Son of
Richard Griffin, Sr & Nancy Ann Clarke
Husband of Nancy Permelia Golding
(Married 1815 SC)

Obituary Notices of David Griffin found in the archives through the book Banner of Peace and Cumberland Presbyterian Advocate, abstacts of marriage, death and other notices 1843 - 1853 compiled by Margaret B. Scoggins, P.O. Box 473, Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Note: Reverend G. W. Murray, a Cumberland Presy. Minister in Houston during the 1840's and 1850's sent several notices to this newspaper. Departed this life on the 22nd day of November 1848 at his residence in Chickasaw County, MS, Capt. David Griffin, in the 62 year of his age. The subject of this notice was born in Lawrence or Laurens District SC from which place after arriving at manhood, and after becoming the head of a family, he moved and finally settled at the above place. Here, by his noble and manly bearing, he won the respect of all who knew him. Never, perhaps did it fall to the lot of any common (and he was not common) man to be more universally respected. But, like the good of all ages he was called away at the above time. He had for many years been a worthy member and elder in the Houston congregation of the C.P. Church. He left thy world in triumph, and is surely gone up to heaven. A volume could not speak the praises or tell the loss of this worthy man, therefore I shall attempt it no further. His silent remains were committed to the tomb in Houston, where they will be until his Master bids him rise. His funeral was preached on Sabbath of the spring sitting of the Charity Hall Presbytery, by his afflicted Pastor, to one of the most overwhelming and attentive congregations ever assembled in that place. Many a man's cheek was that day bathed in tears of sorrow. One of the kind physicians (perhaps several) who tried hard to save his life was there-his merchants, his bretheren, his neighbors, and last and most solemn of all, his weeping wife and mourning children, all where suitable badges for the occasion; and the sacrament being administered at the close, made it upon the whole, one of the most august and solemn occasions that was ever witnessed in that town. He will not worship the man, but beyond him, we will look to his Maker, who is worthy of all praise. Amen