Abel P. Griffith

GRIFFITH, A. P. — Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 18, P. O. Millersburg. Was born May 6, 1836, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he was educated and raised. Remained there until his nineteenth year, and then moved with his parents to this State, settling upon his present location. His father, A. Griffith, was born July 11, 1795, and died January 25, 1869. His mother's maiden name was Lydia Berstler, and she was born March 24, 1800, and died February 24, 1868. When our country was involved in war Mr. Griffith offered his services, and enlisted October 7, 1861, in company I, Thirteenth Iowa infantry. He served until March, 1862, when he was discharged on account of failing health, which is still in bad condition, and returned to his present home. He was married May 9, 1865, to Miss Emma C. Sweet, a native of New York. Their family consists of five children: Lucy M., Lydia M., Willis W., Rufus A. and Grace M. Mr. G. is a man of continued industry and is now the owner of 184 acres of land, with fine improvements. He is an active member of the Baptist Church and always among its liberal contributors and supporters.

SOURCE: Union Historical Company, The History Of Iowa County, Iowa (1881), p. 632-3