of Seneca County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Philip Griffin
Philip Griffin⚭ Emeline Sutphen (married May 14
childrenAnnie Griffin · Alton C. Griffin · Mildred Griffin · Edson C. Griffin · Emma S. Griffin · William H. Griffin · Clinton Griffin
Their story
What the record says
Immigrant/naturalized citizen.
Wagon and carriage maker at Republic, Ohio.
Later lived retired.
Stanch Republican.
Trustee of Scipio township 3 years, assessor 7 years, elected mayor of Republic in 1900 (served 18 months), school board 12+ years, town council.
Member Republic Lodge No. 40 I.O.O.F. (vice grand) and Captain Robinson Post G.A.R. (commander).
Union Civil War veteran.
Married May 14, 1854 to Emeline Sutphen.
Four living children (Annie, Alton C., Mildred, Edson C.) and four lost (Emma S., William H., Clinton, one in infancy).
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