A wonderful person sent me an obit for my gg grandfather, Maurice Griffin and I found he was born in Co. Waterford! Now I have another county in Ireland in which to search. Red Wing Republican Red Wing, Houston, MN Wednesday, July 17, 1912 Death of M. Griffin - M. Griffin died, Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. Welch, 480 East Seventh Street. He was born in Ireland and was 80 years old. The funeral was held Monday morning at 6:30 O'clock at St. Joseph's church. The body was taken to Caledonia for burial. Caledonia Journal Caledonia, Houston, MN Friday, July 19, 1912 Old Settler of Sheldon Township Passes Away Morris Griffin, who settled in Sheldon township in the early days, and who occupied the farm now known as the Kruckow place, was brought here from Red Wing, Minn. Monday even- and his remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery beside that of his wife who died about forty years ago. Deceased was born in the county of Waterford, Ireland about 84 years ago. He settled in Sheldon township when the first settlers came there and made his home there until about 30 years ago when he went to Red Wing to live. He is survived by five children, viz: John, Mike, (Kate) Mrs. Welsh, (Nellie) Mrs. McCormick and (Mary) Mrs. Search. Caledonia Argus Caldeonia, Houston, MN Friday, July 19, 1912 Early Pioneer of Sheldon Dead The remains of Maurice Griffin, who died in Red Wing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. Welsh, were brought here Monday night for interment in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Griffin was 80 years old and was one of the first settlers in this county, coming here from Michigan in 1854 and settling in Sheldon where he owned and operated a farm for many years. After disposing of his farm he moved to Red Wing where he engaged in railroading. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. ----------- Descendants of Maurice Griffin 1 Maurice Griffin b: Abt. 1828 in County Waterford, Ireland src: Obit d: 07/12/1912 in Red Wing ,Minnesota src: Obit Burial: Caledonia, Minnesota Catholic Cemetery . +Elizabeth Cunningham b: in County Mayo, Ireland d: 01/30/1872 in Caledonia, Houston, Minnesota Burial: Caledonia, Minnesota Catholic Cemetery ........ 2 John Griffin b: 09/13/1853 in Michigan d: 01/18/1914 in Walnut Township, Palo Alto Co, Iowa Burial: 01/20/1914 St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger, Palo Alto, Iowa Source: St. Jacob's Cemetery Records ............ +Susie Lyons m: 09/19/1890 in Minnesota src: Emmetsburg Democrat, 21 Jan 1914 d: 10/02/1934 src: St. Jacob's Cemetery Records Burial: 10/05/1934 St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger, Palo Alto, Iowa Source: St. Jacob's Cemetery Records ........ 2 Kate Griffin b: Bet. 1855 - 1856 in Michigan src: 1880 Sheldon, Houston, MN Federal Census ............ +Richard Walsh ........ 2 Michael Griffin b: Bet. 1863 - 1864 in Minnesota src: 1880 Sheldon, Houston, MN Federal Census ........ 2 Jane Jennie Griffin b: 03/01/1865 in Caldeonia, Houston, Minnesota d: 04/28/1912 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Burial: St. Johns Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa ............ +Edward McNally b: 06/11/1864 in Ixonia, Wisconsin m: 07/23/1888 in Emmetsburg Iowa d: 12/11/1950 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Assumption Death Records, Palo Alto Co, IA 1927-1948 Burial: 12/14/1950 St. John's Cemetery/Palo Alto County, Iowa Source: Assumption Death Records, Palo Alto Co, IA 1927-1948 ........ 2 Mary A Griffin b: Bet. 1869 - 1870 in Minnesota src: 1880 Sheldon, Houston, MN Federal Census ............ +Will Search m: 02/04/1894 ........ 2 Nellie Griffin b: 01/1872 in Minnesota src: 1900 Pleasant Hill, Winona, Minnesota Census ............ +Christopher P McCormick b: 08/1870 in Minnesota src: 1900 Pleasant Hill, Winona, Minnesota Census m: Bet. 1887 - 1888 src: 1900 Pleasant Hill, Winona, Minnesota Census Cathy Joynt Labath Gg granddaughter of Maurice & Elizabeth Cunningham Griffin G Granddaughter of Edward & Jane Jennie Griffin McNally