This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jantrevor Surnames: Griffin, Griffith, Gruffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6796/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Listed below are early Griffins in chrono order that I have collected in my research. Primary source is listed first and then other supporting sources. Hope this is helpful to someone. Owen Griffin Earliest Griffin in Virginia 1605 The General Historie of Virginia, New England and Summer Isles Vol 1 by John SmithPage 40: "We exchanged one Owen Griffin with them (Indians) for a yong fellow of theirs, that he might see if he could discover any trechery, as he did, for he found there assembled 283 savages with bows and arrows but not anything at all to trade as they pretended." Ambrose Griffin 1619 - Arrived on the Bona Nova and settled on the James River Skilled carpenterA 30 year old sawyer-carpenter from Gloucester, England came to Virginia on the Bona Nova in 1619. Court records dating to April 7, 1623 indicate that prior to the March 22 Indian attack, Ambrose and fellow sawyer/carpenter John Greevett had worked on constructing a guesthouse or inn in Jamestown. Griffin had also been involved in building the palisade and court of guard in Jamestown. On December 8, 1623 Elizabeth City's commander Captain William Tucker was ordered to send Ambrose Griffin to Warwicksqueake to assist Captain Roger Smith in building a fort there. On February 16, 1624 when census records were compiled, Ambrose Griffin was living at Buckroe on land that belonged to the Virginia company. In early 1625 he was described as a resident of Elizabeth City where he and his wife Joyce lived in the home of Thomas Garnett, an ancient planter. Ambrose was then age 33 and his wife was 20. Both were free and Ambrose probably was a Virginia Company tena! nt. Ambrose Griffin and his wife may have moved to the lower side of the James River by 1629 when she testified in a court case involving a person who lived at Treasurer's plantation. Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney Leonard Griffin 1621 Leonard Griffin is identified as one of the men associated with the East India School. Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney Martha W. McCartney Reginald Griffin 1621 arrived on Bona Nova ServantJohn Smith of Warwicksqueake, planter, 150 acres on the southward shore over against Maries Mount near the mouth of Nanzemond river, and abutting to the eastward upon a cedar island; Due 100 acres for his personal adventure, who came on the Starr at the first coming of Sir Thomas Dale, and the other 50 for transportation of a servant named Reginald Griffin, in the Bona Nova in 1621. Granted by Harvey, August 26th 1633. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents p 307 NUGENT, NELL M. Cavaliers and Pioneers: A Calendar of Virginia Land Grants, 1623-1800. Vol. 1:1-6. Richmond, VA: Dietz Printing Co., [1929-1931. Although vol. 6 ends with the year 1695, no other volumes were published. P 30 Rise Griffin (Rice Griffin) Age 24 Estimated birth abt 1600 1621 Arrived on the Flying Hart ServantRice Griffin came to Virginia on the Flying Hart in 1621 and on February 16, 1624, was living in Elizabeth City. On February 7 1625 when a muster was compiled he was identified as a 24-year old servant at Daniel Gookin's plantation GOOKIN, FREDERICK WILLIAM. "Mr. Daniel Gookin Muster." In Daniel Gookin, 1612-1687.... Chicago: privately printed, 1912, pp. 47-48.Names 27 servants transported from the British Isles to Newport News, Va., in the Flying Hart in 1621, and the Providence in 1623. Also in no. 2851, Gwynn; no. 3520, Jester and Hiden; and no. 9143, Tepper, New World Immigrants, vol. 1, pages 2 and 3. Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney Richard Griffin 1622 Arrived on the James and settled in Elizabeth City Is listed as dead at Elizabeth City after April 1623 but before February 16, 1624 Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney COLONIAL RECORDS OF VIRGINIA. "Lists of the Living & the Dead in Virginia, February 16, 1623." In Colonial Records of Virginia, Richmond, VA: R.F. Walker, Superintendent of Public Printing, 1874, pp. 37-66. p 55 John Griffin Arr. before 1622 John Griffin reportedly killed at Warresqueake during the March 22 1622 Indian attack. Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney Richard Griffin 1623 Richard Griffin dead at Flowerdew Hundred, Va. Feb 16, 1623. The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 Thomas Griffin Arrived on the James 1623 Thomas Griffin set sail for Virginia on July 31 1622 on the James accompanying his master Alexander Lake. Thomas died in Warresqueake some time after April 1623 bu before February 16 1624Is listed as living at Warwicksqueake after February 16, 1623Ship Passenger Lists: The South 1538-1825 by Carl BoyerListed as at Warwicksqueake after Feb 16, 1623 Ship Passenger Lists: The South 1538-1825 by Carl Boyer John Griffin 1623 John Griffin or Gruffin who resided on the lower side of the James river within the corporation of James City died between April 1623 and February 16 1624 Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney John Griffin 1624 arrived on the William and John settled at Jamestown ServantJohn Griffin came to Virginia on the William and John in 1624 and on January 24, 1625 was described as a 26-year old servant in the household of George Menefie in urban Jamestown. Also At Mr. Edward Bennet's Plantation226- in Virginia, 1624 - John Griffin, 26, servant The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 COLONIAL RECORDS OF VIRGINIA. "Lists of the Livinge & the Dead in Virginia, February 16, 1623." In Colonial Records of Virginia, Richmond, VA: R.F. Walker, Superintendent of Public Printing, 1874, pp. 37-66. p 66 Joyce Griffin 1624 arrived on The Jacob settled on James River Wife of Carpenter/Skilled TradesmanFreeJoyce Griffin came to Virginia on the Jacob in 1624. By early 1625 she and her husband Ambrose, a carpenter/sawyer were living in Elizabeth City with Thomas Garnett and his wife. Joyce and Ambrose Griffin appear to have been free, although he was a Virginia company tenant until at least 1624. On March 25 1629, Mrs. Ambrose Griffin was identified as one of the women who examined Thomas Hall, a hermaphrodite, in order to determine his gender. Because Hall, one of Edward Gordon's servants, lived on the lower side of the James River at the Treasurer's plantation, Mrs. Griffin may have been residing there too.Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney Ralph Griffin 1624 On February 16, 1624 Ralph Griffin was living in the Neck O Land in James City, the area in which the late Rev. Richard Buck's owned property. On June 24, 1624 Griffin testified in court that when he was with his mistress, Mrs. Jane Kingsmill at the Buck's family home he overheard Eleanor Spradd and Robert Marshall discuss their plans to marry Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney Richard Griffin 1624 Dead in Va since April last, Feby 1625 -Richard Griffin at Flower de Hundred, Va.The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 COLDHAM, PETER WILSON. The Complete Book of Emigrants: A Comprehensive Listing Compiled from English Public Records of Those Who Took Ship to the Americas for Political, Religious, and Economic Reasons; of Those Who Were Deported for Vagrancy, Roguery, or Non-Conformity; and of Those Who Were Sold to Labour in the New Colonies. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. 1607-1660. 1988. 600p. 37 Rowland Griffin 1624 Vagrant - Person pressed outOn October 9, 1624 the Bridwell Court decided that Rowland Griffin, a vagrant from Farrington Without would be sent to VirginiaVirginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635 a Biographical Dictionary Martha W. McCartney COLDHAM, PETER WILSON. The Complete Book of Emigrants: A Comprehensive Listing Compiled from English Public Records of Those Who Took Ship to the Americas for Political, Religious, and Economic Reasons; of Those Who Were Deported for Vagrancy, Roguery, or Non-Conformity; and of Those Who Were Sold to Labour in the New Colonies. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. 1607-1660. 1988. 600p. 48 Winne(fred) Griffin(Daughter of Thomas) 1624 arrived on Francis Bonaventure Ship Passenger Lists: The South 1538-1825 by Carl Boyer John Griffin 1626 settled at Henrico Land ownerIn May 1625 John Griffin was identified as the patentee of 50 acres in Cosendale within the corporation of Henrico. Griffin's land was described in October 10 1634, as lying north of Thomas Sheffield acreage but south of Christopher Branch's land.267 - John Griffin had 50 acres by Patent, in Cosendale, within the corporation of henrico, Va, 1626 The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 History of the Colony and the Ancient Dominion by Charles Campbell HOTTEN, JOHN CAMDEN, editor. The Original Lists of Persons of Quality; Emigrants; Religious Exiles; Political Rebels; Serving Men Sold for a Term of Years; Apprentices; Children Stolen; Maidens Pressed; and Others Who Went from Great Britain to the American Plantations, 1600-1700. With Their Ages, the Localities Where They Formerly Lived in the Mother Country, the Names of the Ships in Which They Embarked, and Other Interesting Particulars. From MSS. Preserved in the State. P: 267 Mathew Griffin 1632 192 - Matthew Griffine, dead, in James City, Feby 16, 1632The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 John Griffin 1633 SAMS, CONWAY WHITTLE. The Conquest of Virginia: the Third Attempt 1610-1624: Virginia Founded Under the Charters of 1609 and 1612 .... New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1939. Reprinted by the Reprint Co., Spartanburg, SC, 1973, pp. 806-813. p 807 Richard Griffin 1634 Richard Griff (Griffin) Oct 24, 1634 - leaves the port of London for Va.The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 Ann Griffin 1635 arrived on The Assurance Ann GriffinAge 26 Estimated birth abt 1600 Passengers on Ship Assurance of London from London England to Virginia 1635Page 113 "Ann Griffin, 26, on board Assurance for WA, from Gravesend SOMERBY, HORATIO G. "Passengers for Virginia, 1635." In The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, vol. 2:1 (Jan. 1848), pp. 111-113; vol. 2:2 (Apr. 1848), pp. 211-212; vol. 2:3 (July 1848), p. 268; vol. 2:4 (Oct. 1848), pp. 374-375; vol. 3:2 (Apr. 1849), p. 184; vol. 3:3 (July 1849), pp. 388-390; vol. 4:1 (Jan. 1850), p. 61; vol. 4:2 (Apr. 1850), pp. 189-191; vol. 4:3 (July 1850), pp. 261-264; vol. 5:1 (Jan. 1851), pp. 61-62; vol. 5:3 (July 1851), pp. 343-344; v William Griffin 1635 arrived on The Primrose William Griffin, 21, took passage on Primrose, Capt Douglas, July 27, 1635, for Gravesend, to Va.The Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 NUGENT, NELL MARION. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666. Vol. 1. Richmond [VA]: Dietz Printing Co., 1934. 767p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1983. p. 69 John Griffin 1635 arrived on The Constance Age 26 Estimated birth abt 1609 John Sergeant Griffin (born abt 1068-1609) sailed from England on August 24, 1635 aboard the Constance enroute to Virginia. In June 1638, when Lord Baltimore of Maryland ordered an attack of the Viriginia Islands of Kent and Palmer, which were under the protection of Capt. Claiborne, Secretary of the Colony of Virginia, John escaped by ship and left Virginia. John's name first appears on New Haven, CT records in 1642, and was enrolled in the militia. On Jan. 4, 1643, he was fined a few pence for not having his arms in shape. John took the Oath of Fidelity at New Haven on Jul. 1, 1644. He removed to Windsor, marrying there and appearing in the Windsor records in Aug. 1659. John and Anna were among the first settlers from Windsor to remove to Simsbury, where he was a representative for some years. His estate inventory of Aug. 23, 1681 included about 3 square miles of land, or about 1920 acres. He was a member of the Simsbury, Connecticut Train Band.136- John Griffin, 26, Oct.! 24, 1635 is aboard the Constance, Capt Clemont Campion, Mr. from London, bound for VaThe Griffin-Griffen-Griffith Immigrants From England, to America 1600 to 1700 Letter 10A, Justice A. Griffin & Zeno T. Griffen, April 15, 1912 COLDHAM, PETER WILSON. The Complete Book of Emigrants: A Comprehensive Listing Compiled from English Public Records of Those Who Took Ship to the Americas for Political, Religious, and Economic Reasons; of Those Who Were Deported for Vagrancy, Roguery, or Non-Conformity; and of Those Who Were Sold to Labour in the New Colonies. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. 1607-1660. 1988. 600p. p. 169 John Griffin 1636 NUGENT, NELL MARION. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666. Vol. 1. Richmond [VA]: Dietz Printing Co., 1934. 767p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1983. Ann Griffin 1637 Indentured ServantTransported by Joseph HarmonLand awarded to Harmon May 21 1638 Early Families Along the James RiverLouis Pledge Heath Foley GREER, GEORGE CABELL. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Richmond [Va.]: W.C. Hill Printing Co., 1912, 376p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1978. Repr. 1982. Willi Griffin 1637 Indentured ServantTransported by Theodore MoysesLand awarded to Thodore Moyses May 23 1637 www.virtualjamestown.org NUGENT, NELL MARION. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666. Vol. 1. Richmond [VA]: Dietz Printing Co., 1934. 767p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1983. p 58 Ann Griffin 1638 GREER, GEORGE CABELL. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Richmond [Va.]: W.C. Hill Printing Co., 1912, 376p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1978. Repr. 1982. Edward Griffin 1638 Indentured ServantTransported by Joseph HarmonLand awarded to Joseph Harmon 21 May 1638 www.virtualjamestown.org NUGENT, NELL M. Cavaliers and Pioneers: A Calendar of Virginia Land Grants, 1623-1800. Vol. 1:1-6. Richmond, VA: Dietz Printing Co., [1929-1931. Although vol. 6 ends with the year 1695, no other volumes were published.] George Griffin 1638 Indentured ServantTransported by Robert SheppardLand awarded to Robert Sheppard 26 July 1638www.virtualjamestown.org John Griffin 1638 GREER, GEORGE CABELL. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Richmond [Va.]: W.C. Hill Printing Co., 1912, 376p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1978. Repr. 1982. p 138 Symon Griffin 1638 GREER, GEORGE CABELL. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Richmond [Va.]: W.C. Hill Printing Co., 1912, 376p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1978. Repr. 1982. Wm Griffin 1638 - Settled with other Griffin kin (descendants of Thomas Griffin) on the Rappahannock William Griffin was born in 1630 in England, and died in 1684 in Old Rappahannock, Va. He arrived in Virginia via ship in 1638 http://www.thegriffinfamily.us/trees/griffin/01griffin_william1630.htmSince William was born in 1630, he is only 8 when he arrives. He had to travel with some adult Griffin. Of the Griffin's transported in 1638, only Ann, John and Simon are candidates since the others were transported as indentured servants and William is not listed as traveling with them. Since William names his second son John, I would suggest it was John.naming his first son for himself and second for his father. GREER, GEORGE CABELL. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Richmond [Va.]: W.C. Hill Printing Co., 1912, 376p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1978. Repr. 1982. Page 138 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. 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