Jackson Standard-Journal

Wednesday, September 21, 1921

Dan M. Griffith

FIRST HOCKING VALLEY PASSENGER DIES
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Ex-Infirmary Director Dan M. Griffith of Coalton who had been failing for several years died Sept 12, aged about 69 years. Three sons W. E., Daniel, and Ed Griffith and five daughters Mrs. Florence Heath, Mrs. Walter Vititoe, Mrs. David Barlow, Miss Hazel Griffith and Mrs. Ed Durkee survives. His funeral was held Sept 14, with Rev. L. J. Lewis officiating.

Griffith was the first man to ride from Coalton to Jackson on the Hocking Valley. He was very active in county politics for a number of years and was often a delegate to conventions.

Contributed by: Donna Scurlock