LINN COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITUARIES
William Griffith of Centerville Township departed this life December 21, 1912, age 76, 9 months and 17 days. He was born March 3, 1836 in Schuyler County, Illinois, in Brooklyn Township. He was united in marriage with Mary Dixon on April 17 (year not given).
Eight children, five sons and three daughters were born. John Griffith of LaCygne, Zack Griffith of Parker, Perry and Lan Griffith of Parker, Mrs. Nancy Hodgson and Mrs. John Barnett, east of Parker.
The first death in this family occured December 19, 1906, when death claimed their son Obe. Two years later of February 13, 1908, he was followed by his sister Mrs. Eva McBride and on March 5, 1909 and his companion preceded him after over 50 years of marriage.
They mvoed to Linn County in 1867 and settled on their homestead. He leaves to mourn besides the above mentioned children, 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Burial was at Walnut Grove Cemetery. (Parker Message, Friday, December 27, 1912)
Note: William is the son of Obediah Griffith who moved to Schuyler County, Illinois in 1833 and lived there until his death. The son, Obe is named after his grandfather. The setting of the above obit is in Linn County, Kansas. Illinois marriage records state they were married April 30, 1857, McDonough County, Illinois. (Submitted by Sara Hemp)
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