This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griffins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/980.1 Message Board Post: Lisa, Try Tallapoosa Co., Daviston area for his possible parents through the census records. My Griffins came from Tallapoosa to Clay and the family was huge, 15 children from my 4th grt. grandparents alone! Though I do not recognize your John right off, I would bet he came from the Griffins in Tallapoosa. Hope this helps and good luck!