated April 11th AD 1887, signed by Mary Lent Griffith

Pages 4, 5 & 6 -( Handwritten) The Last Will and Testament of Barnabas Griffith
I, Barnabas Griffith of the village of Evansville in the County of Rock and State of Wisconsin being Mindful of the uncertainty of this life and being as I apprehend(?) of sound desposing(?) Mind and Memory, Do Make and publish this My last Will asnd Testament in Manner and form following, viz:
FIRST - It is my Will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts by paid by My Executrix herein after appointed as soon as May be after my decease --
SECOND - I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary L. Griffith, all my household furniture and Wearing Apparel to her own use and benefit forever --
And I also give, bequeath and Devise unto my said wife Mary L. and her heirs and assignes forever The North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. Thirty two (32), and the West half of the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. Thirty three (33), in Township No. Four (4) North of Range No. Eleven (11) East - Also, My Homestead in Evansville situated on the South West quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. Twenty Seven (27) Town 4, Range 10, formerly known as the Slaughter House Lot, and containing about one half an acre all in the County of Rock and State of Wisconsin. And also all other Real Estate which I may own at my decease, however described, or wherever situated.
THIRD - Whereas I have heretofore given to and helped my Eleven children viz:  ?- Ezra S. - Squire William - Orlando G. - Frank M. - Fred D. - Ned D. - Leonard E. - Betsy - Ethalinda - and Edith M. Griffith each as I thought best and all I felt able to give - Therefore
FOURTH - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my said wife, and her heirs and assignes, All the rest residue and remainder of My Estate, Moneys, credits and effects of whatsoever kind or Nature to her and their own use and benefit forever, Ju? however to the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, and the expenses of administering upon My Estate -
FIFTH - And lastly, I hereby nominate constitute and appoint My said wife Mary L. Griffith Sole Executrix of this My last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me Made -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventh day of November AD 1884.
Barnabas Griffith (signature)
The foregoing Instrument consisting of one sheet, was signed, sealed, published and declared by Barnabas Griffith the Testator, to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of each of us; and we at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, sign our names hereunto as subscribing witnesses-
David S. Mills of Evansville Rock Co. Wis (signature)
William W. Wiggins " " " (signature)

Barnabas GRIFFITH; Page 422; Pomfret, Chautuaqua, NY; 1 male under 5, 2 males 15 and under 20, 1 female 20 and under 30

Barnabas GRIFFITH; page: 296; Porter, Rock, WI; family # 959; lines 11-20; 2 males under 5, 2 males 5 and under 10, 1 male 10 and under 15, 1 male 30 and 40, and 1 female 30 and under 40; 1 person employed in Manufacture and Trade

Barnabas Griffith household; Town of Union, County of Rock, Wisconsin Territory; page 24; last line; White Males: 7, White Females: 2 and a total of 9 persons.

Patentee Name: Barnabas Griffith, TITLE TRANSFER - Issue Date: 3/1/1848, Land Office: Milwaukee, Canceled: No, Mineral Reservations: No, Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566); SURVEY - State: Wisconsin, Acres: 40, Metes/Bounds: No; DOCUMENT NUMBERS - Document Nr: 21582, Accession/Serial Nr: WI2900_.024, BLM Serial Nr: WI NO S/N; Aliquot Parts: NENE, Sec./Block: 32/ , Township: 4-N, Range: 11-E, Fract. Section: No, Meridian: 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI, State: WI, Counties: Rock, Survey Nr.:

Pre-1908 Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Wisconsin; Barnabas Griffith Entry #21582 in Rock County, copy of file in my possession. Cash Sale Entry - Barnabas paid $1.25 per acre for a total of $50.00 for 40 acres.

Patentee Name: Barnabas Griffith, TITLE TRANSFER - Issue Date: 3/1/1848, Land Office: Milwaukee, Canceled: No, Mineral Reservations: No, Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566), SURVEY - State: Wisconsin, Acres: 40, Metes/Bounds: No; DOCUMENT NUMBERS - Document Nr: 21581, Accession/Serial Nr: WI2900_.023, BLM Serial Nr: WI NO S/N; Aliquot Parts: NENW, Sec./Block: 17/ , Township: 4-N, Range: 11-E, Fract. Section: No, Meridian: 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI, State: WI, Counties: Rock, Survey Nr.:

Barnabas GRIFFITH; page: 296; family # 959; lines 11-20

Heads of Families: Barnabas Griffith; White Males: 4; White Female: 5

Porter, Rock County, Wisconsin, B. Griffeth family, family number 617.

Porter, Rock County, Wisconsin, Roll 1736 Book 1 Page 424b, Page 7?, Barnabas Griffith family, family number 33.

Porter, Rock, WI, Barney Griffith Family.