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From the Vicksburg Evening Post, Feb. 9, 1906, p. 3:
Mr. Richard Griffith, one of the foremost citizens of the commonwealth, died at the family residence on Griffith Avenue shortly before six o’clock this morning, after an illness of only a new days.
. . . .
Richard Griffith was born in the city of Jackson in 1860, and was the youngest son of General Richard Griffith, one of the most distinguished citizens of the commonwealth, a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, a man of distinction in the world’s affairs, and an ideal type of the Southern gentleman.
Reared amid the environments of an ideal home, surrounded by the world’s best influences, it is not strange that Richard Griffith should have developed into the noble type of a man that he was.
And yet, despite the luxuries of early life, his energies were not blunted or his ambitions stifled, which is too frequently the case with such surroundings. Since early boyhood he had been engaged in an active business career, and his development was rapid. After graduating from Mississippi College, he immediately entered upon a business career, and for quite a while was connected with the clerical department of the old Capital State Bank. When the Mississippi Compress and Warehouse Company was organized in 1889 he became one of the principal stockholders, and for a few years was manager of the concern, placing it on a first-class basis of operation. When the Merchants bank was organized by ex-Governor J. M. Stone about ten years ago, Mr. Griffith was chosen as cashier, a position he held until the last meeting of the board of directors, when he was chosen to the presidency of the institution
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It is no disparagement to the other gentlemen associated with that institution to say that Richard Griffith was the ruling spirit and wielded the guiding hand that has brought about the splendid success of the Merchants Bank, and the handsome six-story building it now occupies will forever remain a monument to his memory. As a financier he was a man of remarkable ability, unusual judgment and exceptional sagacity. Mr. Griffith was identified with several together banking institutions in the State, either as stockholder or director, and only a few days since he was unanimously chosen president of the Pike county bank at McComb.
In 1885 Mr. Griffith married Miss Mary Joe Cooper, daughter of Mr. J. Winston Cooper, and one of the foremost families of the country. Mrs. Griffith passed away about five years ago, two children having blessed their union, both of whom survive. Two years ago Mr. Griffith was married to Miss Edith Tyler, daughter of a prominent Baltimore family. He was prominent in many fraternal organizations, among them being the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor and the American Legion of Honor. An upright and consistent member of the Baptist church, he was always active in all religious and philanthropic affairs of the community.
The funeral of Mr. Griffith will take place from the First Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o’clock. The interment will take place at Greenwood cemetery. The services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Yarborough, assisted by Dr. H. F. Sproles, and other members of the clergy. . . .
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From the Vicksburg Evening Post, Feb. 9, 1906, p. 3:
Mr. Richard Griffith, one of the foremost citizens of the commonwealth, died at the family residence on Griffith Avenue shortly before six o’clock this morning, after an illness of only a new days.
. . . .
Richard Griffith was born in the city of Jackson in 1860, and was the youngest son of General Richard Griffith, one of the most distinguished citizens of the commonwealth, a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, a man of distinction in the world’s affairs, and an ideal type of the Southern gentleman.
Reared amid the environments of an ideal home, surrounded by the world’s best influences, it is not strange that Richard Griffith should have developed into the noble type of a man that he was.
And yet, despite the luxuries of early life, his energies were not blunted or his ambitions stifled, which is too frequently the case with such surroundings. Since early boyhood he had been engaged in an active business career, and his development was rapid. After graduating from Mississippi College, he immediately entered upon a business career, and for quite a while was connected with the clerical department of the old Capital State Bank. When the Mississippi Compress and Warehouse Company was organized in 1889 he became one of the principal stockholders, and for a few years was manager of the concern, placing it on a first-class basis of operation. When the Merchants bank was organized by ex-Governor J. M. Stone about ten years ago, Mr. Griffith was chosen as cashier, a position he held until the last meeting of the board of directors, when he was chosen to the presidency of the institution
.
It is no disparagement to the other gentlemen associated with that institution to say that Richard Griffith was the ruling spirit and wielded the guiding hand that has brought about the splendid success of the Merchants Bank, and the handsome six-story building it now occupies will forever remain a monument to his memory. As a financier he was a man of remarkable ability, unusual judgment and exceptional sagacity. Mr. Griffith was identified with several together banking institutions in the State, either as stockholder or director, and only a few days since he was unanimously chosen president of the Pike county bank at McComb.
In 1885 Mr. Griffith married Miss Mary Joe Cooper, daughter of Mr. J. Winston Cooper, and one of the foremost families of the country. Mrs. Griffith passed away about five years ago, two children having blessed their union, both of whom survive. Two years ago Mr. Griffith was married to Miss Edith Tyler, daughter of a prominent Baltimore family. He was prominent in many fraternal organizations, among them being the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor and the American Legion of Honor. An upright and consistent member of the Baptist church, he was always active in all religious and philanthropic affairs of the community.
The funeral of Mr. Griffith will take place from the First Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o’clock. The interment will take place at Greenwood cemetery. The services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Yarborough, assisted by Dr. H. F. Sproles, and other members of the clergy. . . .
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From the Vicksburg Evening Post, Feb. 9, 1906, p. 3:
Mr. Richard Griffith, one of the foremost citizens of the commonwealth, died at the family residence on Griffith Avenue shortly before six o’clock this morning, after an illness of only a new days.
. . . .
Richard Griffith was born in the city of Jackson in 1860, and was the youngest son of General Richard Griffith, one of the most distinguished citizens of the commonwealth, a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, a man of distinction in the world’s affairs, and an ideal type of the Southern gentleman.
Reared amid the environments of an ideal home, surrounded by the world’s best influences, it is not strange that Richard Griffith should have developed into the noble type of a man that he was.
And yet, despite the luxuries of early life, his energies were not blunted or his ambitions stifled, which is too frequently the case with such surroundings. Since early boyhood he had been engaged in an active business career, and his development was rapid. After graduating from Mississippi College, he immediately entered upon a business career, and for quite a while was connected with the clerical department of the old Capital State Bank. When the Mississippi Compress and Warehouse Company was organized in 1889 he became one of the principal stockholders, and for a few years was manager of the concern, placing it on a first-class basis of operation. When the Merchants bank was organized by ex-Governor J. M. Stone about ten years ago, Mr. Griffith was chosen as cashier, a position he held until the last meeting of the board of directors, when he was chosen to the presidency of the institution
.
It is no disparagement to the other gentlemen associated with that institution to say that Richard Griffith was the ruling spirit and wielded the guiding hand that has brought about the splendid success of the Merchants Bank, and the handsome six-story building it now occupies will forever remain a monument to his memory. As a financier he was a man of remarkable ability, unusual judgment and exceptional sagacity. Mr. Griffith was identified with several together banking institutions in the State, either as stockholder or director, and only a few days since he was unanimously chosen president of the Pike county bank at McComb.
In 1885 Mr. Griffith married Miss Mary Joe Cooper, daughter of Mr. J. Winston Cooper, and one of the foremost families of the country. Mrs. Griffith passed away about five years ago, two children having blessed their union, both of whom survive. Two years ago Mr. Griffith was married to Miss Edith Tyler, daughter of a prominent Baltimore family. He was prominent in many fraternal organizations, among them being the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor and the American Legion of Honor. An upright and consistent member of the Baptist church, he was always active in all religious and philanthropic affairs of the community.
The funeral of Mr. Griffith will take place from the First Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o’clock. The interment will take place at Greenwood cemetery. The services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Yarborough, assisted by Dr. H. F. Sproles, and other members of the clergy. . . .
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From the Vicksburg Evening Post, Feb. 9, 1906, p. 3:
Mr. Richard Griffith, one of the foremost citizens of the commonwealth, died at the family residence on Griffith Avenue shortly before six o’clock this morning, after an illness of only a new days.
. . . .
Richard Griffith was born in the city of Jackson in 1860, and was the youngest son of General Richard Griffith, one of the most distinguished citizens of the commonwealth, a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, a man of distinction in the world’s affairs, and an ideal type of the Southern gentleman.
Reared amid the environments of an ideal home, surrounded by the world’s best influences, it is not strange that Richard Griffith should have developed into the noble type of a man that he was.
And yet, despite the luxuries of early life, his energies were not blunted or his ambitions stifled, which is too frequently the case with such surroundings. Since early boyhood he had been engaged in an active business career, and his development was rapid. After graduating from Mississippi College, he immediately entered upon a business career, and for quite a while was connected with the clerical department of the old Capital State Bank. When the Mississippi Compress and Warehouse Company was organized in 1889 he became one of the principal stockholders, and for a few years was manager of the concern, placing it on a first-class basis of operation. When the Merchants bank was organized by ex-Governor J. M. Stone about ten years ago, Mr. Griffith was chosen as cashier, a position he held until the last meeting of the board of directors, when he was chosen to the presidency of the institution
.
It is no disparagement to the other gentlemen associated with that institution to say that Richard Griffith was the ruling spirit and wielded the guiding hand that has brought about the splendid success of the Merchants Bank, and the handsome six-story building it now occupies will forever remain a monument to his memory. As a financier he was a man of remarkable ability, unusual judgment and exceptional sagacity. Mr. Griffith was identified with several together banking institutions in the State, either as stockholder or director, and only a few days since he was unanimously chosen president of the Pike county bank at McComb.
In 1885 Mr. Griffith married Miss Mary Joe Cooper, daughter of Mr. J. Winston Cooper, and one of the foremost families of the country. Mrs. Griffith passed away about five years ago, two children having blessed their union, both of whom survive. Two years ago Mr. Griffith was married to Miss Edith Tyler, daughter of a prominent Baltimore family. He was prominent in many fraternal organizations, among them being the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor and the American Legion of Honor. An upright and consistent member of the Baptist church, he was always active in all religious and philanthropic affairs of the community.
The funeral of Mr. Griffith will take place from the First Baptist church Friday morning at 11 o’clock. The interment will take place at Greenwood cemetery. The services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. F. Yarborough, assisted by Dr. H. F. Sproles, and other members of the clergy. . . .
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