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.