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- Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | Thomas Griffin was born in 1748 in Essex County, Virginia (son of Richard Griffin and Unknown); died in Jul 1797 in Negrohead Crk, Anson County, North Carolina. 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]
Thomas married 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]
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Generation: 3
4. | Richard Griffin was born about 1725 in Northern Ireland; died about 1795 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. 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]
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5. | Unknown died about 1788 in Virginia. Children:
- 2. Thomas Griffin was born in 1748 in Essex County, Virginia; died in Jul 1797 in Negrohead Crk, Anson County, North Carolina.
- Richard Griffin was born about 1755; and died.
- David Griffin was born about 1757 in Essex County, Virginia; died on 16 Sep 1816 in Anson County, North Carolina.
- Mary Jane Griffin was born about 1768; and died.
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Generation: 4
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