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Birth	:	15 Oct 1834 Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 1906 Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Upper Preston Cemetery, Lowden, Donnybrook-Balingup Shire, Australia
Coordinate	:	-33.5383300, 115.9753700
Description	:	William M Griffin 15 October 1834 – 28 January 1906 • K2X2-VVZ Born: 15 Oct 1834 in Morgan Twp., Ashtabula, OH Died: 28 Jan 1906 in Chariton, Lucas, IA; buried 30 Jan 1906 in Chariton, Lucas, IA One of the children of Elvira Griffin and Solomon "Saul" Burdick He married Parthenia Johanna Underwood on 26 Feb 1858 in Eagleville, Harrison, MO. Parthenia Johanna Underwood was born 10 Dec 1840 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. Children of William E. (Burdick) Griffin and Parthenia Johanna Underwood were as follows:... Read More	William M Griffin 15 October 1834 – 28 January 1906 • K2X2-VVZ Born: 15 Oct 1834 in Morgan Twp., Ashtabula, OH Died: 28 Jan 1906 in Chariton, Lucas, IA; buried 30 Jan 1906 in Chariton, Lucas, IA One of the children of Elvira Griffin and Solomon "Saul" Burdick He married Parthenia Johanna Underwood on 26 Feb 1858 in Eagleville, Harrison, MO. Parthenia Johanna Underwood was born 10 Dec 1840 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC. Children of William E. (Burdick) Griffin and Parthenia Johanna Underwood were as follows: 1. William J. Griffin, (1859–1859 • LK2Y-JR6) born 18 Dec 1859 in, Harrison, MO; died 21 Dec 1859 in , Harrison, MO. 2. Sarah Madorah "Dora" Griffin, (1861–1875 • LK2Y-V92) born 18 May 1861 in , Harrison, MO; died 3 Sep 1875 in English Twp, Lucas, IA. 3. Alvira Jane E. "Jenny" Griffin, (1863–1926 • MH72-2LY) born 28 Aug 1863 in , Monroe, IA; died 1926 in Chariton, Lucas, IA; buried in Chariton, Lucas, IA. She married (1) Alvy B. Boylan; (2) Willis B. Foulks. 4. Mortimer H Griffin, (1865–1866 • LK2Y-J81) born 16 Mar 1865 in English Twp, Lucas, IA; died 31 Aug 1866 in English Twp, Lucas, IA. 5. Harry C. "Coon" Griffin, (1867–1939 • MH72-2L7) born 20 Feb 1867 in English Twp, Lucas, IA; died 9 Jun 1939 in Chariton, Lucas, IA. 6. Mary Ellen J. Griffin, (1868–1940 • L4H9-S19) born 17 Dec 1868 in English Twp, Lucas, IA. She married Thomas Henry Smith. 7. Reason L. "Rezin" Griffin, (1870–1944 • MH72-251) born 9 Aug 1870 in English Twp, Lucas, IA. Notes: Notes; Living in Frederic, IA in 1939. 8. Caroline Samantha "Carrie" "Sunshine" Griffin, (1872–1928 • MH72-2KM) born 7 Nov 1872 in English Twp, Lucas, IA. She married (1) G. A. Krippendorf; (2) William Forrest Haseltine 9. Charles Griffin, (1874–1949 • LK2Y-NFF) born 15 Jul 1874 in English Twp, Lucas, IA; died 9 Apr 1949 in English Twp, Lucas, IA; buried 12 Apr 1949 in Chariton, Lucas, IA. 10. Daisy Griffin, (1876–1955 • K8CF-1MC) born 31 Aug 1876 in Lincoln Twp, Lucas, IA; died 13 Nov 1955 in Chariton, Lucas, IA; buried 21 Nov 1955 in Chariton, Lucas, IA. She married Moses "Mode" Sargent. 11. Margaret M. "Maggie" Griffin, (1878–1962 • LVHQ-6M7) born 26 May 1878 in English Twp, Lucas, IA. She married on 13 May 1896 in , Lucas, IA Peter D. Haseltine (see 430), born 1868 in KS; died 1937; buried in Scranton, Osage, KS, son of Robert Wilson S. Haseltine and Louisa Agnes M. Burdick. 12. General Weaver Griffin, (1880–1949 • MH72-22W) born 25 Aug 1880 in , Lucas, IA; died 1949 in Chariton, Lucas, IA; buried in Chariton, Lucas, IA. 13. Jesse Harper Griffin, (1882–1959 • LK2T-HHW) born 1 Sep 1882 in English Twp, Lucas, IA; died 1959 in Chariton, Lucas, IA; buried in Chariton, Lucas, IA. He married Cora M. Baum. Notes: According to Wilma Griffin, a granddaughter of William Burdick Griffin, Their family tradition had always maintained. William's grandmother was a Narragansett Indian from Connecticut or Rhode Island. Note: One source lists a son: William Griffin, b. ca 1834-6. However, he is a nephew--"William M. Burdick Griffin", the son of Elvira Eloire (Griffin) & Solomon Burdick. He lived in Ohio and after his father died, moved to Eagleville, MO then to Lucas Co. IA. The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; Thursday, February 1, 1906 WILLIAM GRIFFIN died suddenly at his home in English Township on Sunday morning, January 28, 1906, at 6:30 o'clock, with heart trouble. He had been ill for a few days but his condition had not been considered alarming and his sudden death came as a severe shock to his family and friends. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Hutchins of Lucas were held at the family home on Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock after which interment took place in the Brownlee Cemetery. WILLIAM GRIFFIN was born in Ohio on October 15, 1834. His father died when he was a mere lad and he soon afterwards moved with his mother to Eagleville, Mo. He was married there about forty-seven years ago to PARTHENIA UNDERWOOD, who survives him. They were the parents of thirteen children, ten of whom are living. They are MRS. W.B. FOULKS, MRS. DAISY SARGENT, HARRY, R.L., CHAS., WEAVER and JESSE, all of English Township; MRS. G.H. SMITH of Frederick, MRS. WM. HASELTINE and MRS. PETER HASELTINE of Ottumwa, all of whom were present at the last sad rites. MR. GRIFFIN is also survived by three sisters and one brother, MRS. CAROLINE MORGAN of this city, MRS. SARAH HUNT of Council Bluffs, MRS. LOUISE HASELTINE of Scranton, Kas., and MORTIMER GRIFFIN of Thornburg, Neb. When the Civil War broke out, the deceased enlisted and served his country faithfully until the close of the war. Soon afterwards he moved with his family to this county, locating in English Township and that place has since been their home. About twenty years ago he united with the Christian Union Church and held his membership in that organization until his death. He was a kind neighbor and friend and his sudden demise is mourned by all who knew him. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

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William M Griffin's memorial is located at: Upper Preston Cemetery, Lowden, Donnybrook-Balingup Shire, Australia.
When did William M Griffin death?
William M Griffin death on 28 Jan 1906 in Lucas County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: -33.5383300
Longitude: 115.9753700

Family Members:

Parent

Elvira Eloire Griffin Burdick

(1802 - 1895)

Spouse

Parthenia Joanna Underwood Griffin

(1840 - 1914)

Siblings

Sarah Phebe Ann Burdick Hunt

(1836 - 1916)

Parthenia Joanna Underwood Griffin

(1840 - 1914)

Children

Harry Coon Griffin

(1867 - 1939)

Caroline Samantha “Carrie, Sunshine” Griffin Haseltine

(1872 - 1928)

Margaret M “Maggie” Griffin Haseltine

(1878 - 1962)

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