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John Walter Griffith Sr.

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Birth	:	Nov 1813 Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 1860 Otsego Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5331917, -84.9157333
Description	:	John Griffith was born 1813 in Tuscarawas County Ohio. He was reared a farmer and attained his majority in his native county. In 1839 he was married to Jemima Gossage (Gorsuch), a native of the same county, born in 1812. In 1850, with a view to bettering their condition, they came to Indiana and located in DeKalb County, entering 160 acres of land in Franklin Township. Nine children were born to them. Seven in Ohio and two in DeKalb County, Indiana. Susan is the wife of Jeremiah Kepler, Lewis, Nancy wife of Hiram Oberlin, Leamon who enlisted... Read More	John Griffith was born 1813 in Tuscarawas County Ohio. He was reared a farmer and attained his majority in his native county. In 1839 he was married to Jemima Gossage (Gorsuch), a native of the same county, born in 1812. In 1850, with a view to bettering their condition, they came to Indiana and located in DeKalb County, entering 160 acres of land in Franklin Township. Nine children were born to them. Seven in Ohio and two in DeKalb County, Indiana. Susan is the wife of Jeremiah Kepler, Lewis, Nancy wife of Hiram Oberlin, Leamon who enlisted in Company H 74th Indiana Infantry and was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga and after spending some time in the hospital was offered his discharge but refused and after a furlough of a few weeks, returned to his regiment and served till the close of the war, although his death in 1866 was the result of his wound and disease contracted while in the service, Lydia is the wife of George H Carpenter, Frank B, Catherine died at the age of fifteen years, John B, and Sarah who died in 1858. In 1857 Mr. Griffith became a partner of his brother Lewis who was in trade in Hamilton and continued there three years when they traded their stock with Nelson Earl for 227 acres of land in this township. John Griffith bought his brother's interest and lived the remainder of this life on this farm, selling his property in DeKalb County to Mr. Haverstock. He was an active, pushing man, a good citizen and much respected. His death occurred in Sep 1860. His wife survived him and was cared for by her son B. F. and wife on the old homestead till her death, 22 Dec, 1884. _____________________________________________________ Married Jemima Gossage or Gorsuch on Sept. 19, 1835 in Wayne, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Children: Susan (Griffith) Kepler Lewis Walter Griffith Leamon Griffith Nancy (Griffith) Oberlin Lydia A. (Griffith) Carpenter Benjamin Franklin Griffith Mary Catherine Griffith John Walter Griffith, Jr. Sarah Griffith

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Where is John Walter Griffith Sr.'s memorial?
John Walter Griffith Sr.'s memorial is located at: Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, USA.
When did John Walter Griffith Sr. death?
John Walter Griffith Sr. death on 9 Oct 1860 in Otsego Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 41.5331917
Longitude: -84.9157333

Family Members:

Spouse

Jemima Gossage or Gorsuch Griffith

(1813 - 1884)

Children

Susan Griffith Kepler

(1836 - 1906)

Lewis Walter “Lew” Griffith

(1838 - 1918)

Leamon Griffith

(1839 - 1866)

Benjamin Franklin “B. F. or Frank” Griffith

(1846 - 1925)

John Walter Griffith Jr.

(1850 - 1930)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5331917, -84.9157333

2. Otsego Center Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5689011, -84.9083023

3. Carter Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5574989, -84.9692001

4. Eddy Cemetery
Hamilton, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5171013, -84.8519974

5. Teegardin Cemetery
Hamilton, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5881004, -84.9049988

6. North Otsego Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5960999, -84.8855972

7. Renner Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5170900, -85.0040700

8. Barkers Chapel Cemetery
Summit, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5130997, -85.0083008

9. Alvarado Cemetery
Alvarado, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5737038, -84.8347702

10. Hill Side Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5682600, -85.0042620

11. Newcomer Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4601440, -84.9440920

12. Bethel Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5607986, -84.8182983

13. Pleasant Lake Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5752983, -85.0092010

14. Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4918785, -85.0146103

15. South Scott Cemetery
Angola, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6199989, -84.9238968

16. Rude Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4453560, -84.8905210

17. Schiffli Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5161900, -85.0410400

18. Clark Matson Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5917015, -85.0177994

19. Metz Cemetery
Metz, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6112251, -84.8376312

20. Norris Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4435740, -84.8638840

21. Forney Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4984700, -85.0451000

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Metz, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6134987, -84.8276978

23. Wilhelm Farm Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4624600, -85.0257560

24. Farnham Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -84.8003006