Daily Local News, West Chester, Chester County, Pa
January 30, 1914
GRIFFITH- In West Chester, on January 29, 1914, Emerson Griffith, captain, U.S. Army, retired, in the 66th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence 332 W. Union street, on Monday, February 2d. Meet at house at 10 o'clock. Interment at Oaklands Cemetery.
Ibid:
February 2, 1914
At his late home on West Union street this morning funeral services were conducted over the body of Captain Emerson Griffith, by Rev. John Mills Gilbert, rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity and Rev. Jay Dickerson. Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was in Oaklands Cemetery. Pall bearers were Dr. George Morris Phillips, William Dowlin, Oliver B. Channell, General E. E. Wood, Brinkley H. Haley, Robert C. Hemphill.
Daily Local News, January 30, 1914
Captain Emerson Griffith
At his home on West Union street, where he had been living for about twenty years, Captain Emerson Griffith, U.S.A. retired, died yesterday afternoon in his 66th year. He had been a sufferer from asthma contracted while on the frontier during his time in active service.
Captain Griffith was born in this county, February 27, 1848, a son of Chas. M. Grifitth, Esq., South Coventry, and was appointed a cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point, in June 1868, when he was twenty years of age. Four years later he was graduated and in July of that year was assigned to duty as a Second Lieutenant in the 13th infantry. He served In Alabama and New Mexico, and was promoted t a captaincy February 24th, 1891, placed in command of Company Q, of his regiment and retired on account of disabilities received in the service.
His last duty was in Oklahoma, where his regiment was protecting the public lands against squatters who were endeavoring to enter and take possession of claims before the government was ready to have them do so. On account of the alkali dust and water his health was impaired.
Captain Griffith married Elizabeth Irwin and is survived by her and one daughter, Miss Florence Griffith. A married daughter died several years ago on the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Oliver B. Channell, North High street, is a sister.
Mrs. John Hanson, Pottstown is also a sister, and Daniel E. Griffith is a brother, living at Bangor, Pa.
The father, Squire Griffith, of South Coventry, was for many years a Justice of the Peace, and regularly attended the Republican conventions and county meetings. He is well remembered by older residents.
Captain Griffith was a man of fine intelligence and quiet genial manner, and had many friends in West Chester. He lived in a modest way, taking no part in politics or other town affairs, but meeting his acquaintances with unaffected kindness. On public affairs he was well read and his opinions on various questions were often asked. His family attended the First Baptist Church.
January 30, 1914
GRIFFITH- In West Chester, on January 29, 1914, Emerson Griffith, captain, U.S. Army, retired, in the 66th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence 332 W. Union street, on Monday, February 2d. Meet at house at 10 o'clock. Interment at Oaklands Cemetery.
Ibid:
February 2, 1914
At his late home on West Union street this morning funeral services were conducted over the body of Captain Emerson Griffith, by Rev. John Mills Gilbert, rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity and Rev. Jay Dickerson. Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was in Oaklands Cemetery. Pall bearers were Dr. George Morris Phillips, William Dowlin, Oliver B. Channell, General E. E. Wood, Brinkley H. Haley, Robert C. Hemphill.
Daily Local News, January 30, 1914
Captain Emerson Griffith
At his home on West Union street, where he had been living for about twenty years, Captain Emerson Griffith, U.S.A. retired, died yesterday afternoon in his 66th year. He had been a sufferer from asthma contracted while on the frontier during his time in active service.
Captain Griffith was born in this county, February 27, 1848, a son of Chas. M. Grifitth, Esq., South Coventry, and was appointed a cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point, in June 1868, when he was twenty years of age. Four years later he was graduated and in July of that year was assigned to duty as a Second Lieutenant in the 13th infantry. He served In Alabama and New Mexico, and was promoted t a captaincy February 24th, 1891, placed in command of Company Q, of his regiment and retired on account of disabilities received in the service.
His last duty was in Oklahoma, where his regiment was protecting the public lands against squatters who were endeavoring to enter and take possession of claims before the government was ready to have them do so. On account of the alkali dust and water his health was impaired.
Captain Griffith married Elizabeth Irwin and is survived by her and one daughter, Miss Florence Griffith. A married daughter died several years ago on the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Oliver B. Channell, North High street, is a sister.
Mrs. John Hanson, Pottstown is also a sister, and Daniel E. Griffith is a brother, living at Bangor, Pa.
The father, Squire Griffith, of South Coventry, was for many years a Justice of the Peace, and regularly attended the Republican conventions and county meetings. He is well remembered by older residents.
Captain Griffith was a man of fine intelligence and quiet genial manner, and had many friends in West Chester. He lived in a modest way, taking no part in politics or other town affairs, but meeting his acquaintances with unaffected kindness. On public affairs he was well read and his opinions on various questions were often asked. His family attended the First Baptist Church.
Daily Local News, West Chester, Chester County, Pa
January 30, 1914
GRIFFITH- In West Chester, on January 29, 1914, Emerson Griffith, captain, U.S. Army, retired, in the 66th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence 332 W. Union street, on Monday, February 2d. Meet at house at 10 o'clock. Interment at Oaklands Cemetery.
Ibid:
February 2, 1914
At his late home on West Union street this morning funeral services were conducted over the body of Captain Emerson Griffith, by Rev. John Mills Gilbert, rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity and Rev. Jay Dickerson. Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was in Oaklands Cemetery. Pall bearers were Dr. George Morris Phillips, William Dowlin, Oliver B. Channell, General E. E. Wood, Brinkley H. Haley, Robert C. Hemphill.
Daily Local News, January 30, 1914
Captain Emerson Griffith
At his home on West Union street, where he had been living for about twenty years, Captain Emerson Griffith, U.S.A. retired, died yesterday afternoon in his 66th year. He had been a sufferer from asthma contracted while on the frontier during his time in active service.
Captain Griffith was born in this county, February 27, 1848, a son of Chas. M. Grifitth, Esq., South Coventry, and was appointed a cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point, in June 1868, when he was twenty years of age. Four years later he was graduated and in July of that year was assigned to duty as a Second Lieutenant in the 13th infantry. He served In Alabama and New Mexico, and was promoted t a captaincy February 24th, 1891, placed in command of Company Q, of his regiment and retired on account of disabilities received in the service.
His last duty was in Oklahoma, where his regiment was protecting the public lands against squatters who were endeavoring to enter and take possession of claims before the government was ready to have them do so. On account of the alkali dust and water his health was impaired.
Captain Griffith married Elizabeth Irwin and is survived by her and one daughter, Miss Florence Griffith. A married daughter died several years ago on the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Oliver B. Channell, North High street, is a sister.
Mrs. John Hanson, Pottstown is also a sister, and Daniel E. Griffith is a brother, living at Bangor, Pa.
The father, Squire Griffith, of South Coventry, was for many years a Justice of the Peace, and regularly attended the Republican conventions and county meetings. He is well remembered by older residents.
Captain Griffith was a man of fine intelligence and quiet genial manner, and had many friends in West Chester. He lived in a modest way, taking no part in politics or other town affairs, but meeting his acquaintances with unaffected kindness. On public affairs he was well read and his opinions on various questions were often asked. His family attended the First Baptist Church.
January 30, 1914
GRIFFITH- In West Chester, on January 29, 1914, Emerson Griffith, captain, U.S. Army, retired, in the 66th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence 332 W. Union street, on Monday, February 2d. Meet at house at 10 o'clock. Interment at Oaklands Cemetery.
Ibid:
February 2, 1914
At his late home on West Union street this morning funeral services were conducted over the body of Captain Emerson Griffith, by Rev. John Mills Gilbert, rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity and Rev. Jay Dickerson. Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was in Oaklands Cemetery. Pall bearers were Dr. George Morris Phillips, William Dowlin, Oliver B. Channell, General E. E. Wood, Brinkley H. Haley, Robert C. Hemphill.
Daily Local News, January 30, 1914
Captain Emerson Griffith
At his home on West Union street, where he had been living for about twenty years, Captain Emerson Griffith, U.S.A. retired, died yesterday afternoon in his 66th year. He had been a sufferer from asthma contracted while on the frontier during his time in active service.
Captain Griffith was born in this county, February 27, 1848, a son of Chas. M. Grifitth, Esq., South Coventry, and was appointed a cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point, in June 1868, when he was twenty years of age. Four years later he was graduated and in July of that year was assigned to duty as a Second Lieutenant in the 13th infantry. He served In Alabama and New Mexico, and was promoted t a captaincy February 24th, 1891, placed in command of Company Q, of his regiment and retired on account of disabilities received in the service.
His last duty was in Oklahoma, where his regiment was protecting the public lands against squatters who were endeavoring to enter and take possession of claims before the government was ready to have them do so. On account of the alkali dust and water his health was impaired.
Captain Griffith married Elizabeth Irwin and is survived by her and one daughter, Miss Florence Griffith. A married daughter died several years ago on the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Oliver B. Channell, North High street, is a sister.
Mrs. John Hanson, Pottstown is also a sister, and Daniel E. Griffith is a brother, living at Bangor, Pa.
The father, Squire Griffith, of South Coventry, was for many years a Justice of the Peace, and regularly attended the Republican conventions and county meetings. He is well remembered by older residents.
Captain Griffith was a man of fine intelligence and quiet genial manner, and had many friends in West Chester. He lived in a modest way, taking no part in politics or other town affairs, but meeting his acquaintances with unaffected kindness. On public affairs he was well read and his opinions on various questions were often asked. His family attended the First Baptist Church.
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