H.B. Griffin - 1879

GRIFFIN, WRIGHT, MORRIS

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Date: 5/15/2009 at 21:07:27

H.B. GRIFFIN, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, of the firm of Morris & Griffin, Sec. 31; P.O. Maquoketa; was born in Warren Co., N.Y., May 12, 1827; he came to Jackson Co. in 1846, and located soon after on the farm, where he still resides. He married Miss Mary Wright in 1856; she was born in Warren Co., N.Y., in 1833; they have had four children, one living - Ella A.; he owns a fine farm of 240 acres, valued at $40 per acre; his wife is a member of the M.E. Church. he was Town Trustee five years; is a Democrat. - 1879 History of Jackson Co., IA, Pg 632