Person:William Griffen (2)

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William Henry Griffen
b.4 Jul 1841 Elba, Genesee, NY
d.24 Aug 1918 Easton, Talbot, MD
Parents and Siblings
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m. 7 Oct 1840
  1. William Henry Griffen1841 - 1918
  2. Thomas Elwood Griffen1844 - 1898
  3. Mary Maria Griffen1845 - 1928
  4. Susan Jane Griffen1847 - 1926
  5. Cynthia Malvina Griffen1849 - 1864
  6. John Webster Griffen1853 - 1912
  7. Emily Susannah GRIFFEN1855 - 1864
  8. Franklin Daniel GRIFFEN1858 - 1931
  9. Hubert Amen GRIFFEN1860 - 1948
  10. George Washington GRIFFEN1862 - 1864
  11. Edward GRIFFEN1863 - 1940
  12. Sarah Emiline GRIFFEN1866 - 1883
  13. Lewis Joshua GRIFFEN1868 - 1949
Spouse and Children
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m. 1 Jan 1866
  1. Almond GRIFFENAbt 1867 - 1939
  2. Elvira Viola GRIFFEN1869 - 1934
  3. Ora C. GRIFFEN1872 - 1950
  4. Earl GRIFFEN1875 - 1883
  5. Pearl GRIFFEN1875 - 1877
  6. Jay Chester GRIFFEN1879 - 1970
  7. Daniel D. GRIFFEN1885 - 1894
  8. Guy Glenn GRIFFEN1887 - 1946
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Name William Henry Griffen
Gender Male
Birth[1] 4 Jul 1841 Elba, Genesee, NY
Marriage 1 Jan 1866 Litchfield, Hillsdale, MIto Caroline CHAPMAN
Death[1][6] 24 Aug 1918 Easton, Talbot, MD

He enlisted in Co H, 129th Reg. NYHA during the Civil War. He wasdischarged with the rank of Corporal. They moved to Talbot County, MDin 1887 where he engaged in farming. About 1890 he gave up farmingand moved to the city of Easton and built what is known as theFarmer's Sheds. This was the first enterprise of its kind started onthe eastern shore and it proved of such value to the farmers thatthere are now farmers' sheds in almost every town. He was a member ofthe Hicks Post, G.A.R. , of Easton and for many years its commander.The following are newspaper clippings from the Progressive Batavian. Sept 21, 1877 - East Oakfield - Mr. William H. Griffin has justcompleted the foundation for a large grist mill. "Billy" understandhis business and we wish him well. Oct. 19, 1877 - East Oakfield - Some hungry rascal entered the cellarof William H. Griffin a few nights since, and took therefrom a fewpounds of beef and a quantity of butter. Moral - keep your cellardoors locked. July 6, 1894 - Daniel D. son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Griffin, of Easton,MD, formerly of Elba, died on Sunday, June 16th, at the residence ofthis parents, in the 9th year of his age. He was a promising childand a favorite among all his acquaintances. He died of diabetes aftersome five weeks of painful sickness. The many relatives and friendsof the family here will deeply sympathize with bereaved. In 1880 his brother Hubert was living with them in Oakfield.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Scott Benz. Elba, NY Town Historian, Family group sheets, photos, wills, andnewspaper clippings..
  2.   FW Beers. Gazeteer and Biographical Record of genesee County, Ny, -1788-1890. (J. W. Vose & Co. Publishers, Syracuse, NY, June 1890).
  3.   Scott D. Benz. The Elba Book- 175th Bithday. (Genesee County Publications Corp. 1995).
  4.   Newspaper Article.
  5.   Census records.
  6. ↑ He died at home.
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