John E. "Jack" Griffin 1857 - 1919

GRIFFIN

Posted By: Errin Wilker (email)
Date: 12/6/2006 at 14:48:35

Jack Griffin, an old resident of Dorchester, passed away last Monday night (06 May 1919) at his home two miles northwest of this city.

Mr. Griffin was a well-known farmer of this community and will be missed by his many friends and neighbors.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one daughter, Katherine at home, and two sons, James of Chicago and Johnny at home.

The funeral was held at Dorchester at the St. mary's church and burial took place at the Catholic cemetery on Dutch Hill.

Mr. Griffin had been ailing for some moths past.

SOURCE: Waukon Republican ~ May 14, 1919