Griffith, John Wesley Sr. 1822 - 1904

GRIFFITH, GRIFFETH

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:43

Source: IAGenWeb Special Project Iowa Old Press database, The Decorah Journal January 19, 1904

Ridgeway, from the Review, Jan. 15-
John Wesley Griffith Sr., passed away this morning at 2 o'clock.

Added by Joy Moore June 15, 2019

Source: Decorah Republican Jan. 21, 1904 Page 6

Grandpa Griffith died at the home of his son, J. W. Griffith, last Thursday morning. He was almost 82 years old. He leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Saturday morning, Rev. Gammons of Cresco officiating He was laid to rest in the beautiful Oaklawn Cemetery in Cresco.

Transcriber’s Note: Oak Lawn Cemetery shows the name was spelled Griffeth. He was born April 3, 1822.

Oak Lawn Cemetery
 

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