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James Martin Griffith

Birth	:	16 Dec 1856 Ontario, Canada
Death	:	12 Apr 1921 Ritzville, Adams County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	North Clarence Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4075000, -84.8008330
Description	:	His parents were Richard Griffith & Edith Leach (Canada) Resident of this community were greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death on Tuesday of Mr. James M. Griffith at his home in Latah, Washington. Mr. Griffith, a former well known farmer residing north of this city was over here only last week and appeared to be in his normal health. Cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of his sudden demise. He was stricken about five o'clock Tuesday morning and did not regain consciousness. Until his removal from this county a few years ago, Mr. Griffith was a prominent figure in the agricultural... Read More	His parents were Richard Griffith & Edith Leach (Canada) Resident of this community were greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death on Tuesday of Mr. James M. Griffith at his home in Latah, Washington. Mr. Griffith, a former well known farmer residing north of this city was over here only last week and appeared to be in his normal health. Cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of his sudden demise. He was stricken about five o'clock Tuesday morning and did not regain consciousness. Until his removal from this county a few years ago, Mr. Griffith was a prominent figure in the agricultural affairs of the county. He was ever a progressive factor in farm and community affairs. He was active in Farmers Union matters and was county president for a long time. Nearly four years ago he gave up farming, although he retained his land holdings here. He spent several months in his old house in Ontario and the settled down at Latah where his son was engaged in the garage business. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by a Rev. R. D. Snyder. Mr. Griffith had been, if we remember correctly, a member of the First Congregational church of this place. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. James M. Griffith was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, December 16, 1856 and was thus aged 64 years, 3 months and 27 days. He settled in Adams county in June, 1898, residing here until the fall of 1917. He leaves to survive him his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith, six sons and three daughters: Nelson Griffith, Soldier, Idaho; Samuel Griffith, Farmington, William Griffith, Ritzville; Morton Griffith, Plummer Idaho; Joshua R. Griffith, Ruff; Edward Griffith, Latah; Mrs. Henry Kinsel, Mrs. Mike Kramer and Mrs. John Washburn, all of Ritzville. He also leaves five brothers. The Journal-Times April 12, 1921 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90.

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James Martin Griffith's memorial is located at: North Clarence Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, USA.
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James Martin Griffith death on 12 Apr 1921 in Ritzville, Adams County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 42.4075000
Longitude: -84.8008330

Family Members:

Parent

Richard Griffith

(1817 - 1892)

Edith Leech Griffith

(1821 - 1893)

Spouse

Eliza A. Drummond Griffith

(1860 - 1935)

Siblings

William C. Griffith

(1852 - 1939)

Clara Jane Griffith

(1861 - 1876)

Joshua Nelson Griffith

(1862 - 1888)

Children

Edith Matilda Griffith Kinzel

(1886 - 1979)

Mary Isabella Griffith Washburn

(1896 - 1982)

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Coordinate: 42.4075000, -84.8008330

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Coordinate: 42.3128014, -84.8535995

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Coordinate: 42.3202200, -84.7066900

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Coordinate: 42.3049670, -84.7345340

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Coordinate: 42.2869530, -84.8003130

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Coordinate: 42.2845270, -84.7911660

22. Quakertown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3208351, -84.6805573

23. Center Eaton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5349998, -84.7949982

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