Griffin Research Notes
Contributers
Frances Loftiss Carroll e-mail: writeone@apex.net
Sharon Clark, of Fort Worth, TX clarksha@swbell.net
Martha Deal, of Coleman, TX
Richard Wayne Fowler, of Inman, SC e-mail: rwaynefowler@mindspring.com
Elizabeth Griffin, of Augusta, GA
Marc L. Griffin, J.D. e-mail: genealogy@marcgriffin.com
web site: http://www.marcgriffin.com/genweb/base.htmWaymon Griffin e-mail: griway@bellsouth.net
Bertha Tucker Jones, of Oakwood, GA email: btuckerjones@netscape.net
Gail Howell e-mail: bghowell@gs.verio.net
web site: http://home.gs.verio.net/~bghowellLynn Laster e-mail: mlaster@edge.net
http://fly.HiWAAY.net/~bjacobs/genealogy/laster/html/d0008/g0000091.html#I3480Roy E. Malone e-mail: remtx@hcnews.com
web site: http://genealogy.org/~granbury/malone/html/d0003/g0000061.htm#I842Jeanie Sharp Nance
Jerry D. Simpson
web site: http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/4492/simpson.htmMyndie Stillion of Renton, WA e-mail: myndie@null.net
web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~myndie/surname1.htmAnn Thurman, of Austin, TX e-mail: art111631@aol.com
Census' and Tax Lists
VIRGINIA LUNENBURG COUNTY, VA 1748 LIST OF TITHES LUNENBURG CO., VA (Between Hounds Creek and Meherrein River) William Griffin 1 Tithes Francis Ray ....Ralph Griffin 2 1749 LIST OF TITHES LUNENBURG CO., VA (In the fork and from Butchers Creek to Little Ronoke River and beyond Dan River) Richard Griffin, Sr. Constable 1 Tithes 0 Scalps Ralph Griffin ....John Griffin 2 12 Peter Overbey, Sr. ....Richard Griffin 2 12 1750 LIST OF TITHES LUNENBURG CO., VA (from the fork to the upper county line) Luke Smith, Jr. ....Ralph Griffin 6 Tithes William Griffin 1 Peter Overby ....Richard Griffin, Jr. 2 Francis Griffin 1 1752 LIST OF TITHES LUNENBURG CO., VA John Griffin 1 Tithes 1764 LIST OF TITHABLES LUNENBURG CO., VA CUMBERLAND PARISH Gayle, Matthew ...Richard Griffin, overseer 7 Tithes 312 Land ST. JAMES PARISH James Griffin 1 William Griffin 1 300 Daniel Gold 1 145 John Griffin 1 200 1773 LIST OF TITHES LUNENBURG CO., VA CUMBERLAND PARISH Josiah Ship Daniel Ship ....Henry Griffin 4 Tithes 1775 LIST OF TITHES LUNENBURG CO., VA Robert Chappell ....Tom Griffin 8 Tithes HALIFAX COUNTY, VA 1782 TAX LIST HALIFAX CO., VA Susannah Griffin 8 Whites 0 Blacks John Griffin 7 0 Richard Griffin, Sr. 3 2 Reuben Jones 6 0 William Wilson 4 0 1785 TAX LIST HALIFAX CO., VA Lewis Griffin 3 Whites 0 Dwellings 1 Other Buildings John Griffin 9 1 4 Susannah Griffin 6 1 3 SOUTH CAROLINA LAURENS COUNTY, SC 1790 CENSUS INDEX LAURENS COUNTY, SC Anthony Griffin 071 Britain Griffin 071 Joseph Griffin 074 Joseph Griffin 074 Peter Griffin 071 Richard Griffin 071 William Griffin 075 William Griffin 075 1790 CENSUS INDEX 96TH DISTRICT, LAURENS CO., SC John Griffin 432 Joseph Griffin, Sr. 444 Joseph Griffin 443 Peter Griffin 430 Richard Griffin 430 William Griffin 444 William Griffin 444 1800 CENSUS INDEX LAURENS CO., SC James Griffin 1820 CENSUS INDEX LAURENS CO., SC Anthony Griffin 003 Benjamin Griffin 004 Elizabeth Griffin 008 James Griffin 014 James Griffin 016 John B. Griffin 021 Joseph Griffin 019 Moses Grifin 022 1830 CENSUS INDEX LAURENS CO., SC Benjamin Griffin 267 Elihu Griffin 255 Elizabeth Griffin 207 Elizabeth Griffin 218 James Griffin 238 John Griffin 238 Moses Griffin 209 William Griffin 208 1850 CENSUS INDEX LAURENS CO., SC C. B. Griffin 231 Dallin Griffin 293 Francis Griffin 283 J. W. Griffin 238 Jackson Griffin 229 James Griffin 302 John Griffin 210 John Griffin 280 Margaret J. Griffin 210 Moses Griffin 237 Newton Griffin 314 Reuben Griffin 227 Richard Griffin 204 Sarah A. Griffin 267 1860 CENSUS INDEX LAURENS CO., SC Bluford Griffin 180 Richard Griffin 180 Richard Griffin 217 Sally Griffin 184 Vincent Griffin 176
Wills
John Griffin
Orange Co., VA, Will Book I, 1736-1743, Contributed by W. Griffin
Will of John Griffin, made Dec 2, 1742, proven Feb 3, 1743In the name of God Amen: I, John Griffin of St. Thomas Parish in the County of Orange in Virginia ....... all my lands near Terry's Run..... My five youngest sons: John, Richard, James, Anthony and Joseph each to receive his part when he arrives at age of twenty one years.... My loving wife Margaret Griffin all the rest of my estate both real and personal during her natural life and at her decease to be equally divided amongst all my children: David, William, Mary, Katherin, Sarah, John, Richard, James, Anthony, Margaret and Joseph.
Executors: Son-In-Law William Jones and wife Margaret.
Witnesses James Pendleton, Elizabeth Chambers, Lannah or Tannah Jones.
Signed: 2nd Day of Dec. 1742. Proven: Thursday the 3rd day of February, 1743.
Produced by Margaret Griffin, proven by oaths of James Pendleton, Gent., Eliz. Chambers and Zachary Jones, witnesses. Signing with executors William Jones and Margaret Griffin were James Pendleton and Philip Claton.
William Griffin
Lunenburg Co., VA Will Book I, pg. 31, Contributed by Sharon Clark
Will of William Griffin written: Oct 17, 1750, proven: Apr 2, 1751William Griffin of L, being sick and weak To my wife - I lend her my plantation which I now live on, with 300 acres of land appertaining thereto, during her widowhood, after which I give the land to my son, William Griffin. I also lend my wife 2 feather beds, 3 dishes, 1 basin, and 6 plates, 2 iron pots, 1 brass kettle, and 1 frying pan, during her widowhood. I also give her 1 feather bed, 2 rings, and 1 sheet, 1 cow and calf, and 1 horse. Also, I give her all my hogs. To my son William - 1 bed, bolster, bed quilt, blanket, and sheet. Also 1 mare, 4(?) cows and calves, 1 bed that I have lent my wife. To my daughter Elizabeth - when she comes to the age of 18 years, 1 cow and calf. To Henry Green, son of John Green - 100 acres of land on Buffalo Creek, to be laid off at the upper end of my land. To Ralph Griffin, son to Richard Griffin - 100 acres of land adjoining the aforesaid Henry Gren [sic] on the lower side. To my son and daughter - the household goods that is not given, is to be equally divided between them. As for my debts, to be got to discharge mine and to the support of my family, 1 rifle, 1 smooth-bore gun, 1 black horse, to be sold to pay my debts and to support my family. My will is that no part of my estate shall be appraised.
Executors - Ralf Griffin and William Woodward. Executrix - my wife.
Signed Oct 17, 1750 - William Griffin (-o his mark)
Witnesses - William Jackson, William Sizmore, Charles Smith
The within will of the deceased was exhibited at Apr 2, 1751 Court, and was proved by the oaths of the witnesses.
John Griffin
Halifax Co., VA Will Book 7, Pg. 352, Contributed by Sharon Clark
Will of John Griffin signed: Apr 7, 1797, probated: Sep 28, 1807In the name of God Amen, I John Griffin now of Halifax County, Virginia being sick and weak of body but sound as to mind and many thanks to Almighty God for the same, but knowing that time is appointed for all men now to die do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. First, I commit my soul to the God who made it and this my body tot he clay from whence it came to be decently burried at the order? of my Executor hereafter named and as to my worldly estate which it hath pleased God to bless me with, I give and bequeath in the manner and form following. First my will and desire is that my executor pay off all my just debts. I give and bequeath to my daughter Nanney Arrington all that she already received to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mourning Griffin one feather bed & furniture, one cow and one calf, two pewter dishes ?, two pewter plates, half dozen spoons, and one iron pott [sic] to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Salley Jones all that she has already received to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsey Jarratt all what she has already received to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Karen Griffin what she has already received to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son John Griffin the part he has already received to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Armintha Vaughn what she has already received to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann William the part she has already received to her and her heirs forever. And the rest of my estate whatever both real and personal I leave to my beloved wife, Sarah Griffin during her life or widowhood . At the end of which period it is my wish and desire for it all to be sold by my executor and the proceeds arising therefrom be equally divided among my son and daughters before mentioned and I do nominate and appoint .... Luke Wiler, James Griffin, Willikam Wilson and my wife, Sarah Griffin, my whole and sole executors and executrix of this my last will and Testament and annulling all .......wills before made by me declaring this to be my last will Testament. To witness thereof I do hereto set my hand and seal the 7th? day of April, 1797.
Witnesses: Reuben Jones, John Griffin, and Daniel Goode.
James Clarke Griffin
Anderson District, SC Will Book Vol 1, pg. 172
Will of James Clarke Griffin proven Oct 26, 1843Know all men by these presents that I James C. Griffin being of sound mind and memory, take and desire my last will and testament constituting and appointing Robert H. Maxwell, Thomas J. Pickett, and Richard Simpson my executors to this my last will and testament. 1st I desire all my just debts paid. 2nd I give and bequeath to my sons William and Joseph N. Griffin the whole of my real estate I do possess. Conditioned that my wife Sophia shall uninterrupted possession of the said real estate that I possess at my death during her widow hood or until my son arrives at 21 of age. And in the event of my wife marrying before my sons arrive at 21 years of age I desire my Executors to take immediate possession and xx or xx out for the xx benefit and interest of my sons William and Joseph N. Griffin. And if either of my sons arrive at age before mentioned I desire the land real estate sold and the surviving son to be paid out of the money arising out of said sale when to be paid my executors when he arrives at 21 years of Age. $1,100 and the balance if any to be equally divided between my surviving children or their issue by my first wife. And if both of my sons William and Joseph N. Griffin die before arriving of age the whole of their bequests be equally divided between my surviving children of my first wife, or their issue. 3rd I bequeath to my daughter Sarah Ann Griffin two negro slaves, Oretha and Syretha. I bequeath to my daughter Margaretta Griffin two negro slaves Jeffrey and Mary. I bequeath to my daughter Narcissa Griffin two negro slaves Jane and Rose. I bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Griffin two negro slaves Sealy and Moriah. I bequeath to my daughter Georgeanna Griffin two negro slaves Saulson and Sarah. I desire the above willed negroes valued. And those of my daughters having the most valuable, that each one may receive that same amount. And should one or more of my daughters die before marrying, or coming of age their negroes to be equally divided between the surviving daughters or their issue above by my last wife. 6th. I bequeath to my wife Sophia Griffin. All household furniture herein named, our beds, bed stands,xx, bedding, furniture, side chairs, tables, tablecloths,towels, knives & forks, cooking xx ware, coopers saw, and what kitchen furniture she may stand in need off. With the express understanding and condition that my daughters, Sarah Ann, Margaretta, Narcissa, Rebecca, Georgeanna marries or arrives at age, each one of them is to have a bed, bed stand and furniture. I bequeath to my wife Sophia Griffin an equal share with my children to receive it in professity at valuation or money at her discretion and choice. Exclusive of what I heretofore bequeath her. All the balance of my property of every kind and character I desire to be sold and after paying my last debts the balance if any to be disposed of as follows: I bequeath to my son Clark Griffin one dollar. I bequeath to my son Samuel Griffin three hundred dollars. I bequeath to my son Goodman Griffin one dollar. I bequeath to my son Washington Griffin one dollar. I bequeath to my son Larkin Griffin six hundred dollaars. I bequeath to my daughter Patty Whitfield one dollar. I bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Tarrant one dollar. I bequeath to my daughter Lucy Cobb one hundred dollars. I bequeath to my daughter Malissa Cobb three hundred dollars. And if one or more die before having issue their amount to be equally dividing amount the surviving brothers and sisters or their issue. And in case they should not be sufficient amount after paying my just debts to enable my Executors to pay on their amounts severally bequeathed my sons & daughters by my first wife I desire my Executors to pay in preparations to the several amounts roilled. 7th I desire should there be any funds arising from the sale of property after giving off all that is herein bequeathed I leave to be applied for the express purpose of educating my youngest children William, Joseph N. Griffin, Rebecca and Georgianna Griffin. Signed, sealed, and delivered the 5th day of one thousand eight hundred and forty two, in the presence of Larkin Griffin William Tarrant, Thomas K. Hamilton.
James C. Griffin
William Griffin
Will of William Griffin made Jul 1, 1819, in Robertson Co., TN
Provided by the W. Griffin WebsiteIn the name of God, Amen, I William Griffin of the state of Tennessee and county of Robertson being of sound mind and faithful memory do this thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. That is to say in the first place I wish all my just debts be paid according to contract and in the second place I leave to my beloved wife so long as she lives those Negroes and half the household furniture __ __ __ of my mares together with as much of everything that I am now possessed of or Bartly Pitts, James Gambill upon their oaths shall think she might need in her present situation together with the tract of land I now live on. And at her death I will my sons Rueben and Larkin to have the land equally divided between them. I also will to Reuben and Larkin a part of the other property just what James Gambill and Bartley Pitts may think to lot off to them. I will to my youngest Peggy before there is a full division one hundred dollars. I also will to my sons Richard and Ira Griffin twenty dollars each. I will all the rest of the property that is not __ to be sold and the money divided equally without distinction among my daughters, that is to say all the parishable property together with the Negroes. I also appoint my loving wife and Ira Griffin Executors of this my will and testament. I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and date above written.
William Griffin (his mark)
Witnesses: James Gambill, Bartley Pitts, Thomas RushRobertson County Court- August term, 1819. The last will and testament of William Griffin was duly sworn in open court by the oath of James Gambill, Bartley Pitts subscribing and on motion ordered to be registered.
William Griffin's estate division:
Pursuant to an order of the worshipful county court of Robertson, November ten the directed executors have this day divided the estate of William Griffin now in the hand of Ira Griffin executor of said deceased as follows, viz: We find in the hands of the executor after all the precific legacies being paid the sum of $266.63 which is divided between eight legatees namely: Polly Jones, Nancy Warnick, Lucy Warnick, Sally Hirch, Patsy McLinden, Ivy Yeates, Elizabeth McCasily, and Margaret Griffin.
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