Henry
Griffin died in Wales, Erie County, aged 75 years. He was a soldier
during the Revolutionary War. His wife was Thirza, and their children
were John, Henry Solomon, Samuel, and Thirza. Henry was born in
Onondaga County, was a soldier in the War of 1812, and came ot Oakfield
in 1840, where he died in 1844, aged 52 years. He married Samantha,
daughter of Paul and Eunice (Howlett) Dodge, of Marcellus, Onondoga
County. Their children were Helen, Candace, Henry, Samuel B., and
Solomon B. (twins), Andrew, Orpha, Thirza, Cordelia O., Lester,
Sarah, and Orcelia. Samuel B., a native of Wales, NY, was born December
17, 1829. When 11 years old he came with his parents to Oakfield.
He married Mrs. Mary G. Macomber, daughter of Richard and Temperance
(Everts) Crampton, of Alabama, NY, and their children are Francis
A., Archibald M., Myrtie A., John A., CharlesH., Sarah A., Nancy
G., and Annie (deceased). He has lived on the farm which he now
occupies since 1850. Charles H. Griffin married Clytie F. Benton
of Oakfield, dauther of Andrew and Libbie (Thomas) Benton and is
engaged in the dry goods business.
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