McGriff, Patrick – 1841-1912

FOREDYCE, HUFF, LYNN, MCGRIFF, TAYLOR

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Date: 9/27/2010 at 15:28:16

Father of Will McGriff Died at Home in Monroe
Patrick McGriff, son of Wier and Rebecca McGriff, was born in Dark county, Ohio, May 13, 1841, and departed this life July 4, 1912, aged 71 years, 1 month, and 21 days. His father died when deceased was eight years of age. His mother lived a widow for five years when she was married to Robert R. Lynn. They moved from Ohio to Wabash county, Indiana, where he grew to manhood. When the war of the Rebellion broke out he enlisted August 5th, 1862, in Co. A, 89th Indiana Volunteer Infantry an served his country faithfully until the close of the war and was discharged at Mobile, Alabama, July 19th, 1865. During this time the parents had moved to Burlington, Iowa, and he went to Burlington, working in the City Gardens until 1857, when he returned to Wabash, Indiana. On Sept. 3, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Annetta Foredyce. To this union were born six children. In the spring of 1870 they came to Burlington, remaining until March 1, 1871, when they moved to Monroe, where he has since resided. In the fall of 1902, he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered. Seven weeks ago he was stricken with a complication of diseases causing dissolution. Besides his wife, he leaves three children – William Perry, of Newton, Alice M. Taylor of Des Moines, and Charles A. of Monroe, and seven grandchildren: Vere, who has always made his home with him, Albertie, Florence, Leona, James and Norene and Carmen of Newton, to mourn the loss of a loving, kind and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Besides his family he leaves two brothers: C. P. McGriff of Indianola, Iowa, and Martin McGriff of Clifton, Kansas. Two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Huff of Tonkawa, Okla., and Mrs. Rachael Foredyce of Urbana, Ind., to mourn his loss.
The funeral took place from his late home Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. His pastor, Rev. E. O. Douglass of the M. E. church conducted the service, assisted by Rev. O. H. Sisson, pastor of the Baptist church. A special choir sang – “Lead, Kindly Light,” and “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,:” a favorite hymn of the deceased and one he sang all during his sickness. Mr. D. C. Phillips sang a beautiful solo – “Some Time We’ll Understand” and he was accompanied by Mr. Will Hetherington on the violin.
Shelledy Post No. 84. attended in a body. The Firemen’s association of Newton in honor of Will McGriff sent two beautiful floral designs, also the W.R.C. core of Monroe. - Monroe Mirror.
Source: Newton Daily News; Saturday, July 13, 1912, page 1