This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: birdg1863 Surnames: Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6658.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan, I am a descendant of Benjamin Griffin, b. 1773 in Halifax, VA, died in Bibb Co, AL 1846. I am descended from Robert W. Griffin (brother of David A.) of Bibb Co. whose son Bird migrated to Walker and Polk Co, TX prior to 1861. I have lots of info to share on this branch of the family, since we still have yearly family reunions in TX. However, I haven't been able to find any sources in VA to document the lives of Benjamin or Polly. Any advice you can offer is appreciated. Thanks, Donna Griffin Heite, San Antonio,TX Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mariedreamwalker Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/1194.1229.1794.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Ar. line is Griffin, Chandler, Leslie as well as the Hortons, Duncans, ( researching the Harlan, and Watts). I also on mother's side have the Creek Indian connection to Chief McIntosh. Marie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rayhunting Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6783.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is great information. I know you worked hard in compiling this. I think I have some of this. I have been searching for these connections for so long. I have a cousin whose Griffin's came thru Washington County. She said there were two brothers who came to the location where they could go into North Carolina or TN. One went into North Carolina and the other into TN. Her side coming into TN. She was married to my cousin on the Stinnett side. I will try to find this info and get it for you. The names of her line. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: foxfndr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6783.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Griffin Land Grants in Tennessee 1770-1810 1778: William Griffin receives 150 acres on the south side of Roan's Creek in Washington Co., Tn. The land adjoins John Hagin and Andrew Gris. Surveyed 10-20-1779 by James Stuart. 12-28-1778 Military Issue Grant. 1778: William Griffin receives 104 acres on the south side of Roan Creek in Washington Co., Tn. The land adjoins Edward Switians. Surveyed 10-20-1779 by James Stuart. Grant # 20. 12-28-1778. Military Issue Grant. 1779: William Griffin receives 200 acres on Roan Creek in Washington Co., Tn. Land borders Ninaan Haskins. It includes the Plantation where John Hagans lived. Entered per John Hagans who transferred it to William Griffin. Warrant issued 9-3-1788 by John Carter and surveyed 10-1-1788 by James Stuart. Grant # 917. 1-1-1779 Military Issue Grant. 1779: William Griffin receives 200 acres on Roan Creek in Washington Co., Tn. adjoining Jacob Heathericks. Grant # 1610. 1-1-1779 Military Issue Grant. 1779: William Griffin assignees to William Burch, for Gov. John Sevier, his land in Washington Co., Tn. including the improvements and place where he lives. 9-16-1779 1782: William Griffin registers 104 acres on the south side of Roan Creek in Washington Co., Tn. Grant # 20. 10-23-1782 1783: William Griffin registers a Preemption Grant for 640 acres lying on the Little Harpeth River where the road leading from Johnston's Lick crosses the river. William Griffin obtained the Grant in the right of his wife Mary. Grant # 73. 1-13-1783 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1783: William Griffin, Private, delivers his 640 acres to John Squire to be granted to John Ford. Grant # 4034. 12-4-1783. This is a Military Bounty Land Warrant issued by the State of North Carolina. This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1787: Jacob Griffin assignees to Richard Fanner, 640 acres on the south side of the Cumberland River. Grant # 276. 3-22-1787 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1787: Samuel Griffin assignees to Rice & Jones, 640 acres. Grant # 297. 6-13-1787 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1787: Lamon Griffin assignees to Benjamin Sheppard, 640 acres on the Fork of Drakes Creek. Grant # 357. 9-14-1787 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1788: James Griffin who received this land as heir of Martin Griffin, assignees to Moses Shelby who assignees to John Donelson, 640 acres on Cedar Lick Creek. Grant # 483. 4-11-1788. This is a Military Bounty Land Warrant issued by the State of North Carolina. This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1789: Samuel Griffin assignees to James Cole Mountflorence 1000 acres on Weakley's Creek. Grant # 878. 1-17-1789 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1789: Edward Griffin assignees to James Cole Mountflorence 640 acres on the north side of the Cumberland River. Grant #1056. 11-26-1789 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1789: Samuel Griffin assignees to Lewis Barker 400 acres on the west side of the Cumberland River. No issue date or grant # on this grant. The land ended up being in Robertson Co., Tn. 1790: William Griffin registers Grant # 924 in Washington Co., Tn. ( I have no other info on this grant yet) 1792: Joseph Griffin assignees to John Dickerson 640 acres on the south side of the Cumberland River. Grant # 1463. 1-4-1792 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1792: Joshua Griffin assignees to Anthony Hart 640 acres on the south side of the Cumberland River. Grant # 1481. 1-4-1792 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1793: William Griffin assignees to John Ford 640 acres on the Fork of Rouring River. Grant # 1610. 4-27-1793 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1793: James Griffin receives 274 acres on the south side of the Cumberland River. Grant # 1621. 4-27-1793 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1793: James Griffin assignees to John Donelson 640 acres on both sides of Cedar Lick Creek. Grant # 2147. 5-20-1793 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1793: Isaac Griffin assignees to John Marr 640 acres on the south side of the Big Barron River. Grant # 2287. 5-20-1793 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1793: Edward Griffin assignees to Thomas Simpson 452 acres on the south side of the Cumberland River. Grant # 2473. 12-31-1793 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1796: Henry Griffin assignees to Edward Harris 640 acres adjoining the Harris survey. Grant # 2624. 6-4-1796 This land ended up being in Sumner Co., Tn. 1796: John Griffis, Private. The heirs of John Griffis deliver 640 acres to Elisha Harrison. Property assigned by Allen Griffis, eldest brother and heir, from Wake Co., N.C. Grant # 7655. 12-9-1796. This is a Military Bounty Land Warrant issued by the State of North Carolina. 1797: John Griffin, Private. The heirs of John Griffin assign to William Griffin, 640 acres. Grant # 8462. 2-15-1797. This is a Military Bounty Land Warrant issued by the State of North Carolina. 1797: James Griffin assignees to Jonathan Robertson 274 acres on the Harpeth River. Grant # 3176. 9-14-1797 This land ended up being in Davidson Co., Tn. 1797: John Griffin, Private. The heirs of John Griffin deliver and assign 640 acres to Phil Hodges. Grant # 8580. 12-7-1797. This is a Military Bounty Land Warrant issued by the State of North Carolina. 1809: William Griffin registers a land grant for 171.25 acres in the eastern division of Jefferson Co., Tn. Registered in Jefferson Co. Book 1, page 443. Military Issue Grant. 1809: William Griffin registers a land grant for 123 acres in the eastern division of Jefferson Co., Tn. Registered in Jefferson C. Book 1, page 444. Military Issue Grant Just some more info I have gathered. Todd at foxfndr@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: foxfndr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6155.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leander's children were: James, Mary N., Lucinda, Sarah R., John Morgan, Elizabeth, Robert, Martha and Rhoda. We think their was another, but as yet have found nothing. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: foxfndr Surnames: Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6783/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Griffin b. abt 1750-60, ____________ d. aft 1814, ____________ married: ______________________ ________________ b. ____________________ d. ____________________ children: Spencer, Thomas, William, Jacob, John, Dillie, Elizabeth 1778: Washington Co., Tn., Military issue Land Grant for 104 acres on south side of Roan Creek, adjoining Edward Switians. Entry date 12-28-1778. Register date 10-23-1782. Grant #20. Issued By N.C. 1779: Washington Co., Tn., Military issue Land Grant for 200 acres on Roan Creek, adjoining Jacob Heathericks. Entry date, 1-1-1779. Register date 4-27-1793. Grant # 1610. Issued by N.C. 1782: Washington Co., Tn., Land Grant #26 registered. 1782: Davidson Co., Tn., Military Issue Land Grant for 640 acres on the Little Harpeth River. Issued by N.C. 1783: Davidson Co., Tn., Land Grant # 73 registered. 1790: Washington Co., Tn., Land Grant # 924 registered. 1798: Juror in the case of the State VS Acklin & Hunt in Jefferson County, Tn. 8-2-1798. 1802: William testifies that he holds nothing that belongs to Isaac Wright, Nor does he know of anyone who does. Jefferson Co., Tn. 7-22-1802. 1803: William on jury duty, Jefferson Co., Tn. 1-1803. 1803: William on jury duty, Jefferson Co., Tn. 1-1803. 1803: William on jury duty, Jefferson Co., Tn. 1-1803. 1803: William to help prepare work on the road near his property at the Mouth of Copeland Creek, Jefferson Co., Tn. 7-1803. 1804: William on jury duty, Jefferson Co., Tn., 10-1804. 1804: William on jury duty, Jefferson Co., Tn., 10-1804. 1804: William on jury duty, Jefferson Co., Tn., 10-1804. 1804: William and others appointed see if the road running through George Graham's property can be connected to the Mill. Jefferson Co., Tn. 10-1804. 1806: Court case of William Griffin VS Chas Surley. Court allows that Surley owes Griffin $17. Jefferson County, Tn. 7-1806. 1806: Court orders Chas Surley to turn over to William Griffin, 528 pounds of picked cotton, 49 yards of tow linen, 2 trunks of goods and clothing, one sword, 62 œ pounds of cotton seed and some books to pay debt owed by court order. Jefferson Co., Tn. 7-22-1806. 1806: William Griffin & Hugh Kirkland appear in Court by the Governors Commission,to take the oath of office to be Justices of the Peace. 10-21-1806. 1809: Jefferson Co., Tn., Military issue Land Grant for 171.25 acres in the East Division of Jefferson Co. Book 1, page 443. 1809: Jefferson Co., Tn., Military issue Land Grant for 123 acres in the East Division of Jefferson Co. Book 1, page 444. 1814: William Griffin is bondsman for the marriage of Thomas Griffin and Edy Sharp. Jefferson Co., Tn. 1-12-1814. The William Griffin listed in the early records cannot be the same William Griffin in the later records. The land grants tell us this. They are Military Bounty Land Grants in Tennessee, this means the recipients had to have completed at least two years of service in a North Carolina regiment for the Continental Line in service of the Revolutionary War. Most but not all of these men fought in a North Carolina Regiment. The first of these were in the upper east Tennessee areas of Washington, Carter, Sullivan counties and as more grants were given the land extended west. The earliest one for William is in 1778. William's Grants were issued by the State of North Carolina. The Rev War went from 1775-1781, with the treaty signed in 1783. With the grant being issued in 1778 this grant would have been for early service in the war or possibly for service in the French and Indian Wars. 1778 was the first year the lands in what is now Tennessee opened up. The Land Grant Office was in Washington Co., Tn., the county was formed in 1777 and the office opened in 1778. This is the basic facts for Military Bounty Land Grant. There are two exceptions to these Grants, the one in Davidson Co., Tn. is an example of one. It is a Preemption Warrant, meaning that the recipient had a grant for the land (usually 640 acres) because they lived there before the district was formed. Davidson Co. was formed in 1810. The other was to purchase a grant from someone else or the government. This would explain the multiple grants. There was a lot of buying and selling of these grants. Also if you served longer you received more grants. So the same person having multiple grants in multiple areas was very common. This would explain why William had grants scattered over such a vast area. (I had one ancestor that had thousands of acres in every county of East Tennessee and several in Middle and West Tennessee) The grants would be acquired early on. The grant was usually held and not registered until the area where the land was became a district. For example: if your grant, issued in 1778 was for 100 acres in what is now Franklin Co., Tn. In 1778 Franklin Co. did not exist. So the grant might not be registered for years, in some cases decades. That is why you can find children of the grant recipients register grants years after the original recipient has died. The list of children is based on the next group of Griffin's (age group) found in the areas where the grants were located, but is by no means proven or complete. This is all the info I have collected on William to date. If anyone has more to add please contact me at foxfndr@aol.com. Thank you, Todd Layman Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ctwo77 Surnames: Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6782/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Griffin born abt 1887 Ballymaloe Mor, Cloyne, Co.Cork Immigrated to USA May 1914 into Boston. William Griffin born abt 1890 Ballymaloe Mor, Cloyne, Co.Cork Immigrated to USA May 1910 into Boston. He lived and worked his remaining life in Middletown, Middlesex, Ct. He married a woman by the name of Margaret Barnett, they had 4 children, William Jnr, Edward, ?(female) and Margaret. He died in Hartford Ct Nov 1955. Julia Griffin born 1894 Ballymaloe Mor, Cloyne, Co.Cork Immigrated to USA July 1923 into Boston. She lived in Dorchester Mass and married a man by the name of Robert Fullam. They had 4 children Robert, Catherine, Edith and Frances. She died in March 1968. Catherine Griffin born 1893 Ballymaloe Mor, Cloyne, Co.Cork Immigrated to USA. If any of this rings a bell with you please contact me thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dgfitter Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/1194.1229.1794.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I also have family in leslie Ken, Billy ,Ronny. please let me know if you have another tree, I go back to william and elizibeth stroud. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rayhunting Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/3771.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Well, our John Griffin was born in NC ca 1800, married and had a family in Jefferson County and later moved on into neighboring Cocke County, TN. Harmond could possibly be a brother to John or even a cousin. John Griffin had 12 children, so he could have come from a large family also. Just a speculation. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryMahan71 Surnames: griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/3771.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of Harmon Griffin born 1797 in NC. he married in Jefferson Co. and later moved to Roane Co., TN. I would like to know how he fits in with all the other Jefferson Co. Griffins. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shannonnruby Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6762.1.2.1.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello,shannon here ,,,This Andrew j. griffin had eldest son who also fought in war name Willian A.Griffin -listed W.A.griffin Sergeant-company b which later became company C,6th Alabama regiment Calvary, found he was captured escambia or escambia county,Florida,March 1865 at very ending of war,by union Pensacola calvary troops, sent to camp anderson,then to & was on prisoner of war roll to Ship island,Mississippi, and later transferred prisoner of war to Vicksburg,Mississippi,May1865. does anyone know where or what name war prisoner of war camp in Vicksburg,MS was or called.where to look up such.. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LillianWelch Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6762.1.2.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Betty, thank you! Lil Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ozarkin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/3771.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just finished sending you a private message. I didn't want to start a new string but wanted to ask if any of the other's have had a DNA test? Ours is with FamilyTree DNA, the Griffith, Griffeth, Griffen,Griffin, Griff,etc. project. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rayhunting Surnames: ray/hill/griffin/stinnett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/2454.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I believe I may have had some correspondence with you some time ago about Nelson Griffin. I was looking for my George Griffin's family. Todd and I looks like do have a connection to the same line of Griffin's. I certainly hope we can all work on this and maybe get this figured out. I have been working on this since 2003. Hope we can all share information and see what we have. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rayhunting Surnames: Griffin/Hill/Ray/Stinnett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6155.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I looked at your Leander Griffin. I show he had son John Martin, James and Robert. Are these what you show? I too have the same thoughts on the William and Thomas in Jefferson County and the ones in Grainger. What is even more convincing, is the fact at the time they were living in these areas, Jefferson County and Grainger were connected. In 1870 as you are probably aware, they formed Hamblen County from each of these two counties. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: foxfndr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/3771.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contact me at foxfndr@aol.com. I'm working on the Jefferson Co.,Tn. Griffins and would love to compare notes. Todd Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ozarkin Surnames: GRIFFIN, SHARP Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/3771.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to join this conversation abt. the GRIFFIN families in Grainger & Jefferson counties early 1800's. I have Thomas GRIFFIN md Edy SHARP 12 Jan 1814, Grainger Co. bondsman was William GRIFFIN. I am looking for the parents of Thomas and Edy. They both died in Rhea/Meigs county. Children: Samuel, John, Anderson, William, Elizabeth & Sarah Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: foxfndr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/2454.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry but I wrote you this huge email and sent it to rcbmom@charter.com and it came back to me. If you will email me at foxfndr@aol.com I will copy and paste it and sent it to you. Todd Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: foxfndr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6155.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also on the William, Thomas trail. But I'm gonna throw another wrench in the cog.... Jacob Griffin, b. 1770-80. He was in Grainger county, Tn. So far my findings are looking like two distinct Griffin clans. William & Thomas in Jefferson Co. and Jacob in Grainger Co. Looks as if William, Thomas and Jacob could have been brothers. Would love to share notes and theories. Todd Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bremer3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/2454.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Todd, Would love to share information with you! Please contact me at rcbmom(at)charter(dot)com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.