GRIFFIN: The Griffin and Burtner Families (Softcover)
Robert F Griffin. 103p
The Griffin family history details the life of Alfred Griffin, Jr., who passed away in New York, prompting his daughters, Adella and Una May Griffin, to return to Bowmanville. The narrative also highlights Isiah Gibbs Griffin and his wife Mary Cooney, who relocated to Kansas City, while Alfred's daughter Sarah entered into marriage with William Davidson, further intertwining the family's legacy.
Additionally, the document outlines the land transfer associated with Samuel Griffin, including significant details about his children and their respective marriages. This information provides insight into the family's property holdings and the generational connections that have shaped their history over time.
The account also mentions the Burtner family, specifically Ethel and Ed Ingham, who were involved in the misappropriation of an estate, indicating potential conflicts within the family lineage. Furthermore, it traces Edward Griffin's journey to New Amsterdam in 1640, where he acquired land in Flatbush, Long Island, marking an important chapter in the family's early settlement history.