Co. E, 14th SCV - CSA
Soldier - Teacher - Gentleman
He shares the stone with Amanda Lanford Griffith.
Harrison grew up on his father's farm in Laurens County. He attended Furman University. In 1861 he enlisted with the 14th Regiment of South Carolina Infantry. He was elected Lieutenant, then promoted to Captain. He fought at Port Royal, then went to Virginia, participating in the Seven Days Battles. He fought in the Maryland Campaign and Gettysburg. At the Battle of the Wilderness he was shot through both feet, disabling him. That prevented any other field service. After the War, he farmed until 1872, when he established Bethel High School at WoodrufF. He presided over that for eight years, when he was chosen to lead Limestone College, which he did for fifteen years.
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From Anna O'Quinn;
Many there are to stand forth and attest the faith and works of Harrison Patillo Griffith, grandson of Thomas Woodruff. A breed of Schoolmasters he wrought in the debris of was, true to the profession of his father. Armed with faith, he left the village of his nativity in Jan 1832 to store up the fortunes of Cooper Limestone Institute in Gaffney. A former president and president emeritus of Limestone College, and had been connected with the institution many years as professor of English. He was a Confederate Veteran and the author of several books. He was editor of the Ledger, a local newspaper for a time in the 1890's.
His obituary
Feb. 14, 1928 Gaffney Ledger H. P. Griffith
Woodruff. Feb. 10--The death of Capt. H. P. Griffith, of Limestone College, Tuesday morning brings sorrow. to a host of friends in Woodruff, where he spent several years of his early life.
Captain Griffith, who lacked 18 days of being 91 years old, was born I and reared in the Cedar Grove section of Laurens county and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Griffith. He was married just before the Confederate war to Miss Amanda Lanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Lanford, of Woodruff, and had to leave his young wife to join the Confederate army, which he served the full four years. He made a good record, fighting in several major battles, and during the last year was shot through both feet. He often said that he would have died on the battlefield if it had not been for J. White Westmoreland, who went out on the battlefield, contrary to orders, and pulled him about 50 yards and then was helped by Baylis Parson, of Fountain Inn. After the war he went back to the farm and was active in all of the community, affairs. According to S. G. Anderson, a nephew, it was like a camp meeting and funeral combined when he resigned as superintendent of the Cedar Grove Sunday School-- "everybody present, and everybody -crying!"
He moved to Woodruff in the early '70's and conducted a farm, dealt in merchandise and was superintendent of the city schools for eight years. He was a good teacher and strict disciplinarian. Many of the older residents often speak of the day."when I went to school to Captain Griffith." Captain Griffith often said the only reason he left Woodruff was because the school outgrew the building and the trustees would not built him a new one, so he had to go to larger fields.
In 1873 he built a two-story house on South Main Street, which is still standing and is now owned by W. A. Patillo. This house was sold in 1881 Ira L. Drummond and was owned by his heirs until 1924. The members of this family were always visited by Captain Griffith on his numerous visits to Woodruff, as he seemed to hold an attachment to his old home.
Captain. Griffith was noted as a speaker and when he was to speak there was always a full house. In 1881 Captain Griffith went to Gaffney, where he and R.O. Sams were co-presidents of Limestone College for several years, after which he was professor of languages until the last few years. His record there is well known to the many friends and graduates of the college
His greatest interest was Limestone, and as long as his health permitted he took an active interest in its affairs.
Captain and Mrs. Griffith had eight ' children, only one of whom survives, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Griffith Stallworth of Gaffney, two grandsons, H.P. Griffith Jr. and Tom Griffith, and one granddaughter, Miss Lois Montgomery, also survive.
Soldier - Teacher - Gentleman
He shares the stone with Amanda Lanford Griffith.
Harrison grew up on his father's farm in Laurens County. He attended Furman University. In 1861 he enlisted with the 14th Regiment of South Carolina Infantry. He was elected Lieutenant, then promoted to Captain. He fought at Port Royal, then went to Virginia, participating in the Seven Days Battles. He fought in the Maryland Campaign and Gettysburg. At the Battle of the Wilderness he was shot through both feet, disabling him. That prevented any other field service. After the War, he farmed until 1872, when he established Bethel High School at WoodrufF. He presided over that for eight years, when he was chosen to lead Limestone College, which he did for fifteen years.
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From Anna O'Quinn;
Many there are to stand forth and attest the faith and works of Harrison Patillo Griffith, grandson of Thomas Woodruff. A breed of Schoolmasters he wrought in the debris of was, true to the profession of his father. Armed with faith, he left the village of his nativity in Jan 1832 to store up the fortunes of Cooper Limestone Institute in Gaffney. A former president and president emeritus of Limestone College, and had been connected with the institution many years as professor of English. He was a Confederate Veteran and the author of several books. He was editor of the Ledger, a local newspaper for a time in the 1890's.
His obituary
Feb. 14, 1928 Gaffney Ledger H. P. Griffith
Woodruff. Feb. 10--The death of Capt. H. P. Griffith, of Limestone College, Tuesday morning brings sorrow. to a host of friends in Woodruff, where he spent several years of his early life.
Captain Griffith, who lacked 18 days of being 91 years old, was born I and reared in the Cedar Grove section of Laurens county and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Griffith. He was married just before the Confederate war to Miss Amanda Lanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Lanford, of Woodruff, and had to leave his young wife to join the Confederate army, which he served the full four years. He made a good record, fighting in several major battles, and during the last year was shot through both feet. He often said that he would have died on the battlefield if it had not been for J. White Westmoreland, who went out on the battlefield, contrary to orders, and pulled him about 50 yards and then was helped by Baylis Parson, of Fountain Inn. After the war he went back to the farm and was active in all of the community, affairs. According to S. G. Anderson, a nephew, it was like a camp meeting and funeral combined when he resigned as superintendent of the Cedar Grove Sunday School-- "everybody present, and everybody -crying!"
He moved to Woodruff in the early '70's and conducted a farm, dealt in merchandise and was superintendent of the city schools for eight years. He was a good teacher and strict disciplinarian. Many of the older residents often speak of the day."when I went to school to Captain Griffith." Captain Griffith often said the only reason he left Woodruff was because the school outgrew the building and the trustees would not built him a new one, so he had to go to larger fields.
In 1873 he built a two-story house on South Main Street, which is still standing and is now owned by W. A. Patillo. This house was sold in 1881 Ira L. Drummond and was owned by his heirs until 1924. The members of this family were always visited by Captain Griffith on his numerous visits to Woodruff, as he seemed to hold an attachment to his old home.
Captain. Griffith was noted as a speaker and when he was to speak there was always a full house. In 1881 Captain Griffith went to Gaffney, where he and R.O. Sams were co-presidents of Limestone College for several years, after which he was professor of languages until the last few years. His record there is well known to the many friends and graduates of the college
His greatest interest was Limestone, and as long as his health permitted he took an active interest in its affairs.
Captain and Mrs. Griffith had eight ' children, only one of whom survives, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Griffith Stallworth of Gaffney, two grandsons, H.P. Griffith Jr. and Tom Griffith, and one granddaughter, Miss Lois Montgomery, also survive.
Co. E, 14th SCV - CSA
Soldier - Teacher - Gentleman
He shares the stone with Amanda Lanford Griffith.
Harrison grew up on his father's farm in Laurens County. He attended Furman University. In 1861 he enlisted with the 14th Regiment of South Carolina Infantry. He was elected Lieutenant, then promoted to Captain. He fought at Port Royal, then went to Virginia, participating in the Seven Days Battles. He fought in the Maryland Campaign and Gettysburg. At the Battle of the Wilderness he was shot through both feet, disabling him. That prevented any other field service. After the War, he farmed until 1872, when he established Bethel High School at WoodrufF. He presided over that for eight years, when he was chosen to lead Limestone College, which he did for fifteen years.
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From Anna O'Quinn;
Many there are to stand forth and attest the faith and works of Harrison Patillo Griffith, grandson of Thomas Woodruff. A breed of Schoolmasters he wrought in the debris of was, true to the profession of his father. Armed with faith, he left the village of his nativity in Jan 1832 to store up the fortunes of Cooper Limestone Institute in Gaffney. A former president and president emeritus of Limestone College, and had been connected with the institution many years as professor of English. He was a Confederate Veteran and the author of several books. He was editor of the Ledger, a local newspaper for a time in the 1890's.
His obituary
Feb. 14, 1928 Gaffney Ledger H. P. Griffith
Woodruff. Feb. 10--The death of Capt. H. P. Griffith, of Limestone College, Tuesday morning brings sorrow. to a host of friends in Woodruff, where he spent several years of his early life.
Captain Griffith, who lacked 18 days of being 91 years old, was born I and reared in the Cedar Grove section of Laurens county and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Griffith. He was married just before the Confederate war to Miss Amanda Lanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Lanford, of Woodruff, and had to leave his young wife to join the Confederate army, which he served the full four years. He made a good record, fighting in several major battles, and during the last year was shot through both feet. He often said that he would have died on the battlefield if it had not been for J. White Westmoreland, who went out on the battlefield, contrary to orders, and pulled him about 50 yards and then was helped by Baylis Parson, of Fountain Inn. After the war he went back to the farm and was active in all of the community, affairs. According to S. G. Anderson, a nephew, it was like a camp meeting and funeral combined when he resigned as superintendent of the Cedar Grove Sunday School-- "everybody present, and everybody -crying!"
He moved to Woodruff in the early '70's and conducted a farm, dealt in merchandise and was superintendent of the city schools for eight years. He was a good teacher and strict disciplinarian. Many of the older residents often speak of the day."when I went to school to Captain Griffith." Captain Griffith often said the only reason he left Woodruff was because the school outgrew the building and the trustees would not built him a new one, so he had to go to larger fields.
In 1873 he built a two-story house on South Main Street, which is still standing and is now owned by W. A. Patillo. This house was sold in 1881 Ira L. Drummond and was owned by his heirs until 1924. The members of this family were always visited by Captain Griffith on his numerous visits to Woodruff, as he seemed to hold an attachment to his old home.
Captain. Griffith was noted as a speaker and when he was to speak there was always a full house. In 1881 Captain Griffith went to Gaffney, where he and R.O. Sams were co-presidents of Limestone College for several years, after which he was professor of languages until the last few years. His record there is well known to the many friends and graduates of the college
His greatest interest was Limestone, and as long as his health permitted he took an active interest in its affairs.
Captain and Mrs. Griffith had eight ' children, only one of whom survives, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Griffith Stallworth of Gaffney, two grandsons, H.P. Griffith Jr. and Tom Griffith, and one granddaughter, Miss Lois Montgomery, also survive.
Soldier - Teacher - Gentleman
He shares the stone with Amanda Lanford Griffith.
Harrison grew up on his father's farm in Laurens County. He attended Furman University. In 1861 he enlisted with the 14th Regiment of South Carolina Infantry. He was elected Lieutenant, then promoted to Captain. He fought at Port Royal, then went to Virginia, participating in the Seven Days Battles. He fought in the Maryland Campaign and Gettysburg. At the Battle of the Wilderness he was shot through both feet, disabling him. That prevented any other field service. After the War, he farmed until 1872, when he established Bethel High School at WoodrufF. He presided over that for eight years, when he was chosen to lead Limestone College, which he did for fifteen years.
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From Anna O'Quinn;
Many there are to stand forth and attest the faith and works of Harrison Patillo Griffith, grandson of Thomas Woodruff. A breed of Schoolmasters he wrought in the debris of was, true to the profession of his father. Armed with faith, he left the village of his nativity in Jan 1832 to store up the fortunes of Cooper Limestone Institute in Gaffney. A former president and president emeritus of Limestone College, and had been connected with the institution many years as professor of English. He was a Confederate Veteran and the author of several books. He was editor of the Ledger, a local newspaper for a time in the 1890's.
His obituary
Feb. 14, 1928 Gaffney Ledger H. P. Griffith
Woodruff. Feb. 10--The death of Capt. H. P. Griffith, of Limestone College, Tuesday morning brings sorrow. to a host of friends in Woodruff, where he spent several years of his early life.
Captain Griffith, who lacked 18 days of being 91 years old, was born I and reared in the Cedar Grove section of Laurens county and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Griffith. He was married just before the Confederate war to Miss Amanda Lanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Lanford, of Woodruff, and had to leave his young wife to join the Confederate army, which he served the full four years. He made a good record, fighting in several major battles, and during the last year was shot through both feet. He often said that he would have died on the battlefield if it had not been for J. White Westmoreland, who went out on the battlefield, contrary to orders, and pulled him about 50 yards and then was helped by Baylis Parson, of Fountain Inn. After the war he went back to the farm and was active in all of the community, affairs. According to S. G. Anderson, a nephew, it was like a camp meeting and funeral combined when he resigned as superintendent of the Cedar Grove Sunday School-- "everybody present, and everybody -crying!"
He moved to Woodruff in the early '70's and conducted a farm, dealt in merchandise and was superintendent of the city schools for eight years. He was a good teacher and strict disciplinarian. Many of the older residents often speak of the day."when I went to school to Captain Griffith." Captain Griffith often said the only reason he left Woodruff was because the school outgrew the building and the trustees would not built him a new one, so he had to go to larger fields.
In 1873 he built a two-story house on South Main Street, which is still standing and is now owned by W. A. Patillo. This house was sold in 1881 Ira L. Drummond and was owned by his heirs until 1924. The members of this family were always visited by Captain Griffith on his numerous visits to Woodruff, as he seemed to hold an attachment to his old home.
Captain. Griffith was noted as a speaker and when he was to speak there was always a full house. In 1881 Captain Griffith went to Gaffney, where he and R.O. Sams were co-presidents of Limestone College for several years, after which he was professor of languages until the last few years. His record there is well known to the many friends and graduates of the college
His greatest interest was Limestone, and as long as his health permitted he took an active interest in its affairs.
Captain and Mrs. Griffith had eight ' children, only one of whom survives, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Griffith Stallworth of Gaffney, two grandsons, H.P. Griffith Jr. and Tom Griffith, and one granddaughter, Miss Lois Montgomery, also survive.
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