(per Dozard (#47000047)
Samuel Young Griffin
b. 23 Sep 1840 Pocahontas Co, VA
d. 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS (typhoid fever)
Samuel Young Griffin is the son of William Griffin and Elizabeth Rodgers. The family lived in Pocahontas Co., VA (later WV), farming in the area of the Greenbrier River near present day Marlinton. His grandfather, Jonathan Griffin, had migrated to VA from CT and married, Rachel Sharp, daughter of pioneer William Sharp.
Military
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In Samuel Young Griffin's military pension records, registration and muster papers, it indicates that he enlisted 18 Sep 1861 at Weston, VA (later WV) at age 20, 5 days before his 21st birthday. We find that he was a provost guard (guarding officers' headquarters). His description was: blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, height 5 ft. 9 in.
Throughout his 3 years of service, he was taken ill at different times as were many soldiers of that war.
1862
----
He contracted measles in Feb. 1862, near Camp Tompkins, WV, which resulted in chronic bronchitis. He was present in muster rolls during most of 1862.
1863
----
He was hospitalized at Louisville, KY. Spent most of 1863 at Louisville Hospital; had duty as provost guard there.
1864
----
During 1864, he was a member of the Veteran Reserve Corps, and was discharged in September at the end of his third year, at Chicago, IL.
Here are two letters that were written by Samuel Young Griffin, Pvt. 47th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company D, to his father, William Griffin and family, during war time. These are on file at the University of Central Oklahoma, in Edmond, OK, and were donated by Charlotte Griffin, daughter-in-law, in the 1950's. They were transcribed by librarians.
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Camp Meadow Bluffs
July the 24, 1862
"Dear Father and Family
I now take the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to inform you of my wellfare. I am in tolerable good health at this time and hope these few lines may reach and find you enjoying the same blessing. I received 2 letters from you the 8th, inst., one enclosed in a letter to the Captain. I was sorry to hear of Jameses death. But he is gone where the Salute of musketry is not heard over the grave of friends and fellow Soldiers, and where the sound of war is forever hushed. The health of the troops here is generally tolerable good. There has been but two deaths since we have been camped here.
We took another scout across Greenbrier River, it consisted of our entire Regiment and about 300 cavalry. After we crossed the River the cavalry had an engagement with some of the enemies cavalry. Our men killed one and took a few prisoners while the rebels were trying to make their escape. There is nothing of importance going on here at the present.
There are 3 Regs here and 6 companies of the 9th Virginiers. I want you to write soon & let me know where the 10th Virginies is stationed at. I heard that they was at Buckhanon but I don't know whether they are there or not. I received a letter from Uncle Benoni some time ago. They were well at the time the letter was written. I would like to see you all but I cannot at present. I must obey my countries call.
Our Regiment is tolerably well drilled; we have company drill in the morning from nine till half past ten and Battalion drill from 4 till half past 5 in the evening and dress parade at 6 o'clock. We don't drill Saturdays & Sundays. I have nothing of importance more to write and must close my present letter.
Give my best respects to all inquiring friends. No more at present but remain your affectionate son as ever.
Yours S. Y. Griffin
P.S. I found six postage stamps enclosed in your letter. I am very thankful to you for sending them."
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*Note: Camp Meadow Bluffs is in Greenbrier County, WV, west of Lewisburg.
~
Louisville, Kentucky
October 14, 1863
"Dear Father and family
I take the present opportunity of answering your welcome letter which I received on the last Sunday. The money you sent came through safe.
My health is about as good as it has been since I have been in the service for which I am thankful to the giver of all our mercies and blessing. For it is a great thing to have good health and especially in the Army. I hope that when these lines reach you they may find you in good health. I am working at the Medical Purveyor and have been for over a week. There is ten of our company detailed to work at the same place. We have to take in Hospital Stores and ship them to Nashville and to the Cumberland Army and to the Hospitals of this city. Some days we have to work tolerable hard and some days we scarcly have anything to do. We have a comfortable place to sleep.
The Ohio Soldiers voted here yesterday for Governer. Vallandingham and Brough were the candidates. Vallandingham got but few votes among the soldiers but the Copperheads of Ohio gave him several votes but he is not elected and the copperheads are beat again.
I guess you have heard all the war news. You must excuse me for not writing oftener for I can only have time to write at night or on Sunday. We are on duty from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. And you see I haven't much spare time.
Write soon as you can. Give my best respects to all enquiring friends. No more at this time but remain your affectionate son. "
S. Y. Griffin
~
Marriage & Family
-----------------
m. 9 Oct 1873 Sunnyside, Montgomery Co., KS
Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Terry
b. 21 Jan. 1850, Milwaukee, Dane Co., WI
d. 20 Mar. 1939, Edmond, Okla. Co., OK
Lizzie Terry, daughter of William and Charlotte Terry, moved with her family from her birthplace in Milwaukee, WI, to Macon County, IL. During the Civil War, her brothers were naturalized and served in the Union Army. Her father died during the 1860s and the family moved to the Southeastern part of Kansas soon afterwards. Lizzie and Sam met in Montgomery County, Kansas, where they were married when Sam was 33 and Lizzie was 23 years of age. Their marriage certificate says the wedding took place "at the home of the bride's mother at Sunnyside."
Sam and Lizzie had seven children, six of whom grew to adulthood. Samuel's veteran pension papers verify the birthdates and places of the children, and who was present at the births.
Harry L "Jack" Griffin, b. Sep 1874
Charles Walter "Charley" Griffin, (twin) b. 15 Mar 1877
Mattie Griffin, (twin) b.15 Mar 1877 d. @ age 6 mos. bur. @ Krone Cemetery
Ira D Griffin, b. 26 Nov 1878
Clara M Griffin, b. 17 Dec 1881
Elmer E Griffin, b. 23 Apr 1885
Floyd F Griffin, b. 3 Oct 1889
Death
-----
Samuel died in 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS, of typhoid fever. The funeral was at Krone School Methodist Episcopal, where he was a member. He is buried at the Krone Cemetery, Montgomery County, Kansas.
His obituary states:
"Brothers still living at the time of his death: Andrew, Adam, Adonijah, John, William, and Peter. Sister: Sarah "Sally" (Mrs. Hugh McNutt)."
A few months after Samuel's death, Lizzie and her children moved to Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, where her mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Rodgers) Griffin, and brother-in-law, Peter C. Griffin had settled as 89ers.
*Parents & Spouse # 1 per Christy Thomas (#47756409) 01/09/2017
Samuel Young Griffin
b. 23 Sep 1840 Pocahontas Co, VA
d. 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS (typhoid fever)
Samuel Young Griffin is the son of William Griffin and Elizabeth Rodgers. The family lived in Pocahontas Co., VA (later WV), farming in the area of the Greenbrier River near present day Marlinton. His grandfather, Jonathan Griffin, had migrated to VA from CT and married, Rachel Sharp, daughter of pioneer William Sharp.
Military
--------
In Samuel Young Griffin's military pension records, registration and muster papers, it indicates that he enlisted 18 Sep 1861 at Weston, VA (later WV) at age 20, 5 days before his 21st birthday. We find that he was a provost guard (guarding officers' headquarters). His description was: blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, height 5 ft. 9 in.
Throughout his 3 years of service, he was taken ill at different times as were many soldiers of that war.
1862
----
He contracted measles in Feb. 1862, near Camp Tompkins, WV, which resulted in chronic bronchitis. He was present in muster rolls during most of 1862.
1863
----
He was hospitalized at Louisville, KY. Spent most of 1863 at Louisville Hospital; had duty as provost guard there.
1864
----
During 1864, he was a member of the Veteran Reserve Corps, and was discharged in September at the end of his third year, at Chicago, IL.
Here are two letters that were written by Samuel Young Griffin, Pvt. 47th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company D, to his father, William Griffin and family, during war time. These are on file at the University of Central Oklahoma, in Edmond, OK, and were donated by Charlotte Griffin, daughter-in-law, in the 1950's. They were transcribed by librarians.
-
Camp Meadow Bluffs
July the 24, 1862
"Dear Father and Family
I now take the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to inform you of my wellfare. I am in tolerable good health at this time and hope these few lines may reach and find you enjoying the same blessing. I received 2 letters from you the 8th, inst., one enclosed in a letter to the Captain. I was sorry to hear of Jameses death. But he is gone where the Salute of musketry is not heard over the grave of friends and fellow Soldiers, and where the sound of war is forever hushed. The health of the troops here is generally tolerable good. There has been but two deaths since we have been camped here.
We took another scout across Greenbrier River, it consisted of our entire Regiment and about 300 cavalry. After we crossed the River the cavalry had an engagement with some of the enemies cavalry. Our men killed one and took a few prisoners while the rebels were trying to make their escape. There is nothing of importance going on here at the present.
There are 3 Regs here and 6 companies of the 9th Virginiers. I want you to write soon & let me know where the 10th Virginies is stationed at. I heard that they was at Buckhanon but I don't know whether they are there or not. I received a letter from Uncle Benoni some time ago. They were well at the time the letter was written. I would like to see you all but I cannot at present. I must obey my countries call.
Our Regiment is tolerably well drilled; we have company drill in the morning from nine till half past ten and Battalion drill from 4 till half past 5 in the evening and dress parade at 6 o'clock. We don't drill Saturdays & Sundays. I have nothing of importance more to write and must close my present letter.
Give my best respects to all inquiring friends. No more at present but remain your affectionate son as ever.
Yours S. Y. Griffin
P.S. I found six postage stamps enclosed in your letter. I am very thankful to you for sending them."
-
*Note: Camp Meadow Bluffs is in Greenbrier County, WV, west of Lewisburg.
~
Louisville, Kentucky
October 14, 1863
"Dear Father and family
I take the present opportunity of answering your welcome letter which I received on the last Sunday. The money you sent came through safe.
My health is about as good as it has been since I have been in the service for which I am thankful to the giver of all our mercies and blessing. For it is a great thing to have good health and especially in the Army. I hope that when these lines reach you they may find you in good health. I am working at the Medical Purveyor and have been for over a week. There is ten of our company detailed to work at the same place. We have to take in Hospital Stores and ship them to Nashville and to the Cumberland Army and to the Hospitals of this city. Some days we have to work tolerable hard and some days we scarcly have anything to do. We have a comfortable place to sleep.
The Ohio Soldiers voted here yesterday for Governer. Vallandingham and Brough were the candidates. Vallandingham got but few votes among the soldiers but the Copperheads of Ohio gave him several votes but he is not elected and the copperheads are beat again.
I guess you have heard all the war news. You must excuse me for not writing oftener for I can only have time to write at night or on Sunday. We are on duty from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. And you see I haven't much spare time.
Write soon as you can. Give my best respects to all enquiring friends. No more at this time but remain your affectionate son. "
S. Y. Griffin
~
Marriage & Family
-----------------
m. 9 Oct 1873 Sunnyside, Montgomery Co., KS
Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Terry
b. 21 Jan. 1850, Milwaukee, Dane Co., WI
d. 20 Mar. 1939, Edmond, Okla. Co., OK
Lizzie Terry, daughter of William and Charlotte Terry, moved with her family from her birthplace in Milwaukee, WI, to Macon County, IL. During the Civil War, her brothers were naturalized and served in the Union Army. Her father died during the 1860s and the family moved to the Southeastern part of Kansas soon afterwards. Lizzie and Sam met in Montgomery County, Kansas, where they were married when Sam was 33 and Lizzie was 23 years of age. Their marriage certificate says the wedding took place "at the home of the bride's mother at Sunnyside."
Sam and Lizzie had seven children, six of whom grew to adulthood. Samuel's veteran pension papers verify the birthdates and places of the children, and who was present at the births.
Harry L "Jack" Griffin, b. Sep 1874
Charles Walter "Charley" Griffin, (twin) b. 15 Mar 1877
Mattie Griffin, (twin) b.15 Mar 1877 d. @ age 6 mos. bur. @ Krone Cemetery
Ira D Griffin, b. 26 Nov 1878
Clara M Griffin, b. 17 Dec 1881
Elmer E Griffin, b. 23 Apr 1885
Floyd F Griffin, b. 3 Oct 1889
Death
-----
Samuel died in 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS, of typhoid fever. The funeral was at Krone School Methodist Episcopal, where he was a member. He is buried at the Krone Cemetery, Montgomery County, Kansas.
His obituary states:
"Brothers still living at the time of his death: Andrew, Adam, Adonijah, John, William, and Peter. Sister: Sarah "Sally" (Mrs. Hugh McNutt)."
A few months after Samuel's death, Lizzie and her children moved to Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, where her mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Rodgers) Griffin, and brother-in-law, Peter C. Griffin had settled as 89ers.
*Parents & Spouse # 1 per Christy Thomas (#47756409) 01/09/2017
(per Dozard (#47000047)
Samuel Young Griffin
b. 23 Sep 1840 Pocahontas Co, VA
d. 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS (typhoid fever)
Samuel Young Griffin is the son of William Griffin and Elizabeth Rodgers. The family lived in Pocahontas Co., VA (later WV), farming in the area of the Greenbrier River near present day Marlinton. His grandfather, Jonathan Griffin, had migrated to VA from CT and married, Rachel Sharp, daughter of pioneer William Sharp.
Military
--------
In Samuel Young Griffin's military pension records, registration and muster papers, it indicates that he enlisted 18 Sep 1861 at Weston, VA (later WV) at age 20, 5 days before his 21st birthday. We find that he was a provost guard (guarding officers' headquarters). His description was: blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, height 5 ft. 9 in.
Throughout his 3 years of service, he was taken ill at different times as were many soldiers of that war.
1862
----
He contracted measles in Feb. 1862, near Camp Tompkins, WV, which resulted in chronic bronchitis. He was present in muster rolls during most of 1862.
1863
----
He was hospitalized at Louisville, KY. Spent most of 1863 at Louisville Hospital; had duty as provost guard there.
1864
----
During 1864, he was a member of the Veteran Reserve Corps, and was discharged in September at the end of his third year, at Chicago, IL.
Here are two letters that were written by Samuel Young Griffin, Pvt. 47th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company D, to his father, William Griffin and family, during war time. These are on file at the University of Central Oklahoma, in Edmond, OK, and were donated by Charlotte Griffin, daughter-in-law, in the 1950's. They were transcribed by librarians.
-
Camp Meadow Bluffs
July the 24, 1862
"Dear Father and Family
I now take the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to inform you of my wellfare. I am in tolerable good health at this time and hope these few lines may reach and find you enjoying the same blessing. I received 2 letters from you the 8th, inst., one enclosed in a letter to the Captain. I was sorry to hear of Jameses death. But he is gone where the Salute of musketry is not heard over the grave of friends and fellow Soldiers, and where the sound of war is forever hushed. The health of the troops here is generally tolerable good. There has been but two deaths since we have been camped here.
We took another scout across Greenbrier River, it consisted of our entire Regiment and about 300 cavalry. After we crossed the River the cavalry had an engagement with some of the enemies cavalry. Our men killed one and took a few prisoners while the rebels were trying to make their escape. There is nothing of importance going on here at the present.
There are 3 Regs here and 6 companies of the 9th Virginiers. I want you to write soon & let me know where the 10th Virginies is stationed at. I heard that they was at Buckhanon but I don't know whether they are there or not. I received a letter from Uncle Benoni some time ago. They were well at the time the letter was written. I would like to see you all but I cannot at present. I must obey my countries call.
Our Regiment is tolerably well drilled; we have company drill in the morning from nine till half past ten and Battalion drill from 4 till half past 5 in the evening and dress parade at 6 o'clock. We don't drill Saturdays & Sundays. I have nothing of importance more to write and must close my present letter.
Give my best respects to all inquiring friends. No more at present but remain your affectionate son as ever.
Yours S. Y. Griffin
P.S. I found six postage stamps enclosed in your letter. I am very thankful to you for sending them."
-
*Note: Camp Meadow Bluffs is in Greenbrier County, WV, west of Lewisburg.
~
Louisville, Kentucky
October 14, 1863
"Dear Father and family
I take the present opportunity of answering your welcome letter which I received on the last Sunday. The money you sent came through safe.
My health is about as good as it has been since I have been in the service for which I am thankful to the giver of all our mercies and blessing. For it is a great thing to have good health and especially in the Army. I hope that when these lines reach you they may find you in good health. I am working at the Medical Purveyor and have been for over a week. There is ten of our company detailed to work at the same place. We have to take in Hospital Stores and ship them to Nashville and to the Cumberland Army and to the Hospitals of this city. Some days we have to work tolerable hard and some days we scarcly have anything to do. We have a comfortable place to sleep.
The Ohio Soldiers voted here yesterday for Governer. Vallandingham and Brough were the candidates. Vallandingham got but few votes among the soldiers but the Copperheads of Ohio gave him several votes but he is not elected and the copperheads are beat again.
I guess you have heard all the war news. You must excuse me for not writing oftener for I can only have time to write at night or on Sunday. We are on duty from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. And you see I haven't much spare time.
Write soon as you can. Give my best respects to all enquiring friends. No more at this time but remain your affectionate son. "
S. Y. Griffin
~
Marriage & Family
-----------------
m. 9 Oct 1873 Sunnyside, Montgomery Co., KS
Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Terry
b. 21 Jan. 1850, Milwaukee, Dane Co., WI
d. 20 Mar. 1939, Edmond, Okla. Co., OK
Lizzie Terry, daughter of William and Charlotte Terry, moved with her family from her birthplace in Milwaukee, WI, to Macon County, IL. During the Civil War, her brothers were naturalized and served in the Union Army. Her father died during the 1860s and the family moved to the Southeastern part of Kansas soon afterwards. Lizzie and Sam met in Montgomery County, Kansas, where they were married when Sam was 33 and Lizzie was 23 years of age. Their marriage certificate says the wedding took place "at the home of the bride's mother at Sunnyside."
Sam and Lizzie had seven children, six of whom grew to adulthood. Samuel's veteran pension papers verify the birthdates and places of the children, and who was present at the births.
Harry L "Jack" Griffin, b. Sep 1874
Charles Walter "Charley" Griffin, (twin) b. 15 Mar 1877
Mattie Griffin, (twin) b.15 Mar 1877 d. @ age 6 mos. bur. @ Krone Cemetery
Ira D Griffin, b. 26 Nov 1878
Clara M Griffin, b. 17 Dec 1881
Elmer E Griffin, b. 23 Apr 1885
Floyd F Griffin, b. 3 Oct 1889
Death
-----
Samuel died in 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS, of typhoid fever. The funeral was at Krone School Methodist Episcopal, where he was a member. He is buried at the Krone Cemetery, Montgomery County, Kansas.
His obituary states:
"Brothers still living at the time of his death: Andrew, Adam, Adonijah, John, William, and Peter. Sister: Sarah "Sally" (Mrs. Hugh McNutt)."
A few months after Samuel's death, Lizzie and her children moved to Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, where her mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Rodgers) Griffin, and brother-in-law, Peter C. Griffin had settled as 89ers.
*Parents & Spouse # 1 per Christy Thomas (#47756409) 01/09/2017
Samuel Young Griffin
b. 23 Sep 1840 Pocahontas Co, VA
d. 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS (typhoid fever)
Samuel Young Griffin is the son of William Griffin and Elizabeth Rodgers. The family lived in Pocahontas Co., VA (later WV), farming in the area of the Greenbrier River near present day Marlinton. His grandfather, Jonathan Griffin, had migrated to VA from CT and married, Rachel Sharp, daughter of pioneer William Sharp.
Military
--------
In Samuel Young Griffin's military pension records, registration and muster papers, it indicates that he enlisted 18 Sep 1861 at Weston, VA (later WV) at age 20, 5 days before his 21st birthday. We find that he was a provost guard (guarding officers' headquarters). His description was: blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, height 5 ft. 9 in.
Throughout his 3 years of service, he was taken ill at different times as were many soldiers of that war.
1862
----
He contracted measles in Feb. 1862, near Camp Tompkins, WV, which resulted in chronic bronchitis. He was present in muster rolls during most of 1862.
1863
----
He was hospitalized at Louisville, KY. Spent most of 1863 at Louisville Hospital; had duty as provost guard there.
1864
----
During 1864, he was a member of the Veteran Reserve Corps, and was discharged in September at the end of his third year, at Chicago, IL.
Here are two letters that were written by Samuel Young Griffin, Pvt. 47th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company D, to his father, William Griffin and family, during war time. These are on file at the University of Central Oklahoma, in Edmond, OK, and were donated by Charlotte Griffin, daughter-in-law, in the 1950's. They were transcribed by librarians.
-
Camp Meadow Bluffs
July the 24, 1862
"Dear Father and Family
I now take the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to inform you of my wellfare. I am in tolerable good health at this time and hope these few lines may reach and find you enjoying the same blessing. I received 2 letters from you the 8th, inst., one enclosed in a letter to the Captain. I was sorry to hear of Jameses death. But he is gone where the Salute of musketry is not heard over the grave of friends and fellow Soldiers, and where the sound of war is forever hushed. The health of the troops here is generally tolerable good. There has been but two deaths since we have been camped here.
We took another scout across Greenbrier River, it consisted of our entire Regiment and about 300 cavalry. After we crossed the River the cavalry had an engagement with some of the enemies cavalry. Our men killed one and took a few prisoners while the rebels were trying to make their escape. There is nothing of importance going on here at the present.
There are 3 Regs here and 6 companies of the 9th Virginiers. I want you to write soon & let me know where the 10th Virginies is stationed at. I heard that they was at Buckhanon but I don't know whether they are there or not. I received a letter from Uncle Benoni some time ago. They were well at the time the letter was written. I would like to see you all but I cannot at present. I must obey my countries call.
Our Regiment is tolerably well drilled; we have company drill in the morning from nine till half past ten and Battalion drill from 4 till half past 5 in the evening and dress parade at 6 o'clock. We don't drill Saturdays & Sundays. I have nothing of importance more to write and must close my present letter.
Give my best respects to all inquiring friends. No more at present but remain your affectionate son as ever.
Yours S. Y. Griffin
P.S. I found six postage stamps enclosed in your letter. I am very thankful to you for sending them."
-
*Note: Camp Meadow Bluffs is in Greenbrier County, WV, west of Lewisburg.
~
Louisville, Kentucky
October 14, 1863
"Dear Father and family
I take the present opportunity of answering your welcome letter which I received on the last Sunday. The money you sent came through safe.
My health is about as good as it has been since I have been in the service for which I am thankful to the giver of all our mercies and blessing. For it is a great thing to have good health and especially in the Army. I hope that when these lines reach you they may find you in good health. I am working at the Medical Purveyor and have been for over a week. There is ten of our company detailed to work at the same place. We have to take in Hospital Stores and ship them to Nashville and to the Cumberland Army and to the Hospitals of this city. Some days we have to work tolerable hard and some days we scarcly have anything to do. We have a comfortable place to sleep.
The Ohio Soldiers voted here yesterday for Governer. Vallandingham and Brough were the candidates. Vallandingham got but few votes among the soldiers but the Copperheads of Ohio gave him several votes but he is not elected and the copperheads are beat again.
I guess you have heard all the war news. You must excuse me for not writing oftener for I can only have time to write at night or on Sunday. We are on duty from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. And you see I haven't much spare time.
Write soon as you can. Give my best respects to all enquiring friends. No more at this time but remain your affectionate son. "
S. Y. Griffin
~
Marriage & Family
-----------------
m. 9 Oct 1873 Sunnyside, Montgomery Co., KS
Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Terry
b. 21 Jan. 1850, Milwaukee, Dane Co., WI
d. 20 Mar. 1939, Edmond, Okla. Co., OK
Lizzie Terry, daughter of William and Charlotte Terry, moved with her family from her birthplace in Milwaukee, WI, to Macon County, IL. During the Civil War, her brothers were naturalized and served in the Union Army. Her father died during the 1860s and the family moved to the Southeastern part of Kansas soon afterwards. Lizzie and Sam met in Montgomery County, Kansas, where they were married when Sam was 33 and Lizzie was 23 years of age. Their marriage certificate says the wedding took place "at the home of the bride's mother at Sunnyside."
Sam and Lizzie had seven children, six of whom grew to adulthood. Samuel's veteran pension papers verify the birthdates and places of the children, and who was present at the births.
Harry L "Jack" Griffin, b. Sep 1874
Charles Walter "Charley" Griffin, (twin) b. 15 Mar 1877
Mattie Griffin, (twin) b.15 Mar 1877 d. @ age 6 mos. bur. @ Krone Cemetery
Ira D Griffin, b. 26 Nov 1878
Clara M Griffin, b. 17 Dec 1881
Elmer E Griffin, b. 23 Apr 1885
Floyd F Griffin, b. 3 Oct 1889
Death
-----
Samuel died in 2 Oct 1891 Sycamore Twp. Montgomery Co., KS, of typhoid fever. The funeral was at Krone School Methodist Episcopal, where he was a member. He is buried at the Krone Cemetery, Montgomery County, Kansas.
His obituary states:
"Brothers still living at the time of his death: Andrew, Adam, Adonijah, John, William, and Peter. Sister: Sarah "Sally" (Mrs. Hugh McNutt)."
A few months after Samuel's death, Lizzie and her children moved to Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, where her mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Rodgers) Griffin, and brother-in-law, Peter C. Griffin had settled as 89ers.
*Parents & Spouse # 1 per Christy Thomas (#47756409) 01/09/2017
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