This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: r2renewal Surnames: Griffin / Sloan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.griffin/6399.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: After some more research, I did however find a Francis Griffin 1830 listed on Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 for 1885 Census Date living in HOward County, Iowa. I don't know the connection yet, but it seems to me that there is a connection. I have also found 2 additional children, George and Geo A; but I have also found that dates very from census to census, which is very confusing. Father's birthplace is correct and same wife's and children's names. It will take more time to sort this family out, I guess. 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.