Born in Wales. Aged 54y 2m 21d
Lived in Wales until 8 years old, moving to Pennsylvania with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths. Father was an iron worker and the son learned this trade. Moved and lived in Canada for several years, then moved back to Pennsylvania where he married Miss Agnes Henderson in Pittsburg. In 1870 the couple moved to Joliet, IL. He worked at the iron mills for some time and then moved to Springfield, and began work at the Springfield Iron works as a heater. Soon promoted to foreman and held that position for a number of years. In 1885 he was appointed general superintendent of the mills. He held that position until May 1894 when the mills were shut down. He then became superintendent of the Tudor Iron Works at East St. Louis. When the mills were started in Springfield in 1897, he tendered his old position as superintendent and accepted the place. He held that position until he became ill in September 1899.
He was a sober, industrious man and to this he attributed his success. He was a loving husband and father, and was devoted to his home and family.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths; six of whom are living. John Griffiths is the oldest, and is well known throughout the country by reason of his ability as a leading actor. David Griffiths, the third child and second son, is now the superintendent of the Republic Iron and Steel company's plant, a position he has filled since his father became ill. Charles Griffiths is the youngest child. The three daughters are married. They are Mrs. Margaret Griswold of Chicago, and Mrs. James A. Connor and Mrs. Clarence C. C. Meints, both of St. Louis. Mrs. Griffiths survives her husband. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 3-17-1900
Lived in Wales until 8 years old, moving to Pennsylvania with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths. Father was an iron worker and the son learned this trade. Moved and lived in Canada for several years, then moved back to Pennsylvania where he married Miss Agnes Henderson in Pittsburg. In 1870 the couple moved to Joliet, IL. He worked at the iron mills for some time and then moved to Springfield, and began work at the Springfield Iron works as a heater. Soon promoted to foreman and held that position for a number of years. In 1885 he was appointed general superintendent of the mills. He held that position until May 1894 when the mills were shut down. He then became superintendent of the Tudor Iron Works at East St. Louis. When the mills were started in Springfield in 1897, he tendered his old position as superintendent and accepted the place. He held that position until he became ill in September 1899.
He was a sober, industrious man and to this he attributed his success. He was a loving husband and father, and was devoted to his home and family.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths; six of whom are living. John Griffiths is the oldest, and is well known throughout the country by reason of his ability as a leading actor. David Griffiths, the third child and second son, is now the superintendent of the Republic Iron and Steel company's plant, a position he has filled since his father became ill. Charles Griffiths is the youngest child. The three daughters are married. They are Mrs. Margaret Griswold of Chicago, and Mrs. James A. Connor and Mrs. Clarence C. C. Meints, both of St. Louis. Mrs. Griffiths survives her husband. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 3-17-1900
Born in Wales. Aged 54y 2m 21d
Lived in Wales until 8 years old, moving to Pennsylvania with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths. Father was an iron worker and the son learned this trade. Moved and lived in Canada for several years, then moved back to Pennsylvania where he married Miss Agnes Henderson in Pittsburg. In 1870 the couple moved to Joliet, IL. He worked at the iron mills for some time and then moved to Springfield, and began work at the Springfield Iron works as a heater. Soon promoted to foreman and held that position for a number of years. In 1885 he was appointed general superintendent of the mills. He held that position until May 1894 when the mills were shut down. He then became superintendent of the Tudor Iron Works at East St. Louis. When the mills were started in Springfield in 1897, he tendered his old position as superintendent and accepted the place. He held that position until he became ill in September 1899.
He was a sober, industrious man and to this he attributed his success. He was a loving husband and father, and was devoted to his home and family.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths; six of whom are living. John Griffiths is the oldest, and is well known throughout the country by reason of his ability as a leading actor. David Griffiths, the third child and second son, is now the superintendent of the Republic Iron and Steel company's plant, a position he has filled since his father became ill. Charles Griffiths is the youngest child. The three daughters are married. They are Mrs. Margaret Griswold of Chicago, and Mrs. James A. Connor and Mrs. Clarence C. C. Meints, both of St. Louis. Mrs. Griffiths survives her husband. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 3-17-1900
Lived in Wales until 8 years old, moving to Pennsylvania with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths. Father was an iron worker and the son learned this trade. Moved and lived in Canada for several years, then moved back to Pennsylvania where he married Miss Agnes Henderson in Pittsburg. In 1870 the couple moved to Joliet, IL. He worked at the iron mills for some time and then moved to Springfield, and began work at the Springfield Iron works as a heater. Soon promoted to foreman and held that position for a number of years. In 1885 he was appointed general superintendent of the mills. He held that position until May 1894 when the mills were shut down. He then became superintendent of the Tudor Iron Works at East St. Louis. When the mills were started in Springfield in 1897, he tendered his old position as superintendent and accepted the place. He held that position until he became ill in September 1899.
He was a sober, industrious man and to this he attributed his success. He was a loving husband and father, and was devoted to his home and family.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths; six of whom are living. John Griffiths is the oldest, and is well known throughout the country by reason of his ability as a leading actor. David Griffiths, the third child and second son, is now the superintendent of the Republic Iron and Steel company's plant, a position he has filled since his father became ill. Charles Griffiths is the youngest child. The three daughters are married. They are Mrs. Margaret Griswold of Chicago, and Mrs. James A. Connor and Mrs. Clarence C. C. Meints, both of St. Louis. Mrs. Griffiths survives her husband. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 3-17-1900
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