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Lewis Walter “Lew” Griffith

Birth	:	17 Jun 1838 Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	25 Jan 1918 Otsego Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Aspen Lawn Cemetery - McKenney, Dinwiddie County, USA
Plot	:	Section EO, lot 169
Description	:	Lewis W. Griffith Dead - Soldier of the Civil War and Old Resident of Hamilton Lewis W. Griffith, of Hamilton, died last Friday from heart failure after an illness of two days. He had been apparently in good health and attended a meeting of the G A R at Angola on Tuesday evening before his death. After his return home he was stricken ill and died later. THE WATERLOO PRESS January 31, 1918 Civil War Veteran Answers Last Call In the death of Captain Lewis W Griffith on Jan. 25, 1918, there passed away a brave and gallant soldier and a citizen of... Read More	Lewis W. Griffith Dead - Soldier of the Civil War and Old Resident of Hamilton Lewis W. Griffith, of Hamilton, died last Friday from heart failure after an illness of two days. He had been apparently in good health and attended a meeting of the G A R at Angola on Tuesday evening before his death. After his return home he was stricken ill and died later. THE WATERLOO PRESS January 31, 1918 Civil War Veteran Answers Last Call In the death of Captain Lewis W Griffith on Jan. 25, 1918, there passed away a brave and gallant soldier and a citizen of Steuben County whose life was a long exemplification of civic virtue and fidelity to duty. Lewis W Griffith was born 17, Jun, 1838 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and came with his parents to Steuben County, Indiana in 1848. He parted this life 25 Jan 1918, aged 79 Y 7 M and 8 D. He was united in holy bonds of matrimony 1 Sep 1861 to Miss Bettie Carpenter of Otsego Center. Leaving his bride of a few days with her parents, Rev and Mrs. Harlow Carpenter, he marched away to do service for Uncle Sam in the Civil War. He served well and valiantly and was promoted to Captain of Company A 44th Indiana Volunteers: his army service has caused permanent disability. After peace was established he settled in Otsego Township and engaged in agriculture pursuits and the buying and shipping of livestock. In 1868 he was elected Assessor, an office he has since acceptable filled. He has served 4 years as Deputy County Auditor and had a long official record of about 25 years. About twenty years ago he located in Hamilton where he has endeared himself to all who came in contact with him. Lewis was always the first to go to the relief of the sick and distressed, looking after the wants of the widow and orphan. He was a staunch Republican and was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Hamilton. He died at his home in the west part of town after a couple of days illness from heart trouble. No person of this vicinity was more solicitous of the sick of the community than was Mr. Griffith. He has been a resident of this township for more than 50 years and knew and was known by everybody in the township. He was prominent in political and fraternal circles, being an honored and valued member of Grand Army of the Republic where he was at one time, commander, the IOOF, Encampment, Daughters of Rebekah, being District Deputy Grand Master at the time of decease, and a member of the Masonic order. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sept. 1, 1911 having lived an ideal happily married life for 58 years, 4 months and 24 days. The bereaved wife, eight children and 18 grandchildren, with hosts of friends mourn his departure. Funeral services held from the M E Church at 2 o'clock on 30 Jan 1918 conducted by Rev J O Campbell, assisted by Rev B. F. Hornaday and the Orders to which he belonged. Interment was in the Hamilton cemetery, section EO, lot 169. STEUBEN REPUBLICAN Additional information on the military and Civil War experience of Lewis Griffith can be found in "44th Indiana in the Civil War Part 1: Prepares for war and biographies" by Margaret Hobson.

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Lewis Walter “Lew” Griffith's memorial is located at: Aspen Lawn Cemetery - McKenney, Dinwiddie County, USA.
When did Lewis Walter “Lew” Griffith death?
Lewis Walter “Lew” Griffith death on 25 Jan 1918 in Otsego Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA

Family Members:

Parent

John Walter Griffith Sr.

(1813 - 1860)

Jemima Gossage or Gorsuch Griffith

(1813 - 1884)

Spouse

Betsy Mary “Bettie” Carpenter Griffith

(1844 - 1921)

Siblings

Susan Griffith Kepler

(1836 - 1906)

Leamon Griffith

(1839 - 1866)

Benjamin Franklin “B. F. or Frank” Griffith

(1846 - 1925)

John Walter Griffith Jr.

(1850 - 1930)

Children

Jessie Mary Griffith Hammond

(1867 - 1938)

Edna Mary Griffith Zimmerman

(1869 - 1942)

Fanny Hellen “Nellie” Griffith

(1875 - 1895)

Ford Griffith

(1883 - 1891)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 37.0194016, -77.5753021

2. Aspen Lawn Cemetery - McKenney
Dinwiddie County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1108017, -77.7292023

3. Bass Cemetery
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7. Ettenborough-Sterne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1439018, -77.7489014

8. A. Z. Lewis Family Cemetery
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10. Bothwell
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Coordinate: 36.9489100, -77.6201100

13. Hawkins Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.0194016, -77.5753021

14. Meredith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1108017, -77.7292023

15. Meredith Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1109100, -77.7294700

16. Mount Poole Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1408005, -77.7303009

17. Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Ford, Dinwiddie County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1456700, -77.7421100

18. Ragsdale Family Cemetery
Ford, Dinwiddie County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1001000, -77.7091600

19. Whites Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1439018, -77.7489014

20. Magnolia Hall Cemetery
Dinwiddie County, USA

21. Maitland Family Cemetery
Dinwiddie County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0552990, -77.7143110

22. Mitchell Family Cemetery
Dinwiddie County, USA

23. Model Farm Cemetery
Dinwiddie County, USA

24. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery
Dinwiddie County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9489100, -77.6201100