Thomas Griffin

Other Events:

• Cemetery: Griffin Hamilton Cemetery, Negrohead Creek, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina
• Military Service: Revolutionary War

Notes:

Thomas fought in the Revolution, and while he was away he entrusted his wife and children to the care of his father-in-law. After the war, Thomas and his family, along with John Mullis and his family moved from VA to NC.

Living in Essex County VA in 1776-came to Anson County, Richardson Creek area about 1782; Thomas served in 1777 in Captain John Gist's company in Colonel Nathan Gist's First Virginia Regiment; 2nd enlistment was in the Second Virginia in Captain Joseph Smith's company of Colonel Gregory Smith's regiment[Griffin2.FTW]

Family/Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Mullis. Mary (daughter of John Mullis and Margaret Brumbelow) was born in 1750 in Essex County, Virginia; died after 1806 in Anson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Nancy Griffin and died.
2. Amos Griffin
3. Enoch Griffin
4. Jefferson Griffin
5. Francis Griffin was born about 1773 in Anson County, North Carolina; died before 6 Sep 1847 in Union County, North Carolina.
6. Mary Molly Griffin was born in 1774; and died.
7. Charles Griffin was born in 1777; and died.
8. Thomas Griffin was born on 11 Aug 1779; and died.
9. John "Jack" Griffin was born on 7 Aug 1781 in Virginia; and died.
10. Sarah Griffin was born on 4 Mar 1794; and died.

Notes:

Richard Griffin was living before 1789 in VA. According to the Griffin Family History, Richard moved to Anson Co. after his wife died in Virginia in 1789 and spent the rest of his life in the home of his son Thomas. He died about 1795 in Anson Co. NC.

Richard married Unknown. Unknown died about 1788 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]