Son of Burrel Griffin & Sarah Throckmorton, married first Sarah E. Rash 21 Oct 1874 in Boise,Idaho. She died in 1882. He then married Jennie Alvira Bown Dec 22, 1886 in Boise, Idaho. It was Jennie's second marriage also, and she had a daughter Cicely Honan. This marriage ended in divorce in December, 1892.
Lafe was the "black sheep" of the family. In Bellevue, Idaho in November, 1891, he was charged, along with two other persons, with grand larceny for cattle stealing. One of his co-defendants skipped town before the case came to court, the other co-defendant forfeited bail by non-appearance, and Lafe was acquitted.
Lafayette may have escaped the 1891 charge, but a later escapade got him. He was convicted of cattle stealing and sent to the Idaho State Penitentiary June 26, 1894. His sentence was for seven years, but he was pardoned in July, 1897. He apparently immediately left Idaho, and moved to Wyoming. In 1910 he is a farmer in Fremont County, Wyoming. He died near Big Piney, Wyoming, and had a glowing obituary published in the local paper.
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Big Piney Examiner, Big Piney, Wyoming, October 28, 1915
LAFE GRIFFIN, VETERAN HORSEMAN PASSES AWAY
Lafayette M. Griffin, one of the best known men in the Green River Valley, died at the home of Fred Hutchinson at Midway last Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Lafe had been visiting at Piney Saturday afternoon, going to the Hutchinson ranch and stopping over night.
In the morning he complained that his feet were cold, and he laid on the couch while Mrs. Hutchinson was heating flatirons and hot cloths to give him relief. On her return to the room she discovered Lafe lying on the floor dead. He had risen, placed part of his clothing on and then suffered his third stroke of paralysis. After examination the body was brought to the Muleshoe ranch and prepared for burial. Services were conducted at the Muleshoe ranch by Perry W. Jenkins, who paid several tributes to the memory of his departed friend.
Lafayette M. Griffin was born in the Rogue River Valley, OR 70 years ago, coming to the Valley some seventeen years ago, and working with A. W. Smith since that time, paying particular attention to horses. He was twice married, and it is understood that one son survives him, who is now living in Montana. Three daughters passed before him to the Great Beyond.
Following the stroke of three months ago it is reported that Lafe had made all arrangements to leave the fore part of the coming month for California to spend the winter. Mr. Wiegand, one of his best friends being responsible for the information and stating that Lafe was to meet him on the 28th of this month to talk the matter over with him and that he was to look after Lafe's interests during his absence.
Lafe Griffin was known throughout the Valley, his business requiring visits throughout the county, and it can be said that he has been made at home in practically every ranch home. During his life he had always taken an active part in all celebrations, giving freely of his time, money and property in all matters tending toward the public benefit and enjoyment. His face will be missed by every one during all the future celebrations. Many young men, who have needed a helping hand in the past, will find it hard to realize that their old friend "Lafe" will not be here to offer them assistance, and as a citizen, neighbor and fellow worker, he will long remain a pleasant memory to those who knew him.
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Date of birth shown on grave marker is incorrect.
Lafe was the "black sheep" of the family. In Bellevue, Idaho in November, 1891, he was charged, along with two other persons, with grand larceny for cattle stealing. One of his co-defendants skipped town before the case came to court, the other co-defendant forfeited bail by non-appearance, and Lafe was acquitted.
Lafayette may have escaped the 1891 charge, but a later escapade got him. He was convicted of cattle stealing and sent to the Idaho State Penitentiary June 26, 1894. His sentence was for seven years, but he was pardoned in July, 1897. He apparently immediately left Idaho, and moved to Wyoming. In 1910 he is a farmer in Fremont County, Wyoming. He died near Big Piney, Wyoming, and had a glowing obituary published in the local paper.
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Big Piney Examiner, Big Piney, Wyoming, October 28, 1915
LAFE GRIFFIN, VETERAN HORSEMAN PASSES AWAY
Lafayette M. Griffin, one of the best known men in the Green River Valley, died at the home of Fred Hutchinson at Midway last Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Lafe had been visiting at Piney Saturday afternoon, going to the Hutchinson ranch and stopping over night.
In the morning he complained that his feet were cold, and he laid on the couch while Mrs. Hutchinson was heating flatirons and hot cloths to give him relief. On her return to the room she discovered Lafe lying on the floor dead. He had risen, placed part of his clothing on and then suffered his third stroke of paralysis. After examination the body was brought to the Muleshoe ranch and prepared for burial. Services were conducted at the Muleshoe ranch by Perry W. Jenkins, who paid several tributes to the memory of his departed friend.
Lafayette M. Griffin was born in the Rogue River Valley, OR 70 years ago, coming to the Valley some seventeen years ago, and working with A. W. Smith since that time, paying particular attention to horses. He was twice married, and it is understood that one son survives him, who is now living in Montana. Three daughters passed before him to the Great Beyond.
Following the stroke of three months ago it is reported that Lafe had made all arrangements to leave the fore part of the coming month for California to spend the winter. Mr. Wiegand, one of his best friends being responsible for the information and stating that Lafe was to meet him on the 28th of this month to talk the matter over with him and that he was to look after Lafe's interests during his absence.
Lafe Griffin was known throughout the Valley, his business requiring visits throughout the county, and it can be said that he has been made at home in practically every ranch home. During his life he had always taken an active part in all celebrations, giving freely of his time, money and property in all matters tending toward the public benefit and enjoyment. His face will be missed by every one during all the future celebrations. Many young men, who have needed a helping hand in the past, will find it hard to realize that their old friend "Lafe" will not be here to offer them assistance, and as a citizen, neighbor and fellow worker, he will long remain a pleasant memory to those who knew him.
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Date of birth shown on grave marker is incorrect.
Son of Burrel Griffin & Sarah Throckmorton, married first Sarah E. Rash 21 Oct 1874 in Boise,Idaho. She died in 1882. He then married Jennie Alvira Bown Dec 22, 1886 in Boise, Idaho. It was Jennie's second marriage also, and she had a daughter Cicely Honan. This marriage ended in divorce in December, 1892.
Lafe was the "black sheep" of the family. In Bellevue, Idaho in November, 1891, he was charged, along with two other persons, with grand larceny for cattle stealing. One of his co-defendants skipped town before the case came to court, the other co-defendant forfeited bail by non-appearance, and Lafe was acquitted.
Lafayette may have escaped the 1891 charge, but a later escapade got him. He was convicted of cattle stealing and sent to the Idaho State Penitentiary June 26, 1894. His sentence was for seven years, but he was pardoned in July, 1897. He apparently immediately left Idaho, and moved to Wyoming. In 1910 he is a farmer in Fremont County, Wyoming. He died near Big Piney, Wyoming, and had a glowing obituary published in the local paper.
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Big Piney Examiner, Big Piney, Wyoming, October 28, 1915
LAFE GRIFFIN, VETERAN HORSEMAN PASSES AWAY
Lafayette M. Griffin, one of the best known men in the Green River Valley, died at the home of Fred Hutchinson at Midway last Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Lafe had been visiting at Piney Saturday afternoon, going to the Hutchinson ranch and stopping over night.
In the morning he complained that his feet were cold, and he laid on the couch while Mrs. Hutchinson was heating flatirons and hot cloths to give him relief. On her return to the room she discovered Lafe lying on the floor dead. He had risen, placed part of his clothing on and then suffered his third stroke of paralysis. After examination the body was brought to the Muleshoe ranch and prepared for burial. Services were conducted at the Muleshoe ranch by Perry W. Jenkins, who paid several tributes to the memory of his departed friend.
Lafayette M. Griffin was born in the Rogue River Valley, OR 70 years ago, coming to the Valley some seventeen years ago, and working with A. W. Smith since that time, paying particular attention to horses. He was twice married, and it is understood that one son survives him, who is now living in Montana. Three daughters passed before him to the Great Beyond.
Following the stroke of three months ago it is reported that Lafe had made all arrangements to leave the fore part of the coming month for California to spend the winter. Mr. Wiegand, one of his best friends being responsible for the information and stating that Lafe was to meet him on the 28th of this month to talk the matter over with him and that he was to look after Lafe's interests during his absence.
Lafe Griffin was known throughout the Valley, his business requiring visits throughout the county, and it can be said that he has been made at home in practically every ranch home. During his life he had always taken an active part in all celebrations, giving freely of his time, money and property in all matters tending toward the public benefit and enjoyment. His face will be missed by every one during all the future celebrations. Many young men, who have needed a helping hand in the past, will find it hard to realize that their old friend "Lafe" will not be here to offer them assistance, and as a citizen, neighbor and fellow worker, he will long remain a pleasant memory to those who knew him.
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Date of birth shown on grave marker is incorrect.
Lafe was the "black sheep" of the family. In Bellevue, Idaho in November, 1891, he was charged, along with two other persons, with grand larceny for cattle stealing. One of his co-defendants skipped town before the case came to court, the other co-defendant forfeited bail by non-appearance, and Lafe was acquitted.
Lafayette may have escaped the 1891 charge, but a later escapade got him. He was convicted of cattle stealing and sent to the Idaho State Penitentiary June 26, 1894. His sentence was for seven years, but he was pardoned in July, 1897. He apparently immediately left Idaho, and moved to Wyoming. In 1910 he is a farmer in Fremont County, Wyoming. He died near Big Piney, Wyoming, and had a glowing obituary published in the local paper.
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Big Piney Examiner, Big Piney, Wyoming, October 28, 1915
LAFE GRIFFIN, VETERAN HORSEMAN PASSES AWAY
Lafayette M. Griffin, one of the best known men in the Green River Valley, died at the home of Fred Hutchinson at Midway last Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Lafe had been visiting at Piney Saturday afternoon, going to the Hutchinson ranch and stopping over night.
In the morning he complained that his feet were cold, and he laid on the couch while Mrs. Hutchinson was heating flatirons and hot cloths to give him relief. On her return to the room she discovered Lafe lying on the floor dead. He had risen, placed part of his clothing on and then suffered his third stroke of paralysis. After examination the body was brought to the Muleshoe ranch and prepared for burial. Services were conducted at the Muleshoe ranch by Perry W. Jenkins, who paid several tributes to the memory of his departed friend.
Lafayette M. Griffin was born in the Rogue River Valley, OR 70 years ago, coming to the Valley some seventeen years ago, and working with A. W. Smith since that time, paying particular attention to horses. He was twice married, and it is understood that one son survives him, who is now living in Montana. Three daughters passed before him to the Great Beyond.
Following the stroke of three months ago it is reported that Lafe had made all arrangements to leave the fore part of the coming month for California to spend the winter. Mr. Wiegand, one of his best friends being responsible for the information and stating that Lafe was to meet him on the 28th of this month to talk the matter over with him and that he was to look after Lafe's interests during his absence.
Lafe Griffin was known throughout the Valley, his business requiring visits throughout the county, and it can be said that he has been made at home in practically every ranch home. During his life he had always taken an active part in all celebrations, giving freely of his time, money and property in all matters tending toward the public benefit and enjoyment. His face will be missed by every one during all the future celebrations. Many young men, who have needed a helping hand in the past, will find it hard to realize that their old friend "Lafe" will not be here to offer them assistance, and as a citizen, neighbor and fellow worker, he will long remain a pleasant memory to those who knew him.
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Date of birth shown on grave marker is incorrect.
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William Marion Griffin
1830–1901
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Joseph Franklin Griffin
1831–1906
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Louisa Meyers Griffin Hailey
1833–1918
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Lydia Margaritte Griffin Miller
1837–1871
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Burrel Willis Griffin
1840–1905
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Sarah Wesley "Sally" Griffin Armstrong
1842–1880
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Jeanette Ann Griffin Montgomery
1844–1924
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James Taylor Griffin
1846–1927
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1851–1926
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John Bell Griffin
1853–1939
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