Birth : 15 Feb 1785 Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 11 Jun 1850 Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial : Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate : 42.5403300, -71.1019400
Plot : Section E (on 2003 grid plan), ME2 Lot, Plot 26
Description : He is the son of Thomas Jr. and Mary (Goddard) Griggs, and the husband of Mary Thurston Griggs. They married in Oxford on November 17, 1812.

He served in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, 1st Brigade, 7th Division, 5th Regiment, which was based on the Oxford-Sutton area. Promoted to Lieutenant on 30-June-1808. (Ref: Roster 3, Pg. 357, which was on file at the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Concord but may now be at the Massachusetts State Archives in Dorchester.)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Lieut John Griggs's memorial?

    Lieut John Griggs's memorial is located at: Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading, Middlesex County, USA.

  • When did Lieut John Griggs death?

    Lieut John Griggs death on 11 Jun 1850 in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Lieut John Griggs's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.5403300
    Longitude: -71.1019400

Family Members:

Parent

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SGT Thomas Griggs Jr.

(1750 - 1800)

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Mary Goddard Griggs

(1746 - 1824)

Spouse

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Mrs Mary Thurston Griggs

(1794 - 1878)

Siblings

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Glen Cemetery
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5403300, -71.1019400

2. Charles Lawn Memorial Park
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5353000, -71.0961700

3. Wood End Cemetery
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5534950, -71.0988650

4. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5258300, -71.1032400

5. Harmony Vale Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5657400, -71.0822000

6. Lakeside Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5099983, -71.0808029

7. Temple Israel Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5092506, -71.0792618

8. Park Street Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5741997, -71.0880966

9. Temple Emanuel Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5092506, -71.0784836

10. Amos Lodge B'Nai Brith Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5090980, -71.0787320

11. Lynn Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5087500, -71.0793970

12. Frye - Travis - Foster Burial Ground
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5698800, -71.1310200

13. West Burying Ground
Lynnfield, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5385399, -71.0514297

14. Old Burying Ground
Lynnfield, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5391388, -71.0494232

15. Old Burial Ground at Lower Common (Defunct)
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5080270, -71.0721150

16. Forest Glade Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5167000, -71.0596700

17. Old Burying Ground
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5069500, -71.0739800

18. Forest Hill Cemetery
Lynnfield, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5401993, -71.0421219

19. Wildwood Cemetery
Wilmington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5571594, -71.1607666

20. Riverside Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5750885, -71.0552979

21. Old Burial Ground
Wilmington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5598450, -71.1628571

22. Congregation Beth Israel of Malden Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5896988, -71.1164322

23. Congregation Ahabat Shalom of Lynn City Lodge Ceme
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5897000, -71.1164300

24. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Stoneham, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4897270, -71.0899124