Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=193 Surname: Griffin, Grove, Langley, Neill ------------------------- The Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois Friday June 27, 1930 Page 1 Column 5 Grove - Griffin Rev. H. C. Reichel officiated at a pretty wedding Monday evening when Mrs. Mary E. Grove became the bride of Mr. Homer T. Griffin of Plymouth. The marriage was held at the bride's home on Scofield St., the single ring ceremony being used. The room was daintily decorated with red roses and snowballs. The bride wore tan flat crepe trimmed with georgette and lace, with accessories to match. Professor and Mrs. H. L. Klingbeil acted as witnesses. After the wedding, light refreshments were served. Mrs. Grove has lived in or near Carthage all of her life. She has a son, Lawrence, in the U. S. navy; a son Bennie at home and Mrs. Joseph Neill living at Stillwell. Mr. Griffin is a resident of Plymouth and has a son, Reed, living in Plymouth, and daughter, Iva, at home. The bride's home here in Carthage will not be closed until fall. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin will be at home to their many friends after June 27th at Mr. Griffin's farm home in Plymouth. ----------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday June 10, 1936 Page 1 Column 2 DEATH OF HOMER GRIFFIN Homer T. Griffin, well and favorably known farmer of the west Plymouth neighborhood, passed away at his home early Monday morning. Mr. Griffin had been in declining health the past few years but had only been confined to his bed a few days prior to his passing. Mr. Griffin had resided in the immediate Plymouth community since 14 years of age, coming here from Ohio. He worked hard and by his thrift purchased his farm home, one of the most comfortable and hospitable homes in this section. -------------------- The Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois Friday June 12, 1936 Page 3 Column 4 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herbert of Adrian, Miss Alpha Douglas, Mrs. Fred Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Douglas attended the funeral of Homer Griffin of Plymouth Thursday. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>