Polly Needham wife of James Griffin of Killingworth, Connecticut

James Griffin’s birth is part of a family record found in the Land Registry in Killingworth. It says, ‘James, son of Samuel & Mary b. April 7, 1733.” James married Polly Needham February 24, 1757. The couple had three children, James, Allen and Polly. James and Polly are buried in the Indian River Cemetery in Clinton. The existing cemetery transcripts list them both as dying August 17, 1774 at the age of 36. However evidence suggests that, that date is for Polly as is shown on her headstone. Census records show James still living in 1790.

Asel Griffin and family

These photographs come to us from Tom Griffin with an assist from Ken Griffin. They are of Asel and his wife Ellen and their twins Etta and Ezra. Note the family resemblance among the various Griffin faces we have posted. Asel / Sylvester / Asahel / Samuel / Samuel Griffin of Killingworth.

Albert Bailey Griffin 1809-1896

The following photograph comes to us courtesy of Michael Davis one of Albert's great grandsons. Albert was born in Essex, Vermont in 1809 and died in Kanarraville, Utah in 1896.His family line is Albert / Samuel / Samuel / Samuel Griffin of Killingworth. Note the family resemblance between Albert and and his great uncle Aashel Griffin.