Sussex Independent, Nov. 10, 1905: "Expired Suddenly at His Farm Near Newton, Thursday Morning" "Was ill but a short time--his death a great shock to his many friends" "Charles Griggs, a well known and highly esteemed young farmer living near Newton, died of heart disease at his home near Newton this (Thursday) morning. The announcement was a great shock to his many firends throughout the county, from the fact that he was apparently in good health Wednesday, having called on a number of friends and relatives in Newton that day. He had worked about the farm during the day and was taken violently ill at 11 o'clock that night. Dr. Hood, of Newton, was immediately summoned, and every effort known to medical science was brought to bear in his case. He was in his forty-fifth year. The deceased was one of the most successful young farmers of Hampton township, and was widely and favorably known. He was prominently connected, being a grandson of the late Daniel Griggs and a nephew of ex-Governor John W. Griggs. His father was the late Henry J. Griggs, who lived on the farm where Charles died. Mr. Griggs had always followed the vocation of a farmer and had been successful. He is survived by a wife and four children, his wife being Margaret, daughter of Clinton Vass, of Tranquility, to whom he was married twelve years ago. He is also survived by one brother, Harry, of the Paterson National Bank, and one sister, Lillian E., wife of James Roof, of Newton. He recently purchased the Strader farm, which adjoins the one he occupied. Funeral services will be held at the Newton Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock."