of Richland County, Ohio · from Bedford County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
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Benjamin Griffith
Benjamin Griffith⚭ Priscilla Hultz
childrenJohn Griffith · Levi Griffith · Lucilla Kirkendall
Source: Biographical Record of Richland County, Ohio
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What the record says
Native of Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Came to Ohio in 1819, entered 160 acres of government land, returned to PA, married, and settled in Plymouth township.
Pioneer farmer who built a still-standing cabin.
According to Biographical Record of Richland County, Ohio, one of the first justices of the peace in his township, serving until his death.
Five children: John, Levi (died in this county), Mrs. Lucilla Kirkendall (deceased).
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