The Griffin Home Lot in Killingworth

These photos document the original 3 acres purchase by Samuel and Marah Griffin. It was home to Lois, Polly and Azuba. Asahel and Joel walked these acres. Mercy, Molly, Worden, John, Samuel and Dan all grew up here. Worden raised his family here. The house faces out onto Roast Meat Hill Road one of the original roads traveling north through Killingworth. The road is still framed in many places by the original stone fences first thrown up in the early 1700s. The 2nd photo is the end on view of the house from the burying yard that marks the lot’s southern boundary. The next 4 photos are a panoramic view of the yard with the fourth showing the end of the yard as it drops off to a swampy area. If you look closely at the photo of the red building you can see the original stone foundation for the corn-crib. The last photo is taken from the other side of the house looking away from the house. The building you see in that last photo is on property later purchased by Samuel. Your ancestral home is truly a beautiful little spot I hope you all get the chance to visit it in person.